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Terms of Use

Terms of Use - EMD Serono, Inc. ("EMD Serono")

1. Introduction

This page states the Terms and Conditions under which you may use www.mslifelines.com (the "Web Site"). Please read this page carefully. If you do not accept these Terms and Conditions, do not use this Web Site. By using this Web Site, you are indicating your acceptance to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. EMD Serono may revise these Terms and Conditions at any time by posting an update to this page. You should visit this page periodically, because your continued use of the Web Site following the posting of changes to these Terms and Conditions will mean you accept those changes. The terms "you" and "user" as used herein refer to all individuals and/or entities accessing the Web Site for any reason.

2. Use of Material

The site contains information intended for U.S. residents only. Products described may or may not be available in other countries or regions of the world, may be available under different trademarks in different countries and, where applicable, may be approved or cleared by a government regulatory body for sale or use with different indications and restrictions in different countries.

The contents of this Web Site, such as text, graphics, images and other material ("Material"), are owned by EMD Serono and its licensors and vendors, and are protected by United States and foreign intellectual property laws. Unauthorized use of the Material may violate copyright, trademark and other laws.

Except as otherwise agreed in writing by EMD Serono. EMD Serono, authorizes you to view and download a single copy of the material on the Web Site solely for your personal use, provided you retain all copyright and other proprietary notices contained in the original Material on any copy you make of the Material. You may not sell or modify the Material or reproduce, display, publicly perform, distribute, or otherwise use the Material in any way for any public or commercial purpose. The use of the Material on any other web site or in a networked computer environment for any purpose is prohibited. You may not copy or adapt the HTML or other code that EMD Serono uses to generate its pages. This code is also protected by EMD Serono's copyright.

3. Acceptable Site Use

General Rules: You may not use the Web Site in order to transmit, distribute, store or destroy material (a) in violation of any applicable law or regulation, (b) in a manner that will infringe the copyright, trademark, trade secret or other intellectual property rights of others or violate the privacy, publicity or other personal rights of others, or (c) that is defamatory, obscene, threatening, abusive or hateful.

Security Rules: You are prohibited from violating or attempting to violate the security of the Web Site and from using the Web Site to violate the security of other web sites by any method, including, without limitation, (a) accessing data not intended for you or logging into a server or account which you are not authorized to access, (b) attempting to probe, scan or test the vulnerability of a system or network or to breach security or authentication measurers without proper authorization, (c) attempting to interfere with service to any user of the Web Site, host or network, including, without limitation, via means of submitting a virus to the Web Site, overloading, "flooding", "spamming", "mailbombing" or "crashing", (d) sending unsolicited e-mail, including promotions and/or advertising of products or services, or (e) forging any EMD Serono packet header or any part of the header information in any e-mail or newsgroup posting. Violations of system or network security may result in civil or criminal liability. EMD Serono may investigate violations of these Terms and Conditions and may involve and cooperate with law enforcement authorities in prosecuting users of the Web Site who are involved in such violations.

Specific Prohibited Uses: EMD Serono specifically prohibits any use of the Web Site, and you agree not to use the Web Site, for any of the following:

distributing or otherwise publishing, without EMD Serono's approval, any material containing any solicitation of funds, promotion, advertising, or solicitation for goods or services; soliciting other users of the Web Site to join or become members of any commercial online service; or deleting or revising any material posted by any other person or entity.

4. EMD Serono's Liability

The Material may contain inaccuracies or typographical errors. EMD Serono makes no representations about the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of the Web Site or the Material. The use of the Web Site and the Material is at your own risk. We reserve the right, at our discretion, to modify, add, or remove portions of the Web Site at anytime without notice.

You acknowledge and agree that you are solely responsible for the form, content and accuracy of any material placed by you on the Web Site.

EMD SERONO DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEB SITE WILL OPERATE ERROR-FREE OR THAT THE WEB SITE AND ITS SERVER ARE FREE OF COMPUTER VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL MECHANISMS. IF YOUR USE OF THE WEB SITE OR THE MATERIAL RESULTS IN THE NEED FOR SERVICING OR REPLACING EQUIPMENT OR DATA, EMD SERONO IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THOSE COSTS.

THE WEB SITE AND MATERIAL ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" BASIS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. EMD SERONO, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. EMD SERONO MAKES NO WARRANTIES ABOUT THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, COMPLETENESS, OR TIMELINESS OF THE MATERIAL, SERVICES, SOFTWARE, TEXT, GRAPHICS OR LINKS.

