Terms & Conditions

By accessing and using the RSConnect Awards website at https://dev.rsdoctorawards.com ("the Platform"), operated by RSConnect Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use the Platform.

• The Platform is open to individuals in India who have had a direct healthcare experience with a doctor (as a patient, family member, caregiver or other direct connection).
• You must be at least 18 years of age to submit a nomination or recognition.
• Only one nomination and one recognition per person per edition are permitted.

• All submissions must be truthful and based on genuine personal experience.
• You must not nominate or recognise yourself.
• You must not submit duplicate entries using different email addresses or phone numbers.
• The RSConnect Awards team reserves the right to verify, screen, flag or void any submission that appears fraudulent, duplicate, or otherwise non-compliant.
• Submitted nominations and recognitions become the property of RSConnect Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. for the purpose of the awards programme. You retain moral rights to your personal story.

• The admin team selects doctors and assigns award categories based on the volume and quality of patient nominations and recognitions.
• Sponsorship does not influence award selection in any way.
• The decisions of the RSConnect Awards team are final and not subject to appeal.

• If you consent to public display, excerpts of your experience may appear on doctor profiles and the public website. Your full name is never displayed publicly; only anonymised initials are shown.
• RSConnect Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. reserves the right to edit excerpts for length and clarity while preserving meaning.
• You may withdraw public display consent at any time by contacting us at privacy@rsdoctorawards.com.

• All content, design, branding and code on the Platform are the property of RSConnect Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. or its licensors.
• You may not reproduce, distribute or create derivative works from any part of the Platform without prior written consent.

You must not:

• Submit false, misleading or defamatory content.
• Attempt to manipulate the nomination or recognition process.
• Use automated tools, bots or scripts to interact with the Platform.
• Attempt to access admin features or other users’ data without authorisation.
• Interfere with the operation or security of the Platform.

• The Platform is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.
• RSConnect Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising from your use of the Platform.
• RSConnect Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. is not responsible for the medical qualifications, conduct or outcomes of any nominated or awarded doctor.

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless RSConnect Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., its officers, directors and employees from any claims, damages, losses or expenses (including legal fees) arising out of your use of the Platform or your violation of these Terms & Conditions.

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Platform at any time, without prior notice, if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms & Conditions or engaged in fraudulent or abusive behaviour.

RSConnect Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. may update these Terms & Conditions from time to time. The effective date at the top of this page indicates when the most recent changes were made. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

These Terms & Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Hyderabad.