Terms & Conditions

Last updated: 1 December 2023

Introduction

Welcome to www.drminalpatil.com ("the website of Dr. Minal Patil, Gastro-Intestinal, Hepato Biliary Pancreas & Laparoscopy Surgeon, Vadodara, India"). This Website is operated by ‘Dr. Minal Patil & Team’ and is created to serve as a comprehensive resource for individuals and professionals seeking information about medical treatments and healthcare services in India.

Our aim is to provide visitors, including global patients and healthcare professionals, with detailed, accurate, and up-to-date information regarding various healthcare options available in India. This encompasses but is not limited to information about medical procedures, hospital facilities, recovery care, and general guidance on obtaining medical treatment in India.

It is important for users to understand that the content provided on the Website is intended for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as medical advice. We encourage all users to consult with qualified healthcare professionals for any medical concerns or treatment decisions.

By accessing and using the Website, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

• You have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.

• You acknowledge that the information provided on the Website is for general informational purposes and not intended as medical advice.

• If you are seeking medical treatment, you will consult with a qualified healthcare professional for personalized advice and treatment options.

The use of this Website is subject to the terms and conditions as set out in this document. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this Website.

Acceptance of Terms

a)Agreement to Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using www.drminalpatil.com ("Website"), you, as a user or visitor ("You" or "User"), acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions ("Terms"). These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and ‘Dr. Minal Patil & Team’ ("We", "Us", or "Our"), the operator of the Website. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you are advised not to use or access this Website.

b) Eligibility

Use of this Website is void where prohibited by law. By using the Website, you represent and warrant that (i) all registration information you submit is truthful and accurate; (ii) you will maintain the accuracy of such information; and (iii) your use of the Website does not violate any applicable law or regulation.

c) Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at Our sole discretion, to change, modify, add, or remove portions of these Terms at any time without prior notice. Please check these Terms regularly for updates. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of changes to these Terms will mean you accept and agree to the changes. As long as you comply with these Terms, We grant you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited privilege to enter and use the Website.

d) Electronic Communications

When you visit the Website or send emails to Us, you are communicating with Us electronically. You consent to receive communications from Us electronically. We will communicate with you by email or by posting notices on this Website. You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications that We provide to you electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.

Modification of Terms

a) Right to Modify Terms

‘Dr. Minal Patil & Team’ ("We", "Us", or "Our") reserves the right, at Our discretion, to change, modify, add, or remove portions of these Terms & Conditions ("Terms") at any time. Such modifications shall be effective immediately upon posting the revised Terms on [www.drminalpatil.com] ("Website"). It is Your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for updates/changes.

b) Acceptance of Revised Terms

By continuing to use the Website following the posting of changes, You agree to and accept those changes. If any modification is not acceptable to You, Your only recourse is to cease using the Website. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of revised Terms shall indicate Your acceptance of such revised Terms.

c) Notification of Changes

While We will endeavor to provide notice of significant changes to these Terms on the Website or through a direct communication to Users where feasible, it is Your responsibility to keep Yourself informed of any changes by reviewing these Terms regularly.

d) Impact of Changes

Any changes to the Terms apply to all Users, including those who have created an account or used the Website before the date of the changes. Changes may include, without limitation, changes in the services offered by the Website, usage policies, and security and data protection practices.

e) Archival of Previous Terms

For Your convenience, We may maintain an archival record of previous versions of these Terms on the Website, which may be accessed at any time. However, the current version of the Terms as posted on our Website at any given time will supersede all previous versions.

Website Use and Content

a) Purpose of Content

All content provided on www.drminalpatil.com ("Website"), including but not limited to text, graphics, images, and other material ("Content"), is for informational purposes only. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

b) No Medical Advice

The Website does not offer medical advice, and nothing contained in the Content is intended to constitute professional advice for medical diagnosis or treatment. ‘Dr. Minal Patil & Team’ ("We", "Us", or "Our") do not endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Website.

c) Reliability of Information

While We strive to provide accurate, up-to-date information, We do not make any representations or warranties about the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of this information. The medical field is a rapidly evolving area, and reliance on any information provided by the Website, its employees, others appearing on the Website at Our invitation, or other visitors to the Website is solely at Your own risk.

