Terms and Conditions
These Terms and Conditions of Use (referred to as "Terms of Use") govern your utilization of our online interfaces and properties (e.g., websites and mobile applications) owned and operated by Dr. Galen Private Ltd. (Dr. Galen), which encompass the Dr. Galen website (referred to as the "site") and the services accessible to users through the site (referred to as "services"). Your adherence to these terms of use is a prerequisite for your site usage. If you disagree with these terms of use, kindly exit this site. Also, please refer to our privacy policy for an account of our privacy practices and policies, including the manner in which we gather and handle your personal health information and financial data. In the case of a medical emergency, immediate hospital care should be sought.
Dr. Galen does not directly provide services from doctors, medical professionals, or other providers. All providers operate independently of Dr. Galen and utilize the service as a means of communication with you. Any information or advice received from a provider originates solely from them, not from Dr. Galen. Interactions with providers via the service are not intended to replace your connection with your regular healthcare practitioners. Neither Dr. Galen nor any of its subsidiaries, affiliates, or any third party promoting the service or offering a link to the service shall be accountable for any professional advice obtained from a healthcare provider through the service, or for any other information acquired on the website. Dr. Galen does not endorse any specific tests, physicians, medications, products, or procedures that are recommended by providers using Dr. Galen to communicate with you. You recognize that your reliance on healthcare providers or information provided by providers via the service is solely at your own risk, and you assume complete responsibility for all associated risks.
Dr. Galen does not make any assertions or warranties regarding the training or expertise of healthcare providers offering services through the service. You will be presented with a list of available providers, and the ultimate responsibility for selecting a specific healthcare provider lies with you.
1. Ownership of the site and related materials
All pages contained within this site and any materials available for download are the property of Dr. Galen, its licensors, or suppliers, as applicable. The site is safeguarded by international copyright and trademark laws.
2. Electronic communications
By utilizing any Dr. Galen service or sending electronic communications such as emails and text messages from your desktop or mobile device to us, you engage in electronic communication with us. You agree to receive communications from us in electronic form. you acknowledge that (a) agreements and consents can be electronically signed, and (b) all notifications, disclosures, and other communications we provide to you electronically satisfy any legal requirement for written communication.
3. Access to the Site, Security Measures, and Limitations; Password Usage
If you establish a subscriber account on the Dr. Galen site, you commit to completing the registration process accurately and providing up-to-date information as required by Dr. Galen. You are responsible for all actions occurring under your account. In cases where access to the site or specific segments is limited and requires a user ID and password (referred to as "protected areas"), you agree to access these areas solely with the provided user ID and password from Dr. Galen. You pledge to maintain the confidentiality of your user ID and password, refraining from sharing or disclosing them to any third party. You take full responsibility for any activity linked to your user ID. Dr. Galen retains the right to revoke your access to the site at any time, with or without cause.
Any attempt to breach the security of the site is strictly prohibited, including (a) accessing data not intended for your use or logging into a server or account you are not authorized to access; (b) attempting to probe, scan, or test system vulnerabilities or breach security without proper authorization; (c) unauthorized access or usage of the site, in violation of these terms of use or applicable If you are under 18, you can use Dr. Galen services only under parental or guardian supervision.
You are prohibited from using any scraper, crawler, spider, robot, or other automated means to access or copy site data, deep-link to features or content, bypass our robot exclusion headers, or evade measures designed to prevent or limit site access.
Violating site security or network integrity may lead to civil or criminal liability. Dr. Galen will investigate suspected violations and may cooperate with law enforcement authorities to prosecute involved users. You agree not to use any device, software, or routine to interfere with the proper functioning of this site or any activity conducted here.
4. Medical Insights without Direct Examination and Tests are Complex and Inherent
The provision of medical advice without a physical examination and direct tests is inherently intricate and challenging. It aims to offer a quick and simplified understanding of your symptoms or medical information. Please note that in the event of a medical emergency, seeking immediate hospital care is essential. The content on the site, including text, audio, video, photographs, illustrations, graphics, and visuals, is solely for informational purposes. It does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or recommendations of any sort, as these often require physical examinations and direct tests. Always consult your qualified healthcare professionals for concerns regarding your individual needs and medical conditions. Any information provided by Dr. Galen or through its communications is intended for general informational purposes only and does not establish a physician-patient relationship as defined by international or local law. The site and services are not a replacement for professional medical diagnosis or treatment. Relying on any information on the site, whether from Dr. Galen, its content providers, medical experts, clients, site visitors, or others, is at your own risk. While Dr. Galen facilitates your connection with physicians and interactions, it does not provide medical services, and the doctor-professional-patient relationship remains between you and the healthcare provider you select. Healthcare providers accessible on the site are independent practitioners and are not affiliated with or employed by Dr. Galen.
