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Terms and Conditions

Terms of use

Access to, and use of this site (www.forensic.gov.uk) is provided by The Forensic Science Service® (FSS®) subject to the following terms:

You may not copy, reproduce, republish, download, post, broadcast, transmit or otherwise use the content of this website in any way except for your own personal, non-commercial use. You also agree not to adapt, alter or create a derivative work from any content on this website except for your own personal, non-commercial use. Any other use requires the prior written permission of The Forensic Science Service.

You agree to use the content of this website only for lawful purposes, and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, restrict or inhibit anyone else's use and enjoyment of the website.

By using our website you consent to the collection and use of information as described in this statement.

If we make changes to this policy we will advertise them initially on the home page and incorporate them in this statement when they come into effect.

Any questions about privacy should be addressed to : web.enquiries@fss.pnn.police.uk

This website contains hyperlinks to websites operated by parties other than The Forensic Science Service. The operation of such websites is entirely outside the FSS's control and you proceed at your own risk. The FSS does not endorse or sponsor the products, services or content you access through any linked site. These third party website have their own policies and practices with respect to online privacy.

Liability Disclaimer

The Forensic Science Service uses reasonable endeavours to check the accuracy of information published on this website. You should note however that the FSS does not warrant that such information will be error free and the user acknowledges that the information, products, and services published on this website may include inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the information herein.

Privacy Policy

The Forensic Science Service® (FSS®) is committed to protecting your privacy. The personal information we collect is only used internally to improve the services and information we provide.

What Information do we collect?
Two types of information are collected:

1. For normal visitors we collect information about your visit - IP address, browser type, pages visited, length of visit and such details. None of this type of information is linked to any individual.

2. Visitors who submit enquiries are asked for personal details so that we can answer the enquiries appropriately.

All the information collected is kept within the UK, and is not transferred out of the country at any point.

We do not currently use cookies on the website.

Personal information is held in secure areas of the web server and on internal FSS fileservers. None of it is accessible to online users without the use of passwords issued from specific computers.

No information is disclosed to non-FSS individuals or organisations whatsoever.

Trademarks

The Forensic Science Service and FSS are registered trademarks.
The National DNA Database is a registered UK trademark.

Copyright

The material featured on this site is subject to Crown copyright protection unless otherwise indicated. The Crown copyright protected material (other than The Forensic Science Service® logo may be reproduced free of charge in any format or medium provided it is reproduced accurately and not used in a misleading context. Where any of the Crown copyright items on this site are being republished or copied to others, the source of the material must be identified and the copyright status acknowledged.

The permission to reproduce Crown copyright material does not extend to any material on this site that is identified as being the copyright of a third party. Authorisation to reproduce such material must be obtained from the copyright holders concerned.

The Forensic Science Service® encourages users to establish hypertext links to this site.

For further information on Crown copyright policy and licensing arrangements, see the guidance featured on HMSO's website at: www.hmso.gov.uk/guides.htm

General

If any of these terms are determined to be illegal, invalid or otherwise unenforceable by reason of the laws of any state or country in which these terms are intended to be effective, then to the extent and within the jurisdiction in which that term is illegal, invalid or unenforceable, it shall be severed and deleted from these terms and the remaining terms shall survive, remain in full force and effect and continue to be binding and enforceable.

These terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.