d) User Responsibility

When using the Website, you agree that you are responsible for your own research and decisions. You should not rely on the Website as the sole basis for any healthcare-related decisions and consider consulting with a qualified healthcare professional for specific advice tailored to your situation.

e) User Contributions

If the Website allows users to upload, post, or otherwise transmit content or information ("User Contributions"), you are solely responsible for these contributions. They must be accurate, not violate any laws, and not infringe upon the rights of others. We reserve the right to remove any User Contributions that violate these Terms or are deemed inappropriate.

f) Prohibited Uses

You may not use the Website for any unlawful purpose or in any manner inconsistent with these Terms. This includes, but is not limited to, harassment, infringement of intellectual property, privacy invasion, or any activity that could result in harm to others or to www.drminalpatil.com.

Intellectual Property Rights

a) Ownership of Content

All content present on www.minalpatil.com ("Website"), including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the property of ‘Dr Minal Patil & Team’ ("Our", "Us", or "We") or its content suppliers and is protected by both Indian and international intellectual property laws. The compilation of all content on this Website is the exclusive property of ‘Dr Minal Patil & Team’ and is also protected by Indian and international intellectual property laws.

b) Restrictions on Use

You are granted a limited license to access and make personal use of this Website but are not allowed to download (other than page caching) or modify it, or any portion of it, except with express written consent of ‘Dr. Minal Patil & Team’. This license does not include any resale or commercial use of this site or its contents; any collection and use of any product listings, descriptions, or prices; any derivative use of this site or its contents; any downloading or copying of account information for the benefit of another merchant; or any use of data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools.

c) Trademarks

The trademarks, logos, and service marks displayed on the Website (“Marks”) are the property of ‘Dr Minal Patil & Team’ or other respective third parties. You are not permitted to use the Marks without the prior consent of ‘Dr Minal Patil & Team’ or such third party that may own the Marks.

d) Copyright Infringement

If you believe that your work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please provide Us with the following information: your address, telephone number, and email address; a description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed; a description of where the alleged infringing material is located on the Website; a written statement that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; and a statement by you, made under penalty of perjury, that the above information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or are authorized to act on the owner's behalf.

User Responsibilities

a) Accurate Information

As a user of www.drminalpatil.com ("Website"), you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information when required by the Website. This includes but is not limited to information provided during account registration, inquiries, or other interactions. Providing false or misleading information is strictly prohibited and may lead to the termination of your access to the Website.

b) Lawful Use

You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes. This includes complying with all local, state, national, and international laws and regulations that apply to your use of the Website. Any use of the Website for illegal or unauthorized purposes is strictly prohibited.

c) Respectful Conduct

You must conduct yourself in a respectful and civil manner at all times when using the Website and interacting with other users. Harassment, use of offensive language, or engaging in conduct that is disruptive or harmful to other users or to ‘Dr Minal Patil & Team’ is prohibited.

d) Security and Access

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information, including your password, and for restricting access to your computer or device. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account or password. You must notify us immediately upon becoming aware of any breach of security or unauthorized use of your account.

e) Content and Information Sharing

When sharing content or information on the Website, including but not limited to comments, reviews, or articles, you agree that such content is your original work or you have the right to use it and share it on the Website. You must not infringe upon the intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or other legal rights of any third party.

f) Reporting Violations

If you witness or encounter any violation of these Terms by other users, you are encouraged to report such activities to Us. ‘Dr Minal Patil & Team’ reserves the right, but not the obligation, to monitor and investigate such reports and to take appropriate action, including but not limited to removing the offending content and suspending or terminating the account of the violator.

