1. Information about us

Network of Health Expertise in Universities and other Sectors (NHEXUS) is a collaborative platform commissioned by the School of Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy in collaboration with The Research and Enterprise Division (RED) at the University of Leicester. 

NHEXUS fills a critical gap in the research landscape by providing an intuitive platform where academics, practitioners, and policymakers can connect and collaborate. It empowers individuals to easily search for expertise and research interests, discover potential partners, and build collaborative teams. 

NHEXUS represents a significant step forward in fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange within the health research community, promoting interdisciplinary partnerships, and driving innovation across institutions. 

The School of Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy and The Research and Enterprise Division (RED) are part of the University of Leicester (https://le.ac.uk/).  

2. Acceptance of Terms

By registering with NHEXUS, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the platform. 

3. User Registration

1. Registration is open to all individuals and organisations engaged in social health research or practice (working in this field as individuals or organisations) and the wider health field. We particularly welcome and encourage those working on experimental areas of health, such as creative health. 

2. You must provide accurate, up-to-date and complete information during registration. 

3. You must use an institutional/work/organisation/company email address for registration. 
 
4. All registrations are subject to approval. Users will only be added to the expert directory after passing our verification checks. 

5. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your profile information and you should only provide information that you are willing to be made public.

6. If a registration is rejected, all submitted data will be deleted within 7 days 

4. Profile Requirements

1. Profiles must be professional in nature. 

2. Profile pictures must be appropriate for a professional platform. 

3. Profile pictures uploaded to the platform will be publicly accessible through the expert directory. By uploading a profile picture, you explicitly consent to its public display. 

4. Information provided must be accurate and up-to-date 

5. Users (You) are responsible for the content they provide 

6. By uploading content, including profile pictures, you acknowledge and agree that this content will be publicly visible through the expert directory 

5. Platform Usage

1. The platform is for professional networking purposes only. 

2. Visitors to the site may use this directory for the purpose of making contact with the individuals on the subjects set out in their profiles. The information contained in this directory is publicly available 

3. NHEXUS reserves the right to remove any content or profiles that violate these terms. 

4. Users must respect the intended professional purpose of the directory 

6. Intellectual Property

1.Users retain ownership of their content 

2. By posting content, users grant NHEXUS a license to display and use the content on the platform 

3. Users must respect intellectual property rights of others 

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

1. NHEXUS does not directly provide access to resources, facilities, or funding. 

2. We are not responsible for the behaviour of individuals or organisations who contact you through the platform. 

3.The platform is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. 

8. Limitation of Liability

NHEXUS shall not be liable for:

1. Any actions of platform users or visitors 

2. Any consequences of connections made through the platform 

3. Any technical issues or interruptions in service 

9. Termination

NHEXUS reserves the right to:

1. Suspend or terminate (delete) user accounts (profiles) that violate our terms and conditions. 

2. Modify or discontinue the service at any time. 

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom. 

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Users will be notified of significant changes. 

12. Monitoring & disclosure 

NHEXUS automatically records all requests for accessing web content, including the requesting computer’s IP address. This is a standard function of web serving technology and, as above, we only use these logs for diagnostic and problem-solving purposes

NHEXUS may be required to monitor or disclose information in accordance with certain lawful obligations, such as in response to statutory requests from other agencies, or for legal proceedings.  

As part of your agreement to our terms and conditions, you agree for NHEXUS to conduct the above activities where necessary for operational or legal reasons. 

13. Contact 

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at nhexus@leicester.ac.uk.

By registering with NHEXUS, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and Conditions.