5. License and Access
Subject to your adherence to these terms of use and payment of applicable fees, Dr. Galen or its content providers grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sub-licensable license to access and utilize Dr. Galen services for personal and non-commercial purposes. This license excludes reselling or commercial usage of any Dr. Galen service or its content, collecting and using service listings, descriptions, or prices, deriving content from Dr. Galen services, downloading, copying, or using account information for the benefit of third parties, and employing data mining, robots, or similar tools to gather site data.
Any rights not expressly granted to you are retained by Dr. Galen, its licensors, suppliers, publishers, rights holders, or content providers. Reproduction, duplication, copying, sale, resale, visitation, or commercial exploitation of any Dr. Galen service or part thereof requires written consent and is prohibited.You may not frame or utilize framing techniques to enclose any Dr. Galen trademark, logo, or proprietary information without express written consent. You may not misuse Dr. Galen services and must use them only in compliance with the law. This license may terminate if you violate these terms of use.
The content of the site, including files, documents, text, photographs, images, audio, video, and materials accessible through this site ("content"), may not be copied, distributed, modified, reproduced, published, or used, in part or entirety, except for authorized purposes in writing by Dr. Galen. You may not frame, deep-link, or utilize techniques to enclose any Dr. Galen name, trademarks, service marks, logo, or content without written consent. If you fail to be present on time for a consultation for any reason, the consultation cannot be replaced or refunded.
6. Information Accuracy and Integrity
While Dr. Galen strives to maintain the accuracy and integrity of the site, it makes no warranties or guarantees regarding correctness or accuracy of the site and its content. The site may contain typographical errors, inaccuracies, or unauthorized alterations by third parties. Please inform Dr. Galen of any inaccuracies so corrections can be made. Information on the site may change or be updated without notice. Dr. Galen disclaims liability for information or content posted by non-affiliated third parties on the site.
7. Links to Other Sites
Dr. Galen does not endorse any other websites linked through this site. It's your responsibility to ensure that items downloaded from such sites are free of destructive elements. Accessing third-party sites linked here is at your own risk.
8. User Information
If you submit, upload, post or transmit any health information, medical history, conditions, problems, symptoms, personal information, consent forms, agreements, requests, comments, ideas, suggestions, information, files, videos, images or other materials to us or our site (“user information”), you agree not to provide any user information that (1) is false, inaccurate, defamatory, abusive, libellous, unlawful, obscene, threatening, harassing, fraudulent, pornographic, or harmful, or that could encourage criminal or unethical behaviour, (2) violates or infringes the privacy, copyright, trademark, trade dress, trade secrets or intellectual property rights of any person or entity, or (3) contains or transmits a virus or any other harmful component. You agree not to contact other site users through unsolicited e-mail, telephone calls, mailings or any other method of communication. You represent and warrant to Dr. Galen and its providers that you have the legal right and authorization to provide all user information to Dr. Galen and its providers for use as set forth herein and required by Dr. Galen and the provider.
9. Dealing with Copyright Violations
We disavow any responsibility or liability for copyrighted materials posted on our site. If you believe that your work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please follow the steps outlined below.
If you are a copyright holder, authorized to act on behalf of one, or authorized to act under any exclusive right under copyright, please report alleged copyright infringements occurring on or through our site by submitting a notice ("notice") that adheres to the following criteria:
- Specify the copyrighted content you claim has been violated.
- Provide details of the material or link you contend is infringing (or involved in infringing activity) and requires access limitation. This should include, at least, the URL of the link visible on the site where the material is located.
- Furnish your postal address, phone number, and, if at hand, your email address.
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Incorporate both of these statements in the notice's body:
- “I declare that I possess a good faith belief that the disputed utilization of the copyrighted material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law (e.g., as fair use).”
