Terms of Service

✅ 1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing this website, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old and agree to comply with these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you must not use this website.

🏥 2. Medical Disclaimer & Not a Substitute for Professional Care

This website provides general medical education and information. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

• Always consult your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any medical questions
• Never ignore professional medical advice or delay seeking it based on content from this website
• If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately
• Information on this site may not apply to your specific situation — individual medical care varies

📅 3. Appointment & Consultation Terms

When you submit an appointment request through our website:

• The appointment is not confirmed until you receive explicit confirmation via phone or email
• We reserve the right to reschedule or cancel appointments due to unforeseen circumstances
• Please arrive 10 minutes early for your first appointment
• Cancellations must be notified at least 24 hours in advance
• Teleconsultations require a stable internet connection and are subject to technical limitations

©️ 4. Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including text, graphics, images, logos, research summaries, and design — is the property of Dr. Meghanad Meher and is protected under Indian copyright law. You may not reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit any content without prior written permission.

Research publications cited on this website belong to their respective journals and authors.

🤝 5. User Conduct

You agree not to use this website to:

• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website
• Use any automated tools to scrape or extract data from this website
• Upload malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
• Violate any applicable Indian or international laws

⚖️ 6. Limitation of Liability

Dr. Meghanad Meher and this website shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

• Your use or inability to use the website or services
• Any reliance on information provided on this website without professional consultation
• Technical errors, interruptions, or security breaches beyond our control
• Third-party links or content referenced on this website

🔗 7. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to research journals, medical organizations, and other third-party sites. These links are provided for informational purposes only. We have no control over the content of these sites and accept no responsibility for their content, privacy policies, or practices.

🇮🇳 8. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, including the Information Technology Act, 2000 and applicable amendments. Any disputes arising in connection with these terms shall be subject to the jurisdiction of courts in Cuttack / Odisha, India.

📱 9. Telemedicine Notice

Teleconsultation services provided through this website comply with the Telemedicine Practice Guidelines issued by the Board of Governors in supersession of the Medical Council of India (2020). By using teleconsultation, you acknowledge:

• Teleconsultation has limitations compared to in-person examination
• Certain conditions may require in-person evaluation
• Prescriptions via teleconsultation are subject to applicable restrictions

🔄 10. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.

📞 11. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Service: