Terms and Conditions
Merck’s Privacy Commitment:
The information you provide will be available to the Merck & Co., Inc., family of companies (collectively, “Merck”) and others working on behalf of Merck, and according to the same standards, to provide the information and services you request. Personal information about you will not otherwise be disclosed for marketing purposes without your permission. Merck reviews personal information and nonidentifiable information not only to provide the requested information and services but also to develop and offer additional services and communications that we believe our customers might find of interest. Merck also may use personal information to audit its resources for compliance and security purposes. For more information about how Merck protects personal information about you, please read the Internet Privacy Policy and the Privacy Statement for patients, consumers, and caregivers.
Consent and Release
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Before uploading a story to www.AmericasDiabetesChallenge.com, carefully read the following Terms and Conditions of use. Uploading any narrative, caption, photo or video through this website constitutes your acceptance of the Terms and Conditions of use outlined herein.
By uploading a story, you are giving Merck, its affiliates and licensees permission, to use, or edit, your experience (or story), at their discretion, on this website and in other promotional or marketing materials developed by Merck. Once submitted, it can become available for viewing by any other person for as long as the website is published and any copies of published materials are in circulation. Note, if further information is needed about your story, you may be notified via the contact information you provided. If, for any reason, you would like your story removed from the website, please contact AmericasDiabetesChallenge@gcihealth.com.
When you upload to the website, you authorize Merck to make copies thereof, adapt these, make them available on the Internet, and otherwise use as necessary in order to facilitate the posting and storage of content on the website.
You also understand and agree that nothing in this agreement obligates Merck to display or use your narrative, caption, photo or video. Merck reserves the right to remove any uploaded content from display on its website, for any reason, at any time, without prior notice. You understand that you will receive no compensation for your likeness or testimonial. Neither the photographer nor the photo subject(s) are entitled to financial remuneration as a result.
By uploading a narrative, caption, photo and video, you confirm that you are over 18 years of age and that each individual whose image is featured has given consent for the use of his/her image in accordance with these Terms and Conditions. In the case of minors whose image is featured, you confirm that you are the parent or legal guardian of the minor and are providing consent for the image to be used in accordance with these Terms and Conditions.
Only upload narratives, captions, photos and videos that you have created. You must not upload narratives, captions, photos and videos that contain objectionable content, including but not limited to nudity, violence, and other offensive, illegal or inappropriate images.
You hereby irrevocably grant in perpetuity to the Merck Inc., its legal representatives or assigns, affiliates, and those acting under its permission and upon its authority, or those for whom Merck Inc. is acting, the absolute right and permission to: copyright, use, re-use, publish and republish, and to license the right to use, re-use, publish and republish your testimonial and edit such testimonial in its sole discretion, in any medium or form of distribution without restriction as to changes or transformation in conjunction with your own or a fictitious name, made through any and all media now or hereafter known for any purposes whatsoever, including, without limitation, illustration, art, promotion, advertising or trade.
You hereby waive any right that you may have to inspect and/or approve the finished product or the advertising copy or printed matter that may be used in connection with your likeness or testimonial or the use to which it may be applied. You agree that you have no rights to the photographs, reproductions, negatives, videos or films, and all rights to such materials belong to Merck, Inc.
You should bear in mind that by uploading a narrative, caption, photo or video, you are agreeing to indemnify Merck from any liability resulting from breaches of copyright of the content existing online on this website in digital form.
You hereby release, discharge and agree to save harmless Merck Inc. and its employees or agents, affiliates, legal representatives or assigns and all persons acting under its permission or upon its authority or for whom it is acting, from any liability by virtue of any publication of your likeness or testimonial, including, without limitation, claims for libel or invasion of privacy, as well as any liability arising by virtue of any blurring distortion, alteration, optical illusion of use in composite form, whether intentional or otherwise, that may occur or be produced in the making of such picture or recording(s) or in any processing tending towards the completion of the finished product.
Merck also reserves the right in its sole and absolute discretion to alter these terms at any time for any reason without prior notice, or to terminate this service for any reason at any time without prior notice and remove it from the entire website or published content.
The personal information you provide and the content you upload will be transferred to Merck in the United States (Note: Merck operates as MSD outside of the U.S. and Canada). For more information, please refer to our Global Cross Border Privacy Rules Policy.
Merck will use and share personal information that you provide online only in ways that we tell you about either in these Terms and Conditions or other privacy statements and communications we provide, including other privacy statements on this web site, our Internet Privacy Policy, or our Cookie Privacy Commitment.
I hereby warrant that I am 18 years of age or older and have every right to contract in my own name in the above regard. I state FURTHER that I have read the above AUTHORIZATION and release prior to its execution, and that I am fully familiar with the contents thereof. This agreement shall be binding upon me and my heirs, legal representatives and assigns.
“I have type 2 diabetes, so I know that managing it isn’t always easy, but it’s possible. In 2003, I received a wake-up call when I was diagnosed, but then I got serious about my health. It’s been inspiring to see how you’ve taken on our tips to help tackle your challenges, and I’m looking forward to hearing more about how you’re taking the next step.”
“I’ve seen how type 2 diabetes affects people from all walks of life and have listened as people shared their stories. It was great to hear from so many of you and I’m impressed by your dedication to manage the disease or help a loved one with it. Thank you to everyone who’s joined America’s Diabetes Challenge on this journey. I believe in you and wish you all the best.” 
“I watched my grandmother struggle to care for my grandfather, who died from complications of type 2 diabetes, so I know how challenging it can be to care for a loved one with the disease. Whether you have type 2 diabetes or care for a loved one, remember that you’re not alone. America’s Diabetes Challenge is here to support you, and I’m proud of the community that we’ve built together.”