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Website policy

The success of our work is dependent on your goodwill and trust. It is important to us that we do everything we can to make sure that the information we provide on this site is up to date and accurate, and that any data or information we receive from you is handled according to the law. 
This page lists our website policies covering the content, review processes, privacy and terms of use. The site was launched in July 2019 to give accessible information to people of all ages affected by coeliac disease and the gluten free diet, including professionals working in the field. 
The information on this site is not intended to be an alternative to seeking professional help and advice. The information contained herein is for educational use only. If you believe you may be affected by coeliac disease, you should consult your GP.

Accessibility

Coeliac UK website observes a number of standards for accessibility including WAA. There is a text only option of the website.

Advertising

Coeliac UK accepts advertising which may be of interest to people with coeliac disease and those following a gluten free diet, both on their website and on other platforms. Coeliac UK cannot be held responsible for any claims made by advertisers. For more information please download our policy summary.

Catering training: our online module ‘Getting Gluten free Right'

Every effort is made to ensure that the information provided within our online training module is accurate and up to date, but no legal responsibility is accepted for any errors, omissions or misleading statements. Coeliac UK is not responsible for the subsequent implementation of such training into practice and shall not be liable for any damages incurred as a result of its use.

The Intellectual Property contained within the online training module remains the property of Coeliac UK at all times and in all circumstances, except where the transfer of rights have been expressly agreed in writing with the Chief Executive of Coeliac UK. All rights in Copyright are reserved to Coeliac UK. No part of the training material may be reproduced, copied, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted by any means without prior permission in writing from Coeliac UK.

Content

Content on our website includes evidence based information about coeliac disease, living with the condition, progress in research, specialist information for care professionals, Coeliac UK’s services, campaigns, news and events. Content goes through a quality checking process before it is published.

Copyright and Trade Marks

Our website is covered by copyright and material may not be copied for public use without prior permission. If you would like to use any graphics or logos from the Coeliac UK website, you must request permission including the Coeliac UK logo.

Coeliac UK has trademarked a number of quality marks associated with providing safe gluten free food.

The Crossed Grain Symbol Trade Mark (registration number 2271202 and Community Trade Mark E2253748) is the property of Coeliac UK and may not be used without prior agreement. Similarly the GF symbol associated with our catering accreditation is a registered Trade Mark (registration number 2607715) and may not be used without prior agreement.

Documents may be copied for personal use, only on the condition that copyright and source indications are also copied, no modifications are made and the document is copied entirely. However, some documents and photos have been published on this site with the permission of the relevant copyright owners. All rights are reserved on these documents and permission to copy them must be requested from the copyright owners.

Dispute/Queries/Complaints

In the case of queries or complaints, please inform us by email to website@coeliac.org.uk. Any complaints can also be directed to the following address: 

Coeliac UK, Artisan, Hillbottom Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP12 4HJ

Alternatively you can submit a case to the European Commission's Online Dispute Resolution Service at https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/odr/main/index.cfm?event=main.home.show&lng=EN

Food and Drink Guide

Coeliac UK makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information in the Food and Drink Guide. However, we rely on information provided by manufacturers and retailers. Products and their ingredients can change without notice. Coeliac UK cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies in the Food and Drink Guide or any changes made to it. If you are in any doubt, please check the label or contact the manufacturer directly. If you are still in doubt, avoid the product.

The Food and Drink Guide published by Coeliac UK is only for use in the United Kingdom. Every precaution is taken to ensure that it is correct as far as companies and products in the UK are concerned. Coeliac UK cannot guarantee that products listed in the Food and Drink Guide will be suitable if purchased overseas. Many large multinational food companies have products that look and even taste the same the world over, but they may well contain ingredients according to local availability.

All rights reserved. No part of the publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior permission, in writing, from the publisher.

General terms and conditions of use

Information on this website and within our mobile apps is subject to change without prior notice. Whilst every reasonable effort is made to ensure that the information on the website and the apps is complete, correct and up to date, this cannot be guaranteed and Coeliac UK shall not be liable whatsoever for any damages incurred as a result of its use.

Coeliac UK does not guarantee that access to this website and our apps will be uninterrupted, that this website or our apps will be free from viruses or bugs or that this website or our app cannot be tampered with by third parties. This website, our apps and the information within them are provided on an 'as is' basis, with no warranties of any kind whatsoever, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, any warranties or any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

Use of this website and our apps and the information is entirely at the user's sole risk. In no event will Coeliac UK be liable for any damages including, without limitation, indirect or consequential damages, or any damages whatsoever arising from the use or in connection with such use or loss of use of the site, whether in contract of in negligence. Your sole and exclusive remedy for dissatisfaction with this website, app and/or information is to stop using the site and/or app and the information.

Your use constitutes acceptance of these terms and conditions as at the date of your first use of the site and/or apps.

