1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to shaileshshrikhande.org ("Website"), the official professional website of Dr. Shailesh Shrikhande.
These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of this Website. By accessing, browsing, or using any part of the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, together with the Privacy Policy & Data Protection Notice and the Website Disclaimer.
If you do not agree with these Terms, you should discontinue your use of the Website.
2. About This Website
The Website has been established to:
- provide educational information relating to surgical oncology, gastrointestinal cancers, hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) surgery, and cancer care;
- share information regarding professional practice, academic work, publications, research, lectures, and educational initiatives;
- facilitate communication between patients, caregivers, referring healthcare professionals, and the practice;
- enable appointment requests and related administrative communication; and
- provide information regarding services offered by Dr. Shailesh Shrikhande.
The Website is intended as an educational and communication resource and should not be regarded as a substitute for professional medical consultation.
3. Eligibility to Use the Website
You may use this Website only if you are legally capable of entering into a binding agreement under applicable law.
If you submit information on behalf of another individual, including a patient, you represent that you are authorised to do so.
4. Educational Information
The information available on this Website is provided for general educational and informational purposes only.
Nothing contained on this Website constitutes medical advice, diagnosis, treatment recommendations, or a substitute for consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.
Healthcare decisions should always be made in consultation with appropriately qualified medical practitioners familiar with the patient’s individual medical circumstances.
5. No Doctor–Patient Relationship
Access to this Website, viewing its content, submitting enquiries, requesting appointments, uploading medical reports, or communicating through the Website does not establish a doctor–patient relationship.
A doctor–patient relationship is established only after:
- a formal clinical consultation has taken place; and
- Dr. Shailesh Shrikhande has agreed to undertake the patient’s care.
6. User Responsibilities
When using this Website, you agree to:
- provide information that is accurate and complete to the best of your knowledge;
- submit only information that is relevant to your enquiry;
- ensure that any medical information submitted belongs to you or is submitted with appropriate authority;
- use the Website lawfully and responsibly;
- refrain from attempting to interfere with the operation or security of the Website.
You agree not to use the Website in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair its operation.
7. Appointment Requests
The Website may enable users to request appointments or submit enquiries.
Submission of an appointment request:
- does not guarantee an appointment;
- does not create a doctor–patient relationship;
- does not constitute acceptance of a patient for treatment.
Appointments remain subject to availability, clinical appropriateness, and administrative confirmation.
8. Submission of Medical Information
Users may voluntarily submit medical records, pathology reports, imaging reports, prescriptions, referral letters, laboratory reports, or other clinical information through designated Website features.
By submitting such information, you represent that:
- the information is accurate to the best of your knowledge;
- you are authorised to submit it;
- you understand that submission does not guarantee medical review or treatment;
- you consent to its handling in accordance with the Privacy Policy & Data Protection Notice.
9. Privacy
The collection, use, storage, disclosure, and protection of Personal Information are governed by the Privacy Policy & Data Protection Notice, which forms an integral part of these Terms.
Users are encouraged to read that policy carefully before submitting Personal Information through the Website.
10. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated, all content available on this Website—including text, photographs, graphics, illustrations, publications, educational material, videos, logos, design elements, and other original content—is owned by or licensed to Dr. Shailesh Shrikhande and is protected under applicable intellectual property laws.
Nothing contained on this Website grants any licence or right to use such material except as expressly permitted by law or with prior written permission.
11. Permitted Use
Visitors may:
- view Website content for personal, educational, or non-commercial purposes;
- download or print individual pages for personal reference, provided that copyright notices remain intact;
- share links to publicly accessible pages of the Website.
Users may not:
- reproduce substantial portions of Website content;
- modify or republish Website material;
- create derivative works;
- commercially exploit Website content;
- remove copyright or attribution notices;
- use Website content in a manner that suggests endorsement by Dr. Shailesh Shrikhande without prior written consent.
12. Research and Educational Material
The Website may include publications, presentations, educational videos, conference lectures, interviews, articles, or other academic material.
Such material is provided for educational purposes and should be appropriately cited where permitted.
Nothing in these Terms authorises reproduction of copyrighted material beyond the rights available under applicable law.
13. Third-Party Websites
The Website may contain links to external websites or services operated by third parties.
These links are provided solely as a convenience to visitors.
We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for:
- third-party content;
- privacy practices;
- availability;
- security;
- accuracy of information provided by external websites.
Visitors access third-party websites at their own discretion and risk.
14. Website Availability
We endeavour to maintain the availability and security of the Website.
However, we do not guarantee that the Website will always be:
- continuously available;
- uninterrupted;
- free from errors;
- free from viruses or malicious software;
- compatible with every device or browser.
Maintenance, upgrades, technical issues, or events beyond our reasonable control may result in temporary interruptions.
15. Prohibited Activities
You agree not to:
- attempt unauthorised access to any part of the Website or its supporting systems;
- introduce malware, viruses, or malicious code;
- interfere with Website security;
- scrape, harvest, or systematically collect Website content using automated tools without permission;
- impersonate another individual;
- submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information;
- use the Website for unlawful, abusive, defamatory, or fraudulent purposes.
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access where misuse is reasonably suspected.
16. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Dr. Shailesh Shrikhande, Website administrators, contributors, and affiliated personnel shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or exemplary loss or damage arising from:
- use of or inability to use the Website;
- reliance on Website content;
- technical failures or interruptions;
- delays in responding to enquiries;
- transmission of information over the internet;
- use of linked third-party websites.
Nothing in these Terms excludes liability where exclusion is prohibited by applicable law.
17. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Dr. Shailesh Shrikhande, the Website administrators, and their authorised representatives from any claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs, or expenses arising from:
- your breach of these Terms;
- your misuse of the Website;
- your violation of applicable law; or
- your infringement of the rights of another person.
18. Modification of the Website
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, replace, restrict, or discontinue any part of the Website, its content, features, or functionality at any time without prior notice.
19. Changes to These Terms
These Terms may be revised periodically to reflect changes in law, technology, Website functionality, or operational practices.
The revised Terms will become effective upon publication on the Website together with the updated Effective Date.
Continued use of the Website after publication of revised Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes to the extent permitted by applicable law.
20. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India.
Any dispute arising from or relating to the use of this Website or these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts having jurisdiction over the place where Dr. Shailesh Shrikhande principally practises, unless otherwise required by applicable law.
21. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
22. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy & Data Protection Notice and the Website Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement governing the use of this Website and supersede any prior understandings relating to its use.
23. Contact
Questions regarding these Terms of Use may be directed to:
Website Administration
shaileshshrikhande.org
Email: admin@visualwebmedia.com