Hyperlinking Policy

1. Purpose

This policy outlines the standards and guidelines for the inclusion, management, and monitoring of hyperlinks on the Bionest IASST website to ensure relevance, credibility, and security.

2. Scope

This policy applies to all internal and external hyperlinks appearing on the Bionest IASST website, including:

• Links to other government, academic, and research institutions
• Links to affiliated and partner organizations
• Downloads, forms, and documents
• Multimedia and reference materials

3. Linking to Bionest IASST Website

• We welcome links to the Bionest IASST homepage or subpages without prior permission, provided they are not misleading or derogatory.
• The linking site must not present the Bionest IASST website within frames or alter its visual presentation.
• Proper attribution must be given to Bionest IASST when linking to its content.

4. Outbound (External) Links

• External links will be provided only to government, academic, research-oriented, or partner organizations relevant to Bionest IASST’s mission.
• All external links are reviewed for credibility, relevance, and safety before being published.
• Bionest IASST is not responsible for the content, availability, or accuracy of external sites.

5. Link Review and Maintenance

• All links will be periodically reviewed (at least quarterly) to ensure they remain functional and relevant.
• Broken or outdated links will be removed or updated promptly.
• Users are encouraged to report broken links to the Web Administrator.

6. Restrictions on Hyperlinking

• No links will be provided to commercial, political, or promotional websites unless officially endorsed or partnered with Bionest IASST.
• Sites containing illegal, offensive, or misleading content will be strictly avoided.

7. Disclaimer

While we strive to link only to trustworthy and relevant external sites, Bionest IASST is not liable for any content or practices outside its domain.

8. Policy Review

This hyperlinking policy will be reviewed annually or as necessary to reflect changes in web standards, partnerships, or institutional policies.