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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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Meet the WebMD Health Senior Staff and Editorial Team.
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For the collaborative platform:
The WebMD Community is monitored by a staff of WebMD Employees who ensure that members adhere to WebMD's Terms of Use. Our moderators are trained to provide guidance to our members, making sure they follow our policy and rules, as well as preserve the integrity and trust of the WebMD brand.
Moderators review content reported or escalated by our members on a daily basis. They also look in on WebMD-Moderated or Expert communities.
Some of the duties performed by Community Moderators at WebMD include:
Providing guidance to members in the form of content relevant t...
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2. Presentation of the site
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WebMD News is an independent media service designed to provide news, information, and educational material to consumers and physicians.
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WebMD News is an independent media service designed to provide news, information, and educational material to consumers and physicians.
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The contents of the WebMD Site, such as text, graphics, images, and other material contained on the WebMD Site ("Content") are for informational purposes only. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on the WebMD Site!
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Part 2: About This Privacy Policy and Using Our Site and Tools
This Privacy Policy applies to Web sites owned and operated by WebMD, including WebMD.com, the WebMD Health Manager, Medicinenet.com, and RxList.com.
Reference to "WebMD" means WebMD, LLC., including any company that WebMD, LLC. controls (for example, a subsidiary that WebMD, LLC. owns). "WebMD Web sites" include any site that WebMD owns or controls (for example, Medicinenet.com). WebMD may share information among its subsidiaries or sites that it owns or controls, but is always protected under the terms ...
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For the collaborative platform:
I posted a discussion, tip, resource or reply. Can I edit or delete my own post?
Once you have posted your discussion, tip, resource or reply you've agreed that the content (post) belongs to WebMD, and members may not edit or delete that post. However, if you'd like to request removal of your post, you may write to our Community Staff at CommunityManagement@WebMD.net. We will need an explanation of why you'd like the post removed. Our staff will review the post or posts and decide whether it can be removed from the site.
Who can see my message once it is posted?
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By R. Morgan Griffin
WebMD Feature
Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD
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For the collaborative platform:
If you're starting or replying to a conversation about studies or research or information from another site, we ask that you do your best to provide links back to that content as a reference for other members.
We also ask that all of our members be courteous and respectful of others and their opinions, and adhere to the proper Netiquette when interacting in our community.
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WEBMD IMAGE POLICY:
WebMD's before and after pictures come from reputable physicians and medical text books with the full consent of each patient. Photographs have not been altered or enhanced in any way, except to crop them to fit our space or for modesty. Each set shows the same person. No doctor can guarantee the same results because cosmetic surgery produces a unique outcome for each individual.
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Send an Email
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Since we launched WebMD, we have regularly sought sponsorships and advertisements from relevant commercial organizations, manufacturers, and other leaders dedicated to providing health and lifestyle information. These sponsorships, which are a form of advertising, enable us to provide you with our award-winning content at no cost to you. WebMD provides opportunities for sponsors to bring you their marketing message and information about their products and services by publishing their information or links within our site.
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There are certain categories of advertisements that WebMD will not permit on the WebMD Network at any time. These categories include but are not limited to the following:
illegal or objectionable products
fraudulent, deceptive, illicit, misleading or offensive material
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WebMD recognizes and maintains a distinct separation between advertising and sponsored content and editorial content.
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WebMD recognizes and maintains a distinct separation between advertising and sponsored content and editorial content. All Advertising, promotional, sponsored or marketing content on the WebMD Network will be clearly and unambiguously identified. WebMD will not allow any Advertising on the WebMD Network that is not identified with the label of "Advertisement."
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