Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the HealthBridge platform ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of the terms, you may not access the Service.

2. HIPAA Compliance

HealthBridge is designed to be HIPAA-compliant. Users of the platform must comply with all applicable HIPAA regulations when using the service to exchange, store, or process Protected Health Information (PHI).

3. User Accounts

When you create an account with us, you must provide accurate, complete, and current information. Failure to do so constitutes a breach of the Terms, which may result in immediate termination of your account.

You are responsible for safeguarding the password that you use to access the Service and for any activities or actions under your password.

4. Healthcare Provider Responsibilities

Healthcare providers using the platform must:

  • Maintain their professional licenses and credentials
  • Obtain proper patient consent before sharing records
  • Verify patient identity before sharing sensitive information
  • Use the platform in accordance with medical ethics and standards of care
  • Report any security incidents or unauthorized disclosures immediately

5. Patient Responsibilities

Patients using the platform must:

  • Provide accurate information about their health status
  • Carefully review access permissions granted to healthcare providers
  • Report any unauthorized access to their records immediately
  • Not share their login credentials with others

6. Content Ownership

Medical records and other health information uploaded to the platform remain the property of the patient, subject to the rights of healthcare providers as required by law.

7. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of HealthBridge and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.

8. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. If you wish to terminate your account, you may simply discontinue using the Service.

9. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall HealthBridge, nor its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Service.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at legal@healthbridge.example.com.