Terms & Conditions
Shikara Facial Plastic Surgery
Dr. Meryam Shikara, MD
Last Updated: August 25, 2025
Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using the services provided by Shikara Facial Plastic Surgery. This website with its home page in the domain 'drshikara.com', hereinafter referred to as the Website, is an information service provided by Shikara Facial Plastic Surgery, hereinafter referred to as the Practice, at no charge to users of the World Wide Web, with the express condition that these users agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set forth in this Terms and Conditions Agreement.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using our services, including our website, mobile applications, and any other platforms or services we offer, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with these Terms, please refrain from using our Services. The Practice reserves the right to change these terms and conditions at any time, and you agree to abide by the most recent version of this Terms and Conditions Agreement each time you view and use the Website.
2. Use of Services
2.1 Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old to use our Services. By using our Services, you confirm that you are 18 years of age or older.
2.2 Information Provided "As Is"
You acknowledge that the information on the Website is provided "as is" for general information only. It is not intended to provide medical advice, and should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultations with qualified health professionals who are familiar with your individual medical needs. The Practice makes no warranties of any kind regarding this Website, including but not limited to any warranty of accuracy, completeness, currency, reliability, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
2.3 Account Creation and Prohibited Activities
To access certain features or areas of our Services, you may be required to create an account. You agree to provide accurate and complete information during the registration process and to keep your account credentials confidential. You are solely responsible for all activities that occur under your account.
You agree not to use our Services for any illegal, unauthorized, or prohibited purposes. This includes, but is not limited to, engaging in fraudulent activities, transmitting harmful or offensive content, and violating intellectual property rights.
3. Medical Information and Doctor-Patient Relationship
3.1 No Doctor-Patient Relationship
The use of this website or initial consultation inquiry does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. A formal doctor-patient relationship is established only after an in-person consultation, mutual agreement to proceed with treatment, and execution of appropriate consent forms and agreements.
3.2 Medical Disclaimer
The opinions and recommendations contained in this Website are those of Dr. Meryam Shikara and the Practice. Individual results may vary, and all medical decisions should be made in consultation with Dr. Shikara during a personal consultation. Information provided is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.
4. Intellectual Property
4.1 Ownership
All content, including but not limited to text, images, graphics, logos, photographs, and software available through our Services, is the property of Shikara Facial Plastic Surgery or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
4.2 Limited License
Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our Services for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may produce one permanent printout of each page of the Website (unmodified in form, with a copy of this Terms and Conditions Agreement attached) to be used by you for personal and non-commercial uses which do not harm the reputation of the Practice.
You may not modify, distribute, reproduce, transmit, displayed, performed, rented, sublicensed, altered, stored, or create derivative works based on the content of our Services without our prior written consent.
5. Linking Policy
5.1 Links to Our Website
You may provide hypertext links to this Website on another website, provided that:
The link be a text-only link clearly marked "Shikara Facial Plastic Surgery"
The link must point to the URL 'https://www.drshikara.com' and not to other pages within the Website
The appearance, position and other aspects of the link may not damage or dilute the goodwill associated with the Practice's name and trademarks
The link may not create the false appearance that an entity other than the Practice is associated with or sponsored by the Practice
The link, when activated, must display this Website full-screen and not within a 'frame' on the linked website
5.2 External Links
The Practice may provide links on the Website to other websites which are not under our control. These links are provided for convenience or reference only and are not intended as an endorsement by the Practice of the organization or individual operating the website or a warranty of any type regarding the website or the information on the website.
6. Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and disclose information we receive from users of our Services. By using our Services, you consent to the practices described in our Privacy Policy and agree that we are HIPAA compliant in protecting your health information.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
Our Services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We do not make any warranties or representations, express or implied, regarding the operation or availability of our Services or the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content provided through our Services.
We do not endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for any third-party content, products, or services advertised or offered through our Services or any linked websites or services, and such warranties are expressly disclaimed.
8. Limitation of Liability
8.1 General Limitation
You agree that you will hold harmless the Practice and its shareholders, officers, directors, and employees from all claims arising out of or related to your access or use of, or your inability to access or use, this Website or the information contained in this Website or other websites to which it is linked.
8.2 Damages
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Shikara Facial Plastic Surgery or its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, or licensors be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of our Services, even if the Practice has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
8.3 Medical Malpractice Exception
Nothing in these terms limits our liability for medical malpractice or gross negligence in the provision of medical services.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold Shikara Facial Plastic Surgery and its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, and licensors harmless from and against any claims, actions, demands, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in connection with your use of our Services or any violation of these Terms.
10. Modifications and Termination
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue our Services or any portion thereof at any time without prior notice. We may also modify these Terms from time to time. Any changes to the Terms will be effective upon posting on our website. Your continued use of our Services after the posting of any changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.
11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This Website is controlled by Shikara Facial Plastic Surgery which is headquartered in New York, New York, in the United States of America. By accessing this Website you agree that the statutes and laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflicts of law principles thereof, will apply to all matters arising from or relating to the use of this Website. You also agree and hereby submit to the exclusive legal jurisdiction and venues of the Courts of New York County, New York with respect to such matters.
The Practice makes no representation that materials on the Website are appropriate or available for use in other locations, and accessing them from territories where their contents are illegal is hereby prohibited. Individuals or organizations choosing to access this Website from other locations do so of their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:
Shikara Facial Plastic Surgery
110 E 60th St # 908
New York, NY 10022
Phone: (332) 291-7001
Email: info@drshikara.com
By using this website and our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.