Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: 24 October 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Private Surgeons (https://privatesurgeons.co.uk/).

These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of the Private Surgeons website, including its articles, news, editorial content, contributor accounts, article submission facilities, advertising opportunities and other available services.

Private Surgeons is an independent UK-based online publication providing information, professional insights, news and articles relating to private surgery, healthcare, medical innovation and associated business topics.

Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using our website.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with them, please discontinue your use of the website.

Additional terms may apply to specific services, including paid advertising arrangements. Where additional terms apply, they will be provided as appropriate.

2. About Private Surgeons

Private Surgeons is an online magazine offering news, professional commentary, educational articles, surgical insights and information relating to private healthcare.

Our platform enables visitors to explore published content and allows registered contributors to submit articles for editorial consideration.

We also offer banner advertising opportunities to businesses, organisations and agencies wishing to promote relevant products, services and campaigns.

Website: https://privatesurgeons.co.uk/

Website Operator: [Insert legal business or company name]

Registered Address: [Insert business address]

Company Registration Number: [Insert number, if applicable]

Contact: https://privatesurgeons.co.uk/contact

3. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, registering or submitting content through Private Surgeons, you agree to use our website in accordance with these Terms and Conditions and applicable laws.

If you register an account, submit editorial material or enter into an advertising agreement on behalf of an organisation, you confirm that you have appropriate authority to act on its behalf.

You are responsible for ensuring that your use of the website is lawful and does not infringe the rights of others.

4. Website Content and Information

Private Surgeons publishes information including:

- Surgical and healthcare news.
- Clinical insights and professional commentary.
- Developments in medical technology.
- Private practice and business information.
- Surgeon interviews and professional profiles.
- Healthcare-related articles and guides.
- Industry announcements and press releases.
- Advertising and sponsored content.

We aim to provide informative, relevant and responsibly presented content.

However, some articles may contain opinions, third-party contributions or information that changes over time.

We do not guarantee that all published information is complete, accurate, current or suitable for every purpose.

Visitors should independently verify important information and seek appropriate professional advice before making significant decisions based on website content.

5. Medical Information Disclaimer

Information published on Private Surgeons is intended for general educational, editorial and informational purposes.

Content relating to surgery, medical procedures, healthcare, clinical treatments or patient safety is not intended to replace personalised advice from a suitably qualified healthcare professional.

Our articles do not, by themselves, constitute:

- Medical diagnosis.
- Individual treatment recommendations.
- A professional medical consultation.
- A doctor-patient relationship.
- A guarantee of treatment suitability, effectiveness or outcomes.

Medical procedures carry risks, and individual circumstances can vary significantly.

Readers should consult an appropriately qualified and registered healthcare professional before making decisions concerning medical treatment, surgery or their personal health.

If you believe you are experiencing a medical emergency, seek immediate assistance through the appropriate emergency services.

Private Surgeons does not guarantee the qualifications, professional registration or suitability of an individual or organisation merely because they are mentioned in an article, advertisement or external link.

6. User Registration and Accounts

Certain website features, including article submissions, may require users to create an account.

When registering, you agree to provide accurate information and maintain the security of your account credentials.

You are responsible for activity conducted through your account, except where responsibility cannot lawfully be attributed to you.

You must not:

- Create accounts using another person's identity without permission.
- Provide knowingly false or misleading registration details.
- Attempt to access another user's account.
- Share credentials in ways that compromise account security.
- Use automated systems to create fraudulent or excessive accounts.
- Use the website for spam, impersonation or unlawful activities.

We may suspend or restrict accounts where we reasonably believe these Terms have been breached, subject to applicable legal requirements.

As described in our published contributor guidelines, accounts that have not submitted an article within 14 days may be automatically removed.

Users should retain copies of any unpublished material they wish to preserve.

7. Free Article Submissions

Private Surgeons allows users to register and submit articles for editorial consideration without a submission fee.

Submitting an article does not guarantee acceptance, publication, promotion or continued availability.

All submissions are subject to editorial review.

Contributors are expected to follow the current submission requirements published on our Write for Us page:

https://privatesurgeons.co.uk/write-for-us

These requirements may include article length, suitable subjects, originality, image requirements and restrictions on promotional links.

The editorial team may request revisions, decline publication, correct errors or remove material where reasonably necessary.

Editorial decisions will be made according to our publishing standards and applicable legal obligations.

8. Contributor Responsibilities

When submitting articles, images, press releases or other materials, contributors confirm that they have the necessary rights and permissions to provide that content.

