Terms & Conditions

Terms and Conditions of Use

Welcome to our website. If you continue to browse and use this website, you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use, which together with our POPIA-compliant Privacy Policy, govern our practice’s relationship with you regarding this website.

### 1. No Medical Advice or Doctor-Patient Relationship

• Informational Purpose Only: All content on this website—including details on uterine, ovarian, cervical, vulval, and vaginal cancers—is for general educational purposes only.

• No Formal Relationship: Interacting with this website, completing contact forms, or downloading patient leaflets does not establish a formal doctor-patient relationship with our specialist gynecologist oncologist.

• Consultation Required: This content does not replace a clinical consultation, physical examination, or formal staging and treatment plan tailored by a registered specialist.

• Emergency Situations: This website is not monitored for urgent clinical matters. If you are experiencing an acute medical emergency, please proceed immediately to the nearest hospital casualty unit or contact local emergency services.

 

2. Privacy, POPIA Compliance, and Data Processing

• Responsible Party: Our practice acts as the "Responsible Party" under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) for any personal information you voluntarily submit through this website.

• Consent to Process: By submitting an inquiry via our website forms, you expressly consent to our practice processing your personal and special personal information (health data) solely to address your query.

• Data Security Disclaimer: While we implement secure socket layer (SSL) encryption on our website, standard web forms and emails are not 100% secure. Please refrain from uploading highly sensitive medical images, biopsy reports, or financial details through public contact forms.

• PAIA Manual: In accordance with the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA), our practice maintains a PAIA Manual. Patients may request access to their records via the formal channels outlined in that document.

 

3. Website Use and Intellectual Property

• Permitted Use: You may view, stream, or print the patient education leaflets on gynecological cancers strictly for your personal, non-commercial use.

• Copyright Restrictions: The layout, graphics, text, and clinical resources are protected under South African copyright law. You may not duplicate or commercially exploit this content without explicit written permission.

• HPCSA Guidelines: This website adheres to the ethical advertising guidelines set out by the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). It aims to provide objective, scientifically sound health information without promoting unjustifiable claims.

 

4. Third-Party Links

• External Reference Only: This site may contain links to external cancer registries, support networks (such as the Cancer Association of South Africa - CANSA), or international guidelines.

• No Liability: We do not control, endorse, or verify the operational or privacy standards of these third-party domains.

 

5. Limitation of Liability

• As-Is Provision: This website and its downloads are provided on an "as-is" basis without warranties of any kind.

• Exclusion of Liability: To the maximum extent permitted by the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008, our practice, its directors, and its employees shall not be liable for any damage or loss resulting from your reliance on information found on this platform.

 

6. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

• South African Law: These terms are governed exclusively by the laws of the Republic of South Africa.

• Jurisdiction: Any legal disputes or claims arising out of the use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the High Court of South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal Division.