⚠️ Important — Please Read Before Using VaidyaGuru
VaidyaGuru is an educational technology platform designed to support the academic study of Ayurveda. It is NOT a medical service, diagnostic tool, telemedicine platform, or substitute for professional healthcare consultation. All content on this platform — including text from classical Samhitas, AI-generated responses, study materials, and MCQ exam questions — is intended exclusively for educational and academic purposes.
By using VaidyaGuru, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to all the terms and conditions stated in this Disclaimer, our Privacy Policy, and our Terms of Service.
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Educational Purposes Only
VaidyaGuru is strictly and exclusively an educational platform. Every piece of content on this platform — including but not limited to digital texts from Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, and Ashtanga Hridaya; AI chatbot responses; study materials uploaded by teachers; MCQ exam questions; bulletin board notices; daily shlokas; and all other written or multimedia content — is provided solely for the purpose of supporting academic study, scholarly research, and educational learning in the field of Ayurvedic medicine and science.
The content on VaidyaGuru is designed for and targeted at the following educational audiences:
- Students enrolled in BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) programs at recognized Ayurveda colleges affiliated with any Indian university
- Students pursuing MD (Ayurveda), MS (Ayurveda), or PhD programs in Ayurvedic science
- Ayurvedic teachers and professors seeking reference material for academic instruction
- Licensed Ayurvedic practitioners seeking academic reference or continuing education
- Researchers studying Ayurvedic literature, pharmacognosy, or traditional medicine systems
- General members of the public who are interested in learning about Ayurveda as a traditional knowledge system
✅ What VaidyaGuru IS
An academic reference and learning platform — similar in purpose to a digital library or educational app. It provides educational content about Ayurveda, tools for self-study, and AI-assisted learning support. It is comparable to studying from a textbook or attending a lecture.
⚠️ What VaidyaGuru is NOT
VaidyaGuru is not a hospital, clinic, telemedicine service, or health consultation platform. It is not a substitute for examination by or consultation with a qualified, licensed Ayurvedic physician (Vaidya), MBBS doctor, or other healthcare professional. It does not provide prescriptions, clinical diagnoses, or personalized treatment recommendations.
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Not Medical Advice or Clinical Guidance
Nothing on VaidyaGuru should under any circumstances be interpreted, construed, or used as medical advice, clinical guidance, or a recommendation for treatment. This applies to all content on the platform without exception — including the AI chatbot's responses, content from classical Samhitas, study materials, teacher-uploaded resources, and anything else accessible through the platform.
Specifically, the following types of content on VaidyaGuru do NOT constitute medical advice:
- Descriptions of diseases (Roga), their causes (Nidana), symptoms (Lakshana), or pathogenesis (Samprapti) as described in classical Ayurvedic texts — these are scholarly descriptions of how ancient Ayurvedic authors classified and described disease, not modern clinical diagnoses
- Descriptions of herbs, formulations, and treatment procedures (Chikitsa) from Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Ashtanga Hridaya, or any other classical text — these are historical descriptions of Ayurvedic treatments and are not prescriptions
- AI chatbot responses about symptoms, diseases, or treatments — even when they appear specific or detailed, these are educational explanations and not personalized medical advice
- MCQ questions and answers about drug interactions, treatment protocols, dosages, or other clinical topics — these are exam preparation tools based on textbook content, not clinical guidelines
- Study materials, video lectures, or PDF resources uploaded by teachers — these are academic study aids, not clinical protocols
If you are experiencing a health problem — whether acute or chronic — please consult a qualified, licensed Ayurvedic doctor (Vaidya), a modern medical physician, or an appropriate healthcare professional immediately. Do not delay seeking professional medical care because of anything you have read or heard on VaidyaGuru. In the case of a medical emergency, contact emergency services in your area without delay.
⚠️ Critical Safety Warning
Ayurveda involves complex treatments including herbal formulations, detoxification procedures (Panchakarma), and specific dietary protocols. These can have significant physiological effects and must only be administered under the supervision of a qualified and licensed Ayurvedic physician. Attempting to self-administer Ayurvedic treatments based on information read on VaidyaGuru or any other educational source — without proper professional supervision — can cause serious harm to your health. VaidyaGuru accepts no responsibility for health outcomes resulting from self-treatment based on content available on this platform.
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AI Limitations & Accuracy Disclaimer (Gemini AI)
VaidyaGuru's AI Tutor feature is powered by Google Gemini — a large language model developed by Google DeepMind. While we have implemented extensive safeguards — including a strict "zero hallucination" instruction policy, specialized Ayurvedic persona prompts, and multiple layers of instructional guidance — users must understand and accept the following limitations inherent to all AI language models:
- AI Can Make Mistakes: Despite our best efforts, the AI may occasionally provide inaccurate information, misquote shlokas, misattribute textual references, or give incomplete answers. The AI's responses are probabilistic in nature and not infallible.
- AI Cannot Verify Identity or Credentials: The AI does not know who you are, your level of medical training, or your clinical context. Its responses are general educational answers and must be interpreted with appropriate caution.
- AI Has Knowledge Limitations: The AI's knowledge is based on its training data, which has a cutoff date. It may not reflect the most recent developments in Ayurvedic research, updated NCISM guidelines, or newly published academic findings.
