HONcode certificate: respect of the 8 HONcode principles by the health website

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Certificate of compliance with the Code of Conduct HONcode

The health Website
GIST Support International
is in compliance with the HONcode

Title of the site: GIST Support International
Web address: http://www.gistsupport.org/
HONcode PIN number : HONConduct927274
Date of initial review: 22 May 2003
Validity of certificate 13 Apr 2011 - Apr 2013
Date of last visit 18 Apr 2011

This certificate confirms the revision of the site by the HONcode Team at the above date.
It respects and pledges to honor the 8 principles of the HON Code of Conduct (HONcode).

* 1. Authoritative 2. Complementarity 3. Privacy 4. Attribution 5. Justifiability 6. Transparency
7. Financial disclosure 8. Advertising policy

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The Health on the Net (HON) certificate serves as a guarantee that this website, at the date of its certification, complies with and pledges to honor the 8 principles of the HON Code of Conduct as drawn up by the HON foundation.

The responsible of the certified site commits to keep the site in compliance with the HON code principles for the duration of the certification.

Although measures such as a complaint mechanism, the periodical review and the automatic surveillance mechanisms are put in place to guarantee the compliance of the certified website with the ethical principles of HON as much as possible, incidental inaccuracies cannot be completely excluded. In no event the HON foundation and/or its partner(s) can be held liable for any damages resulting from the use or inability to use HON certified websites nor can the HON foundation and/or its partner(s) be held liable for the content of these certified websites, including, but not limited to the information of third-parties or hyperlinks accessible via HON certified websites.

The certified website is responsible for the content of its website, unless otherwise provided by law.

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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: HON.

1. Information must be authoritative

Science Committee
The members of the science committee keep an eye on new medical papers pertaining to GIST and watch for new drugs in development that might be used in treating GIST. They summarize the most applicable information on our website, keeping it an up-to-date medical and scientific resource to our GSI community.
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2. Presentation of the site
Mission:

GIST Support International (GSI) is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that reaches out to GIST patients and their families and friends to provide education and support. GSI promotes and encourages ongoing research in the quest for a cure for Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor.
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Audience:

GIST patients and their families and friends
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Purpose of the website

Most of us are patients and caregivers, not trained medical professionals. Any information or opinions that are set forth on this website should not be interpreted as medical advice, and none of that information is a substitute for consultation with your own doctor. Use all such information at your own risk. For medical, legal or other advice, please consult with appropriate, qualified professionals. We make every effort to achieve accuracy with respect to information included on this website, but we are human and errors occur.
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3. Confidentiality

Privacy Policy
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4. Information must be documented: Referenced and dated

Only data for one sample are displayed among those selected.

Further Reading and References
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Last Modified: 02.28.2008, 05:33 by Julie Royster
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5. Justification of claims

This principle is not applicable for this site

6. User support and adequation

Contact
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7. Disclosure of funding sources

Finances
We are a volunteer organization. GSI will not pay any subscriber, member, volunteer or relation thereof of this organization. The Operating Committee and its members agree that no person responsible for organizing, managing or maintaining the organization shall ever be paid, and this guideline shall remain in place in perpetuity and is so voted by the Founders of GIST Support International.
GSI promotes educational activites and accepts contributions to support development of patient education programs. Any contributions designated as "designated funds" can be used only ... (24 Mar 2011) -

8. Advertising policy

We do not accept any advertising or banner ads on our website.
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