5. Disclaimer of Consequential Damages

IN NO EVENT WILL EMD SERONO, ITS SUPPLIERS, OR ANY THIRD PARTIES MENTIONED ON THE WEB SITE BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, INCIDENTAL, RELIANCE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS, OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM LOST DATA OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) RESULTING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEB SITE OR THE MATERIAL, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, AND WHETHER OR NOT EMD SERONO IS ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

6. Links to Other Sites

The Web Site may contain links to third party web sites. These links are provided solely as a convenience to you and not as an endorsement by EMD Serono of the contents on such third-party web sites. EMD Serono is not responsible for the content of linked third-party sites and does not make any representations regarding the content or accuracy of materials on such third-party sites. If you decide to access linked third-party sites, you do so at you own risk.

EMD Serono cannot ensure that you will be satisfied with any products or services that you purchase from a third-party site that links to or from EMD Serono, since these sites are owned and operated by independent retailers. EMD Serono does not endorse any of the merchandise, nor has EMD Serono taken any steps to confirm the accuracy or reliability of any of the information contained in such third-party sites. EMD Serono does not make any representations or warranties as to the security of any information (including, without limitation, credit card and other personal information) you might be requested to give any third party, and you hereby irrevocably waive any claim against us with respect to such sites. We strongly encourage you to make whatever investigation you feel necessary or appropriate before proceeding with any online or off-line transaction with any of these third parties.

7. Limitation of Liability

The aggregate liability of EMD Serono to you for all claims arising from the use of the Materials is limited to $100.

8.Termination

EMD Serono reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to immediately terminate your ability to access the Web Site and/or any other service provided to you by EMD Serono, upon any breach by you of these Terms and Conditions

9. Indemnity

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless EMD Serono, its officers, directors, employees and agents, from and against any claims, actions or demands, including without limitation reasonable legal and accounting fees, alleging or resulting from your use of the Material or your breach of the terms of these Terms and Conditions. EMD Serono will provide notice to you promptly of any such claim, suit, or proceeding and will assist you, at your expense, in defending any such claim, suit or proceeding.

10. General

EMD Serono makes no claims that the Materials may be lawfully viewed or downloaded outside of the United States. Access to the Materials may not be legal by certain persons or in certain countries. If you access the Web Site from outside of the United States, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with the laws of your jurisdiction. These Terms and Conditions are governed by the internal substantive laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without respect to its conflict of laws principles. Jurisdiction of any claims arising under these Terms and Conditions will lie exclusively with the state or federal courts within Boston, Massachusetts. If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid by any court having competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such provision will not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of these Terms and Conditions, which will remain in full force and effect. No waiver of any provision of these Terms and Conditions will be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such provision or any other provision. Except as expressly provided in an end user software license, or in a "Legal Notice" or other statement by EMD Serono on the Web Site, these Terms and Conditions constitute the entire agreement between you and EMD Serono with respect to the use of Web Site. No changes to these Terms and Conditions may be made except by a revised posting on this page.

Terms of Use - Pfizer Inc ("Pfizer")

The information provided on this site is for general informational and educational purposes only. Please read and review these Terms of Use carefully before accessing or using this web site. By accessing or using this site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agreed to the Terms of Use Agreement. If you do not agree to the Terms of Use, you may not access or use the site.

1. Use of Web Site

The information provided on this site is for general informational and educational purposes. Certain sections of this web site are intended for particular audiences including Pfizer's employees, customers and shareholders, as well as members of the health care community and the general public. Your access to and use of the information contained in the web site is subject to this Terms of Use Agreement. By accessing and using this web site, you accept, without limitation or qualification, this Terms of Use Agreement.

2. Content

Pfizer will use reasonable efforts to include accurate and up-to-date information on this web site but Pfizer makes no warranties or representations of any kind as to its accuracy, currency or completeness. You agree that access to and use of this web site and the content thereof is at your own risk. Pfizer disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose. Neither Pfizer nor any party involved in creating, producing or delivering this web site shall be liable for any damages, including without limitation, direct, incidental, consequential, indirect or punitive damages, arising out of access to, use of or inability to use this web site, or any errors or omissions in the content thereof. This limitation includes damages to, or for any viruses that infect, your computer equipment.

3. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Pfizer, its officers, directors, employees, agents, suppliers and third party partners from and against all losses, expenses, damages and costs, including reasonable attorneys' fee, resulting from any violation by you of these Terms of Use.

4. Privacy

Pfizer respects the privacy of its web site users. Please refer to Pfizer's Privacy Policy that explains users' rights and responsibilities with respect to information that is disclosed on this web site.

5. Third Party Web Sites and Links

This web site may contain links or references to other web sites maintained by third parties over whom Pfizer has no control. Such links are provided merely as a convenience. Similarly, this web site may be accessed from third party links over whom Pfizer has no control. Pfizer makes no warranties or representations of any kind as to the accuracy, currency, or completeness of any information contained in such web sites and shall have no liability for any damages or injuries of any kind arising from such content or information. Inclusion of any third party link does not imply an endorsement or recommendation by Pfizer.

