Terms of Use
St. John Biocare & Dialysis Center
Effective Date: [To be confirmed by legal counsel] · Last Updated: [To be confirmed by legal counsel]
Welcome to stjohnbiocare.com (the "Website"), operated by St. John Biocare & Dialysis Center ("St. John Biocare," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using this Website, you ("you" or "user") agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use the Website.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing, browsing, or using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and by our Privacy Policy. These Terms apply to all visitors, patients, relatives, and other users of the Website. We may update these Terms from time to time, and your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of any changes.
2. No Medical Advice
The content on this Website — including text, graphics, images, and other materials — is provided for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Nothing on this Website is intended to create a physician-patient relationship. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read on this Website.
In case of a medical emergency, call your physician or the nearest emergency service immediately.
3. Use of the Website
You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, or restrict or inhibit the use and enjoyment of, the Website by any third party. You agree not to:
- use the Website in any way that violates any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation;
- attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website, its servers, or any connected systems or networks;
- introduce any viruses, malware, or other harmful code;
- use any automated means to access, scrape, or collect data from the Website without our prior written consent;
- impersonate or attempt to impersonate St. John Biocare, its staff, or any other person or entity.
4. Intellectual Property
All content on this Website — including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and the compilation thereof — is the property of St. John Biocare & Dialysis Center or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may view and print content for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content without our prior written permission.
5. Appointments and Communications
Any appointment request, inquiry, or message submitted through the Website is a request only and is not confirmed until acknowledged by our staff. Please do not transmit sensitive or detailed medical information through general Website forms or unsecured email. For matters concerning your care, contact the center directly through the official channels listed on the Website.
6. Privacy and Data Protection
Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) and its implementing rules and regulations. By using the Website, you consent to the practices described in the Privacy Policy.
7. Third-Party Links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites or resources provided for your convenience. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party sites. Accessing third-party links is at your own risk, and we encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of those sites.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, St. John Biocare disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components, nor that the information provided is complete, accurate, or current.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, St. John Biocare & Dialysis Center, its directors, physicians, staff, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or in connection with your access to or use of, or inability to access or use, the Website or its content.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless St. John Biocare & Dialysis Center and its personnel from any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of the Website or your violation of these Terms.
11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of the Philippines. Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [To be confirmed by legal counsel: City/Province], Philippines.
12. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:
- St. John Biocare & Dialysis Center
- Address: #10 CK Building, South A Street corner Alejandro Roces Avenue, Barangay Paligsahan, Quezon City 1103
- Phone: +63 (2) 8375 1575
- Email: hello@stjohnbiocare.com