Disclaimer

Disclaimer 

The information contained on our mobile applications, websites and the Transfusion Online Learning system is intended for medical education and should not be construed to be medical or professional advice. Health professionals who use our mobile applications, websites and the Transfusion Online Learning system assume full responsibility for appropriate use of the information available through our mobile applications, websites and the learning system.

The commentary contained on our mobile applications, websites and the Transfusion Online Learning system is not tailored to any particular factual situation. It may be used as a guide only and is not a substitute for expert opinion in decision-making about clinical indications for blood products, procedures for their administration and for management of any adverse reactions.

The information provided on our mobile applications and websites is designed to support not replace the relationship between a patient and a healthcare professional physician.

If you require advice in relation to a patient, an appropriate expert should be consulted in relation to the decision to transfuse, administer blood components and blood products, or manage adverse reactions.

The material on our mobile applications, websites and the Transfusion Online Learning system could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Lifeblood may make changes or improvements to our mobile applications, websites and the Transfusion Online Learning system at any time.

Lifeblood does not make any express or implied representation or warranty in relation to the completeness, accuracy, suitability, adequacy, reliability or currency of the information contained on our mobile applications, websites and the Transfusion Online Learning system and expressly disclaims liability for errors or omissions on our mobile applications, websites or the Transfusion Online Learning system.

No warranty of any kind, implied, express or statutory, including but not limited to the warranties of non-infringement of third-party rights, title, merchantability, satisfactory quality, fitness for a particular purpose and freedom from computer virus is given in conjunction with the information contained on our mobile applications, websites or in the Transfusion Online Learning system.

Lifeblood is not liable in contract, tort (including negligence) or otherwise, for any direct, indirect, special or consequential loss or damages in connection with our mobile applications, websites and the Transfusion Online Learning system, their use, their contents or any products or services (including products or services referred to on our mobile applications, the website and the Transfusion Online Learning system).

This includes, but is not restricted to, loss or damage you might suffer as a result of your reliance on the completeness, accuracy, suitability or currency of our mobile applications, websites or of the Transfusion Online Learning system; or the information contained on them. This disclaimer does not exclude any rights which by law may not be excluded.

Transfusion Online Learning

Terms of use

By using the Transfusion Online Learning system, you agree to the following terms and conditions:

You agree to be solely responsible for all activities occurring under your email address, password or account used to access the Transfusion Online Learning system.

You agree that you’re responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and account, and ensuring that you exit from your account at the end of each session.

You agree to notify Lifeblood immediately in the event of any unauthorised use of any password or account or any other known or suspected breach of security.

You agree to be solely responsible for all aspects of the information that you submit in the course of registration for and using this system. Lifeblood is not responsible or liable for the loss, destruction, deletion or failure to store any user data.

Lifeblood is not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with responsibilities.

Copyright and Intellectual Property

Education content and materials in this system are managed by Lifeblood’s Transfusion Policy and Education unit.

The content and materials are the sole property of Lifeblood. You cannot use, copy, modify, publish, resell for profit, distribute or transfer any Transfusion Online Learning content, or any copy thereof, in whole or in part, without consent of Lifeblood.

Privacy and security 

Information about the collection of personal information for this system and Lifeblood’s privacy policy are available at lifeblood.com.au/privacy. Both documents are incorporated herein by reference.

You consent for Lifeblood to release your records to your nominated primary institution approved by Lifeblood to report on your attendance or completion of education activities within this system for the purposes of staff credentialing, continuous professional development or organisational accreditation.

You consent to receive updates and notifications of new education materials in the system.

The Transfusion Online Learning system and its related technologies may be physically hosted both in Australia and in overseas locations. Your personal information will be handled in accordance with the requirements of the Privacy Act 1988 and Lifeblood’s Privacy Policy.

There are inherent risks associated with transfer of information via the internet. You make your own assessments of the potential risks to the security of your information when making a decision as to whether or not you should use this system.

Disclaimer 

The system’s disclaimer is as described above.

Content on materials in this system are designed for the Australian practice and is relevant to Australian settings unless otherwise specified.

Reports, research and publication

Your registration to this system is voluntary.

You agree that the information that you provide may be subject to research and statistical reporting.

You agree that research data may be gathered from the reports of the Transfusion Online System and you consent for your data to be published, provided that you cannot be identified.

Termination of use

A violation of any of the above terms by you may result in immediate suspension or limit access to the system.

 

Updated December 2025