Legal notice

1. Website Publisher

COVID Transition Initiative (CTI) is an independent group of scientific and medical Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) dedicated to providing expert perspectives on COVID-19 and respiratory health.

Sponsor: This initiative is funded by Sanofi. CTI operates independently, and its members retain full editorial control of the scientific content.

Contact: secretariat@covid-transition.com

2. Website Management

The website is managed on behalf of CTI by Fourtold Ltd, a corporate communications and public affairs agency. Website: fourtold.eu. Email: secretariat@covid-transition.com.

3. Hosting Provider

This website is hosted by Cloudflare, Inc. Hosting infrastructure may store data on servers located in multiple global regions. Appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) apply for international data transfers as required under GDPR.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this website (including text, graphics, images, videos, logos, and downloadable documents) is protected by intellectual property laws. Unless otherwise specified, content is the property of the COVID Transition Initiative or its respective authors. Any reproduction, distribution, or modification without prior written authorization is prohibited.

5. Scientific and Medical Disclaimer

The information published on this website is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical or therapeutic advice. For any questions related to diagnosis, treatment, or patient management, readers should consult qualified healthcare professionals.

6. Personal Data Protection (GDPR Compliance)

CTI and Fourtold process personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation EU 2016/679). The Data Controller is Fourtold Ltd (managing the website on behalf of CTI).

Depending on features offered, the website may collect contact form information (name, email, message), web analytics and audience measurement data (via cookies), and subscription details for newsletters or updates (if applicable). This data is processed to manage communication and contact requests, ensure website functionality and performance, and support audience analytics and content improvement.

Under GDPR, individuals may request access to their data, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, objection to processing, and data portability. Requests may be submitted to secretariat@covid-transition.com. If you believe your rights have not been respected, you may lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority (e.g., CNIL in France or your national DPA).

7. Cookies

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8. Liability

CTI, Fourtold, and Sanofi cannot be held liable for service interruptions or technical issues, the use or interpretation of published information, or content on external websites linked from this site. External links are provided as a convenience and do not imply endorsement.

9. Contact

For any questions regarding this legal notice, please contact secretariat@covid-transition.com.