Terms and Conditions

1. The Service

1.1 MedNext Formulary is a digital drug reference tool designed for qualified healthcare professionals. It provides drug monographs, interaction data, dosing calculators, and AI-assisted search.

1.2 MedNext Academy is a medical education platform providing structured courses, exam preparation materials, MCQ banks, advanced notes, and study planning tools for medical students and postgraduate trainees.

1.3 MedNext Portfolio is a specialty training application builder that helps doctors prepare competitive portfolio applications for UK specialty training recruitment, including self-assessment scoring, evidence organisation, and person specification analysis for all 82 specialties.

1.4 The Service is intended as a supplementary clinical reference and educational tool, NOT as a primary source for prescribing decisions. Users must always exercise independent clinical judgement.

2. Eligibility

2.1 The Service is intended for use by qualified or trainee healthcare professionals aged 18 and over.

2.2 By using the Service, you represent that you are a healthcare professional or student of a healthcare discipline.

2.3 The Service is not intended for use by patients for self-diagnosis or self-medication.

3. Account and Security

3.1 You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

3.2 Each account is for individual use only. Account sharing is prohibited.

3.3 The Service uses device binding for security. Your account may be linked to a maximum of 1 device at a time.

3.4 You must notify us immediately of any unauthorised use of your account.

4. Subscriptions and Payments

4.1 Free Trial: New users receive a 7-day free trial with full access to Pro tier features. No credit card is required for the trial.

4.2 Subscription Tiers:

• Free: limited access (drug index only) after trial expiry
• Pro: full drug data, interaction checker, dosing calculators, AI search, CME tracking, clinical notes

4.3 Payment is processed through Google Play or Apple App Store. MedNext does not directly handle payment card information.

4.4 Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

4.5 Cancellation: you may cancel at any time through your device's app store settings. You retain access until the end of the paid period.

4.6 Refunds: refund requests are handled by Google Play or Apple App Store per their respective policies.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree NOT to:

• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose
• Redistribute, copy, or republish drug data or content from the Service
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract source code
• Attempt to bypass subscription restrictions or authentication
• Use automated tools to scrape or bulk-download data
• Share your account with others or use the Service on behalf of another person
• Use the Service to provide medical advice to patients without appropriate clinical context

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 All content in the Service (including drug monographs, interaction data, AI-generated content, and the application itself) is the intellectual property of MedNext Ltd or its licensors.

6.2 Drug information is compiled from publicly available regulatory sources, including UK medicines regulatory data (MHRA-approved Summaries of Product Characteristics), and curated into the MedNext Proprietary Clinical Dataset — an audited database maintained and reviewed by the MedNext clinical team.

6.3 You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from the Service content without written permission from MedNext Ltd.

7. AI-Generated Content

7.1 The Service includes AI-powered features (search, clinical queries, patient advice generation).

7.2 AI-generated content is provided for informational purposes only and must be verified by the user before any clinical application.

7.3 MedNext does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of AI-generated responses.

7.4 You are solely responsible for any clinical decisions made using AI-generated content.

7B. MedNext Academy and Portfolio

7B.1 Academy Content: educational materials provided through MedNext Academy (including advanced notes, MCQs, flashcards, and study guides) are intended to supplement — not replace — formal medical education, textbooks, and clinical training.

7B.2 Exam Preparation: while our materials are aligned to recognised exam syllabi (NEET PG, PLAB, USMLE, NMC competencies), we do not guarantee exam success. Performance depends on individual preparation, prior knowledge, and examination conditions.

7B.3 Portfolio Data Ownership: all portfolio data, self-assessment scores, evidence entries, and application materials you create using MedNext Portfolio remain your intellectual property. You may export your data at any time.

7B.4 Portfolio Scoring Accuracy: portfolio scores and person specification analyses are based on publicly available HEE/UKFPO/Royal College criteria. MedNext provides self-assessment guidance only — scoring in actual recruitment is determined solely by the relevant deanery or training body. We accept no liability for discrepancies between MedNext scores and official recruitment outcomes.

7B.5 No Recruitment Relationship: MedNext has no affiliation with Health Education England, NHS England, UK Foundation Programme Office, or any Royal College. Our portfolio tools are independent resources.

8. Medical Disclaimer

8.1 THE SERVICE IS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR:

• Professional medical training and education
• Clinical judgement and patient assessment
• Consultation with colleagues or specialists
• Checking local prescribing guidelines and clinical resources

8.2 Drug information may change. While we strive for accuracy, you should always verify critical information (especially dosing) against current clinical guidelines.

8.3 The Service does not account for individual patient factors (allergies, comorbidities, concurrent medications not entered by the user, genetic factors, etc.).

8.4 IN AN EMERGENCY, ALWAYS FOLLOW YOUR INSTITUTION'S PROTOCOLS AND CONTACT APPROPRIATE EMERGENCY SERVICES.

9. Limitation of Liability

9.1 TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MEDNEXT LTD SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Any clinical decisions made based on information from the Service
• Any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages
• Loss of data, revenue, or profits
• Service interruptions or downtime
• Errors or omissions in drug data

9.2 Our total liability for any claim arising from the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid for the Service in the 12 months preceding the claim.

9.3 Nothing in these Terms excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, fraud, or any liability that cannot be excluded by law.

10. Service Availability

10.1 We aim for 99.9% uptime but do not guarantee uninterrupted service.

10.2 We may perform maintenance, updates, or modifications to the Service at any time.

10.3 The Service requires an internet connection for full functionality. Offline access is limited to previously cached content.

11. Termination

11.1 You may stop using the Service at any time by uninstalling the app and cancelling your subscription.

11.2 We may suspend or terminate your account if you:

• Violate these Terms
• Engage in fraudulent activity
• Attempt to circumvent security measures
• Use the Service in a way that could harm other users or our infrastructure

11.3 Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. Your data will be deleted within 30 days per our Privacy Policy.

12. Changes to Terms

12.1 We may update these Terms periodically. Material changes will be communicated through in-app notification or email.

12.2 Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance. If you disagree, you must stop using the Service.

13. Governing Law

13.1 These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

13.2 Disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

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