Key Terms Explained
Your Agreement
By accessing or using MedKane.in, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part, please do not use our website.
These terms create a legally binding agreement between you and MedKane. We may update them occasionally, and your continued use means you accept the changes. We'll note the effective date at the top of this page.
Age Requirement
You must be at least 18 years old to use this website. By using MedKane, you confirm that you are 18 or older.
Medical Disclaimer
This is crucial: MedKane provides educational health information only. We are not a healthcare provider, and our content is not medical advice.
No Doctor-Patient Relationship
Using MedKane does not create a doctor-patient relationship. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical concerns. Never ignore professional advice because of something you read here.
You understand that:
- Health information changes rapidly. While we strive for accuracy, some content may become outdated.
- Our articles don't cover every possible condition or treatment.
- Lab results and normal ranges can vary between laboratories.
- If you have a medical emergency, call emergency services immediately.
For full details, see our Medical Disclaimer page.
Your Responsibilities
When using MedKane, you agree to:
- Be lawful: Follow all applicable laws and regulations.
- Be honest: Provide accurate information if you sign up for newsletters or contact us.
- Respect others: Don't harass, abuse, or harm other users.
- Stay secure: Don't try to hack, disrupt, or damage the website.
- Be appropriate: Don't post offensive, illegal, or harmful content.
Prohibited Activities
- No automated scraping or data collection
- No uploading viruses or malware
- No impersonating others
- No violating others' privacy
Intellectual Property
All content on MedKane — including articles, images, logos, and design — is owned by us or our licensors and protected by copyright laws.
You may:
- Read and view content for personal use
- Print individual pages for personal reference
- Share links to our articles on social media
You may NOT:
- Copy, reproduce, or sell our content without written permission
- Modify or create derivative works
- Use our content commercially
- Remove copyright notices
Copyright Complaints
If you believe your work has been copied in a way that constitutes infringement, please contact us at [email protected] with details.
User Content
When you post comments or submit feedback, you grant us a license to use, display, and modify that content to operate our website. You retain ownership, but we need permission to publish it.
You promise that:
- You own or have rights to anything you post
- Your content is accurate and not misleading
- It doesn't violate anyone else's rights
- It's not harmful or illegal
Privacy Warning
Please don't share personal medical information in comments. Comments are public, and any health details you share are not protected by privacy laws.
Third-Party Links
Our articles may link to other websites. We don't control those sites and aren't responsible for their content, privacy practices, or accuracy. Click external links at your own risk.
We recommend reviewing the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, MedKane and its team are not liable for:
- Any decisions you make based on our content
- Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- Loss of data, profits, or goodwill
- Third-party conduct or content
Medical Decisions
We are not liable for any medical decisions made using our information. Always consult a doctor for health concerns.
Changes to Terms
We may update these terms occasionally. For significant changes, we'll post a notice on the website. Your continued use after changes means you accept the updated terms.
Check this page periodically — the "Effective Date" at the top tells you when it was last updated.