Registration Terms

Short Version (Key Points)

• Who can join: Healthcare professionals in neonatal medicine

• Registration required: Free, with real name, role, and affiliation

• Professional conduct: Be respectful; no unlawful or inappropriate content

• Patient confidentiality: Never share identifiable patient information

• No marketing: Industry representatives must not post promotional content outside approved areas

• Content responsibility: You are responsible for what you post

• Use at your own risk: Content is for educational purposes only

• Moderation applies: Content and accounts may be edited or removed

By registering, you agree to these Registration Terms, and to the Guidelines and Privacy Policy.

Full Version (Detailed Terms & Guidelines)

1. Introduction

99nicu.org is an online community for healthcare professionals in neonatal medicine. Registration is free but required for full access to the forums.

By registering, you agree to comply with these Terms and Guidelines.

2. Acceptable Use

You agree not to post or share any content that is:

• False, misleading, or defamatory

• Abusive, offensive, or unlawful

• Harassing, threatening, or discriminatory

• Obscene or otherwise inappropriate

• In violation of privacy or confidentiality

• In breach of copyright or intellectual property rights

3. Registration and Identity

Users must provide their full name, professional role (or degree), and affiliation.

Registrations that do not clearly identify the individual may be rejected or removed without prior notice.

After registration:

• A confirmation email will be sent

• Membership is subject to manual approval by the 99nicu team

4. Email Requirements

A valid and functional email address is required at all times. Users are responsible for keeping their email address up to date.

Email may be used for:

• Account-related communication

• Service updates and administrative notices

• Accounts with invalid or inactive email addresses may be removed.

5. Corporate Representatives

Representatives of companies related to neonatal care may register, subject to the following:

• Marketing or promotional content is not permitted in forums, blogs, or groups

• Such members may not:

• Start discussion threads

• Create blogs or groups for promotional purposes

• What constitutes marketing is determined at the discretion of the 99nicu team

• Violating content will be removed 

Exceptions:

• Approved Supporting Partners may operate under specific agreements

Direct marketing to members via private messages or email is strictly prohibited and may result in account termination. 

6. Content License

Unless otherwise stated, content on 99nicu.org is shared under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 (CC BY-NC 4.0) license.

7. Responsibility for Content

• Users are solely responsible for the content they post

• 99nicu.org does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of user-generated content

• Opinions expressed belong to the individual contributors

8. Patient Confidentiality and Ethics

• No patient-identifiable information may be shared

• This includes names, dates of birth, addresses, or any identifying details

Users must comply with:

• Applicable confidentiality laws

• Ethical standards (e.g. Helsinki Declaration)

• Parental consent is recommended when discussing clinical cases, even if anonymized 

9. Medical Disclaimer

All content is provided for informational and educational purposes only.

• It does not replace clinical judgment, training, or supervision

• Users must verify information with reliable sources before applying it in practice

• Clinical decisions remain the responsibility of the individual healthcare provider

99nicu.org and its operators are not liable for any harm or damages resulting from the use of information on the platform.

10. Sharing of Images and Videos

Images and videos may be shared for educational purposes only. They must not replace proper clinical training or supervision.

Contributors are responsible for:

• Consent

• Confidentiality

• Copyright compliance

All materials must be verified before use in clinical practice.

11. Moderation and Enforcement

Moderators and administrators may:

• Edit or remove content

• Move or close discussions

• Suspend or terminate accounts 

Actions may be taken without prior notice where necessary. 

12. Data and Technical Information

• IP addresses are recorded for security and moderation purposes

• User data is stored in a database to operate the service

• While reasonable safeguards are in place, 99nicu.org cannot guarantee protection against unauthorized access

13. Cookies

Cookies are used to:

• Enable core site functionality

• Improve user experience

Cookies do not store posted content. 

14. External Links

99nicu.org may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

15. Relationship to Other Policies

 These Terms should be read together with the Privacy Policy. All policies apply when using 99nicu.org.

Acceptance

By registering on 99nicu.org, you confirm that you:

• Provide accurate information

• Agree to follow these Terms and Guidelines

• Understand your professional and ethical responsibilities