6. Medical Information

This web site may contain general information relating to various medical conditions and their treatment. Such information is provided for informational purposes only and is not meant to be a substitute for advice provided by a doctor or other qualified healthcare professional. You should not use the information contained herein for diagnosing a health or fitness problem or disease. You should always consult with a doctor or other healthcare professional.

7. Non-Confidential Information

Subject to any applicable terms and conditions set forth in our Internet Privacy Policy, any communication or other material that you send to us through the internet, or post on the web site by electronic mail or otherwise, such as any questions, comments, suggestions or the like, is and will be deemed to be non-confidential and Pfizer shall have no obligation of any kind with respect to such information. Pfizer shall be free to use any ideas, concepts, know-how or techniques contained in such communication for any purpose whatsoever, including but not limited to, developing, manufacturing and marketing products.

8. Trademarks

All product names, whether or not appearing in large print or with the trademark symbol, are trademarks of Pfizer, its affiliates, related companies or its licensors or joint venture partners, unless otherwise noted. The use or misuse of these trademarks or any other materials, except as permitted herein, is expressly prohibited and may be in violation of copyright law, trademark law, the law of slander and libel, the law of privacy and publicity, and communications regulations and statutes. Please be advised that Pfizer actively and aggressively enforces its intellectual property rights to the fullest extent of the law.

9. Copyrights

Nothing contained herin shall be construed as conferring by implication, estoppel or otherwise any license or right under any patent or trademark of Pfizer, or any third party.

10. Void Where Prohibited

This web site and its contents are intended to comply with the laws and regulations in the U.S. Although the information on this web site is accessible to users outside of the U.S., the information on the web site pertaining to Pfizer products is intended for use only by residents of the U.S. Other countries may have laws, regulatory requirements and medical practices that differ from those in the U.S. This site links to other sites produced by Pfizer's various operating divisions and subsidiaries, some of which are outside the U.S. Those sites may have information that is appropriate only to that particular originating country. Pfizer reserves the right to limit provision of our products or services to any person, geographic region or jurisdiction and/or to limit the quantities or any products or services we provide. Any offer for any product or service made on this web site is void where prohibited.

11. Governing Laws

This Terms of Use Agreement and your use of the web site shall be governed by the laws of the United States of America and the State of New York without regard to its conflicts of laws principles. Any legal action or proceeding related to this web site shall be brought exclusively in a federal or state court of competent jurisdiction sitting in New York.

12. Miscellaneous

If any provision of this Agreement is held to be unlawful, void or unenforceable, then such provision shall be severable without affecting the enforceability of all remaining provisions. Pfizer reserves the right to alter or delete materials from this web site at any time at its discretion.

Brought to you by EMD Serono, Inc. and Pfizer Inc., the co-marketers of Rebif® (interferon beta-1a) in the US EMD SeronoPfizer

Prescribing Information - Medication Guide

This information is intended only for residents of the United States.

Rebif is used to treat relapsing forms of MS to decrease the frequency of relapses and delay the occurrence of some of the physical disability that is common in people with MS. Rebif is not approved for the treatment of chronic progressive multiple sclerosis. Rebif is available by prescription only in 22 mcg and 44 mcg pre-filled syringes and a titration pack.

Before beginning treatment, patients should discuss with their doctor the potential benefits and risks associated with Rebif. Let your doctor know if you have a history of depression, seizures, liver disease, thyroid problems, and blood count or bleeding problems or if you have had previous allergic reactions to medications. Tell your doctor about all medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements. Rebif and other medicines may affect each other causing serious side effects. Talk to your doctor before you take any new medicines. Rebif is not recommended for women who are or plan to become pregnant.

Potential serious side effects of Rebif include depression, liver problems, risk to pregnancy, injection site problems and severe allergic reactions. Allergic reactions are rare and may be associated with difficulty breathing and loss of consciousness, which requires immediate medical attention.

The most common side effects with Rebif are injection site reactions, flu-like symptoms (fever, chills, muscle aches, tiredness), depression, abdominal pain, increased liver enzymes, and blood cell count decreases. Let your doctor know immediately if you have any of these symptoms or feel sad, tired, hot or cold, experience hives, rashes, bruising, yellowing of the skin, or a change in body weight (gain or loss).

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

This information is not intended to replace discussions with your healthcare provider. For additional information about Rebif, please consult the Medication Guide or Prescribing Information and talk to your doctor. You can also call toll free 1-877-44-REBIF (1-877-447-3243). Rebif is available by prescription only.

MS LifeLines is an educational support service for people living with MS and their families. MS LifeLines and MS LifeLines Ambassadors are sponsored by EMD Serono, Inc. and Pfizer Inc.

Rebif, Rebiject II, and MS LifeLines are registered trademarks of EMD Serono, Inc. or its affiliates.

MS in Balance is a service mark of EMD Serono, Inc. or its affiliates.

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