Terms of Use

1. Introduction

These Terms of Use (the "Terms") govern your access to and use of the website of Dr. Marios Zisis (the "Website"). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use the Website.

2. Website Purpose

The Website is operated by Dr. Marios Zisis and is intended solely to:

• Provide general information about Dr. Zisis's background, clinical interests and research.
• Offer an overview of his professional approach to cardiology and patient care.
• Serve as a simple communication channel via the integrated contact form.

The Website is not a medical practice portal, patient portal, or emergency service, and it is not intended for managing individual patient care online.

3. Eligibility & Acceptable Use

By using the Website, you represent that you are at least 18 years old or have the consent of a parent or guardian, and that you will use the Website only for lawful purposes.

You agree not to:

• Use the Website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website or its infrastructure.
• Use the contact form to send spam, abusive, or harmful content.
• Introduce malware, viruses, or any other malicious code.

4. Contact Form & Communication

The Website features a contact form through which you may submit your name, email address and message. When you use this form:

• Your submission is transmitted securely over HTTPS.
• Your message is delivered to an email inbox through an email service (for example, a service such as Nodemailer connected to an email provider).
• The Website itself does not store your message in a public database or use it for analytics.

By using the contact form, you consent to being contacted via the email address you provide, solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry.

5. Data Protection & Privacy

Any personal information you submit through the Website (such as your name and email address) is handled in accordance with the Privacy Policy.

In summary:

• Your data is used only to read and respond to your inquiry and to maintain basic correspondence records for a limited period.
• Data is not sold, rented or used for marketing campaigns.
• The Website does not use cookies or third-party tracking tools at this time.

6. No Medical Advice & No Emergency Use

The content on this Website is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute:

• Medical advice or diagnosis.
• Treatment recommendations for any individual.
• Creation of a doctor–patient relationship.

Always consult a licensed healthcare professional for medical advice specific to your situation. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of information you have read on this Website.

Important: The Website and contact form are not intended for emergencies. If you experience a medical emergency, call your local emergency number or visit the nearest emergency department immediately.

7. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, all content on the Website-including text, layout, design, images and logos, is the intellectual property of Dr. Marios Zisis or used with permission.

You may view the content for your personal, non-commercial use. Any reproduction, distribution, modification or republication of the Website's content without prior written consent is prohibited.

8. Third-Party Links

The Website may include links to third-party websites (for example, journal articles or external resources). These links are provided solely for convenience and informational purposes. Dr. Zisis does not control and is not responsible for the content, privacy practices or availability of any third-party sites. Accessing such sites is at your own risk.

9. Website Availability & Changes

The Website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. While reasonable efforts are made to keep the Website available and up to date, there is no guarantee that:

• The Website will be uninterrupted or error-free.
• Defects will always be corrected immediately.
• The content is free from typographical errors or out-of-date information.

The content and structure of the Website may be updated, suspended or discontinued at any time without prior notice.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Dr. Marios Zisis shall not be liable for any direct or indirect loss, damage or inconvenience arising out of:

• Your access to or use of the Website.
• Reliance on any information provided on the Website.
• Any technical issues, interruptions or errors.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits any liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.

11. Changes to These Terms

Dr. Marios Zisis reserves the right to modify or update these Terms at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Website after such changes have been posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

12. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact:

📧 Email: contact@drzisis.com