Medical Disclaimer

1 Educational Content Only

All articles, condition guides, drug information, symptom descriptions, interactive tools, downloadable resources, videos, and any other content published on immunodoc.in and associated social media channels are provided for general educational and awareness purposes only.

This content is produced by Dr. Keerthi Vardhan, an NMC-registered specialist in Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, for the purpose of improving health literacy among Indian patients, families, and the general public. The content reflects Dr. Keerthi Vardhan's professional knowledge as of the date of publication and is subject to change as medical evidence evolves.

No content on this website should be interpreted as:

• A specific medical diagnosis
• A recommendation to start, stop, or modify any medication
• A substitute for a physical examination or investigation
• A second opinion on a diagnosis or treatment already given by your treating doctor

2 No Doctor-Patient Relationship

The act of visiting, browsing, or reading content on Immunodoc does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Keerthi Vardhan, or between you and any other individual or organisation associated with this website.

A doctor-patient relationship is only established through a formal teleconsultation or in-person consultation with Dr. Keerthi Vardhan, conducted in accordance with applicable laws and regulations — including the Telemedicine Practice Guidelines 2020 issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. See Section 4 (Telemedicine Services) for further details.

Comments, messages, emails, or WhatsApp messages sent to Immunodoc do not constitute consultations and do not establish a doctor-patient relationship, regardless of the nature of the health information shared.

3 Emergency Medical Situations

The following symptoms in the context of autoimmune disease, allergy, or immunodeficiency may represent medical emergencies requiring immediate in-person care:

• Anaphylaxis: sudden difficulty breathing, tongue or throat swelling, rapidly spreading hives, collapse, or loss of consciousness following food, medication, or insect exposure
• Severe allergic reaction: any rapidly progressing allergic symptoms affecting the airway or circulation
• Neuropsychiatric lupus: sudden confusion, seizures, or acute psychosis in a known SLE patient
• High fever with joint pain in a patient on immunosuppressive therapy — could indicate septic arthritis or systemic infection
• Severe chest pain or breathlessness in patients with known autoimmune disease — may indicate pericarditis, myocarditis, or pulmonary hypertension

4 Telemedicine Services

Paid teleconsultation services offered through Immunodoc are governed by the Telemedicine Practice Guidelines 2020 issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India (published in the Gazette of India, 25 March 2020). Dr. Keerthi Vardhan's NMC registration number is disclosed in all formal communications and prescriptions.

By booking a teleconsultation, you acknowledge and agree that:

• Telemedicine has inherent limitations compared to in-person consultation; a physical examination is not possible
• You are responsible for providing accurate, complete medical history during the consultation
• Prescriptions issued via telemedicine are valid digital prescriptions in accordance with applicable guidelines and must be filled at a licensed pharmacy
• Certain medications (including Schedule X drugs and narcotics) cannot be prescribed through telemedicine as per the Guidelines
• You have the right to refuse a teleconsultation at any point; a refund policy applies as communicated at the time of booking
• Digital records of teleconsultations are retained for a minimum of 3 years in compliance with applicable regulations

5 Accuracy & Currency of Information

Dr. Keerthi Vardhan makes every effort to ensure that all content on Immunodoc is accurate, evidence-based, and up to date at the time of publication. However, medical science evolves rapidly, and information that is accurate today may be superseded by new research, updated clinical guidelines, or revised regulatory approvals.

Immunodoc expressly disclaims any and all liability arising from:

• Reliance on outdated, incomplete, or inaccurate information on this website
• Use of information that has been superseded by more recent medical evidence
• Typographical or factual errors that have not yet been identified and corrected

The publication date displayed on each article represents the date of last review. Please check publication dates when relying on specific clinical figures or guideline references, and always consult the original published guideline or your treating physician for current recommendations.

6 External Links

Immunodoc may contain links to third-party websites, including medical journals, guidelines bodies (ACR, EULAR, APLAR), government health portals, patient associations, and pharmaceutical company websites. These links are provided for informational convenience only.

Dr. Keerthi Vardhan and Mr. Kedar Setty (Technical Partner) do not control, endorse, or accept responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of any third-party websites. Visiting external links is at your own risk. The inclusion of a link does not constitute an endorsement of any product, service, or organisation.

7 Always Seek Professional Advice

Nothing on this website replaces the advice of a qualified medical professional who knows your personal medical history and has examined you. The symptom descriptions, drug information, and condition guides on Immunodoc are written to improve general awareness — not to enable self-diagnosis or self-treatment.

If you have questions about any symptoms, investigations, medications, or treatment plans, please consult your treating physician, specialist, or pharmacist. If you wish to consult Dr. Keerthi Vardhan specifically, please use the Contact / Book Consultation page to schedule a formal appointment.

8 Intellectual Property

All text, images, infographics, videos, animations, tools, databases, and other materials on Immunodoc are the intellectual property of Dr. Keerthi Vardhan and/or Mr. Kedar Setty (Technical Partner), unless otherwise attributed. Content is protected under Indian and international copyright law.

You may:

• Share individual links to Immunodoc pages on social media, WhatsApp, email, or other platforms
• Print or download patient guides that are explicitly marked as free to share

You may not:

• Reproduce, republish, or redistribute any content from this website without prior written permission from Dr. Keerthi Vardhan
• Use Immunodoc content for commercial purposes, including resale, reposting on monetised platforms, or incorporation into paid products
• Remove or alter any attribution, copyright notice, or watermark from any Immunodoc material

For licensing, collaboration, or reproduction requests, contact: [email protected]

9 Governing Law & Jurisdiction

This disclaimer and all content on Immunodoc are governed by the laws of the Republic of India, including but not limited to:

• The Indian Medical Council (Professional Conduct, Etiquette and Ethics) Regulations, 2002 and subsequent amendments
• The National Medical Commission Act, 2019
• The Telemedicine Practice Guidelines, 2020 (MoHFW)
• The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
• The Information Technology Act, 2000 and IT (Amendment) Act, 2008

Any disputes arising from the use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

10 Contact Us

If you have questions about this Medical Disclaimer, wish to report inaccurate content, or need to contact Immunodoc regarding any legal matter, please reach out through the following channels:

• Medical queries: [email protected] — Dr. Keerthi Vardhan
• Technical / website queries: [email protected] — Mr. Kedar Setty
• Postal address: Department of Rheumatology, NIMS Hospital, Punjagutta, Hyderabad – 500082, Telangana, India
• WhatsApp: +91 XXXXXXXXXX (for appointment-related queries only)