The Ship Doctor
Legal & Compliance
Medical disclaimer, privacy policy, terms of use, and refund policy for The Ship Doctor maritime medicine platform.
Medical Disclaimer
Educational Purpose
This website provides educational content for maritime and remote medicine clinicians. All materials, tools, frameworks, and resources are intended to support clinical reasoning, operational preparedness, and professional development in the maritime healthcare environment.
Not a Substitute For
The content on this website is not a substitute for:
- Local law and jurisdictional requirements
- Company protocols and standard operating procedures
- TMAS (Telemedical Maritime Assistance Service) advice
- Independent clinical judgment
- Flag state requirements
- Port state requirements
- Employer protocols and policies
- National guidelines and standards of care
- Emergency escalation pathways
User Responsibility
Users remain responsible for compliance with all applicable regulations, laws, and institutional protocols. It is your professional obligation to verify that any information, tool output, or framework aligns with your jurisdiction, employer requirements, and scope of practice before applying it in a clinical setting.
Clinical Tools
Clinical tools provided on this website generate draft outputs only. All content produced by these tools must be reviewed, verified, and edited by the treating clinician before use in any clinical, legal, or operational context. No tool output should be used verbatim without professional review.
Data Privacy in Tools
No patient data is stored or transmitted by any tool on this site. All calculations and text generation run locally in your browser. No inputs are sent to any server.
Content Currency
Content is updated regularly but may not reflect the most current guidelines, protocols, or regulatory changes. Maritime medicine is a rapidly evolving field, and users should verify information against the latest available sources.
Product Disclaimer: This guide supports clinical reasoning and operational preparedness. It does not replace employer protocols, TMAS advice, national guidelines, or emergency escalation pathways.
Last updated: May 2026
Privacy Policy
What We Collect
We collect email addresses via Netlify Forms for newsletter subscriptions and lead magnet delivery only. This information is provided voluntarily by you when you submit a form on this website.
What We Don't Collect
We do not collect:
- Patient data or clinical information
- Protected Health Information (PHI)
- Browsing history beyond standard analytics
- Input data from clinical tools
- Personal medical records
Third-Party Services
This website uses the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics — for anonymous website traffic analysis and usage patterns
- Google Ads — for conversion tracking and advertising measurement
- LinkedIn Insight Tag — for conversion measurement, retargeting, and audience insights via LinkedIn Ads. The LinkedIn Insight Tag collects anonymous data about your visit, including page URL, referrer URL, device and browser information, IP address (anonymised), and timestamp. This data is used to measure the effectiveness of LinkedIn advertising campaigns, build retargeting audiences, and generate aggregate demographic insights. No personally identifiable information is shared with LinkedIn beyond what is standard for web analytics. You can opt out of LinkedIn interest-based advertising at LinkedIn Ad Preferences.
- Gumroad — for digital product purchases and delivery
- Netlify — for website hosting and form submissions
Cookies & Local Storage
This site uses:
- Google Analytics cookies — for anonymous traffic measurement
- LinkedIn Insight Tag cookies — for conversion tracking, retargeting audiences, and aggregate demographic insights via LinkedIn Ads
- localStorage — for user preferences such as Night Bridge Mode (dark mode) settings
No tracking cookies are set by The Ship Doctor directly. Third-party cookies are governed by the respective service providers' privacy policies. You can manage your LinkedIn ad preferences at linkedin.com/psettings.
Data Retention
Form submissions are stored on Netlify's platform. We do not maintain a separate database or perform manual data retention beyond standard Netlify practices. Google Analytics data is retained according to Google's standard retention policies. LinkedIn Insight Tag data is retained according to LinkedIn's standard data retention policies.
Your Rights
You have the right to request deletion of any personal data we hold. To exercise this right, contact us at drezekielosolika@gmail.com and we will process your request promptly.
Clinical Tools & Data
All calculations run locally in your browser. No input data from any clinical tool on this website is transmitted to our servers or any third party. No data is stored. Your clinical inputs remain entirely on your device.
No PHI Collection
This site does not collect, store, or transmit Protected Health Information (PHI). The Ship Doctor is an educational platform and does not function as a healthcare provider, electronic health record, or clinical documentation system.
For privacy concerns or data deletion requests:
Last updated: May 2026
Terms of Use
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using The Ship Doctor website (theshipdoctor.com), including all content, tools, resources, and digital products, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must discontinue use of the website immediately.
2. Educational Use Only
All content on this website is provided for educational and professional development purposes only. The materials are designed for qualified healthcare professionals working in maritime and remote medicine environments. Nothing on this site constitutes medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment for any individual patient.
3. No Doctor-Patient Relationship
Use of this website, its tools, resources, or digital products does not establish a doctor-patient relationship between you and The Ship Doctor, its author, or any contributor. No communication through this website should be interpreted as a clinical consultation.
4. Intellectual Property
All content, frameworks, tools, educational materials, branding, and digital products on this website are the intellectual property of The Ship Doctor and Dr. Ezekiel Aluda Osolika. This includes but is not limited to:
- The Ship Doctor brand and trademarks
- Clinical frameworks and doctrine models
- Educational playbooks and guides
- Tool designs and outputs
- Website design and written content
No part of this material may be copied, resold, redistributed, uploaded to file-sharing platforms, or used to train AI systems without prior written permission.
5. User Responsibilities
As a user of this website, you are responsible for:
- Ensuring any clinical tool outputs are reviewed before use
- Complying with your local regulations and employer protocols
- Maintaining patient confidentiality when using any tools
- Using materials within your professional scope of practice
- Not redistributing or reselling any content or products
6. Product Terms
Digital products (playbooks, guides, resource packs) are delivered electronically via Gumroad. Upon purchase, you receive a personal-use license for the product. Purchases are subject to the Gumroad terms of service in addition to these terms.
7. Refund Policy
We offer a 30-day refund policy on all digital products. Contact drezekielosolika@gmail.com within 30 days of purchase to request a refund. Refunds are processed through Gumroad. See our full Refund Policy for details.
8. Limitation of Liability
The Ship Doctor, its author(s), and contributors accept no liability for clinical outcomes, decisions, documentation, or actions taken based on the materials provided on this website. Use of all resources, tools, and content is entirely at the user's own risk and professional responsibility. In no event shall The Ship Doctor be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from the use of this website.
9. Governing Law
These terms shall be interpreted and governed in accordance with applicable international and local laws. Any disputes arising from the use of this website shall be resolved through appropriate legal channels in the relevant jurisdiction.
10. Changes to Terms
The Ship Doctor reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. We encourage users to review this page periodically.
Last updated: May 2026
Refund Policy
30-Day Guarantee
We offer a straightforward 30-day refund policy on all digital products purchased through The Ship Doctor. If for any reason you are not satisfied with your purchase, you may request a full refund within 30 days of the original purchase date.
How to Request a Refund
To request a refund, simply send an email to drezekielosolika@gmail.com with your order details. No questions asked.
Processing
All refunds are processed through Gumroad, the platform used to deliver our digital products. Once your request is received, we will initiate the refund process promptly. Please allow a few business days for the refund to appear on your statement, depending on your payment provider.
What's Covered
- The Maritime Medicine Playbook
- The Interview Command Guide
- Bridge Card packs and resource bundles
- Any other digital product sold through The Ship Doctor
No questions asked. We stand behind the quality of our products. If they don't meet your expectations, we will process your refund promptly and courteously.
To request a refund, contact:
Please include your Gumroad order number or email used at checkout.
Last updated: May 2026