Terms of Use
Please read these terms carefully before using this website
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This website does not provide medical advice
Content on this site is for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Acceptance of terms
By accessing or using the website at manchesterspinegroup.co.uk (the "Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (the "Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use this Website.
These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Website. The Website is operated by Manchester Spinal Neurosurgery Clinic, the private practice of Mr Muhammad Dherijha FRCS (Neurosurgery), administered through Altibury Health Ltd.
We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
Medical disclaimer
The content published on this Website — including text, images, blog articles, patient information guides, and condition descriptions — is provided for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice, clinical guidance, diagnosis, or treatment.
Nothing on this Website should be used as a substitute for professional medical advice from a qualified doctor or other healthcare provider. You should always:
- Consult a qualified medical professional before making any healthcare decisions
- Not delay seeking medical advice because of something you have read on this Website
- Contact emergency services (999) or attend your nearest A&E immediately if you believe you are experiencing a medical emergency
- Contact your GP or NHS 111 for urgent but non-emergency medical concerns
Cauda equina syndrome — emergency
If you experience sudden loss of bladder or bowel control, saddle anaesthesia (numbness in the groin or inner thighs), or rapidly worsening leg weakness, call 999 or go to A&E immediately. Do not wait for a private appointment.
Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Manchester Spinal Neurosurgery Clinic, Mr Muhammad Dherijha, and Altibury Health Ltd shall not be liable for any:
- Direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential loss or damage arising from your use of, or inability to use, this Website
- Loss or damage arising from reliance on any information contained on this Website
- Interruption, suspension, or termination of the Website or any service described on it
- Unauthorised access to or alteration of your data or transmissions
- Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the content of this Website
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited under English law.
The Website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
Intellectual property
All content on this Website — including but not limited to text, articles, images, graphics, logos, the site design, and layout — is the intellectual property of Manchester Spinal Neurosurgery Clinic or its licensors, and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws of England and Wales.
You may access and view content on this Website for your own personal, non-commercial use. You may not, without our prior written consent:
- Reproduce, copy, republish, or redistribute any content from this Website
- Modify, adapt, or create derivative works from any content on this Website
- Use any content for commercial purposes or in a way that could mislead others
- Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices
- Scrape, crawl, or systematically extract data from this Website
The name Manchester Spinal Neurosurgery Clinic, the clinic logo, and associated branding are the property of Manchester Spinal Neurosurgery Clinic. Unauthorised use is prohibited.
If you wish to reproduce or link to content on this Website, please contact us using the details in the Contact section below.
User conduct
When using this Website or submitting any enquiry through our contact form, you agree that you will not:
- Provide false, misleading, or fraudulent information in any enquiry or communication
- Use the Website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law or regulation
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Website or its underlying systems
- Transmit any unsolicited commercial communications (spam) through the contact form
- Upload or transmit any content that is defamatory, offensive, obscene, or otherwise objectionable
- Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Website or servers connected to it
- Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
- Use automated tools, bots, or scripts to access or interact with the Website without our consent
We reserve the right to refuse service, terminate access, or take appropriate legal action in response to any violation of these conduct requirements.
Third-party links
This Website may contain links to third-party websites, including but not limited to:
- Spire Healthcare (spirehealthcare.com)
- Alexandra Hospital Cheadle (ramsayhealth.co.uk)
- Beardwood Hospital Blackburn (ramsayhealth.co.uk)
- The General Medical Council (gmc-uk.org)
- The Information Commissioner's Office (ico.org.uk)
- Professional bodies: BASS, SBNS, AO Spine, Eurospine
- NHS services and patient information resources
These links are provided for your convenience and information only. We have no control over the content, privacy practices, or availability of third-party websites, and we do not endorse or accept responsibility for them.
Accessing any third-party website linked from this Website is entirely at your own risk. We recommend that you review the privacy policy and terms of use of any third-party website you visit.
Service modifications
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion and without notice, to:
- Modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of this Website at any time
- Change the clinic's services, locations, or availability without prior notice on this Website
- Update, revise, or remove any content on this Website
- Restrict access to all or part of this Website
We will not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Website or any service described on it.
Information about clinic locations, consultation availability, and services is provided in good faith but may not always reflect the most current position. For up-to-date appointment availability, please contact the clinic secretary directly on 0161 850 4786.
Governing law
These Terms of Use and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them (including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
You agree that the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with these Terms or their subject matter or formation.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Manchester Spinal Neurosurgery Clinic with respect to your use of this Website, and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written.
Contact us
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, or wish to request permission to reproduce content from this Website, please contact us:
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