Terms of Use

The terms governing your use of this website.

Effective Date: 14 July 2026

By accessing or using the Australia National Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences (ANACMS) website (anacms.org), you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the site.

Content Ownership and Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, research materials and layouts, is the property of ANACMS or its licensors, unless otherwise credited. It is protected by Australian and international copyright and intellectual property laws.

You may view and print content for personal, non-commercial, educational use only. Any other reproduction, distribution, modification or commercial use requires prior written permission from ANACMS.

Academic Titles and Recognitions

Academic titles, fellowships and honorary recognitions conferred by the Academy are honorary and professional recognitions awarded by its Academic Committee in accordance with the Academy's internal standards, and do not constitute government accreditation, statutory registration, professional certification or licensing, a university degree, or authorisation to practise Chinese medicine in Australia.

No Government Affiliation

ANACMS is an independent, non-profit academic association incorporated in Victoria, Australia under the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012 (Registration No. A0129252A). It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of any government body in Australia or elsewhere.

User Conduct

You agree not to:

Limitation of Liability

While we strive for accuracy, ANACMS provides the website on an "as is" basis. We make no guarantees regarding completeness, currency, or error-free operation. To the maximum extent permitted by law, ANACMS accepts no liability for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential loss or damage arising from your use of the site or reliance on its content.

External Links

Links to third-party websites are provided for convenience only. ANACMS is not responsible for their content, privacy practices or availability, and does not endorse them.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Victorian courts.

Changes to These Terms

ANACMS reserves the right to update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.