Legal Notice & Disclaimer

Last updated: 5 June 2026. Governed by the laws of Georgia. Published in English; a Georgian version will be made available.

1. Imprint and responsibility for content

This website and the SheniEkimi Accreditation service are published by the Public Health Institute of Georgia (PHIG), 3 Beltemi Rise, Tbilisi 0105, Georgia. The person responsible for content and for data protection is Professor Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD (info@accreditation.ge, +995 577 416 314).

2. No endorsement or affiliation

In developing the standard we incorporated principles, standards and concepts published by organisations including the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua), and Accreditation Canada / HSO. These references describe external guidance that informed the standard. They do not imply endorsement, sponsorship, certification, affiliation with, or accreditation by any of those organisations, and no such relationship should be inferred.

3. Not medical or professional advice

Information on this site is general and provided for information only. It is not medical, legal or other professional advice and must not be relied upon as a substitute for advice from a qualified professional.

4. Scope of accreditation

Accreditation is voluntary and reflects an assessment at a point in time. It is not a guarantee of safety, quality or outcomes, and the accredited facility remains solely responsible for its services. See our Terms of Use.

5. Accuracy and liability

Content is provided in good faith but without warranty as to accuracy or completeness. To the maximum extent permitted by law, PHIG and its partners accept no liability for any loss arising from use of, or reliance on, this site.

6. External links

This site may link to external websites that we do not control. We are not responsible for their content, availability or privacy practices.

7. Intellectual property

The SheniEkimi name, seal and marks, the standard and the site content are the property of PHIG and its partners and may not be used without permission.

8. Accessibility

We aim to make this site usable for everyone and to improve accessibility over time. If you encounter a barrier, please contact info@accreditation.ge and we will try to help.

9. Governing law

This notice is governed by the laws of Georgia. Questions: info@accreditation.ge.