Terms of Use
By using NephX you agree to these terms. They are written in plain language; if anything is unclear, write to [email protected].
1. Who can use NephX
NephX is intended for qualified medical professionals — nephrologists, transplant physicians, fellows, and allied specialists — in India. We may verify professional credentials at any time.
2. Academic, not clinical
NephX is a peer academic platform. It is not a medical device, an electronic health record, or a tool for primary patient care. Discussion on NephX does not constitute formal medical advice or a doctor–patient relationship.
3. Your responsibilities
- De-identify everything. Before uploading any clinical image, scan, biopsy slide, document, or case description, remove patient names, MRNs, and other identifying details.
- Respect colleagues. Keep discussions civil and academic. No spam, harassment, or marketing.
- Keep credentials safe. You're responsible for activity from your account.
4. Content you post
You retain ownership of what you contribute. By posting on NephX you grant the community a non-exclusive licence to display your contribution within the platform and within the searchable academic archive that members rely on for learning.
5. Community archive
A core purpose of NephX is long-term preservation of academic discussion. Even if your account is deleted, content you have contributed to community threads may remain in the archive in de-identified form so the community's learning is not lost. Personal account data is fully removed on deletion.
6. Prohibited content
- Personally identifiable patient information.
- Promotional content, ads, or recruitment posts.
- Anything illegal under Indian law.
- Content that misrepresents another person's professional credentials.
We may remove content or suspend accounts that violate these rules.
7. Availability
We work hard to keep NephX online but we make no guarantee of uninterrupted service. The platform is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. To the maximum extent permitted by law, NephX's maintainers are not liable for indirect or consequential damages.
8. Changes
We'll update these terms when the platform changes materially. Continued use after a change means you accept the updated terms.