Welcome to drskguptaligamentsurgeonindia.com (“Website”).
This Website is owned and operated by Dr. S.K. Gupta, Orthopaedic & Sports Injury Specialist, at Galaxy Hospital Bhopal, and Apollo Sage Hospital, Bhopal, India, and his team.

By using this Website, you agree to these Terms, the Privacy Policy, and the Medical Disclaimer described below. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.

1. Purpose of the Website

This Website is intended to:

Provide educational and informational content on ligament injuries, arthroscopic surgeries, Joint Replacements, orthopaedic treatments, and sports medicine.

Facilitate appointment requests and patient communication with Dr. S.K. Gupta.

Increase awareness of advanced orthopaedic procedures and preventive care.

Disclaimer: The Website does not provide medical advice or emergency care. Information here is for educational purposes only and should never replace consultation with a qualified doctor.

2. Doctor–Patient Relationship

Viewing or using this Website does not establish a doctor–patient relationship.

Such a relationship begins only after an in-person or telemedicine consultation in accordance with the Telemedicine Practice Guidelines (India, 2020).

Submission of a query or appointment request form does not constitute a medical consultation.

3. Medical and Legal Disclaimer

All medical information on this Website is for general education. It should not be used for self-diagnosis or treatment.

Users are strongly advised to consult Dr. S.K. Gupta or another qualified orthopaedic specialist before making any healthcare decisions.

In case of a medical emergency, please contact local emergency services or visit the nearest hospital immediately.

While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, medicine evolves continuously; information may become outdated.

4. Appointment and Communication

Online appointment requests are subject to confirmation by Galaxy Hospital staff.

Do not share sensitive or emergency medical details via online forms.

Any fees, cancellations, or rescheduling policies will be communicated directly by the hospital administration.

5. User Responsibilities

By using this Website, you agree:

To use the Website only for lawful, ethical, and personal purposes.

To provide accurate and truthful information when submitting any form.

Not to transmit or post harmful, defamatory, or misleading content.

Not to copy or misuse Website material or its content in any form.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

All content — including text, graphics, photographs, videos, and the Galaxy Hospital and Dr. S.K. Gupta logos — are intellectual property owned by Dr. S.K. Gupta and Galaxy Hospital unless otherwise stated.

You may not:

Reproduce, distribute, modify, or republish content without written permission.

Use Website materials for commercial purposes.

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. This Website follows the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, framed under the IT Act, 2000.

Information We Collect

Personal details (name, phone number, email, age, gender)

Medical details provided voluntarily for appointment requests

Technical data such as IP address and browser type

Use of Information

We may use your information to:

Schedule or confirm appointments

Respond to queries

Maintain patient communication records

Improve user experience and site performance

Comply with medical record-keeping laws

Data Security

We use SSL encryption and secure storage. Access is restricted to authorized personnel.
However, no system is entirely secure; we cannot guarantee absolute data protection.

Sharing of Data

We do not sell or rent user data. We may share information with:

Authorized hospital staff for patient management

Website maintenance service providers under confidentiality obligations

Government or law enforcement authorities when legally required

Cookies

Cookies may be used for analytics and better functionality. You can disable cookies in browser settings.

Your Rights

You may request to access, correct, or delete your data (where permitted by law) by contacting us at skgorthounitbhopal@gmail.com.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for medical, legal, or operational requirements.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Dr. S.K. Gupta, Galaxy Hospital, and their staff will not be liable for:

Any direct or indirect damages resulting from Website use or information reliance,

Loss of data or unauthorized access, or

Technical errors, service interruptions, or omissions.

Your use of this Website is entirely at your own risk.

9. Third-Party Links

This Website may contain links to external resources or third-party sites.
We do not control or endorse these sites and are not responsible for their content, accuracy, or privacy practices.

10. Compliance with NMC / MCI Guidelines

This Website adheres strictly to the National Medical Commission (NMC) Code of Ethics Regulations, 2002 (formerly MCI).

No exaggerated claims, testimonials, or advertisements guaranteeing cure are made.

All communication aims to educate responsibly and uphold ethical medical standards.

Telemedicine or online advice is provided only as permitted by law.

11. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Dr. S.K. Gupta, Galaxy Hospital, and their affiliates from any loss, liability, or expense arising from misuse of the Website or violation of these Terms.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and all related policies are governed by the laws of India.
Any dispute shall fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.