Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the MedSchool application, website, or any related services (collectively, the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Service.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and MedSchool ("we," "us," or "our"). You represent that you have the legal authority to enter into these Terms and are at least 18 years old, or have obtained parental consent if you are between 13-17 years old.

2. Description of Service

MedSchool is an educational platform designed for medical students, junior doctors, and healthcare professionals in training. Our Service provides educational content and study materials, practice questions and assessments, learning progress tracking, and interactive medical reference materials.

IMPORTANT MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: MedSchool contains general medical information for educational purposes only. This Service does not provide medical advice and should never be used to inform clinical practice, including diagnosis, pharmacological dosing, treatment decisions, or patient care. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals for medical advice and clinical decisions.

3. Educational Purpose and Limitations

Educational Use Only
The Service is intended solely for educational and training purposes. All content is designed to supplement, not replace, formal medical education and clinical training.

Information Accuracy
While we develop our content based on information from reliable medical sources and educational materials, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or currency of any information. Medical knowledge and standard practices evolve continuously. Standard practices vary across geographical areas, healthcare systems, and institutions. Information may not conform to standard practice in your specific country, region, or healthcare setting. Content may become outdated between updates.

No Medical Advice
The Service does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Users must not make health-related decisions based solely on information from the Service, use the Service as a substitute for professional medical judgment, rely on the Service for patient care decisions, or use the Service in emergency situations.

4. User Responsibilities and Conduct

Appropriate Use
You agree to use the Service only for lawful educational purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You will not use the Service for any commercial purpose without authorization, share account credentials with others, attempt to reverse engineer, modify, or create derivative works of the Service, upload malicious code or attempt to interfere with the Service's operation, or violate any applicable laws or regulations.

Account Security
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials, all activities that occur under your account, notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use, and ensuring your account information remains accurate and current.

Professional Standards
As healthcare professionals in training, you agree to use the Service in accordance with professional ethical standards, respect patient confidentiality and never input patient-specific information, and maintain appropriate professional conduct in any community features.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content
All content, features, and functionality of the Service, including text, graphics, logos, images, software, and design, are owned by MedSchool or our licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Limited License
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Service for personal educational purposes. This license does not permit you to reproduce, distribute, or publicly display our content, create derivative works or modifications, use our content for commercial purposes, or remove or alter any proprietary notices.

User-Generated Content
Any content you submit to the Service remains your property, but you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, and display such content as necessary to provide the Service.

6. Payment Terms (Premium Services)

Subscription Services
Premium features require a paid subscription. By purchasing a subscription, you agree to pay all applicable fees and taxes. Prices may change with notice.

Billing and Refunds
Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled. You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings. Refunds are provided in accordance with our Refund Policy. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts for non-payment.

Free Trial
Free trial offers are available to new users only. We may require payment information during trial signup but will not charge until the trial period ends unless you cancel.

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information are governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Service, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

8. Limitation of Liability and Disclaimers

Service Disclaimers
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

No Liability for Medical Decisions
CRITICAL DISCLAIMER: MEDSCHOOL ACCEPTS NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE, INJURY, OR ADVERSE OUTCOMES ARISING FROM: Use of information from the Service in clinical practice, medical decisions made based on Service content, reliance on Service information for patient care, or any health-related decisions or actions taken by users.

Limitation of Damages
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL MEDSCHOOL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, DAMAGES EXCEEDING THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE SERVICE IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR ANY DAMAGES ARISING FROM INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE OR DATA LOSS.

User Acknowledgment
BY USING THIS SERVICE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT: You will not make health-related decisions based solely on information from the Service, you accept full responsibility for any outcomes resulting from your use of the Service, you will always consult qualified healthcare professionals for medical advice, and you understand the educational limitations and disclaimers outlined in these Terms.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless MedSchool, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from your use or misuse of the Service, your violation of these Terms, your violation of any third-party rights, or any medical or health-related decisions you make.

10. Service Availability and Modifications

Service Changes
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service, change these Terms with reasonable notice, update content and features as needed, and implement new policies or procedures.

Service Interruptions
We strive to maintain continuous service availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. We are not liable for temporary interruptions or technical issues.

11. Termination

Termination by You
You may terminate your account at any time by following the cancellation procedures in your account settings.

Termination by Us
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service if you violate these Terms, use the Service inappropriately, fail to pay applicable fees, or engage in fraudulent or harmful activities.

Effect of Termination
Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. We may delete your account data in accordance with our data retention policies.

12. Geographic Restrictions and Governing Law

Geographic Limitations
The Service is intended for users in jurisdictions where such educational services are permitted. You are responsible for compliance with local laws and regulations.

Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of Australia, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration or in the courts of Australia.

13. General Provisions

Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and MedSchool regarding the Service.

Assignment
You may not assign or transfer your rights under these Terms. We may assign our rights and obligations to any party.

Waiver
Our failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at [email protected].

15. Updates to Terms

We may update these Terms periodically to reflect changes in our Service, legal requirements, or business practices. We will notify users of material changes through email notification to registered users, prominent notice on our website and app, and updated "Last Modified" date at the top of these Terms. Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

IMPORTANT FINAL REMINDER: This Service is for educational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals for medical guidance and clinical decisions. Never use this Service to inform patient care or clinical practice.