Effective Date: 7 July 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to MediCalc.biz (“MediCalc”, “we”, “us”, or “our”).
These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the MediCalc website, healthcare calculators, digital tools, software, educational content, resources, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).
By accessing or using MediCalc.biz, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, you should not use our Services.
If you have any questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
2. Purpose of MediCalc Services
MediCalc provides healthcare-related calculators, digital tools, reference materials, and educational resources intended to support healthcare professionals, researchers, students, organisations, and individuals seeking general health-related information.
Our Services are designed to assist with calculations, information access, workflow support, and education.
MediCalc does not provide:
- Medical diagnosis
- Individualised medical advice
- Patient-specific treatment recommendations
- Clinical decision-making
- Emergency medical guidance
The information and outputs generated by MediCalc tools should not replace professional medical judgement, clinical assessment, or consultation with appropriately qualified healthcare professionals.
3. Medical Disclaimer
Healthcare decisions involve complex clinical considerations that may vary between individuals.
Users of MediCalc tools remain solely responsible for:
- Reviewing calculator outputs
- Applying appropriate professional judgement
- Confirming results against relevant clinical guidance, policies, and standards
- Making independent decisions regarding patient care or healthcare practice
MediCalc does not guarantee that calculator results are suitable for any particular individual, patient, condition, treatment pathway, or clinical environment.
Always seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional where appropriate.
4. Calculator Accuracy and Limitations
MediCalc strives to provide accurate, reliable, and useful tools. However:
- Calculations are based on formulas, assumptions, and information available at the time of development.
- Medical guidelines, research, and accepted practices may change over time.
- Calculator outputs may depend on the accuracy and completeness of information entered by the user.
- Errors, omissions, technical issues, or limitations may occur.
Users should independently verify all results before relying upon them for professional, research, operational, or clinical purposes.
MediCalc accepts no responsibility for decisions made solely based on calculator outputs.
5. Intended Users
Unless otherwise stated, MediCalc Services may be used by:
- Healthcare professionals
- Healthcare organisations
- Researchers
- Students
- Educators
- Individuals seeking general educational information
Certain tools may be designed specifically for qualified healthcare professionals or specialist audiences. Where applicable, users are responsible for ensuring they have the appropriate qualifications, permissions, and authority to use such tools.
6. User Responsibilities
By using MediCalc, you agree to:
- Provide accurate information when using calculators or tools
- Use the Services only for lawful purposes
- Not misuse, disrupt, or attempt to compromise the website or software
- Not upload confidential, sensitive, or personally identifiable patient information unless explicitly permitted
- Maintain responsibility for your own professional decisions and actions
Users must not use MediCalc tools as a substitute for appropriate clinical governance, professional standards, or regulatory requirements.
7. Patient and Confidential Information
MediCalc does not require users to enter personally identifiable patient information to use its general calculators.
Users should not enter:
- Patient names
- Medical record numbers
- Contact details
- Identifiable health information
- Confidential patient data
unless a specific MediCalc service expressly states that such information handling is supported and appropriate safeguards are in place.
Users remain responsible for complying with applicable privacy, confidentiality, and data protection obligations.
8. Software and Technology Services
Where MediCalc provides software, applications, APIs, downloadable tools, embedded calculators, or technology solutions:
- Access may be modified, suspended, or discontinued at any time.
- Features may be updated, improved, replaced, or removed.
- Technical availability is not guaranteed at all times.
- Users must not reverse engineer, copy, modify, distribute, or exploit MediCalc software without written permission.
9. Intellectual Property
All content and materials available through MediCalc.biz, including but not limited to:
- Calculator designs
- Software
- Code
- Algorithms
- User interfaces
- Text
- Graphics
- Logos
- Branding
- Educational resources
are owned by or licensed to MediCalc and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
You may use MediCalc Services for personal, professional, educational, or authorised organisational purposes.
You may not:
- Copy or reproduce MediCalc tools without permission
- Resell access to MediCalc Services
- Remove copyright or ownership notices
- Create derivative products based on MediCalc materials without authorisation
10. Third-Party Content and Links
MediCalc may include links to third-party websites, resources, services, or references.
Third-party content is provided for convenience only. MediCalc does not control, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy, availability, security, or practices of external websites.
Users access third-party services at their own discretion.
11. Availability of Services
We aim to provide reliable access to MediCalc Services but do not guarantee that:
- The website will always be available
- Services will operate without interruption
- Content will always be error-free
- Tools will remain unchanged indefinitely
Maintenance, updates, technical issues, or circumstances outside our control may affect availability.
12. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, MediCalc shall not be responsible for any loss, damage, injury, or liability arising from:
- Reliance on calculator outputs
- Use or inability to use MediCalc Services
- Errors or inaccuracies in information provided
- Decisions made based on MediCalc content or tools
- Technical failures or interruptions
Users remain responsible for applying appropriate professional judgement when using MediCalc Services.
13. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold MediCalc harmless from claims, damages, losses, liabilities, or expenses arising from:
- Your misuse of the Services
- Your violation of these Terms of Use
- Your failure to comply with applicable laws or professional obligations
14. Privacy
Your use of MediCalc.biz is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect information.
15. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms of Use periodically to reflect changes in our Services, legal requirements, or business practices.
Updated terms will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Your continued use of MediCalc.biz after updates means you accept the revised Terms of Use.
16. Governing Law
These Terms of Use shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with applicable laws.
Where MediCalc operates internationally, additional legal requirements may apply depending on the user’s location and circumstances.
17. Contact Information
For questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact:
MediCalc.biz
Privacy & Compliance Team
Email: [email protected]