Terms of Use:
Medical Disclaimer & Privacy Policy
Medical Disclaimer
Intention / Use of Website
This agreement can be modified by us any time and any such modification will be effective immediately upon posting. By accessing and using this website, you assent to these terms and conditions.
Health Content
This website does not provide medical advice. The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images and other material contained on this website are for informational purposes only. The purpose of this website is to promote broad consumer understanding and knowledge of various health topics. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
If you think you have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. Do not rely on electronic communications or communication through this website for immediate, urgent medical needs. This website is not designed to replace medical care or to facilitate medical emergencies.
Disclaimer of Medical Advice:
You understand and acknowledge that all users of this website are responsible for their own medical care, treatment, and oversight. All of the content provided on the website, including text, treatments, dosages, outcomes, charts, profiles, graphics, photographs, images, advice, messages, and forum postings, are for informational purposes only and DOES NOT CONSTITUTE THE PROVIDING OF MEDICAL ADVICE and is not intended to be a substitute for independent professional medical judgment, advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
The content is not intended to establish a standard of care to be followed by a user of the website. By using this website, you agree to the following terms: understand and acknowledge that you should always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health. You also understand and acknowledge that you should never disregard or delay seeking medical advice relating to treatment or standard of care because of information contained in or transmitted through the website.
The information on the site is written by Dr. Aditi Media LLC which is owned by Dr. Aditi Nerurkar who is/has been affiliated with Harvard Medical School, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Beth Israel Lahey Health and some content is provided by outside sources but does not reflect the views of Harvard Medical School, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Beth Israel Lahey Health or its affiliates.
The content of this website, such as graphics, images, text and all other materials, is provided for reference and educational purposes only. The content is not meant to be complete or exhaustive or to be applicable to any specific individual's medical condition.
We assume no duty to correct or update the website nor to resolve or clarify any inconsistent information that might be a part of the website. This website may contain health or medically related materials that can be considered sexually explicit. If you find these materials offensive, do not use this website.
This website is not an attempt to practice medicine or provide specific medical advice, and it should not be used to make a diagnosis or to replace or overrule a qualified health care provider's judgment. Users should not rely up this website for emergency medical treatment. The content on this website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Always consult with a qualified and licensed physician or other medical care provider, and follow their advice without delay regardless of anything read on this website.
Use of programs on this website does not establish a doctor–patient relationship. Please do not electronically request an appointment through the website or discuss your medical treatment, diagnosis or treatment on this website.
Liability
You assume full responsibility for using the information on this site, and you understand and agree that Dr. Aditi Media LLC, Dr. Aditi Nerurkar, Harvard Medical School, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Beth Israel Lahey Health, and its affiliates, are not responsible or liable for any claim, loss or damage resulting from its use by you or any user.
We cannot and do not warrant that access to the site will be error- or virus-free and does not guarantee against unauthorized users or hackers attempting to obtain access to this website.
We do not intentionally or knowingly collect personal information from children under age 18. If you are under the age of 18, please consult a parent or guardian for help in using this website.
Accuracy and Timeliness
Medical information changes constantly. Therefore the information on this website should not be considered current, complete or exhaustive, nor should you rely on such information to recommend a course of treatment for you or any other individual. Reliance on any information provided on this website or any linked websites is solely at your own risk
Although we try to keep the information on the site as accurate as possible, we disclaim any warranty concerning its accuracy, timeliness and completeness of content, and any other warranty, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. We also reserve the right to temporarily or permanently discontinue this website, any page or any functionality at any time and without any notice.
External Links
In order to provide website users with other helpful information, this website contains links to other websites. However, we provide no authority over external organizations’ websites, and this policy does not apply to external sites that are provided as links. Pages of external websites might have different terms of use. This website provides links to certain external websites as a convenience to visitors of its website; the existence of a link is not intended to be, and should not be taken as, an endorsement by us of any product or service that may be available through such external websites. We do not recommend or endorse any specific tests, products, procedures, opinions or other information that may be provided on the linked websites. The linked websites may contain text, graphics, images or information that you find offensive. We have no control over and accept no responsibility for such materials.
Copyright
All copyrightable text, graphics, design, selection and arrangement of information in this website are copyrighted by us unless otherwise noted.
Privacy
By using this website, you agree to acceptance of our privacy policy below.
We will review this disclaimer frequently and reserve the right to revise it periodically. If we make changes to this policy, we will post the updated policy here.
Website Policy
We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of visitors to our website. This website privacy policy will tell you what information we collect, how it is used and your options as you interact with our website. By using this website, you agree to this policy. Please read the following carefully before using the website.
Please do not include any “Protected health information” (PHI) in any correspondence with us on this website. PHI is defined under the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act and related regulations (collectively referred to as “HIPAA”), as information you may provide to your physician, health care worker or health care facility while being treated as a patient.
Your Consent
By using our website, you consent to the collection, use and sharing of information as described in this Privacy Policy. By providing us with your name and an email address, you agree that we may use your email address to communicate with you about our services and select messages from our partners or affiliates.
Information That We Collect
You may use our website without providing any personal information. When you reply to any of our communications with a request, we may need to collect additional information. For example, you may be asked to provide personal information, such as name, email address, and demographic information, if you choose to complete any of the online forms used for class registration, written materials, videos, podcasts, special events and promotions and to provide feedback.
If you submit to this website any personal information relating to other people, you represent that you have the authority to do so and permit us to use the information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. By submitting personal information, you grant us the right to transmit, monitor, retrieve, store and use your information in connection with the operation of the website.
