Terms of use
This website is operated by Digital Health and Care Wales. By using the website, you agree to these terms of use, which set out how the site and its content can be used.
Permitted use
Visitors to the Digital Health and Care Wales Design System (this website) are granted permission to access published materials (content) subject to these terms. By using the website, you agree to be bound by these terms.
The Digital Health and Care Wales Design System has been developed using guidance, patterns and components from the NHS England Design System and GOV.UK Design System. We have adapted this work to meet the needs of NHS Wales services and users.
This does not imply endorsement by NHS England or GOV.UK. Digital Health and Care Wales is responsible for the content, maintenance and operation of the design system.
Unless otherwise stated, content on the Digital Health and Care Wales Design System website is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0, including public sector information reused under that licence. The code in the design system is available under the MIT licence.
Images, logos and graphics used on this website are owned by us or third parties. You must not use them without permission from the copyright owner.
Unless otherwise stated, intellectual property rights in the content of this website belong to Digital Health and Care Wales or the relevant rights holder.
Personal information
If you choose to give us personal information, for example by contacting us, submitting feedback or completing a survey, we will only use it for the purpose for which it was collected.
We only collect the information we need and handle it in line with data protection legislation and DHCW information governance policies. We do not sell your information or share it for marketing purposes.
For more information about how Digital Health and Care Wales processes personal information, see the DHCW privacy notice [PDF].
User research
We sometimes carry out user research to understand user needs and improve the design system.
Taking part in user research is voluntary. Before you take part, we will explain what the research involves, what information we will collect and how it will be used, and ask for your consent. This may include notes, recordings, transcripts and contact details.
Personal information collected during research is stored securely and access is limited to people who need it for the research. Research findings are anonymised before they are shared more widely. Information that could identify you is deleted when it is no longer needed and no later than 2 years after it is collected.
You can withdraw your consent at any time.
If you have questions about how we collect or use your information, email design.system@wales.nhs.uk.
Virus protection
We make every effort to check and test material for viruses. However, it is recommended that you run an anti-virus program on all materials downloaded from the internet. We cannot accept responsibility for any loss, disruption or damage to your data or computer system which may occur whilst using material derived from this website.
Website content
Care is taken to ensure that the website content is accurate. Nevertheless, content is provided for general information only, and you use it at your own risk. We will not be held liable for damage or loss ensuing from any act or omission resulting from the use of information on this website.
External websites
Digital Health and Care Wales is not responsible for the content or reliability of any linked websites. We accept no liability in respect of the content or for the consequences of following any advice included on such sites.
Listing should not be taken as an endorsement of any kind.
We cannot guarantee that these links will work all of the time and have no control over the availability of the linked pages or change of website address.
Digital Health and Care Wales reserves the right to reject or remove links to any website.
Future amendments
Subsequent changes to these terms will be made available on this website.