The terms behind this website.

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of bonoortho.com ("the website") operated by Dr. Nikhil Shanthappa at Bono Orthopedics, #38, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560098, India. By accessing or using the website you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.

1. Medical disclaimer

The content on this website is for general educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Reading an article on this website does not create a doctor-patient relationship. Medical decisions should be made in consultation with a qualified orthopedic surgeon who has examined you. If you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency services immediately.

While we make every reasonable effort to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of the information published, medical knowledge evolves; we do not warrant that articles are exhaustive or free of error. Reliance on any information on this website is at your own risk.

2. Appointment booking

The booking form on this website allows you to request a consultation. A booking is confirmed only after our clinic contacts you to verify the slot. We use reasonable efforts to honour the requested time but reserve the right to reschedule or decline a booking due to clinical priorities, emergencies, doctor availability, or other operational reasons.

You agree to provide accurate contact information and to inform us as early as possible if you need to cancel or change your appointment.

3. Use of the website

You agree to use the website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict their use. You may not:

• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the website, the staff dashboard, or our backend systems
• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent booking information
• Use automated systems (scrapers, bots) to extract content in bulk
• Use the website to transmit malware, viruses, or harmful code
• Impersonate any other person or entity
• Use the website in any manner that could damage, disable, or impair its operation

4. Intellectual property

All content on the website — including text, articles, images, the Bono Orthopedics logo and brand, design system, and underlying software — is owned by or licensed to Bono Orthopedics and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws in India and internationally.

You may view and print articles for personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, republish, or commercially exploit any content without our prior written consent. Short quotations with attribution and a link back to the original article on bonoortho.com are permitted under fair use.

5. User content (messages, reviews)

When you send us a message via the booking form, WhatsApp, email, or other channels, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use that information to respond to you, manage your appointment, and improve our service. We will not publish anything that identifies you without your separate consent.

6. Third-party services and links

The website integrates with services provided by Google (Firebase, Cloud, Analytics, Calendar) and Meta (WhatsApp Business Cloud API). Your use of those services is subject to the providers’ own terms. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party website that we link to.

7. Privacy

Your use of the website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use and protect your personal information.

8. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Bono Orthopedics and Dr. Nikhil Shanthappa shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the website, including but not limited to loss of data, loss of revenue, or interruption of service.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot be excluded by law.

9. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Bono Orthopedics, Dr. Nikhil Shanthappa, and our staff from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your breach of these Terms or your misuse of the website.

10. Changes to the website and these Terms

We may modify the website, change or discontinue features, or update these Terms at any time, and the updated version will take effect when posted. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

11. Governing law and jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

12. Contact

Questions about these Terms can be sent to:

Bono Orthopedics
#38, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560098
Email: drnikhil@bonoortho.com
Phone: +91 63614 14288

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