It’s important to note that I am an AI and cannot provide legal advice. The following Terms and Conditions are a general template and should be reviewed and customized by a legal professional to ensure they fully comply with all applicable laws and regulations in the UK (including UK GDPR and other relevant healthcare laws) and specifically address the unique operations of EssexHandSurgery.com.
Terms and Conditions for EssexHandSurgery.com
Last Updated: 7th June 2025
Welcome to EssexHandSurgery.com (the “Website”), operated by [Your Practice Name/Legal Entity Name, e.g., Essex Hand Surgery Ltd.] (“we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our Website. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our Website.
1. Medical Disclaimer – IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
1.1. The content provided on this Website is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It is not a substitute for professional medical consultation with a qualified healthcare provider.
1.2. We do not provide medical advice or diagnostic services through this Website. Accessing this Website or interacting with its content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship between you and [Your Practice Name/Legal Entity Name] or any of its clinicians.
1.3. Always seek the advice of a qualified medical professional for any questions regarding your medical condition, treatment options, or any health concerns you may have. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this Website.
1.4. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the information contained on the Website for any purpose. Your reliance on any information provided on this Website is solely at your own risk.
1.5. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 999 immediately or go to the nearest emergency department.
2. Use of the Website
2.1. Permitted Use: You may use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes, including Browse information about our services, reading articles, and accessing patient resources.
2.2. Prohibited Use: You must not use the Website for any unlawful purpose or in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Website or interfere with any other party’s use of the Website. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to: * Attempting to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Website or its systems. * Transmitting any harmful code, viruses, or other malicious software. * Engaging in any activity that interferes with the proper working of the Website. * Collecting or harvesting any personally identifiable information from the Website without explicit consent. * Using the Website to transmit unsolicited commercial communications (“spam”). * Impersonating any person or entity or misrepresenting your affiliation with a person or entity.
3. Intellectual Property
3.1. All content on this Website, including text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video clips, data compilations, and software, is our property or the property of our content suppliers and is protected by UK and international copyright laws.
3.2. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our Website, except as follows: * Your computer may temporarily store copies of such materials in RAM incidental to your accessing and viewing those materials. * You may store files that are automatically cached by your Web browser for display enhancement purposes. * You may print or download one copy of a reasonable number of pages of the Website for your own personal, non-commercial use and not for further reproduction, publication, or distribution.
3.3. Our names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of [Your Practice Name/Legal Entity Name] or its affiliates or licensors. You must not use such marks without our prior written permission.
4. Privacy and Data Protection (UK GDPR Compliance)
4.1. Your privacy is very important to us. Our collection and use of your personal data are governed by our Privacy Policy, which is available [Link to your Privacy Policy]. By using this Website, you consent to the data practices described in our Privacy Policy and confirm that all data provided by you is accurate.
4.2. We are committed to complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and other relevant data protection laws. Our Privacy Policy details: * What personal data we collect. * How we collect it. * Why we collect it (lawful basis for processing). * How we use it. * How we store and secure it. * Your rights regarding your personal data. * How to contact our Data Protection Officer (if applicable).
5. Links to Third-Party Websites
5.1. This Website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience or to provide further information. These links do not signify that we endorse the website(s). We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
5.2. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods or services available on or through any such websites or services. We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
6. Limitation of Liability
6.1. To the fullest extent permitted by law, in no event shall [Your Practice Name/Legal Entity Name], its affiliates, licensors, service providers, employees, agents, officers, or directors be liable for damages of any kind, under any legal theory, arising out of or in connection with your use, or inability to use, the Website, any websites linked to it, any content on the Website or such other websites, including any direct, indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to, personal injury, pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of revenue, loss of profits, loss of business or anticipated savings, loss of use, loss of goodwill, loss of data, whether caused by tort (including negligence), breach of contract, or otherwise, even if foreseeable.
6.2. This limitation of liability does not affect any liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law (such as liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, or for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation).
7. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless [Your Practice Name/Legal Entity Name], its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable solicitors’ fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Website, including, but not limited to, your User Contributions (if applicable), any use of the Website’s content, services, and products other than as expressly authorized in these Terms, or your use of any information obtained from the Website.
8. Changes to the Terms and Conditions
We may revise and update these Terms from time to time in our sole discretion. All changes are effective immediately when we post them and apply to all access to and use of the Website thereafter. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes. You are expected to check this page frequently so you are aware of any changes, as they are binding on you.
9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and your use of the Website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Website shall be exclusively brought in the courts of England and Wales.
10. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent such that the remaining provisions of the Terms will continue in full force and effect.
11. Entire Agreement
These Terms and our Privacy Policy constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and [Your Practice Name/Legal Entity Name] regarding the Website and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, regarding the Website.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:
[SZ.saherzahid@gmail.com]