- “I declare that the information provided in this notice is precise and, subject to penalties of perjury, I am either the owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyright or an exclusive right under the copyright that is purportedly being infringed.”
- Provide your complete legal name along with your electronic or physical signature.
- Send this notice, with all the required information, to [email protected].
10. Disclaimer of Warranties
Dr. Galen does not guarantee that access to or utilization of the site will be continuous or error-free, nor does it promise that defects in the site will be rectified. This site, encompassing content and information within it, as well as any site-associated services, is provided "as is," with all its flaws, and without any explicit or implicit representations or warranties of any sort, including, but not confined to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, quality of information, peaceful enjoyment, and non-infringement. Dr. Galen does not guarantee the accuracy, entirety, or timeliness of the information obtained via the site.
You assume full responsibility and risk for using this site, its associated services, and linked websites. Dr. Galen cannot ensure that downloadable files will be free from viruses, worms, trojan horses, or other harmful programming. It is your responsibility to implement suitable measures to meet your data backup and security needs. If you are obtaining advice on someone else's behalf, you are accountable for accurately transmitting information to that individual, and Dr. Galen will not be held liable for any miscommunication or communication breakdown.
11. Limitation of Liability Regarding Site Usage
Neither Dr. Galen nor any mentioned third parties on this site shall be held responsible or liable for any type of damages, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, exemplary, special, punitive, or other damages (including those arising from lost profits, data, or business interruption), regardless of whether the claim is based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal theory, and regardless of whether the possibility of such damages was Your exclusive remedy in case of dissatisfaction with the site, its related services, or linked websites is to discontinue their usage. If any part of these liability limitations is unenforceable, Dr. Galen's maximum liability to you for using this site will be $0.
12. Resolution of Disputes
Dr. Galen is committed to attempting good-faith resolution of any issues with the site or services. However, in rare cases where disputes cannot be resolved satisfactorily, you acknowledge that all matters relating to site usage, services, or any other aspect of Dr. Galen's offerings will be subject to the laws of Singapore. You waive any objections to this jurisdiction or venue. Any disputes arising from this agreement and site use shall be exclusively addressed in Singapore.
13. Force Majeure
We will not be deemed in violation of these terms or liable for breaches due to circumstances beyond our control, including but not limited to acts of God, terrorism, war, network failures, electrical shortages, natural disasters, civil unrest, strikes, fires, or any other unforeseen events.
14. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold Dr. Galen harmless from third-party claims, damages, and expenses resulting from your breach of these terms or violation of the law, as well as from any unauthorized access to the site using your user credentials.
15. Right to Modify, Revisions, and General
Dr. Galen reserves the right to amend these terms at any time, effective upon posting. Continued site usage after such changes indicates your acceptance. Regularly review these terms for awareness of modifications. Google Analytics, a third-party tracking service, is used to gather non-personal, aggregate data about site visitors. Dr. Galen lacks control over these cookies. The privacy policy concerns Dr. Galen's cookie use alone and not third-party cookies. Dr. Galen retains the discretion to terminate your site access. If any term is deemed unenforceable, it will be limited to the minimum extent necessary, while the rest of the terms remain effective. These terms represent the full agreement between Dr. Galen and you. Dr. Galen may periodically revise these terms. Refer to them regularly for updates. Some terms may be superseded by specific notices on certain site pages.
16. Prescriptions
Certain doctors may be restricted from prescribing due to licensing, drug classes, or in-person requirements. Prescription drugs carry risks, and you release prescribing professionals from liabilities arising from harm, side effects, or mistreatment
17. Ask Free Doctor Online , Medical Q&A and Premium Medical Question
The response nature depends on the intricacy of your medical question, and in the realm of Medicine/Health, answers tend to exist within a spectrum of nuances rather than strict dichotomies. These responses remain susceptible to modification based on individual circumstances and the ever-evolving progress of scientific knowledge.
Both your question and the corresponding answer may be utilized by Dr. Galen for educational objectives elsewhere. You release Dr. Galen from any liabilities that might arise from the utilization and subsequent distribution of your question and its answer. Some questions might remain unanswered, prompting the need for further investigation through online consultations or in-person visits to your personal doctor. Responses could carry a general nature, and we strongly recommend consulting either your own healthcare provider or our medical professionals to verify their relevance to your specific situation. Avoid posing redundant or vague questions, as they could result in irrelevant answers and unjustly consume our medical experts valuable time and effort. When inquiring on behalf of others, ensure you possess all available information to prevent distortion or alteration. Both your question and its answer will be retained within Dr. Galen’s realm. While we encourage their use for patient education, refrain from plagiarism or direct copying, as copyright laws apply. We affirm our right to take legal action in response to any instances of copyright infringement.