Contributors are responsible for ensuring that submitted material:

- Is original or appropriately licensed.
- Does not infringe copyright or intellectual property rights.
- Is not defamatory, threatening, discriminatory or otherwise unlawful.
- Does not contain knowingly false or misleading information.
- Does not promote fraudulent or deceptive practices.
- Respects medical confidentiality and privacy requirements.
- Contains appropriate references where clinical or scientific claims require supporting evidence.
- Discloses relevant financial interests, sponsorships and commercial relationships.
- Complies with applicable professional and advertising standards.

Contributors must not disclose identifiable patient information, confidential medical records or sensitive personal information without an appropriate lawful basis, necessary permissions and editorial approval.

We reserve the right to request evidence supporting relevant claims or permissions.

9. Editorial Standards and Publication

Private Surgeons aims to maintain appropriate editorial standards across its published material.

Our editorial team may review submissions for clarity, relevance, readability, factual accuracy, legal compliance and consistency with publication guidelines.

We may make reasonable editorial changes, including corrections to spelling, grammar, formatting, headings and presentation.

Where proposed changes materially alter the meaning of a contribution, we may contact the contributor before publication.

We may decline, suspend, correct or remove content where we reasonably consider that it breaches applicable law, these Terms, editorial requirements or the rights of others.

We do not guarantee that published articles will remain available indefinitely or achieve any particular readership, ranking, traffic level or search engine visibility.

10. Copyright and Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, the Private Surgeons website design, branding, logos, layout and original editorial materials are protected by applicable copyright, trade mark and intellectual property laws.

You may access and read publicly available content for lawful personal or professional informational purposes.

You must not reproduce, republish, distribute, sell or commercially exploit substantial parts of our website content without appropriate permission, except where permitted by law or an applicable licence.

Contributors generally retain ownership of the intellectual property rights in their original submissions, subject to any separate agreement.

By submitting material for publication, contributors grant Private Surgeons a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to store, review, reproduce, publish, display, format, distribute and promote the submitted material through the website and associated promotional channels.

This licence also permits reasonable technical processing and use of service providers necessary for publication and distribution.

Contributors confirm that they have authority to grant these permissions.

Where a contributor requests removal of published material, we will review the request reasonably, taking account of the circumstances, applicable rights and any legal or editorial obligations.

11. Advertising Opportunities

Private Surgeons offers banner advertising and other promotional opportunities, subject to availability.

Businesses and organisations may enquire about placements, creative formats, scheduling, pricing and campaign requirements.

Unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing:

- Advertising enquiries do not guarantee placement.
- Advertisement availability may vary.
- Proposed campaigns are subject to approval.
- Placement specifications must be agreed before publication.
- Advertisers are responsible for providing suitable creative materials.
- Advertisements must comply with applicable UK law and advertising regulations.

The final details of paid advertising arrangements, including pricing, duration, payment requirements, cancellation terms and agreed placements, will be confirmed separately.

We do not guarantee any particular number of impressions, clicks, enquiries, sales or commercial results unless expressly included in a written advertising agreement.

Any applicable refund or cancellation rights will be governed by the agreed advertising terms and mandatory legal requirements.

12. Advertising Standards and Sponsored Content

Advertisers and commercial contributors must ensure that promotional materials are truthful, lawful, appropriately substantiated and compliant with relevant advertising rules.

This includes the UK Code of Non-broadcast Advertising and Direct & Promotional Marketing (CAP Code), where applicable.

Advertisements and sponsored material must be clearly identifiable as commercial communications where required.

Healthcare advertising must also comply with applicable medical, pharmaceutical and professional regulations.

In particular, advertisers must not submit unlawful promotions of prescription-only medicines or prescription-only medical treatments to the general public.

Advertisers must possess the rights to use all supplied images, trade marks, statements and creative assets.

By providing advertising materials, advertisers grant Private Surgeons the limited permissions reasonably necessary to reproduce, display and deliver the agreed advertising campaign.

We may reject or remove advertisements that we reasonably believe are misleading, unlawful, inappropriate, technically unsuitable or inconsistent with our advertising standards.

Any contractual remedies or refunds arising from removal will be handled according to the applicable agreement and law.

13. External Links and Third-Party Websites

Our website may include links to third-party websites, including healthcare providers, professional organisations, advertisers, contributors and external information sources.

These links are provided for reference, convenience or promotional purposes.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, the inclusion of an external link does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation or guarantee of that third party's products, services, qualifications or practices.

External websites operate independently and may have their own terms, privacy policies and security arrangements.

We are not responsible for the independent operation or content of third-party websites, except to the extent required by applicable law.

