Terms & COnditions
East Coast Orthopaedics
These Terms and Conditions govern your use of the East Coast Orthopaedics website (eastcoastortho.com.au) and outline the conditions under which our clinical services are provided. By accessing our website or engaging with our practice, you agree to the terms set out below.
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Purpose of the Website
East Coast Orthopaedics provides information intended to support our mission of delivering clear, ethical, evidence based orthopaedic care to the community.
The content on this website is designed for general educational purposes only and must not be interpreted as personal medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
For individualised medical assessment, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
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Clinical Services
Our practice provides specialist orthopaedic consultation, surgical care, and multidisciplinary management.
All clinical decisions are made following direct assessment and shared decision making between the patient and treating clinician.
Nothing on this website creates a doctor-patient relationship.
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Use of Website Content
You may view, download, or print content from this website for personal, noncommercial use only.
You must not:
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Modify, reproduce, or republish website content without written permission
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Use any information for commercial purposes
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Misrepresent or misuse any material associated with East Coast Orthopaedics
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Intellectual Property
All intellectual property on this website - including the East Coast Orthopaedics name, logo, branding elements, clinical diagrams, written content, and custom website code - is owned by East Coast Orthopaedics or used under license.
Unauthorised copying, scraping, data extraction, or reproduction of any content is strictly prohibited.
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Limitation of Liability
While we aim to provide accurate, uptodate information, East Coast Orthopaedics makes no guarantees regarding completeness, accuracy, or suitability of website content.
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
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We are not liable for any loss, injury, or damages arising from reliance on website information
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We do not accept responsibility for delays, interruptions, or technical issues affecting website access
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External links are provided for convenience only; we do not endorse or control third party content
Clinical advice can only be provided following a formal consultation.
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Privacy and Data Collection
By using our website, you acknowledge that we may collect:
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Information submitted through the Contact Us form
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Automatically collected data such as IP address, browser type, and cookie activity
This information is used to respond to enquiries, improve website performance, and maintain security.
For full details, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
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Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience, analyse traffic, and support security.
You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not function optimally.
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Changes to Terms
East Coast Orthopaedics may update these Terms and Conditions at any time.
Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
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Contact Information
For questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact:
East Coast Orthopaedics
2 Rodney Court, Frankston VIC 3199
Email: reception@eastcoastortho.com.au
Phone: (03) 8594 0399