Any discrepancies or inaccuracies you notice can be effectively addressed by bringing these concerns to our attention. We commit to rectifying them promptly and within the boundaries of current medical knowledge. If you wish to utilize these materials, please reach out to us. Some of the queries will be chargeable and charge may vary from time to time and depends on the specialist. These medical Questions due to the premium nature and fast-tracking of answers, it require considerable effort from the specialist and Dr. Galen. Similar terms and conditions remain enforced as for the free questions. Any answers to any of these questions, will not replace an in person professional medical or hospital consultation, and any medical management should not be decided fully from these answers. Dr. Galen will be absolved of any liabilities from these queries and answers as these are part of general knowledge and second opinions rather than for any indications for active medical management. Depending on the query, and the required specialist opinion, queries may be charged 5 or 10 dollars which is required for service and support costs for drgalen.org
18. Service Charges
Dr. Galen Pvt Ltd through drgalen.org will charge the users service charges for the services booked which are either consumed or not consumed irrespective of any extenuating circumstances. These service charges are nonrefundable as these are the charges incurred during the process of booking and part of it are paid at the time of booking of consultation or appointment by the use of payment portal which is provided by banks, its subsidiaries, PayPal, Stripe or any other payment service companies. These services charges are clearly displayed to the patients and users on the payment booking page and these may be varied from time to time, depending on any changing global or local financial situations or constraints upon drgalen.org. Therefore, patients or users are advised to take notice of these service charges and are advised to proceed only if they are entirely happy. However, the main fees/charges paid are fully refundable if there is cancellation any appointments due to the lack of doctors’ availability. However, if the patients did not turn up for appointment on the time booked, then they will not be entitled for any refund and fully liable for the fees/charges paid at the time of booking of appointment.
19. Right to use publicly and widely available information of entities
Drgalen.org in the interests of wider public and social responsibility will be listing relevant doctors, pharmacies, medical insurance agents, diagnostic laboratories, Radiology Centres, after due process of checking. However, it is particular liable for any mistakes or misinformation as the information will be bound to change often or there may be misleading information listed by the individual or companies. We will take due care to enlist carefully however patients and the concerned parties of listed individuals or companies should take note of any errors or omissions. However, after bringing to Dr. Galen Pvt Ltd attention, it will be incumbent on us to put this right and notify accordingly.
None of the information listed is private or confidential and this information is widely available on the internet or in business information pages. Any omission or errors will be corrected when it is brought to our attention. However, if any listed individual or company feels that some private or confidential information is published and when it is brought to the attention of Dr. Galen Pvt Ltd, it will be removed or put it right. If you are not sure about the information available, please contact us at [email protected]
20. Quality Assurance and Oversight of Practitioners
We take due diligence in checking our doctors and experts credentials, qualifications and registrations. However due to the dynamic nature of yearly renewals, cancellations, revalidations of registrations, there might be possible lapses. If you notice or observe something amiss, please bring to our attention. We will put it right.
21. Prescription Restriction on Controlled Drugs, Pain Medications and other addiction medications.
At Drgalen.org, we pride in helping patients in getting right medications for right medical conditions at all times. If your condition merits such medications, at the doctor’s discretion and clinical judgement, these will be prescribed. However, repeat medications or unjustified requests for such medications will be refused, as these will lead to legal actions in the respective countries. If such unnecessary or unjust requests are made, we reserve the right to refuse such prescriptions, and your fees will be forfeit in such circumstances, as the doctors’ fees will still have to be paid.
22. Substitution of Doctors on occasions where Doctors availability is restricted.
In the event that, the doctor you have booked is unavailable for your appointment, we may assign an alternate doctor to provide the consultation. These actions will be taken in confunction of your medical condition, need and preference. Even though, Doctors may charge different fees, in the interest of your convenience and to avoid refund transaction fees etc, we will keep the consultation fee for the alternate doctor same as that of the originally booked doctor.