Privacy Policy

a) Commitment to Privacy

At www.drminalpatil.com ("Website"), the privacy of our users is of utmost importance. This section summarizes our practices regarding information collection, use, and sharing as further detailed in our Privacy Policy. By using the Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

b) Information Collection

We collect information that you provide directly to us, such as when you create an account, make inquiries, or interact with the Website. This may include personal identification information like your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide. Additionally, we may collect certain information automatically when you visit our Website, including but not limited to, your IP address, browser type, and usage data.

c) Use of Information

The information we collect is used to provide, maintain, and improve the Website; to respond to your inquiries or requests; to communicate with you about the Website; and to provide you with information or services that you request from us. We may also use this information to monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our Website.

d) Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates, and advertisers for the purposes outlined above. We may use third-party service providers to help us operate our business and the Website or administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or surveys.

e) Data Security

We adopt appropriate data collection, storage, and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information, and data stored on our Website.

f) Your Rights

You have certain rights regarding the personal information we hold about you. These may include the right to access, modify, or delete the information we hold about you. To exercise these rights, please contact us at Dr. Minal Patil, drpatilminal@gmail.com, +91 98223 31102, Aadicura Superspeciality Hospital, Winward Business Park, Jetalpur Road, Vadodara - 390 020, Gujarat, India.

g) Changes to Privacy Policy

Our Privacy Policy may change from time to time. We will post any privacy policy changes on this page and, if the changes are significant, we will provide a more prominent notice. We encourage you to review our Privacy Policy whenever you access the Website to stay informed about our information practices and the ways you can help protect your privacy.

Disclaimers

a) General Disclaimer

All information and content on www.drminalpatil.com ("Website") are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. ‘Dr. Minal Patil & Team’ ("We", "Us", or "Our") disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. We do not warrant that the Website, its servers, or email sent from the Website are free of viruses or other harmful components.

b) Medical Information Disclaimer

The medical information provided on the Website is for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this Website.

c) Accuracy and Completeness

We endeavor to ensure that the information on the Website is accurate and up-to-date; however, we do not guarantee that the Website's content is complete, accurate, reliable, current, or error-free. The Website may contain technical inaccuracies, typographical errors, or other mistakes.

d) Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We are not responsible for the availability of these external sites or their contents. You should direct any concerns regarding any external link to its site administrator or webmaster.

e) Limitation of Liability

In no event shall ‘Dr Minal Patil & Team’, its officers, directors, employees, or agents be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from the use or inability to use the Website, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, use, data, or other intangibles, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

f) Use of Website

Your use of the Website is at your sole risk. The Website and the information, services, products, and materials available through it are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.

Limitation of Liability

a) Scope of Liability

‘Dr. Minal Patil & Team’ ("We", "Us", or "Our") shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses (even if We have been advised of the possibility of such damages), resulting from: (i) the use or the inability to use www.drminalpatil.com ("Website"); (ii) unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data; (iii) statements or conduct of any third party on the Website; or (iv) any other matter relating to the Website.

b) Disclaimer of Certain Damages

In jurisdictions that do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, Our liability in such jurisdictions shall be limited to the extent permitted by law. This may not apply to you if prohibited by law.

c) Basis of the Bargain

You acknowledge and agree that We have offered our services, set our prices, and entered into these Terms & Conditions in reliance upon the warranty disclaimers and the limitations of liability set forth herein. They form an essential basis of the bargain between you and Us.

d) User Responsibility

You specifically acknowledge that ‘Dr. Minal Patil & Team’ shall not be liable for user submissions or the defamatory, offensive, or illegal conduct of any third party and that the risk of harm or damage from the foregoing rests entirely with you.

e) Information Accuracy

We do not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the materials on the Website or otherwise relating to such materials or on any sites linked to this site.

f) Essential Services and Products

In no event shall ‘Dr. Minal Patil & Team’ be liable for any failure to perform our obligations hereunder where such failure results from any cause beyond our reasonable control, including, without limitation, mechanical, electronic, or communications failure or degradation.

