Abbott Laboratories Establishes Social Media Terms of Use

Abbott Laboratories has published comprehensive terms of use for its social media channels, including platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn. These terms are designed to govern user interactions and expectations within Abbott's online communities.

The terms emphasize that Abbott reserves the right to modify or remove content, block disruptive users, and discontinue any of its social media channels. Importantly, the company states that health information shared on these channels should not be construed as medical advice, and users are directed to consult healthcare professionals for personal medical needs. Abbott does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of information posted on its channels.

Abbott may delete content deemed irresponsible or inconsistent with the channels' purpose, which includes unfitting, discriminatory, or violent comments, illegal activities, unsolicited commercial offers, spam, or misleading product information. Content infringing on intellectual property rights or deemed off-topic is also subject to removal.

Feedback regarding product or service experiences should be directed to Abbott's trained representatives via the "Contact Us" tab on Abbott.com. The company clarifies that it does not endorse opinions expressed by users on its social media channels. Users acknowledge that any content they submit is public and grant Abbott a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, copy, and distribute that content through various media.