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Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 2025

Important: By using GestRisk PTB, you acknowledge that this is an educational tool only and not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using GestRisk PTB ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

GestRisk PTB is a web-based risk assessment calculator that estimates the likelihood of preterm birth during pregnancy based on established medical research. The Service:

3. Medical Disclaimer and Limitation of Use

3.1 Not Medical Advice

The Service is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding pregnancy, preterm birth, or your health condition.

3.2 No Doctor-Patient Relationship

Use of this Service does not create a doctor-patient relationship. The Service is not intended to replace consultation with healthcare professionals.

3.3 Risk Calculation Methodology

Risk calculations are based on published medical research using odds ratios for various risk factors. Individual circumstances vary, and actual risk may differ from calculated estimates. This tool should be used as one component of comprehensive prenatal care.

3.4 Not a Substitute for Screening

This risk assessment does not replace standard preterm birth screening or monitoring recommended by your healthcare provider.

4. TGA Compliance and Medical Device Classification

This Service is intended as a general health information tool and educational resource. It is not intended to be used as a medical device for diagnosis or treatment under the Australian Therapeutic Goods Act 1989. Users should not rely solely on this tool for medical decisions.

5. User Responsibilities

You agree to:

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Ownership

The Service, including its design, code, and content (excluding third-party research data), is owned by the operators of GestRisk PTB and protected by Australian and international copyright laws.

6.2 Research Attribution

The risk calculation methodology is based on published medical research. Full citations are available in the Credits section of the application. All research data remains the intellectual property of the original researchers and publishers.

6.3 License to Use

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes.

7. Limitation of Liability

7.1 No Warranty

The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

7.2 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by Australian law, the operators of GestRisk PTB shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from:

7.3 Australian Consumer Law

Nothing in these terms excludes, restricts, or modifies any guarantee, warranty, term, condition, or right implied by the Australian Consumer Law that cannot lawfully be excluded.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the operators of GestRisk PTB from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

9. Availability and Changes

9.1 Service Availability

We do not guarantee that the Service will be available at all times or error-free. We may suspend or terminate the Service at any time without notice.

9.2 Changes to Service

We reserve the right to modify, update, or discontinue the Service or any part thereof at any time without prior notice.

9.3 Changes to Terms

We may revise these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

10. Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. The Service does not collect or store personal health data.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of Australia. Any disputes arising from these Terms or use of the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Australia.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

13. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and GestRisk PTB regarding use of the Service.

14. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service:

Email: info@mygestrisk.com
Legal inquiries: legal@mygestrisk.com

15. Emergency Medical Situations

Emergency Notice: If you are experiencing a medical emergency, do not use this Service. Call emergency services (000 in Australia) or go to your nearest emergency department immediately.

16. Third-Party Package Attributions

This Service uses the following third-party packages, which are subject to their respective open-source licenses:

Core Dependencies

Testing Libraries

Development Tools

These packages are used under their respective open-source licenses. The full license texts are available in the package source repositories linked above.


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