1. Introduction

• Briefly identify the owner of the website and its purpose (e.g., information on medical education and hospital services).

• State that use of the site constitutes acceptance of these Terms.

2. Definitions

• “Site,” “User,” “We/Our/Us,” “Programmes,” “Clinical Services,” etc.

• Clarify that “SGERIMS” refers to Shrinivas (G) Educational & Research Institute of Medical Sciences.

3. Eligibility & User Obligations

• Minimum age or legal capacity to enter contracts.

• Accurate submission of personal data in enquiry or admission forms.

• Prohibited uses: unlawful content, spamming, security breaches, false patient reviews.

4. Academic & Admission Disclaimers

• Information is for guidance only; seat availability and fees are subject to regulatory approval.

• NEET/BCECEB rules prevail over website content in case of conflict.

5. Clinical Information Disclaimer

• No content constitutes personalised medical advice; always consult a registered physician.

• Emergency numbers and offline consultation pathways.

6. Appointment & Payment Terms

• How online appointment bookings work.

• Accepted payment methods, refund or rescheduling policy, and any transaction charges.

7. Intellectual Property

• Copyright notice for text, graphics, logos, research publications, and downloadable PDFs.

• Permitted personal, non-commercial use; written consent required for reproduction.

8. User-Generated Content

• Rules for blog comments, testimonials, forum posts or social-media interactions.

• Moderation rights and takedown procedure.

9. Privacy & Data Protection

• Link to dedicated Privacy Policy.

• Summary of data collection, retention, and patient-record confidentiality measures (HIPAA/NMC/Bihar guidelines as applicable).

10. Links to Third-Party Sites

• Non-endorsement statement.

• User assumes risk when navigating external links or ads.

11. Limitation of Liability

• No liability for indirect or consequential loss arising from site use, service interruptions, or data inaccuracies.

• Maximum aggregate liability cap (insert amount or “to the extent permitted by law”).

12. Indemnification

• User agrees to indemnify the institute against claims resulting from breach of these Terms or misuse of the site.

13. Force Majeure

• Suspension of obligations due to events beyond reasonable control (pandemics, natural disasters, government actions).

14. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

• Specify governing law (e.g., Republic of India) and exclusive courts (e.g., Saran District Courts or Patna High Court).

15. Amendments

• Right to modify Terms at any time; “Last Updated” date will reflect changes.

• Continued use post-update signifies acceptance.

16. Severability

• If any clause is deemed unenforceable, remaining provisions remain in effect.

17. Entire Agreement

• These Terms, plus the Privacy Policy and any programme-specific guidelines, constitute the full agreement between user and institute.

18. Contact Information

• Official postal address.

• Email and phone numbers for academic enquiries, hospital appointments, and webmaster issues.

Last Updated: 16-06-2025