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1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using Surgzon.com (the "Site"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.
2. Description of Service
Surgzon provides an online platform for medical professionals, particularly surgeons, to access information about surgical devices, share reviews, and connect with colleagues. Our service includes device ratings, professional networking, and educational content.
3. User Accounts
To access certain features of our Site, you must register for an account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
- Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate and complete
- Maintain the security of your password and account
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
4. Professional Use Only
This platform is intended for use by licensed medical professionals only. By registering, you represent that you are a licensed healthcare provider or medical professional with appropriate credentials.
5. Content and Reviews
When you submit reviews, ratings, or other content to Surgzon, you agree that:
- Your content is based on your professional experience and opinion
- You will not submit false, misleading, or defamatory information
- You grant Surgzon a non-exclusive license to use, display, and distribute your content
- You will comply with all applicable medical ethics and professional standards
6. Prohibited Uses
You agree not to use the Site for any unlawful purpose or any purpose prohibited under this clause. Prohibited uses include:
- Impersonating another person or entity
- Posting spam, advertisements, or unauthorized promotional content
- Sharing protected health information (PHI) or patient data
- Attempting to gain unauthorized access to other users' accounts
7. Intellectual Property Rights
The Site and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Surgzon and its licensors. The Site is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
The information on this Site is provided on an "as is" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Surgzon excludes all representations, warranties, conditions, and terms.
9. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Surgzon, nor its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages.
10. Governing Law
These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
11. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes via email or through the Site.
Last Updated: June 2025
Privacy Policy
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you create an account, submit reviews, or contact us. This includes:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, professional credentials, medical license information
- Professional Information: Hospital affiliation, specialty, years of experience
- Usage Information: Device ratings, reviews, search queries, pages visited
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, cookies
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Verify your professional credentials and identity
- Send you technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support messages
- Respond to your comments, questions, and customer service requests
- Analyze usage patterns and improve user experience
- Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except as described in this policy:
- Professional Reviews: Your name and credentials may be displayed with reviews you submit
- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: Information may be transferred in connection with a merger or acquisition
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Access controls and authentication requirements
- Employee training on data protection
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Site and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request access to your personal information
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your information (subject to legal requirements)
- Portability: Request a copy of your information in a structured format
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
7. HIPAA Compliance
Surgzon is not a covered entity under HIPAA. However, we remind all users that they must not share any protected health information (PHI) or patient-identifiable information on our platform.
8. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect and how it's used.
9. International Users
Our services are hosted in the United States. If you access our services from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.
10. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: info@surgzon.com
Address: Surgzon, Inc., 845 Third Avenue - Suite 1703, New York, NY 10022
Last Updated: June 2025
