BorelliScopie

Terms of Use

Plain language, because legal text should not require a law degree.

Last updated: 2026-03-24

The short version

BorelliScopie is a free educational resource. You can use it to learn about dermoscopy. You cannot use it to make clinical decisions about real patients. We have done our best to make the content accurate, but we cannot guarantee it is error-free, and we are not liable if something goes wrong.

That is the essence. The rest of this page provides the detail.

What BorelliScopie is

BorelliScopie is an educational resource designed to teach foundational dermoscopy concepts to healthcare professionals. It provides structured learning materials including text, images, interactive elements, and an educational simulator.

The platform is intended to support professional development. It is not a substitute for formal training, clinical supervision, or professional judgement.

What BorelliScopie is not

Not a medical device

BorelliScopie is educational content only. It does not:

  • Analyse images or clinical data
  • Provide diagnoses or diagnostic suggestions
  • Offer clinical decision support
  • Generate patient-specific recommendations

Under UK regulations (MHRA guidance on software as a medical device) and equivalent international frameworks, BorelliScopie does not meet the definition of a medical device because it does not process individual patient data or provide outputs intended to inform specific clinical decisions.

Not a diagnostic tool

The TADA educational simulator demonstrates algorithm logic through worked examples. It does not assess real lesions, process patient images, or provide clinical recommendations. Outputs from the simulator are educational illustrations, not clinical guidance.

Not clinical advice

Nothing on this platform should be interpreted as clinical advice for specific patients or situations. All clinical decisions must be made by qualified healthcare professionals using their own judgement, in accordance with local guidelines and referral pathways.

Your responsibilities

By using BorelliScopie, you agree that:

  • You understand this is an educational resource, not a clinical tool
  • You will not use BorelliScopie content to make decisions about real patients
  • You will apply your own professional judgement in clinical practice
  • You will follow your local clinical guidelines and referral pathways
  • You will not upload, submit, or input any patient data or identifiable information

If you are not a healthcare professional, you may still use BorelliScopie for educational purposes, but you should be aware that the content is designed for clinicians and assumes a baseline level of medical knowledge.

User accounts

BorelliScopie offers optional user accounts to enable progress tracking, quiz history, and a personal dashboard. Creating an account is entirely voluntary — all educational content is freely accessible without signing in.

If you create an account, you agree to provide accurate information and to keep your credentials secure. You may delete your account at any time, which will remove your progress data.

Account creation does not change the educational nature of the platform. Tracked progress is a study aid, not an assessment or certification record.

Accuracy and limitations

We try to be accurate

All clinical content is:

  • Developed by individuals with relevant expertise
  • Reviewed by named clinical editors
  • Aligned with recognised dermoscopy standards
  • Updated periodically to reflect current evidence

But we cannot guarantee perfection

Despite our best efforts:

  • Errors may exist in the content
  • Information may become outdated between review cycles
  • Content may not reflect the latest evidence or guidelines
  • Educational simplifications may not capture every clinical nuance

You should always verify important information against authoritative sources and current guidelines in your jurisdiction.

Educational simplification

Some content is simplified for educational purposes. Where wording has been adapted from clinical guidelines, we indicate this. Simplification is intended to aid learning, not to provide comprehensive clinical guidance.

Intellectual property

Our content

Unless otherwise stated, the educational content on BorelliScopie (text, images, diagrams, and interactive elements) is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0).

This means you can:

  • Share — copy and redistribute the material
  • Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material

Under the following terms:

  • Attribution — You must give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made
  • NonCommercial — You may not use the material for commercial purposes
  • ShareAlike — If you adapt the material, you must distribute under the same licence

Full licence text: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0

Platform code

The software code powering BorelliScopie is licensed under the MIT Licence, unless otherwise indicated in specific files.

Clinical images

Clinical images are used with documented consent for educational purposes. They may not be extracted, redistributed, or used outside the context of BorelliScopie without explicit permission.

Third-party content

Where we use content from third parties (libraries, frameworks, external resources), original licences apply. These are documented in the platform's source code.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

We provide BorelliScopie "as is" without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, completeness, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

We are not liable for any damages arising from your use of BorelliScopie, including but not limited to clinical decisions made based on educational content, errors or omissions in the content, technical failures or unavailability of the platform, or any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

Your use of BorelliScopie is at your own risk. You are responsible for your own clinical decisions and professional practice.

This limitation of liability applies to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law. Nothing in these terms excludes liability that cannot legally be excluded.

Changes to the platform

We may update, modify, or discontinue BorelliScopie at any time without notice. We may also update these terms. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

The "last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when these terms were most recently revised.

International use

BorelliScopie is designed for international access. By using the platform, you acknowledge that:

  • You are responsible for compliance with any local laws or professional regulations that apply to you
  • Educational content may reflect conventions or terminology that differ from your region
  • Clinical pathways and referral guidelines vary by country — always follow your local standards

These terms are intended to be interpreted consistently across jurisdictions. Where any provision is unenforceable in your jurisdiction, the remaining provisions continue to apply.

Disputes

We hope disputes will not arise. If they do, we encourage informal resolution first — contact us and we will try to address concerns directly.

If formal resolution is required, the applicable law and jurisdiction will depend on your location and the nature of the dispute. Nothing in these terms restricts any rights you have under consumer protection or other laws that cannot be waived by agreement.

Contact

For questions about these terms, email us at [legal email].

For content feedback or corrections, see our Clinical Editors page.

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