Terms and Conditions of Use

These Terms and Conditions (referred to as the "Terms") govern your use of the Healthcarebookings.com website, https://www.healthcarebookings.com (the "Site"). Please carefully read these Terms to understand your rights and obligations regarding the Site and the Service (as defined below). Our Privacy Policy is incorporated by reference into these Terms. By using our site, you confirm your acceptance of these Terms and agree to comply with them. If you do not agree to these Terms, refrain from using our Site. By accessing the Site and/or the Service offered on the Site, you (the "User") warrant that you are eighteen years and over.

Other Applicable Terms

These terms of use also reference the following additional terms, which apply to your use of our site:

• Our Privacy Policy
• Our Healthcare Provider Agreement

1. INTRODUCTION

Healthcarebookings.com owns and operates the Site. We are registered in Ireland under company number 734610, with our registered office at Suite 26, The Galway Clinic, Doughiska, Galway, Republic of Ireland. Contact us at [email protected]. For healthcare providers or business users (as defined below), engaging in a 30-day free trial or subscribing to a paid plan implies consent and acceptance of these Terms. For patients or consumers, creating a profile or booking a healthcare provider listed on the website implies consent and acceptance of these Terms.

2. INTERPRETATION

Definitions:

• "Applicable law" refers to any law, statute, regulation, order, judgment, decision, recommendation, rule, policy, or guideline pertaining to the subject matter of these Terms.
• "Force majeure" encompasses national emergency, war, prohibitive governmental regulations, or any cause beyond the control of Healthcarebookings.com, rendering the performance of its obligations impossible.
• "Healthcare Provider" or "Business User" denotes a qualified healthcare professional with third-party certification, diploma, or degree, registered with the relevant professional body.
• "Privacy Policy" is accessible at http://healthcarebookings.com/privacy.
• "Service" includes all services provided through the Site.
• "You" refers to the user.
• "We," "Us," "Our" denotes Healthcarebookings.com.

3. ACCESS TO THE SERVICE

3.1 The User must (a) provide all equipment, including a computer and modem necessary to establish a connection to the web; (b) provide for the user’s own access to the web and pay any telephone or other connections associated with such access.

3.2 We assume no responsibility for functionality dependent on browser or other third-party software.

4. USER MODIFICATION OF THE TERMS OF SERVICE

4.1 We reserve the right to modify these Terms at our sole discretion and without notice to you. The User is responsible for regularly reviewing these Terms for modifications. By continuing to use the Service, the user agrees to be bound by the amended terms and conditions of use.

5. SCOPE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE

5.1 As a consumer, these terms do not affect your statutory rights.

5.2 The Site Services are directed solely at those accessing this Site from the Republic of Ireland. No representation about the Service on this website is appropriate for use or available in locations outside the Republic of Ireland. Those accessing this Site from other countries are responsible for compliance with Applicable Laws, if local laws are applicable.

6. PRIVACY POLICY

6.1 The User may view the privacy policy at the bottom of this page or by visiting http://healthcarebookings.com/privacy.

7. OUR SERVICES TO USERS

7.1 Introduction of Users to Healthcare Providers

We offer a Service that facilitates introductions between Users and Healthcare Providers, each of whom maintains a profile page on the Site. Additionally, we enable the booking of provisional appointments with these Healthcare Providers.

7.2 Not a Referral Service

We want to clarify that we are not a referral service, and we do not endorse, recommend, or approve any Healthcare Providers listed on the Site.

7.3 Non-Employer Status

It's important to note that the company is not an employer or agency for Healthcare Providers. Each Healthcare Provider listed is solely responsible for the services they render.

8. OUR SERVICES TO HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS

8.1 Comprehensive Service Offering

We provide services as outlined in clause 7. Additionally, we offer practice management and video-consultation software as part of our Service.

9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

9.1 Transaction Disclaimer

We are not directly involved in transactions between Users and Healthcare Providers listed on the Site. We cannot guarantee the completion of transactions or the ability or intent of Healthcare Providers to fulfill their obligations.

9.2 Disclaimer Regarding Healthcare Provider Services

We do not endorse or guarantee the authenticity, quality, safety, or legality of Healthcare Providers or the services they offer. Users engage with the services at their own risk, and we do not verify or approve materials uploaded by other users on the site.

9.3 Clinician Engagement

When Users engage with a clinician through the Site, the clinician is the service provider, and Healthcarebookings.com is not responsible for the services provided.

9.4 Fit for Purpose Disclaimer

We do not warrant that the services provided by Healthcare Providers will be fit for a specific purpose.

9.5 Cost Arrangements

Any cost related to the service provided by a Healthcare Provider is a matter between the User and the Healthcare Provider.

9.6 Payment Processing

We facilitate debit and credit card payments through Stripe. However, it is the Healthcare Provider's responsibility to manage all payments made through this system.

10. SUSPENSION AND TERMINATION

10.1 Site and Service Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate the Site or Service, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. We shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the termination of the Service.

10.2 Agreement Termination

We may terminate the agreement made pursuant to these Terms at any time.

11. LIABILITY LIMITATION AND DISCLAIMER

11.1 No Warranty

To the fullest extent permissible by law, we disclaim responsibility, liability, and any warranties, express or implied, related to the operation, safety, or condition of the Service or Healthcare Provider services.

11.2 Limitation of Damages

We shall not be liable for any direct or indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages, including loss of use or profits, regardless of the form of action.

11.3 No Warranty for Site Content

We provide the Site without warranties or guarantees, and we do not guarantee that the Site or its content is virus-free. Users must take their own precautions, and we accept no responsibility for any interruption or delay.

12. LINKS FROM OUR SITE

12.1 Linked Sites Disclaimer

The Site may contain links to third-party websites ("Linked Sites"), and we are not responsible for the content of any Linked Sites.

12.2 Linking Permission

You may link to our home page, but we reserve the right to withdraw linking permission without notice.

13. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

13.1 Content Usage

Users are granted a limited personal license for their own personal, non-commercial use of the Site and Service content. Users may not copy, reproduce, or create derivative works without authorization from the intellectual property owner.

14. DATA PROTECTION

All information received from users is used in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

15. MISCELLANEOUS

15.1 Force Majeure

We are not liable for any failure or delay to perform our obligations under these terms due to a force majeure event.

15.2 Waiver

Any waiver of breach does not constitute a waiver of subsequent breaches, and waivers must be in writing.

15.3 Notice

Notices must be in writing and delivered by email to [email protected]

15.4 Assignment

Users may not assign rights or obligations, but we have the right to do so.

15.5 Entire Agreement

These Terms and our Privacy Policy represent the entire agreement and supersede any previous agreements.

15.6 Severability

If any provision is deemed invalid, it will be amended or deleted without affecting the validity of the remaining provisions.

15.7 No Partnership

Nothing in these Terms creates a partnership or joint venture between the User and us.

15.8 Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Ireland, with exclusive jurisdiction in the Republic of Ireland Courts.