This is the digital space of the Fundació Hospital Universitari Vall d’Hebron - Institut de Recerca (hereinafter, the "VHIR"). It is accessed through the website, and this legal notice is intended to regulate its rules of use. With him:

1. Our purpose is to provide high-quality, relevant information about the organisation and its activities.

In compliance with the provisions of Law 34/2002, of 11 July, on Information Society Services and Electronic Commerce, we inform you of the identification details of the owner of the site: Vall d'Hebron University Hospital Foundation - Research Institute, with NIF G-60.594.009 and address at Passeig Vall d'Hebron 119-129, Central Building, 08035 Barcelona, telephone (34) 934 89 30 00. It is registered in the Register of Foundations of the Department of Justice of the Generalitat de Catalunya under number 808.

VHIR is the owner, acting as the manager of research, technological development, and training activities carried out at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital. You can contact us in person or by email at web@vhir.org.

2. Free and open access.

No registration form is required to browse the contents of this website. By accessing and using it, you accept the general terms and conditions of use of this legal notice.

3. Our private area is called " Intranet VHIR " and is for the exclusive use of professionals and staff.

There is a private area, called "Intranet VHIR", exclusively for VHIR professionals and staff. Access requires a username and password. Upon registration, you will be given a personal and non-transferable password, for which you are responsible, committing to use it appropriately and maintain its confidentiality.

4. Privacy and personal data protection are a priority for us.

The VHIR, as the data controller, guarantees the protection and confidentiality of the personal data provided through this website, which will be processed in accordance with the European General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 27 April 2016 (GDPR), implementing the necessary and appropriate security measures for the type of data processed. The personal data protection policy can be consulted through this link.

5. We encourage open communication.

We want to keep you informed about our activities. When you have requested it, we will inform you about interesting news from the VHIR that will allow you to be permanently updated on our progress.

6. We protect intellectual and industrial property.

VHIR owns the intellectual property rights of the contents, works and materials on this website, or holds the corresponding usage rights. This includes the graphic design, texts, images, logos, software, source code, and any other elements included on the site.

Reproduction, distribution, public communication or transformation beyond what is legally permitted requires express authorisation from the rights holder.

If you believe that this website or its contents infringe any intellectual or industrial property rights, please contact web@vhir.org, providing your name, proof of rights ownership and the subject of the alleged infringement.

Any use or reproduction of content must comply with the following conditions:

- Always cite the source or author.

- Do not alter or distort the meaning of the information.

- Indicate the date of the last update.

- Respect the licenses or notices accompanying each works.

- Do not use photographs separately without written authorisation from VHIR.

- Ensure the protection of intellectual property and personal data rights.

- Do not use content for advertising or commercial purposes.

- Do not remove or modify copyright or identification marks VHIR.

- The use of VHIR logos or emblems is not authorised and, in any case, without prior authorisation from the latter.

Use of this site does not grant the user ownership, licence, or interest over any intellectual property rights.

7. We use cookies to improve your browsing experience.

We use our own and third-party cookies to offer a better browsing experience and service. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. In the event of a blockage, some services may not be available. See the Cookie Policy.

8. We engage with citizens and maintain an online presence.

We are active on various social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, SlideShare and Flickr. When accessing these or other platforms, please note that their own terms of use apply. We recommend reading their privacy policies.

In any case, VHIR is not responsible for the comments and use made by users of social networks on the content published on the VHIR pages.

The user will be fully responsible for the content they publish and information they provide. When the information published is from third parties, it will be solely responsible for having the necessary consents for its publication, as well as for the rights of third parties that may be infringed.

VHIR, as the administrator of the social networks of which it is the owner, reserves the right to remove content that may be harmful, abusive, profane or that may harm third parties.

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9. A dynamic website.

This legal notice and other contractual texts may be amended without prior notice to adapt to legal or technical changes. Your continued use of the site will constitute acceptance of such modifications. In case of substantial changes, your prior approval will be requested.

10. Disclaimer.

The information provided on this site does not replace professional medical care and should not be used to establish a diagnosis or choose treatment in specific cases. VHIR does not recommend any particular medication, technique or product; references are for informational purposes only.

VHIR is not liable for any damages resulting from access to or use of this website, including errors, omissions, lack of availability, or transmission of viruses, despite applying appropriate technological measures.

VHIR is not responsible for content submitted by users through participatory tools and reserves the right to remove comments that infringe on human dignity or promote discrimination or hatred.

The presence of links does not imply any relationship or endorsement by VHIR. VHIR is not responsible for the accuracy, legality, or availability of linked third-party sites.

11. Legal framework.

The terms and conditions of this legal notice are governed by Spanish law. Any dispute will be submitted to the courts of the city of Barcelona.

Updated November 5, 2025