Legal Framework

Policies for using the OrthoVellum library.

Legal, privacy, copyright, refund, cookie, and medical-disclaimer pages are part of the site architecture: they define how the educational library can be used, shared, and interpreted.

Important Notice

Please read this whole disclaimer carefully before using OrthoVellum. This content is for education only.

Medical Disclaimer

Last updated: June 11, 2026

Educational Purpose Only

OrthoVellum is an educational platform for orthopaedic learning, reference, and continuing medical education. Its content is NOT meant for clinical decision-making, patient care, or as a substitute for professional medical judgement.

Not Medical Advice

Everything on OrthoVellum, including topic pages, multiple-choice questions, clinical scenarios, surgical techniques, and classifications, is for education and information only. This information:

  • Is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment
  • Must not be used to diagnose or treat any medical condition
  • Does not create a doctor-patient relationship
  • May not reflect the latest medical research or guidelines
  • Must not replace advice from a qualified healthcare professional

Clinical Decision-Making

Never use information from OrthoVellum as the only basis for a clinical decision.

Qualified healthcare professionals should make all clinical decisions based on:

  • Direct patient assessment and examination
  • Current clinical guidelines and evidence-based medicine
  • The individual patient's circumstances and preferences
  • Local protocols and institutional policies
  • Advice from colleagues and specialists when appropriate

Content Accuracy

We work hard to keep our content accurate, up to date, and evidence-based, but we cannot guarantee that everything on OrthoVellum is:

  • Complete or comprehensive
  • In line with the latest medical advances
  • Free from errors or gaps
  • Suitable for every clinical situation
  • Consistent with the guidelines where you practise

Medical knowledge changes quickly. Information that was accurate when written may go out of date. Always check important information against current sources and clinical guidelines.

AI-Assisted Educational Content

OrthoVellum may use AI to help with structure, summaries, formatting, image generation, or educational diagrams. AI-assisted material is for education only and may contain errors, gaps, or out-of-date interpretations. Unless a named clinician is shown on a page, OrthoVellum does not claim that the page has been personally reviewed by a clinician with specific credentials.

Before using anything in a clinical setting, always check clinical facts, image interpretation, medication information, and management advice against current primary sources, local policy, and qualified professional judgement.

Training Context

Some content on OrthoVellum includes training or assessment context for orthopaedic surgery education. Even so:

  • Training requirements can change without notice
  • Our content may not cover every learning objective or regional requirement
  • Official assessment criteria may differ from our explanations
  • Using this platform does not guarantee any academic or professional outcome
  • You should check official programme resources and current guidance

Regional Variations

Medical practice, guidelines, and legal requirements differ from country to country. Content on OrthoVellum may:

  • Reflect practices specific to Australia, the UK, or the USA
  • Not apply where you practise
  • Conflict with your local guidelines or regulations
  • Mention medications or devices not available in your region

Always follow the guidelines, regulations, and standards of practice where you work.

Drug Information

Information about medications, doses, and drug interactions is for education only. Before you prescribe or give any medication:

  • Check the current product information and prescribing guidelines
  • Confirm doses against official pharmaceutical references
  • Check for contraindications and drug interactions
  • Consider the specific patient's factors
  • Follow your local prescribing rules

Surgical Techniques

Descriptions of surgical techniques and procedures are for educational illustration only. They:

  • Are not step-by-step surgical guides
  • May leave out important details or variations
  • Must not replace proper surgical training
  • May not reflect the latest techniques or your institution's practices

Only appropriately trained and credentialed surgeons should carry out surgical procedures, and only in a proper clinical setting.

Emergency Situations

OrthoVellum is not made for use in emergencies. If you have a medical emergency, call emergency services right away.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent the law allows, OrthoVellum, its operator, and its contributors will not be liable for any:

  • Personal injury or death
  • Medical complications or poor outcomes
  • Misdiagnosis or treatment errors
  • Academic or professional consequences
  • Professional or legal consequences
  • Any other loss arising from use of our content

Your Responsibility

By using OrthoVellum, you agree that:

  • You are a medical professional or trainee with the right qualifications
  • You will use this content for education only
  • You will not rely on this content to make clinical decisions
  • You understand the limits of educational content
  • You take full responsibility for your clinical decisions
  • You will seek professional advice when you need it

Contact Us

If you spot any errors or out-of-date information, or you have concerns about content accuracy, please contact us at:

We welcome feedback from medical professionals to help us improve the accuracy and quality of our educational content.