Terms of Service

Please read these terms carefully before using Matab's telemedicine services.

Last updated: January 1, 2024

Important Notice

Matab provides a platform to connect patients with licensed healthcare providers. We are not a healthcare provider ourselves and do not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All medical services are provided by independent licensed physicians.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Matab's platform and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you may not use our services.

3. Service Description

Matab provides:

  • A platform connecting patients with licensed Iranian healthcare providers
  • Video consultation scheduling and communication tools
  • Secure document sharing capabilities
  • Payment processing for healthcare services
  • Multi-language support (English and Persian)

Matab does not provide medical services directly. All medical consultations, advice, diagnoses, and treatments are provided by independent healthcare professionals.

2. Eligibility

To use Matab's services, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years old or have parental consent if between 13-17 years old
  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
  • Be legally able to enter into contracts in your jurisdiction

4. Medical Services and Provider Relationships

Doctor-Patient Relationship

When you book a consultation through Matab, you are establishing a doctor-patient relationship with the individual healthcare provider, not with Matab. The provider is solely responsible for the medical services provided to you.

No Guarantee of Results

Matab does not guarantee any specific medical outcomes or results from consultations. Medical decisions should be made in consultation with your healthcare provider.

Continuity of Care

Telemedicine consultations may not be appropriate for all medical conditions. You are responsible for seeking in-person medical care when necessary and maintaining relationships with local healthcare providers for ongoing care.

6. User Responsibilities

As a user of Matab, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete medical information to healthcare providers
  • Use the platform only for legitimate medical consultations
  • Respect the professional boundaries of the doctor-patient relationship
  • Not share your account credentials with others
  • Not record consultations without explicit consent from all parties
  • Comply with all applicable laws in your jurisdiction regarding telemedicine
  • Not use the platform for emergency medical situations

7. Prohibited Uses

You may not use Matab to:

  • Seek prescriptions for controlled substances without legitimate medical need
  • Harass, abuse, or threaten healthcare providers or staff
  • Share false or misleading medical information
  • Attempt to circumvent security measures or access unauthorized areas
  • Use automated systems or bots to access the platform
  • Violate any healthcare provider's professional guidelines or ethics
  • Engage in any fraudulent or illegal activities

5. Payments and Refunds

Consultation Fees

  • Fees are set by individual healthcare providers and displayed before booking
  • Payment is required at the time of booking
  • All fees are in USD unless otherwise specified
  • Fees include platform usage and secure communication tools

Refund Policy

  • Refunds may be available if a provider cancels or fails to attend a scheduled consultation
  • No refunds for completed consultations or after medical advice has been provided
  • Refund requests must be submitted within 7 days of the service date

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of Matab is subject to our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal and medical information. By using our services, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

Medical Records

Healthcare providers may maintain records of your consultations as required by professional standards and applicable laws. Matab stores consultation data securely and in compliance with healthcare data protection regulations.

9. Intellectual Property

Matab owns all rights, title, and interest in the platform, including all software, designs, logos, and content (excluding user-generated content and medical records). You may not copy, modify, or reverse engineer any part of our platform without written permission.

User Content

You retain ownership of any content you upload (such as medical documents), but grant Matab a license to store, process, and share this content with your healthcare providers as necessary to provide our services.

10. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

EMERGENCY MEDICAL WARNING

MATAB IS NOT FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCIES. IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, CALL YOUR LOCAL EMERGENCY NUMBER IMMEDIATELY (911 IN THE US, 999 IN THE UK, 112 IN THE EU).

Services Provided "As Is"

Matab provides its platform "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Matab shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or use, arising from your use of our services.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Matab, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the platform, violation of these terms, or violation of any rights of another party.

12. Termination

Termination by Matab

We may suspend or terminate your account at any time for violation of these terms, suspicious activity, or at the request of law enforcement. We will attempt to notify you of termination when possible.

Termination by User

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting our support team. Termination does not affect any consultations already booked or completed.

13. Changes to Terms

Matab reserves the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. We will notify users of significant changes via email or platform notifications. Your continued use of the platform after changes constitute acceptance of the modified terms.

Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact:

legal@matab.com
Matab Legal Team
123 Healthcare Drive, Toronto, ON M5V 3A8, Canada

Your Agreement

By using Matab, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.