POLICY STATEMENT: The
products manufactured and sold by Biotics Research Corporation (“Biotics”) are
made available for sale to consumers solely through healthcare
professionals. Unrestricted sale of Biotics’ products over the Internet
by a healthcare professional does not afford the protection of the consumer
that Biotics expects from healthcare professionals utilizing Biotics’
products. Nevertheless, Biotics understands the need for new means of
communication between the healthcare professional and their patients.
Therefore, Internet sales by healthcare professionals will be permitted only
under the limited circumstances specified herein.
Any and all Internet sales by healthcare professionals must be
done through websites with password protected accessibility and with such
password access limited to active patients of the healthcare professional.
All information of any kind or related to Biotics’ products for any and
all internet sales shall only be available through password protected
accessibility and such accessibility shall be limited to active
patients.
OVERVIEW: From day one, the foundation of
Biotics has been Innovation and Quality. Our goals remain unchanged;
innovative ideas, carefully researched concepts, and product development with
advanced analytical and manufacturing techniques to develop and produce
nutritional products of superior quality and effectiveness. Additionally,
at Biotics we pride ourselves on our relationships with our healthcare
professional clients and believe it is not only prudent but essential for
healthcare professionals to develop a plan for each patient on an individual
basis according to their unique needs. At Biotics, we recognize the
Internet is a quickly developing infrastructure for consumers seeking
information and a rapidly growing worldwide digital mail order system.
This Internet policy is to reinforce Biotics’ commitment for quality to the
public, to ensure products are sold only after a one on one consultation with a
healthcare professional. This policy protects consumers and healthcare
professionals as well as Biotics and allows us to maintain Biotics’ distinctive
position in the marketplace.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Who are “active patients?”
Active patients are described as those who have consulted and
have physically been seen by the healthcare professional in their clinic or
office within the last twelve (12) months.
What is “password protected?”
Password protected indicates the healthcare professionals has
issued a username and pass code to afford the active patient access to pricing
and ordering product(s) on their website(s).
Who issues passwords?
A user name and pass code will only be issued by the
healthcare professional at the request of an active patient.
Can Biotics trademarks and logos be used?
Limited use of Biotics’ trademarks and logos will be
considered on an individual basis. Biotics retains all rights to its
trademarks and logos. Written authorization is required prior to use on
any website and subject to change at Biotics’ discretion.
What is considered policy violation(s)?
Biotics’ products should not be dispersed to anyone other than
active patients by their healthcare professional. Promotion of products
to individuals who are not active patients is considered to be in violation of
Biotics’ Internet policy. Any website(s) marketing Biotics’ products
should be done so only under a healthcare professional and with access to
product information limited to active patients through password protected
website(s). Any other conditions will be considered to be in violation of
Biotics’ Internet policy.
What will happen to website(s) violating policy?
Biotics and/or its exclusive distributors will issue a written
notice of the violation demanding compliance within a ten (10) day
period. Failure to comply will result in suspension and/or
termination of your account.
Questions? Comments?
Should you have any additional questions or comments, please
contact Biotics at 281-344-0909.