By accessing or using the website of https:\\ptprovider.org or by registering for any proficiency testing (PT) or interlaboratory comparison programs offered by https:\\ptprovider.org, you agree to the following Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, you must refrain from using our services.
1. Acceptance of Terms
- By accessing this website or registering for any PT or interlaboratory comparison program, participants explicitly accept these Terms and Conditions.
- These Terms govern all use of https:\\ptprovider.org’s website, services, and programs.
2. Purpose of the Website and Programs
- https:\\ptprovider.org, provides PT programs, interlaboratory comparisons, and related services for testing laboratories.
- The website is intended to provide:
- Institutional information about https:\\ptprovider.org,
- Access to available PT and interlaboratory comparison programs,
- Tools for program registration and participant communication.
3. Registration and Participation
- Registration for a program constitutes acceptance of all program-specific terms, including schedules, sample handling requirements, technical specifications, and shipping deadlines.
- Participating laboratories are responsible for ensuring that personnel performing tests:
- Have adequate training,
- Use proper equipment, and
- Operate in suitable facilities.
- Failure to comply with deadlines, instructions, or procedures may compromise the validity of participation and results.
4. Confidentiality
- Laboratory-specific results are confidential and will not be disclosed publicly.
- https:\\ptprovider.org, may publish aggregate, statistical, or anonymized results, but individual laboratories will not be identified without explicit authorization.
- Participant information will only be shared with third parties if legally required or requested by accreditation bodies.
5. Reports and Use of Results
- PT and interlaboratory comparison reports issued by https:\\ptprovider.org are intended solely for:
- Technical evaluation,
- Quality assurance, and
- Accreditation purposes.
- Reports do not constitute calibration certificates, testing certificates, or accreditation statements.
- https:\\ptprovider.org is not liable for decisions made by laboratories, clients, or third parties based on the reports.
6. Intellectual Property
- All content on the website—including reports, logos, texts, images, and software—is the property of https:\\ptprovider.org unless explicitly stated otherwise.
- Reproduction, distribution, or use of https:\\ptprovider.org content without prior written consent is prohibited.
7. User Responsibilities
Participants agree to:
- Provide truthful, accurate, and up-to-date information during registration.
- Follow all instructions for handling, testing, and returning samples.
- Use results solely for the technical purposes outlined in the program and not in a misleading manner.
8. Limitation of Liability
https:\\ptprovider.org, shall not be liable for:
- Direct or indirect damages arising from the use of the website or participation in programs.
- Delays, loss, or damage to samples caused by shipping companies, logistics, or force majeure events
- Errors or omissions made by laboratories during sample analysis
- Misinterpretation or misuse of reports by laboratories or third parties.
9. Commercial Terms
- Participation fees and payment methods are provided at registration.
- Once test materials are shipped, no refunds will be issued.
- In case of cancellation prior to sample shipment, https:\\ptprovider.org may retain a portion of the fees to cover administrative costs.
- Additional fees (e.g., for shipping, sample preparation, or special handling) may apply and will be communicated prior to registration.
10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
- These Terms are governed by the laws of the Türkiye Cumhuriyeti.
- Any dispute arising in connection with these Terms shall be submitted to the ordinary courts with jurisdiction in Ankara/Türkiye.
11. Additional Provisions (Optional / Recommended)
- https:\\ptprovider.org, reserves the right to modify the Terms and Conditions at any time; updated terms will be posted on the website.
- Continued use of the website or participation in programs after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
- Participants are responsible for regularly reviewing the Terms.