If there is any conflict between these terms and conditions and rules and/or specific terms of use appearing on this site relating to specific material then the latter shall prevail.

These terms and conditions shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any dispute shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of England and Wales.

Live Well Gluten Free smartphone app: general terms and conditions of use

Information on this app is subject to change without prior notice. Whilst every reasonable effort is made to ensure that the information on the app is complete, correct and up to date, Coeliac UK cannot prevent changes being made to foods in manufacture without notice to us. Coeliac UK cannot guarantee that no changes have been made and shall not be liable whatsoever for any damages incurred as a result of its use.

This app is provided on the understanding that the expertise of Coeliac UK is in respect of its understanding gluten and not its understanding of IT. Coeliac UK will have used its best endeavours, in partnership with an IT provider, Food Maestro, to try and communicate to users information that is useful and accurate, but is not liable for any non-functionality of the app.

Use of this app and the information is entirely at the user's sole risk. In no event will Coeliac UK be liable for any damages including, without limitation, indirect or consequential damages, or any damages whatsoever arising from the use or in connection with such use or loss of use of the app, whether in contract or in negligence. Your sole and exclusive remedy for dissatisfaction with this app and/or information is to stop using the app and the information.

If there is any conflict between these terms and conditions and rules and/or specific terms of use appearing on this app relating to specific material then the latter shall prevail.

None of these Terms limits or excludes Coeliac UK liability for death or personal injury, fraudulent misrepresentation, or other liability that cannot be excluded by law.

None of these Terms restricts your statutory rights. For further information about your statutory rights, contact your local authority Trading Standards Department or Citizen’s Advice Bureau.

These terms and conditions shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any dispute shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of England and Wales.

The use of our smartphone app

Our smartphone app contains mobile friendly information derived from our website Venue Guide. The content is therefore subject to the same policies as set out in the following sections contained in this document:

Content
Venue Guide
The use of the app is also subject to the same general terms and conditions, data protection and cookies policies set out in this document.

Health data for the Is It Coeliac Disease questionnaire is based on the NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) guidelines for diagnosis of coeliac disease, which is the recognised body for quality in the medical field. https://www.nice.org.uk/ 

Links

Coeliac UK aims to include links to websites that provide relevant and useful information for people living with coeliac disease and gluten free. We do not link to general health sites or unproven therapy sites and will not knowingly provide links to sites that contain illegal, offensive or misleading information. We will work to reflect our community and link to relevant blogs but this is by no means endorsement and Coeliac UK takes no responsibility for the content of these sites.

Where an organisation has regional or local services and associated websites, we will only link to their national website. We aim to link to UK-based websites to ensure information is appropriate and relevant to our members, and will only link to non-UK based websites when no equivalent website exists in the UK.

Although we do our best to ensure sites that we link to are appropriate, Coeliac UK takes no responsibility for the content of external internet sites owned and operated by others. We accept no liability for any statements, information, products and services that are published on or are accessible through websites owned or operated by third parties.

Linking to Coeliac UK’s website

You do not need to request permission to create a text link from your website to Coeliac UK’s website. However, please use the following descriptive text: 

'Coeliac UK is the expert on coeliac disease and the gluten free diet. We are an independent charity helping people living without gluten to live happier, healthier lives.' If you would like to use a graphic or logo alongside a link, please contact us. For more information on any of these subjects please contact us.

Home of Gluten Free Recipes

Our Home of Gluten Free Recipes is compiled from recipes developed by Coeliac UK, submitted by our Members and other companies we have worked with. The information is checked and every reasonable effort is made to ensure that the information is complete, correct and up to date at the time it is added. However, this cannot be guaranteed and Coeliac UK shall not be liable for any damages incurred as a result of its use.

Shop

You can return any items you’re not happy with within 14 days of receipt for a full refund of the cost of the product, provided it is returned in saleable condition. We reserve the right to refuse a refund if goods are not returned in a saleable condition or they are damaged. 

If your goods are faulty, you can return them within 30 days of receipt for a full refund of the cost of the product.

Proof of postage is not proof of receipt.

Venue Guide

The Venue Guide is compiled from recommendations made by Members on their chosen venues and accredited venues we have worked with. The information is checked and every reasonable effort is made to ensure that the information is complete, correct and up to date at the time it is added. However, this cannot be guaranteed and Coeliac UK shall not be liable for any damages incurred as a result of its use.

Modification of the web policies

Coeliac UK may modify the terms of this agreement on this site. By using the site you agree to periodically review this agreement to be aware of any such revisions. Should the revision be unacceptable to you, you agree to stop accessing this site. Your continued use of this website following such notification of any such revision(s) shall be deemed as acceptance of and agreement to abide by all such revisions.

Coeliac UK is a charity registered in England and Wales (1048167) and in Scotland (SC039804) and a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales (3068044).  Registered office: Artisan, Hillbottom Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP12 4HJ