Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using ReviewDoctors ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to these Terms of Service, please do not use our Service.

2. Description of Service

ReviewDoctors is a platform that allows users to:

• Search for healthcare providers and doctors
• Read reviews from other users
• Write and submit reviews about healthcare providers
• View doctor profiles with specialty, location, and contact information
• Report inappropriate content

3. User Accounts

3.1 Registration

• You must be at least 18 years old to create an account
• You must provide accurate and complete information
• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account
• You must not share your account credentials with others

3.2 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms, engage in fraudulent activity, or misuse the Service.

4. User Responsibilities and Conduct

4.1 Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:

• Post false, misleading, or defamatory reviews
• Post reviews that are not based on personal experience
• Post spam, advertising, or promotional content
• Post content that contains hate speech, harassment, or threats
• Post content that violates patient privacy or HIPAA regulations
• Post content that contains medical advice or diagnoses
• Impersonate others or provide false information
• Attempt to manipulate ratings or reviews
• Use automated systems to access the Service

4.2 Review Guidelines

• Reviews must be based on personal, firsthand experience
• Reviews must be factual and accurate
• Reviews must not contain personally identifiable health information
• Reviews must not contain links, HTML, scripts, or code
• Reviews must be written in a respectful manner

5. Content Ownership and License

5.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of reviews and content you post. By posting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content on the Service.

5.2 Our Content

All content on ReviewDoctors, including logos, design, and text, is owned by us and protected by copyright and trademark laws.

6. Medical Disclaimers

6.1 Not Medical Advice

IMPORTANT: ReviewDoctors is a review platform and does NOT provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Reviews and information on this platform are for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice.

6.2 Healthcare Provider Verification

We do not verify the credentials, qualifications, or licenses of healthcare providers listed on our platform. Users are responsible for verifying provider credentials independently.

6.3 Emergency Situations

If you have a medical emergency, contact emergency services immediately (e.g., call 911 in the United States). Do not rely on this Service for emergency medical assistance.

7. Content Moderation

We reserve the right to:

• Moderate, edit, or remove any content that violates these Terms
• Hide or remove reviews that are reported and found to be inappropriate
• Take action against users who violate these Terms
• Review and investigate reports of inappropriate content

8. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by ReviewDoctors and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

• The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind
• We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of reviews or content
• We are not liable for any damages arising from your use of the Service
• We are not responsible for the actions or services of healthcare providers reviewed on our platform
• We are not liable for any medical decisions made based on information from our Service

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless ReviewDoctors from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Service, your content, or your violation of these Terms.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through your account or via email.