Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using MedDiscuss (meddiscuss.com), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our platform.

2. Description of Service

MedDiscuss is an online platform for student-written articles exploring medicine and healthcare. We provide a space for students to publish their perspectives on clinical medicine, research, ethics, and global health.

3. User Submissions

By submitting content to MedDiscuss, you agree that:

• The content is your original work
• You have the right to submit the content
• The content does not infringe on any third-party rights
• The content is accurate to the best of your knowledge
• MedDiscuss may edit content for clarity and formatting

4. Content Guidelines

All submissions must:

• Be related to medicine, healthcare, or related fields
• Be respectful and professional in tone
• Not contain plagiarised content
• Not contain harmful, offensive, or misleading information
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations

5. Editorial Review

All submissions are subject to editorial review before publication. MedDiscuss reserves the right to accept, reject, or request modifications to any submission at our sole discretion. We aim to review submissions promptly but cannot guarantee specific timeframes.

6. Intellectual Property

Contributors retain ownership of their original content. By submitting to MedDiscuss, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to publish, display, and distribute your content on our platform.

7. Disclaimer

The content published on MedDiscuss is for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be considered medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals for medical guidance.

8. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at contact@meddiscuss.com