Terms of Service
Last updated: April 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using The Directorate for Specialized Healthcare ("the Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use the Site.
2. About Our Services
The Directorate for Specialized Healthcare is a private scientific advisory service operated by Disability Future, a charitable organization founded by advocates including the Shapray family. Our services — case review, care audits, and specialist navigation — are informational and advisory in nature and do not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical decisions.
3. No Medical Advice
The content on this Site, including all advisory consultations, is for informational purposes only. Nothing on this Site should be construed as professional medical advice. The Directorate for Specialized Healthcare is not a licensed medical provider and does not practice medicine.
4. Engagements & Contributions
All advisory services provided by The Directorate for Specialized Healthcare are delivered under the terms of a formal engagement. Any contributions made through the Site are voluntary, support the charitable mission of Disability Future, and are not refundable unless required by applicable law.
5. Third-Party Partners
We partner with organizations such as CMHNR.org.uk (Classical Music In Harmony With Neurological Research). Links to third-party sites are provided for convenience; we are not responsible for the content or practices of those sites.
6. Intellectual Property
All content on this Site, including text, images, and graphics, is the property of The Directorate for Specialized Healthcare or its content providers and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce or distribute content without prior written permission.
7. Limitation of Liability
The Directorate for Specialized Healthcare shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site or reliance on any information provided. All information is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.
8. User Conduct
You agree not to use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in any way that could damage, disable, or impair the Site or interfere with other users' use of the Site.
9. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
10. Contact
For questions about these Terms, contact us at:
empowerment@disabilityfuture.com