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Last Updated: December 2025

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the www.bestorthopaedicsurgeon.com.au ("the Website", "we", "our", "us"). By using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the Website.

1

Purpose of the Website

The Website is an independent directory designed to help users:

  • Search for orthopaedic surgeons in Western Australia
  • View surgeon profiles
  • Access general information
  • Read and contribute patient reviews

The Website does not provide medical, clinical, surgical, or professional advice.

2

Eligibility to Use

You may use this Website only if:

  • You are at least 18 years old, OR
  • You are a parent/guardian using it on behalf of a minor
  • You agree to these Terms

You must use the Website lawfully and in accordance with Australian law.

3

No Medical or Professional Advice

Information on the Website is general and informational only.

It:

  • Is not medical advice,
  • Should not be used to diagnose medical conditions,
  • Does not replace consultation with a licensed medical practitioner.

Seek urgent medical care if you experience pain, injury, or health concerns.

4

No Doctor–Patient Relationship

Use of the Website does not create a doctor–patient relationship with any listed surgeon.

Contacting a clinic does not establish a therapeutic relationship until formally accepted by the surgeon.

5

Accuracy of Information

Surgeon profiles may change, and we are not responsible for errors or omissions.

We strive for accuracy but do not guarantee:

  • Completeness
  • Timeliness
  • Accuracy
  • Reliability

Users must confirm details directly with clinics.

6

User Reviews & Content

Users may submit reviews subject to our Review Policy.

You agree that:

  • Reviews are your own genuine experience
  • You will not post defamatory, misleading, or unlawful content
  • You grant us a perpetual, non-exclusive licence to display your content
  • We may edit, moderate, or remove content without notice

You may not:

  • Post allegations of malpractice or criminal conduct
  • Use offensive, abusive, or discriminatory language
  • Post spam or promotional material
7

Intellectual Property

All Website content—including text, design, layout, images, data, and branding—is owned by us or licensed to us.

You may not copy, reproduce, or republish any content without written permission.

8

Third-Party Links

The Website may include links to external sites.

We do not control or endorse external content and are not responsible for:

  • Accuracy
  • Privacy practices
  • Security
  • Availability

Use external links at your own risk.

9

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by Australian law, we are not liable for:

  • Injury, loss, or damage from Website use
  • Errors or omissions in content
  • User reliance on surgeon reviews
  • Transactions or communications between users and surgeons
  • Loss of data, downtime, or website unavailability

Your use of the Website is at your own risk.

10

Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the Website for unlawful purposes
  • Attempt to breach security or disrupt functionality
  • Submit false or misleading information
  • Scrape, harvest, or extract data without authorisation
  • Impersonate another person or entity
11

Privacy

Your use of the Website is governed by our Privacy Policy, compliant with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

12

Changes to the Terms

We may amend these Terms at any time without notice.

Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of updated Terms.

13

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Western Australia.

Any disputes are subject to the jurisdiction of WA courts.

14

Contact

For questions regarding these Terms: