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You will find below the elements identified by the HONcode team at a precise date to justify the respect of the 8 ethical principles.
The content of this certificate has been collected and written by the Health On the Net Foundation (HON) and should not be used without previous permission granted by HON. A request for permission can be sent to:
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| 1. Information must be authoritative |
Adrienne is an experienced journalist who was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in November 2006.
All original Articles are created by expert Guides and are reviewed by our medical review board prior to publication.
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For the collaborative platform:
This forum is monitored by Adrienne, Your Guide to Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, according to the Forum Guidelines and About.com’s User Agreement. I work to monitor this forum and check the forum at least 2 times a week.
Disruptive messages that attack other members of the forum or the forum community as a whole are not permitted.
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2. Presentation of the site
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With nearly 800 Guides, About.com helps users find solutions to a wide range of daily needs – from parenting, health care and technology to cooking, travel and many others.
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I hope you'll find that it's a great place to ask questions and meet other people who understand what it's like to live with these complicated and often confusing illnesses.
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With nearly 800 Guides, About.com helps users find solutions to a wide range of daily needs – from parenting, health care and technology to cooking, travel and many others.
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For the collaborative platform:
You represent, warrant and covenant (a) that no materials of any kind submitted through your account will (i) violate, plagiarize, or infringe upon the rights of any third party, including copyright, trademark, privacy or other personal or proprietary rights; or (ii) contain libelous or otherwise unlawful material; and (b) that you are at least thirteen years old.
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The information, facts, and opinions provided are no substitute for professional advice. Always consult your primary care physician for any medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and before undertaking a new diet or exercise plan. This Service and the Sites are for informational purposes and should be used in conjunction with health care professionals.
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| 3. Confidentiality |
About.com will never share, rent, or sell your personal information without your consent, unless it is required by law. (...) Updated October 2009
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For the collaborative platform:
You should be aware that if you voluntarily disclose personal information (e.g., user name, email address) on a bulletin board, chat room or on any other user or member generated pages, that information can be collected and used by others and may result in unsolicited messages from other parties.
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| 4. Information must be documented: Referenced and dated |
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Source:
"Psychosocial factors and rheumatic disease" UpToDate. Accessed: February 2009.
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If you post health/medical information that is not related to your personal experience, please cite a reference (for example, provide a link to an online source).
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Updated March 10, 2010
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For the collaborative platform:
Monday September 27, 2010
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| 5. Justification of claims |
This principle is not applicable for this site
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For the collaborative platform:
You agree to only post information that is true and correct in light of your knowledge.
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| 6. User support and adequation |
I'd love to hear what's on your mind! Please send me email me at
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For the collaborative platform:
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me directly at chronicfatigue.guide@about.com.
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| 7. Disclosure of funding sources |
©2010 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.
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For the collaborative platform:
This forum is monitored by Adrienne, Your Guide to Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, according to the Forum Guidelines and About.com’s User Agreement.
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"Advertisement" "Sponsored Links" "CFS Ads"
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All advertising content is clearly distinguished from the editorial content by the following labels: advertisement, sponsored links, ads.
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Advertising Policy
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All advertising content is clearly distinguished from the editorial content by the following labels: advertisement, sponsored links, ads.
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For the collaborative platform:
No advertising: Commercial messages, spam or solicitations are prohibited.
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