- AI Is Not a Substitute for Your Professor or Textbooks: For BAMS students, the AI is a study aid — not a replacement for your professors' guidance, your physical textbooks, or official college resources. Always cross-verify important information — especially Sanskrit shlokas, drug dosages, treatment protocols, and clinical information — with your official textbooks and teachers before using it in an exam or clinical setting.
- AI Responses Are Not Medically Reviewed: The AI's responses are generated in real time and are not reviewed or approved by any licensed medical professional, Ayurvedic doctor, or regulatory body before they are displayed to users.
📌 Our Commitment to Accuracy
VaidyaGuru takes accuracy very seriously. We have instructed our AI to explicitly acknowledge uncertainty rather than fabricate answers. If you notice the AI providing incorrect information — especially regarding Sanskrit shlokas, Samhita references, or clinical content — please report it to us at vaidyaguru.official.740@gmail.com so we can investigate and improve our prompting system.
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Classical Samhita Content Disclaimer
The digital Samhita texts available on VaidyaGuru — including Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, and Ashtanga Hridaya — are presented for educational and academic reference purposes only. While we make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the translations and content we present, users must be aware of the following:
- The translations of Sanskrit shlokas into Gujarati, Hindi, and English are scholarly interpretations and may differ from other published translations. Sanskrit is a highly nuanced language, and different scholars may interpret the same shloka differently.
- Classical Ayurvedic texts describe medical practices, surgical techniques, and treatments as they were understood and practiced in ancient India. Many of these practices have evolved, been modified, or been replaced by modern Ayurvedic clinical protocols. The content in classical texts should not be applied directly to clinical practice without proper training and professional judgment.
- Some classical texts describe substances (including certain minerals and animal products) and procedures that are regulated or restricted under modern Indian law. Information about such substances is provided purely for academic understanding of historical Ayurvedic literature — not as encouragement or instruction to use such substances.
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No Affiliation with Government or Academic Bodies
VaidyaGuru is an independent educational platform. It is important that users clearly understand the following:
- Not affiliated with Government Ayurveda College Junagadh (GACJ): While VaidyaGuru's founder is a student at GACJ, the platform is his independent personal project. GACJ has not endorsed, reviewed, or approved this platform or its content in any way.
- Not affiliated with Gujarat Ayurved University (GAU), Jamnagar: VaidyaGuru is not an official product of GAU. The university exam timetables, syllabus information, and other references to GAU on this platform are provided for informational purposes only. Always verify examination information directly on the official GAU website.
- Not affiliated with NCISM: VaidyaGuru is not an official platform of the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine. References to NCISM regulations and syllabus guidelines are provided for educational context only and may not reflect the most current NCISM regulations.
- Not affiliated with Ministry of AYUSH: VaidyaGuru is not a government platform and receives no funding or endorsement from the Ministry of AYUSH or any other government body.
- Not affiliated with Google: While VaidyaGuru uses Google Gemini AI technology and Google Firebase as technical infrastructure, VaidyaGuru is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or a product of Google LLC.
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Third-Party Links & External Resources
VaidyaGuru contains links to external third-party websites — including official government websites (NCISM, GAU, AYUSH), YouTube channels, academic resources, and social media platforms. These links are provided for users' convenience and as a service to help users find relevant information. However:
- VaidyaGuru does not control the content, accuracy, or policies of any third-party website.
- The inclusion of a link to a third-party site does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or approval of that site or its content.
- Third-party websites have their own privacy policies and terms of service, which are independent of VaidyaGuru's policies.
- VaidyaGuru is not responsible for any loss, damage, or harm arising from the use of or reliance on content from third-party websites linked from this platform.
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Disclaimer Regarding Minors
VaidyaGuru is an educational platform primarily designed for university students and adult learners. The platform may be used by students who are minors (under 18 years of age) for legitimate educational purposes under appropriate parental guidance. However, VaidyaGuru does not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information to VaidyaGuru, please contact us at vaidyaguru.official.740@gmail.com and we will take appropriate steps to remove such information.
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Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, VaidyaGuru, its founder D D Patel, its team, and any affiliated parties shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or exemplary damages arising from:
- Use of or inability to use the VaidyaGuru platform or its content
- Reliance on any information, AI response, or content obtained through VaidyaGuru
- Unauthorized access to or alteration of a user's data
- Any other matter relating to VaidyaGuru
VaidyaGuru's content is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of accuracy, completeness, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
⚠️ Use at Your Own Discretion
By using VaidyaGuru, you acknowledge that you are doing so voluntarily, at your own risk, and with full awareness that this platform is an educational aid — not a professional medical service. You agree to hold VaidyaGuru and its team harmless from any claims arising from your use of the platform.
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Changes to This Disclaimer
VaidyaGuru reserves the right to modify, update, or replace any part of this Disclaimer at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will reflect the date of the most recent revision. We encourage users to review this Disclaimer periodically to stay informed of any changes.
Continued use of VaidyaGuru after any changes to this Disclaimer constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms. If you do not agree with any part of this Disclaimer, you must discontinue use of the VaidyaGuru platform immediately.
For questions about this Disclaimer, please contact us at: vaidyaguru.official.740@gmail.com