Last updated: 03 November 2026
Open MedScience Limited publishes and distributes video content to support education, scientific communication, and platform engagement. This Video Policy sets out the standards, responsibilities, and conditions that apply to all video material published, hosted, embedded, or linked through the Open MedScience platform and associated services.
By accessing, submitting, embedding, or publishing video content through Open MedScience, users and contributors agree to comply with this policy.
Scope of This Policy
This policy applies to:
- Videos uploaded directly to the Open MedScience platform
- Embedded video content from third-party platforms
- Videos published through the official Open MedScience YouTube channel
- Video content proposed by contributors but produced, commissioned or expressly authorised by Open MedScience Limited.
- Educational, promotional, editorial, interview, and webinar recordings
- AI-generated or edited video material
- Video content used in connection with OpenMedAI and related services
The express authorisation of externally created video content under this policy does not permit contributors to submit photographs, illustrations, diagrams, charts or other visual materials for publication as standalone images or article graphics. Such materials remain subject to the Image Use and Representation Policy.
Content Standards
All video content associated with Open MedScience must:
- Be accurate, factual, and supported by credible sources where appropriate
- Avoid misleading, exaggerated, or unsubstantiated medical or scientific claims
- Be presented professionally and respectfully
- Comply with applicable law in Northern Ireland, including relevant UK legislation and regulatory guidance
- Avoid discriminatory, defamatory, offensive, or harmful material
- Not promote unsafe, illegal, or unethical practices
Healthcare-related video content must be educational in nature and must not be presented as personalised medical advice.
Copyright and Intellectual Property
Contributors and content creators must ensure that:
- They hold the rights to all video material submitted or published
- All third-party content is properly licensed and attributed where required
- Copyright law is respected in full
Where Open MedScience Limited expressly authorises the submission or use of video material created by an external contributor, the contributor grants Open MedScience Limited a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to publish, distribute, display and promote that material through the Open MedScience website, official YouTube channel and associated digital platforms, subject to any separate written agreement.
The licensing arrangements in this section apply specifically to video content. Written articles and other editorial submissions remain subject to the copyright and licensing provisions of the Open MedScience Editorial and Submission Guidelines and Terms of Use.
Consent and Personal Data
Video content must comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Where individuals appear in video content:
- Individuals must be informed about the recording, intended publication and potential online distribution, with consent obtained where required by law.
- An appropriate lawful basis must be established for processing personal data.
- Additional safeguards must apply where children, vulnerable individuals or sensitive personal information are involved.
- Special category personal data, including identifiable health information, must be processed only where an applicable lawful basis and additional legal condition are satisfied.
Open MedScience Limited reserves the right to request documented evidence of consent where necessary.
Open MedScience YouTube Channel Content
Open MedScience Limited publishes selected video material through its official YouTube channel and may embed or link to this content within the Open MedScience website.
All videos published on the Open MedScience YouTube channel remain subject to this Video Policy, the Open MedScience Terms of Use, and applicable data protection requirements.
When users interact with embedded or linked YouTube content:
- YouTube’s own terms of service and privacy policies apply
- Third-party cookies and tracking technologies may be used by YouTube and Google
- Viewing behaviour may be subject to external data processing practices
Open MedScience Limited is not responsible for changes made by YouTube to its platform policies, advertising formats, tracking mechanisms, or recommendation systems.
Users are encouraged to review YouTube’s privacy and cookie policies before interacting with embedded video content.
Embedded YouTube Content and Streaming Responsibility
Where YouTube videos are embedded within Open MedScience website content, the video stream is delivered directly by YouTube’s infrastructure and not hosted or transmitted by Open MedScience Limited.
Open MedScience Limited is not responsible for:
- The availability, performance, or playback quality of embedded video streams
- Changes made by YouTube to video delivery, buffering, advertising, or streaming technology
- The continued accessibility of embedded videos
- Any subsequent distribution, re-streaming, automated recommendations, or playback features generated by YouTube’s platform
Embedded video content remains subject to YouTube’s own platform policies and technical systems.
Open MedScience Limited provides embedded video content for informational convenience only and does not control third-party streaming or delivery mechanisms.
Medical and Scientific Responsibility
Open MedScience Limited does not provide personalised medical advice through video content.
All video material published on the platform is intended for general educational and informational purposes only. Viewers should consult qualified healthcare professionals before making any personal medical or clinical decisions.
Contributors must clearly distinguish between established scientific evidence and emerging, experimental, or preliminary research.
Advertising and Sponsored Content
Any video content containing sponsorship, paid promotion, affiliate marketing, or commercial partnerships must:
- Be clearly labelled as sponsored or promotional material
- Comply with UK advertising, consumer protection, and transparency regulations
- Avoid misleading claims or undisclosed endorsements
Open MedScience Limited reserves the right to reject or remove commercial video content that does not meet editorial or compliance standards.
Commercial sponsorship or payment does not guarantee editorial acceptance, favourable coverage, endorsement or continued publication. Open MedScience retains full editorial independence over sponsored video content.
Moderation and Editorial Control
Open MedScience Limited maintains full editorial discretion over all video content.
We reserve the right to:
- Review, edit, reject, restrict, or remove video material at any time
- Suspend or terminate contributor publishing privileges for repeated policy breaches
- Remove content that becomes inaccurate, outdated, misleading, or legally non-compliant
Content may be removed without prior notice where regulatory, reputational, or legal risks are identified.
Technical and Quality Requirements
Video material produced, commissioned or expressly authorised by Open MedScience Limited must meet reasonable technical and quality standards, including:
- Clear audio and visual presentation
- Supported video formats and resolutions
- Appropriate file size limits and compression standards
Technical specifications may be updated as platform capabilities evolve.
External Platform Embeds
Where video content is embedded from external platforms:
- Open MedScience Limited does not control third-party platform availability or service stability
- Embedded content must comply with this Video Policy
- Third-party cookies and tracking technologies may be subject to the Open MedScience Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy
Policy Updates
Open MedScience Limited may update this Video Content Policy periodically to reflect regulatory changes, operational developments or improvements in editorial governance. The current version will be available on the Open MedScience website.
The version applicable to a video submission will normally be the version in effect when the submission is accepted, unless otherwise agreed in writing or a change is required by applicable law. Updated policies will apply to future submissions and platform use, subject to applicable legal rights and existing contractual arrangements.
Contact Information
For questions regarding this Video Policy, video submissions, or content publishing, please contact:
Open MedScience Limited
Email: editorial[@]openmedscience.com
Video Content Disclaimer
All video content published or embedded by Open MedScience Limited is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical, clinical, legal, or professional advice.
Open MedScience Limited does not guarantee the completeness, accuracy or ongoing validity of video content. To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Company shall not be liable for losses arising from reliance on information presented in videos. Nothing in this Disclaimer excludes or restricts liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or restricted.
Viewers should always seek advice from qualified healthcare professionals before making medical or clinical decisions.
Where third-party video platforms such as YouTube are used, Open MedScience Limited does not control external content delivery, advertising, tracking technologies, or platform functionality and is not responsible for changes made by third-party service providers.
By accessing video content on the Open MedScience platform, users acknowledge and accept these limitations.
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