Terms of Service

Last Updated: 25 February 2025

Welcome to Hutchison Family Chiropractic! These Terms of Service ("Terms") outline the rules and guidelines for using our website, (the "Website"), including any services, booking systems, and related features we offer. By accessing or using our Website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Website or services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. We may update or modify these Terms from time to time, and your continued use of the Website constitutes your acceptance of any changes.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age or have the consent of a parent or guardian to use our Website. By using our Website, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.

3. Description of Services

[Business Name] offers a range of services, including appointment booking for consultations (both in-person and virtual), payment processing, and automatic delivery of virtual meeting links (e.g., Zoom links) for scheduled consultations. Our Website facilitates the scheduling and management of these appointments. Please note that while we strive for seamless service delivery, certain aspects (such as payment confirmations or meeting link generation) may require manual intervention as described in our booking process.

4. Booking and Payment

• Appointment Scheduling:
  When you book an appointment through our Website, you will be guided to select a suitable date and time. For virtual consultations, an automatic meeting link (e.g., a Zoom link) will be provided upon successful booking and payment confirmation.

• Payment Processing:
  Payments for services are processed via our chosen payment gateway(s). You agree to pay all fees and charges incurred through your use of our services. In the event of a manual payment process, you may receive an invoice after booking, and your appointment will be confirmed once payment is received.

• Cancellation and Refunds:
  Our cancellation and refund policies are outlined separately [insert link or details if available]. Please review these policies carefully, as cancellations or modifications to appointments may be subject to fees or non-refundable charges as specified.

5. User Responsibilities

• Accurate Information:
  You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information when using our Website, and to update your information as necessary.

• Compliance:
  You agree to use our Website and services only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else's use and enjoyment of the Website.

• Security:
  You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. Please notify us immediately if you suspect any unauthorized use.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on the Website, including text, graphics, logos, images, software, and other materials, is the property of [Business Name] or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or otherwise use any of the content without our prior written permission, except as expressly permitted by these Terms.

7. Disclaimers

• "As Is" Basis:
  Our Website and services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information or functionality provided through the Website.

• No Warranty:
  To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, we disclaim all warranties, including, but not limited to, warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

8. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall [Business Name] or its directors, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from (a) your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Website; (b) any conduct or content of any third party on the Website; or (c) unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless [Business Name] and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from your use of the Website, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any intellectual property or other right of any person or entity.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree that any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms will be resolved exclusively in the courts of South Africa.

11. Dispute Resolution

If any dispute arises from or relates to these Terms, we encourage you to contact us first to seek an amicable resolution. If a resolution cannot be reached, the dispute shall be resolved in accordance with South African law, and you agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the South African courts.

12. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. You acknowledge and agree that [Business Name] is not responsible or liable for any damages or losses caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such site.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible, and the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in full force and effect.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on the Website, constitute the entire agreement between you and [Business Name] regarding your use of the Website and services, and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at:

Hutchison Family Chiropractic
[Physical Address]
Email: [Email Address]
Telephone: [Telephone Number]

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By using our Website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Service.