About this notice
This page sets out the terms on which you may use www.veinsurgery.co.za and important information about the medical content published here. How we handle personal information is set out in our privacy notice. It applies to the website of Vein Centres South Africa, the practices of Dr Johan Blignaut Inc and Dr SJ Blignaut Inc, with centres in Umhlanga (Durban), Fourways (Johannesburg) and Somerset West.
By using this website you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, please do not use the site.
Medical information disclaimer
The information on this website is provided for general education only. It is not medical advice, it does not create a doctor and patient relationship, and it must not be used to diagnose or treat any condition.
Vein disease varies considerably between individuals. Whether a particular treatment is appropriate for you can only be determined after a consultation, clinical examination and duplex ultrasound assessment by a suitably qualified practitioner.
Individual results may vary. Patient testimonials, before and after photographs, and outcome descriptions published on this website reflect the experience of those individual patients. They are not a prediction or guarantee of the result any other patient will achieve.
If you have symptoms that concern you, consult a doctor. In an emergency, contact your nearest emergency service immediately. Never disregard or delay seeking professional medical advice because of something you have read here.
This website may link to, or embed content from, third party sites such as video platforms. We do not control that content and are not responsible for it.
Website terms of use
Content and copyright. All text, images, video and design on this website belong to Vein Centres of South Africa or are used under licence, unless stated otherwise. You may view and print pages for your own personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, republish or distribute any part of the site without our written permission. Clinical photographs are published with patient consent and may not be copied or reused.
Acceptable use. You may not use this site unlawfully, attempt to gain unauthorised access to it or to any server it is hosted on, or introduce malicious code.
Availability and accuracy. We aim to keep the site available and its content current, but we give no warranty that it will be uninterrupted, error free or up to date. Medical practice changes, and pages are reviewed periodically rather than continuously.
Limitation of liability. To the extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of, or inability to use, this website, or from reliance on its content. Nothing in these terms limits any liability that cannot lawfully be limited, and nothing in them affects your rights under the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 or your rights as a patient.
Governing law. These terms are governed by South African law, and the South African courts have jurisdiction.
Changes to this notice
We may update this page from time to time. The date at the top shows when it was last reviewed. Please check it periodically. Continued use of the site after a change means you accept the revised terms.