1. Acceptance of Terms

• By using SurgMatch, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the platform.

 2. Eligibility

• You must be at least 18 years old to use SurgMatch.

 3. Nature of the Platform

• SurgMatch is an educational technology platform that provides general decision-support information regarding surgical care. SurgMatch:
• Is not a healthcare provider
• Does not provide medical advice
• Does not diagnose or treat medical conditions
• Does not create a doctor-patient relationship
• All healthcare decisions should be made in consultation with a licensed medical professional.

 4. Not Subject to HIPAA

• SurgMatch is not a "Covered Entity" or "Business Associate" under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Information you voluntarily provide is used solely to generate educational insights and is not maintained as protected health information (PHI) under HIPAA.

 5. User Responsibilities

• Provide accurate information
• Use the platform for lawful purposes
• Not reverse engineer or misuse the platform
• Not rely solely on SurgMatch for medical decisions

 6. Intellectual Property

• All platform content, branding, algorithms, and materials are the exclusive property of SurgMatch and may not be copied or reproduced without written permission.

 7. Disclaimer of Warranties

• Accuracy
• Completeness
• Clinical outcomes
• Continuous availability

 8. Limitation of Liability

• To the fullest extent permitted by law, SurgMatch shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of the platform.

 9. Indemnification

• You agree to indemnify and hold harmless SurgMatch from claims resulting from misuse of the platform.

10. Governing Law

• These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of [INSERT STATE].

11. Changes to Terms

• We may update these Terms. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of updates.

12. Contact

• support@surgmatch.com