Terms of Use
Last updated: June 2026
International Society of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery – SICCMI
Welcome to the website of the International Society of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (SICCMI).
By accessing and using this website, its services, content, digital platforms, courses, events and other available resources, the user declares to have read, understood and agreed to these Terms of Use and Conditions.
1. PURPOSE
These Terms establish the rules for using the SICCMI website, including:
- Access to institutional and scientific content;
- Registration for events, congresses, courses and training;
- Membership in the organization;
- Participation in educational activities;
- Use of restricted areas for members and participants.
2. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
By browsing the website or using any of its services, the user fully agrees to these Terms of Use, the Privacy Policy and applicable legislation.
If the user disagrees with any provision herein, they must immediately discontinue use of the website.
3. REGISTRATION AND USER RESPONSIBILITY
Some services may require prior registration.
The user agrees to:
- Provide truthful, complete and up-to-date information;
- Maintain the confidentiality of their access credentials;
- Not share login and password with third parties;
- Use the website ethically, responsibly and in compliance with current legislation.
The user shall be fully responsible for all activities carried out through their account.
4. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
All content provided by SICCMI, including but not limited to:
- Logos;
- Trademarks;
- Texts;
- Articles;
- Scientific publications;
- Course materials;
- Videos;
- Photographs;
- Educational materials;
- Layouts and graphic elements;
is protected by intellectual property and copyright laws.
The reproduction, distribution, modification, commercialization or use of content without prior and express authorization from SICCMI is prohibited.
5. SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL CONTENT
The content provided by SICCMI is exclusively scientific, educational and informational in nature.
The information presented does not replace:
- Medical diagnosis;
- Individualized clinical assessment;
- Professional therapeutic decisions;
- Specialized medical opinions.
The practical application of any content is the sole responsibility of the professional who uses it.
6. EVENTS, COURSES AND CONGRESSES
Registration for courses, congresses, events and training will be subject to the specific rules of each activity.
SICCMI may:
- Change programming, speakers or schedules;
- Cancel or reschedule events for operational, technical or force majeure reasons;
- Define specific cancellation and refund policies for each event.
Specific conditions will be disclosed at the time of registration.
7. CERTIFICATES
The issuance of certificates may be subject to meeting the requirements established for each course or event, including:
- Minimum attendance;
- Mandatory participation;
- Passing evaluations, when applicable;
- Regular enrollment status.
8. RESTRICTED AREA AND EXCLUSIVE CONTENT
Exclusive content for members or registered participants may not be shared, reproduced or distributed without formal authorization from SICCMI.
Violation of this rule may result in:
- Suspension of access;
- Cancellation of membership or registration;
- Applicable administrative and legal measures.
9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
SICCMI will make its best efforts to keep the website available and up to date.
However, it does not guarantee that:
- The website will function without interruptions;
- Technical failures will not occur;
- Access will be continuously available;
- Content will be free from errors or omissions.
SICCMI shall not be liable for damages arising from:
- Internet connection failures;
- Issues with user equipment;
- Third-party cyber attacks;
- Improper use of the information provided.
10. THIRD-PARTY LINKS
The website may contain links to third-party pages and services.
SICCMI has no control over these external environments and is not responsible for their content, policies or practices.
11. DATA PROTECTION
The processing of personal data by SICCMI follows the provisions of the General Data Protection Law (LGPD) and is detailed in its Privacy Policy.
By using the website, the user acknowledges the practices described in said policy.
12. SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF ACCESS
SICCMI may suspend or cancel the access of users who:
- Violate these Terms of Use;
- Use the website for unlawful purposes;
- Engage in conduct that may cause harm to the organization or third parties;
- Facilitate unauthorized access to the institution's systems.
13. CHANGES TO TERMS
SICCMI may modify these Terms of Use at any time for legal, operational or institutional purposes.
The updated version will always be available on the official website.
14. APPLICABLE LAW
These Terms of Use shall be governed by the laws of the Federative Republic of Brazil, particularly the Civil Code, the Internet Civil Framework and the General Data Protection Law (LGPD).
15. CONTACT
For questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us through SICCMI's official channels:
- Email: asociados@siccmi.com
- Phone: +55 11 97540-4103
- Website: www.siccmi.com
By accessing and using this website, the user declares that they have read, understood and fully agree to these Terms of Use and Conditions.