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This disclaimer covers websites owned and operated by Australian Council of Smoking and Health (ABN 20 902 420 947), including: 

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Content on these sites is provided for general information only. It is not intended as medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultations with qualified health professionals who can determine your individual medical needs.

Authorship

Content on Tobacco Industry Observatory (TIO) website has been developed by staff of Australian Council of Smoking and Health, its committees and working parties, comprising qualified professionals in all fields of tobacco research, policy and support. 

Research and evidence-based material used is generally referenced (at the end of the page, or where the reference occurred) to acknowledge the author. All attempts are made to ensure the most up-to-date research and evidence is used.

All information published on our websites is authorised by the Chief Executive Officer.

Review process

Tobacco Industry Observatory’s (TIO) websites are regularly monitored and updated as necessary to reflect changes in policy and research outcomes, and as a result of recommendations, programs and activity undertaken by TIO.

Copyright/use of content

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When used for personal or educational purposes, Tobacco Industry Observatory (TIO) has no objection to the reproduction of content or material provided that the following criteria apply:

  • Content is used one time only, in a non-commercial educational setting (one written report, one oral report, or one day of educational display is allowed by for a single presentation).
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Links to other sites

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Tobacco Industry Observatory (TIO) is not responsible for the contents of any linked website, or any link contained in a linked website, or any changes or updates to such websites.

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Tobacco Industry Observatory (TIO) reserves the right to revoke its consent to the link at any time and is not responsible for information or materials contained on the host website.

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