We encourage users to review external website policies before using their services or sharing personal information.

14. Prohibited Website Activities

Visitors and registered users must not engage in activities that interfere with the lawful operation of Private Surgeons or the rights of others.

Prohibited activities include:

- Attempting unauthorised access to website systems or accounts.
- Introducing malware, viruses or malicious code.
- Conducting harmful automated scraping or excessive requests.
- Circumventing access controls or security measures.
- Publishing spam or deceptive promotional content.
- Misrepresenting professional qualifications or affiliations.
- Uploading unlawful, defamatory or infringing material.
- Using the website to facilitate fraud or other unlawful conduct.
- Interfering with other visitors' lawful use of the website.

We may take proportionate action to protect the website, including restricting access, removing prohibited content or reporting suspected unlawful conduct to appropriate authorities.

15. Website Availability and Changes

We aim to keep Private Surgeons accessible and functioning effectively.

However, website availability may be affected by maintenance, technical problems, hosting interruptions, security issues or events outside our reasonable control.

We do not guarantee uninterrupted access to every website feature.

We may update, improve, reorganise or discontinue website functions where reasonably necessary.

Where significant changes affect an existing contractual service, we will comply with the applicable agreement and any relevant legal requirements.

16. Accuracy and Editorial Independence

Articles and opinions published on Private Surgeons may be supplied by independent authors, healthcare professionals, businesses or other contributors.

Opinions expressed in contributed material belong to their respective authors and do not necessarily represent the views of Private Surgeons.

Publication does not automatically imply endorsement of any healthcare provider, surgical technique, medical product or commercial service.

Although we may undertake editorial checks, publication should not be interpreted as independent clinical validation of every statement made by a contributor.

Readers should independently assess important medical, professional and commercial claims.

17. Limitation of Liability

Nothing in these Terms and Conditions excludes or limits liability where doing so would be unlawful.

In particular, nothing excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, fraudulent misrepresentation or any other liability that cannot legally be excluded.

Subject to those protections, Private Surgeons does not accept responsibility for losses arising solely from reliance on general editorial information where the relevant loss is not attributable to a breach of duty or other legal obligation owed by us.

Users remain responsible for obtaining appropriate independent medical, legal, financial or professional advice where necessary.

Where permitted by law, we are not responsible for failures caused by circumstances outside our reasonable control.

Any limitations relating to separately contracted advertising services will be subject to the applicable written agreement and mandatory legal protections.

Your statutory rights remain unaffected.

18. Privacy and Personal Information

We take the protection of personal information seriously.

Information collected through website registration, article submissions, enquiries, advertising activities and other interactions is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection legislation.

Please review our Privacy Policy for information concerning personal data, cookies, processing purposes, retention and data protection rights.

19. Complaints, Corrections and Content Removal

We welcome reasonable enquiries concerning published content, editorial accuracy, copyright concerns and website operations.

If you believe an article contains inaccurate information, infringes your rights or includes material that should be reviewed, please contact us with:

- The relevant webpage URL.
- A description of your concern.
- Supporting information where available.
- Your preferred contact details.

We will review complaints in a reasonable manner and take appropriate action where necessary.

Depending on the circumstances, this may include correcting, updating, restricting or removing material.

Contact: https://privatesurgeons.co.uk/contact

20. Changes to These Terms and Conditions

We may revise these Terms and Conditions to reflect changes in our website, publishing activities, services or applicable legal requirements.

The updated version will be published on this page with a revised date.

Changes will generally apply prospectively.

Where amendments materially affect registered users or existing contractual arrangements, we will provide appropriate notice and respect applicable contractual and statutory rights.

Continued use of the website after updated terms take effect may constitute acceptance where legally appropriate.

21. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales, subject to any mandatory legal protections that apply to users in other jurisdictions.

For business users, disputes arising in connection with these Terms will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales, unless otherwise agreed or required by law.

Consumers retain any mandatory rights to bring proceedings in courts available to them under applicable law.

Nothing in these Terms restricts rights that cannot legally be excluded.

22. Severability

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be unlawful, invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to apply to the extent permitted by law.

The affected provision will be treated as unenforceable only to the extent necessary.

23. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, website usage, editorial submissions, advertising opportunities or published content, please contact us.

Private Surgeons

Website: https://privatesurgeons.co.uk/

Contact Form: https://privatesurgeons.co.uk/contact

Email: [Insert official contact email address]

Business Address: [Insert business address]

We aim to respond to enquiries appropriately and maintain a professional, transparent and accessible publishing platform.