Terms of Service

Effective Date: 7/30/2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using HeartDocKD/DabhadkarMD (the "Service") operated by CORDOC LLC ("we," "our," or "us"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.

2. Description of Service

HeartDocKD/DabhadkarMD is a healthcare education platform designed to provide educational content and resources related to cardiovascular health and medical topics. Our Service includes:

  • Educational articles and content
  • Interactive learning tools
  • Healthcare provider resources
  • Community features for educational discussions

IMPORTANT: Our Service is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

3. Medical Disclaimer

IMPORTANT MEDICAL DISCLAIMER:

  • The Service does not provide medical advice
  • Information provided is for educational purposes only
  • Always consult with qualified healthcare providers for medical concerns
  • Never disregard professional medical advice based on our content
  • In case of medical emergency, call 911 or your local emergency services

4. User Eligibility

To use our Service, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
  • Not be prohibited from using the Service under applicable laws
  • Provide accurate and complete registration information

5. User Accounts

When creating an account, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain and update your information as needed
  • Keep your login credentials secure and confidential
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

6. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree NOT to:

  • Use the Service for any unlawful purpose
  • Impersonate any person or entity
  • Share false or misleading health information
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any systems
  • Upload malicious code or harmful content
  • Harass, abuse, or harm other users
  • Collect or harvest user data without permission
  • Use the Service for commercial solicitation without authorization

7. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on the Service, including text, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, and software, is the property of CORDOC LLC or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws.

You may not:

  • Copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission
  • Use our trademarks without written consent
  • Remove any proprietary notices from our materials
  • Create derivative works based on our content

8. User Content

By submitting content to our Service, you:

  • Grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and distribute your content
  • Represent that you have the right to submit the content
  • Agree that your content does not violate any laws or third-party rights
  • Understand we may remove content that violates these Terms

9. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of our Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using the Service, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

10. Payment Terms

If you purchase any paid services:

  • All fees are due as described at the time of purchase
  • Payments are processed through secure third-party providers
  • You are responsible for all applicable taxes
  • Refunds are subject to our refund policy
  • We reserve the right to change prices with notice

11. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these third parties. Your interactions with them are governed by their own terms and policies.

12. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

  • We disclaim all warranties, express or implied
  • We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of content
  • We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Our total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you in the past 12 months

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CORDOC LLC, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

14. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including:

  • Violation of these Terms
  • Conduct that harms other users or the Service
  • At our sole discretion

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately.

15. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Charlotte, North Carolina, except where prohibited by law.

16. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on the Service. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other policies referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and CORDOC LLC regarding the use of the Service.

19. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

CORDOC LLC

4030 Wake Forest Rd Suite 349

Raleigh, NC 27609

Email: legal@cordoc.com

Phone: (919) 555-0100

Dabhadkar MD - Board-Certified Preventive Cardiologist