Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)

Astflick Group Ltd trading as Medical Sutures
Last Updated: 2025

1. Purpose of This Policy

This Acceptable Use Policy sets out the rules governing how you may access and use the Medical Sutures website.

This website is provided for lawful business and professional use only. By accessing or using the website, you agree to comply with this policy.

2. Permitted Use

You may use this website to:

Browse product information

Place legitimate business orders

Manage your account

Contact Medical Sutures for customer service or enquiries

All use must be lawful, authorised, and consistent with professional business conduct.

3. Prohibited Use

You must not use this website in any way that:

3.1 Illegal or Unlawful Activity

Violates any applicable UK or international law or regulation

Is fraudulent, misleading, or deceptive

Infringes the rights of others

3.2 System Abuse & Security

Attempts to gain unauthorised access to the website, servers or databases

Introduces malware, viruses, trojans, worms or harmful code

Interferes with or disrupts website performance or security

Conducts denial-of-service (DoS) or similar attacks

3.3 Data & Content Misuse

Scrapes, harvests or extracts data, pricing or content without permission

Copies, reproduces or redistributes website content for commercial use

Circumvents technical measures designed to protect content or pricing

3.4 Commercial Misuse

Uses the website for resale, redistribution or competitive intelligence

Uses automated systems (bots, crawlers, scripts) without written consent

Submits false or misleading account or order information

3.5 Reputational Harm

Uploads or transmits defamatory, offensive or harmful material

Attempts to impersonate Medical Sutures or its representatives

Engages in conduct that may damage the reputation of Medical Sutures

4. Medical & Product Use Disclaimer

Medical Sutures does not provide medical, clinical or professional advice.

Products supplied via this website are intended for use by qualified professionals only. You are responsible for ensuring that products are:

Suitable for your intended use

Used in accordance with manufacturer instructions

Used in compliance with applicable regulations

5. Monitoring & Enforcement

We reserve the right to:

Monitor website usage for compliance

Investigate suspected misuse or security breaches

Restrict, suspend or terminate access without notice

Block IP addresses or user accounts

Take legal action where appropriate

6. Consequences of Breach

Any breach of this Acceptable Use Policy may result in:

Immediate suspension or termination of access

Cancellation of orders

Legal action for damages or losses

Reporting to relevant authorities where required

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Acceptable Use Policy at any time.

Continued use of the website after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

8. Governing Law

This policy is governed by English law, and any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

9. Contact

If you have any questions about this Acceptable Use Policy, please contact us via the website.