Data Security
We are committed to protecting privacy of the personal information you provide to us via this website so that we can make sure it remains as secure as possible. Accordingly, we use reasonable efforts to prevent unauthorized access. Although we work hard to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee the security of any information you transmit to us through online applications, and you do so at your own risk. Depending on the nature of the inquiry, your communication could be discarded or archived.
Newsletter/Press Release Subscription
If you wish to subscribe to our newsletters and other multimedia publications, we collect and store email addresses, names and information about how you engage with our content. We may also ask for additional information to send you content that is relevant to your interests. This information is used for distribution purposes. If you would like to unsubscribe from our email newsletters, please use the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of our e-mail communication.
Cookies, Tracking and Internet-based Advertising
This website works with third-party products or services (“Service Providers”). These include Squarespace, Mailchimp, Google, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other Service Providers who help us track and analyze visitor activity on the website, measure the effectiveness of our advertising efforts, and support the optimization of our digital marketing campaigns.
The website uses “cookies,” tracking pixels and related technologies. These can be set by us or by our Service Providers.
Cookies are small data files that online services can store on, and retrieve from, a user’s computer or mobile device through the user’s web browser. The information is stored and retrievable either for the duration of a website visit (known as “session cookies”), or until some later point in time set by the website setting the cookie (known as “persistent cookies”).
Examples of information we and our Service Providers collect include how often someone visits this website and what they do while on the website. We and our Service Providers use this information in the aggregate to understand how our visitors as a group use different resources and to help us improve our website. We and our Service Providers also collect information about the activity of individual website users. This information may be used to direct related advertisements and/or informational content to website users when they visit other websites.
Most internet browsers accept cookies by default, but you can modify your browser preferences to block or restrict cookies if you do not want your web browsing activity tracked. There are a variety of tools publicly available to manage cookies and similar technologies that collect information related to your use of the website.
We are not responsible for the effectiveness or compliance of third party opt-out mechanisms or programs. Please note that if you delete your cookies or upgrade your browser after having opted out, you will need to opt out again. Further, if you use multiple browsers or devices you will need to opt out on each browser or device. You can access the information on this website without enabling cookies in your browser, but disabling cookies may result in a diminished ability to take advantage of the services and related informational content on the website.
We use web analytics and tag management services and tools provided by Google and other third parties to collect certain information relating to your use of this website. You can find out more about how Google uses data when you visit our website by visiting “How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps.”
Our Service Providers may acquire additional information about your activity on our website, including pages you visit, access times, visit duration, how you arrived at our website and your IP address. An IP address is a number that identifies a device connected to the Internet. For most devices, the IP address changes on at least a weekly basis. Our Service Providers may also acquire device identifiers and specific information about the browser you use. In some cases, this information may be unique to you.
How We Use This Information
We use the information you provide to fulfill online requests, process credit card information and respond to customer service inquiries, or in other ways as required by law.
We may use your information to:
Help us improve the services we offer
Personalize your experience and inform you about the treatments/services in which you have indicated an interest
Tailor digital advertisements on third-party websites based on your interactions on our website
Improve our website offerings and send you information and updates
Respond to your questions and requests and improve customer service
Administer a promotion, survey or other site feature
Communicate changes to our Privacy Policy or terms of use
In some cases, third parties contracted by us may have access to your information to perform a specific task, for example, to send you an e-newsletter.
Users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland
EEA or Switzerland residents are entitled to the rights under Chapter III of the EU General Data Protection Regulation or Section 2 of the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection with respect to the processing of personal data, which includes the right to access, rectify and request erasure of personal data. Please contact us at aditi@draditi.com with your request. In order to verify your identity, we may require you to provide us with personal information prior to accessing any records containing information about you.
Third-Party Vendors/ Content Providers
We share information with third parties, including as required by law or in order to provide the services requested. We engage reputable third-party vendors to help us manage this website, provide content and information, and interact better with our visitors.
Transfer in the Event of Sale or Change of Control
If the ownership of our business changes or we need to transfer assets relating to this website to a third party, we may transfer your personal information to the new owner. Your information would remain subject to the promises made in the applicable Website Privacy Policy unless you specify otherwise.
Online Surveys
Occasionally we may request feedback on this website to better understand how we can improve what information we present and how we present it. These surveys do not ask questions that could personally identify you. We may ask for contact information to follow-up, but you can decline to provide that information. Information that you provide in a survey may be shared with employees or third parties to aggregate the data.
Email Information
Please do not provide personal information via email to us. Remember that email messages, unless encrypted while in transit, can be viewed by other Internet users. If you have personal information to communicate, please use the appropriate secure online form or contact the necessary party using traditional means such as phone or mail.
If you receive an email that looks like it is from us and asks for your personal information, do not respond. This may be a scam or “Phishing” email intended to steal your information. We will never request your password, user name, credit card information or other personal information through email.
Links to External Websites
This online Privacy Policy applies only to this website. This website contains links to other websites, within and outside of draditi.com. Please be aware that this Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites. We encourage you to read the Privacy Policy on any other websites before providing them with personal information.
Certain interactive applications may be linked to this website as a convenience for you. If you choose to utilize a specific application, please be sure to read the privacy policy associated with that application.
Changes to This Policy
We have the right to change or update this Website Privacy Policy from time to time without notice, so please review it periodically to keep informed of any changes. If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or concerns about how we collect, use or protect your personal information, please contact us at aditi@draditi.com