Indemnification

a) User Agreement to Indemnify

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ‘Dr. Minal Patil & Team’, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, consultants, agents, and representatives from any and all third party claims, losses, liability, damages, and/or costs (including reasonable attorney fees and costs) arising from your access to or use of www.drminalpatil.com ("Website"), your violation of these Terms & Conditions, or your infringement, or infringement by any other user of your account, of any intellectual property or other right of any person or entity.

b) Notification and Cooperation

In the case of any claim that might give rise to your duty to indemnify Us, We seek to provide you with written notice of such claim, suit, or action; however, failure to provide such notice will not relieve you of this indemnification obligation, except to the extent you are materially prejudiced thereby. You agree to cooperate as fully as reasonably required in the defense of any claim. We reserve the right, at our own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you.

c) Scope of Indemnification

This indemnification obligation will survive the termination of these Terms & Conditions and your use of the Website. It applies to any claims brought against you or Us related to your use of the Website, including, but not limited to, claims involving injury, loss, or harm of any kind arising from your actions or omissions.

d) Limitations on Liability

This indemnification is in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other indemnities set forth in a written agreement between you and ‘Dr. Minal Patil & Team’.

Jurisdiction and Governing Law

a) Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions and any separate agreements whereby we provide you services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Gujarat, India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

b) Jurisdiction

You agree that any legal action or proceeding between ‘Dr Minal Patil & Team’ and you for any purpose concerning these Terms & Conditions or the parties' obligations hereunder shall be brought exclusively in a federal or state court of competent jurisdiction sitting in Gujarat, India.

c) Compliance with Local Laws

www.drminalpatil.com ("Website") is accessible worldwide. However, not all features, products, or services discussed, referenced, provided, or offered through or on the Website are available to all persons or in all geographic locations. We reserve the right to limit, in our sole discretion, the provision and quantity of any feature, product, or service to any person or geographic area. Any offer for any feature, product, or service made on the Website is void where prohibited. If you choose to access the Website from outside Gujarat, India, you do so on your own initiative and you are solely responsible for complying with applicable local laws.

d) Dispute Resolution

In the event of any dispute arising in relation to these Terms & Conditions or any dispute arising in relation to the Website whether in contract or tort or otherwise, the parties shall attempt to settle such dispute by engaging in good faith with each other in a process of mediation before commencing arbitration or litigation.

e) Binding Arbitration

In the case of disputes requiring arbitration, such arbitration will be conducted in Vadodara, Gujarat, India. The arbitration shall be conducted by a single arbitrator, chosen in accordance with the rules that, as of the date of commencement of the arbitration, govern in Gujarat, India. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and legally binding and judgment may be entered thereon.

Severability and Waiver

a) Severability

If any provision of these Terms & Conditions is determined to be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from these Terms & Conditions and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions. This means that if one part of these Terms & Conditions is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the other parts will still be in effect and enforceable.

b) Waiver

No waiver by ‘Dr. Minal Patil & Team’ of any term or condition set forth in these Terms & Conditions shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition, and any failure of ‘Dr. Minal Patil & Team’ to assert a right or provision under these Terms & Conditions shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

c) Modification of Terms

Our failure to act with respect to a breach of these Terms & Conditions by you or others does not waive Our right to act with respect to subsequent or similar breaches. Modifications or amendments to these Terms & Conditions will not be binding unless in writing and signed by an authorized representative of ‘Dr Minal Patil & Team’.

d) Continuation

The provisions of these Terms & Conditions that by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

Contact Information

a) Inquiries and Support

For any questions or concerns regarding these Terms & Conditions or any issues related to www.drminalpatil.com ("Website"), please contact us at drpatilminal@gmail.com or +91 98223 31102. Our dedicated team is available to provide assistance and address your concerns.

b) Feedback

We welcome your feedback, comments, and suggestions for improvements to the Website. If you would like to provide feedback or if you have ideas on how we can improve our services, please email us at drpatilminal@gmail.com.

c) Official Correspondence

For any official correspondence, legal notices, or service of process, please send your communication to the following address:

Dr. Minal Patil

+91 98223 31102

drpatilminal@gmail.com

Aadicura Superspeciality Hospital

Winward Business Park

Jetalpur Road

Vadodara - 390 020

Gujarat, India

Please note that this address is for legal and official correspondence only and may not be used for customer service inquiries or support.

d) Response Time

We aim to respond to all inquiries and communications as promptly as possible. Our standard response time is [e.g., 24-48 hours] during business days. Please be aware that response times may vary depending on the volume of inquiries and the nature of the request.

e) Office Hours

Our office hours are [Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Indian Standard Time, IST)]. Please note that our response to any communication received outside of office hours will be delayed until the next business day.