Terms of Use

Effective Date: 05/28/2024

Welcome to Verified Care (“we,” “us,” “our”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website www.verifiedcare.co (“Site”), services, and any content, features, or applications offered by Verified Care. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of the Terms, you must not use our platform.

1. Use of the Platform

•Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years old to use our platform. By using our services, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.

•No Account Creation: Verified Care does not require or allow users to create accounts on our platform. All interactions and submissions are handled without the need for user accounts.

2. User Conduct

•Honest Reviews: You agree to submit truthful and accurate reviews based on your personal experience with the clinics.

•Prohibited Content: Do not post defamatory, obscene, harmful, or illegal content. Any content that violates these guidelines may be removed.

•Respectful Interaction: Treat other users and clinic representatives with respect. Harassment, threats, or abusive language are not tolerated.

3. Content Ownership and Use

•User-Generated Content: By submitting reviews, photos, or any other content to Verified Care, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, perform, and display such content within our platform and related services.

•Use of Clinic Pictures:

•Publicly Available Images: Verified Care may use images of clinics that are publicly available or provided by the clinics themselves. We ensure that all images used are either publicly accessible or obtained with proper authorization.

•Watermarked Images: To protect the rights of the original image owners and prevent unauthorized use, we utilize watermarked images where applicable. These watermarks help identify the source and deter misuse.

•No Ownership Claims: Verified Care does not claim ownership of any clinic images. All such images remain the property of their respective owners.

•Infringement Claims: If you believe that any image on our platform infringes upon your rights, please contact us at contact@verifiedcare.co so we can address your concerns promptly.

4. Public Visibility of Content

•Public Posting: All content you post on Verified Care, including reviews, photos, and comments, will be publicly visible to other users and visitors of the Site. By posting content, you consent to the public display of your information and understand that it can be accessed by anyone.

•Personal Information: We urge you to be cautious about sharing personal information in your reviews or any other content. Avoid including sensitive data such as your full name, address, phone number, or any other information that could be used to identify you personally.

5. Disclaimers

•Opinions of Reviewers: The opinions expressed in user-generated reviews are solely those of the reviewers and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Verified Care. While we strive to ensure the accuracy of content through moderation and follow-up when necessary, we do not endorse or guarantee the accuracy of any user-generated content.

•No Professional Advice: The content on our platform is intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider for medical concerns.

6. Legal Compliance

A. Communications Decency Act (CDA) Section 230

•Liability Protection: Verified Care is protected under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (CDA), which shields us from liability for user-generated content. This means that as long as we are not directly involved in creating or editing user content in a way that makes it defamatory, we are not held liable for defamatory statements made by users.

•Editorializing Content: We do not endorse or promote defamatory content. Our role is limited to providing a platform for users to share their experiences. Any moderation or removal of content is performed to comply with our Content Policy and applicable laws.

B. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)

•DMCA Compliance: Verified Care complies with the DMCA by implementing a notice-and-takedown procedure. If you believe that any content on our platform infringes upon your copyright, please follow our DMCA Policy below.

•DMCA Policy: See the dedicated DMCA Policy section below.

C. Consumer Protection Laws (FTC Guidelines)

•Transparency and Fairness: We adhere to FTC guidelines to ensure transparency and fairness in how reviews are solicited, displayed, and managed. This includes:

•Disclosure: Clearly disclosing any incentives or compensation provided to users for posting reviews.

•Honest Representation: Ensuring that all reviews are honest and not misleading.

•Non-Disclosure of Manipulative Practices: We do not engage in practices that manipulate user reviews or ratings.

•Consumer Protection Compliance: We maintain policies that promote honest feedback and prevent deceptive practices, aligning with FTC regulations.

D. Defamation Laws

•International Defamation Laws: We recognize that defamation laws vary by country. For instance, the U.K. has narrower defenses for defamation, increasing liability risks. To mitigate these risks:

•Content Accuracy: We rigorously moderate content to ensure accuracy and prevent defamatory statements.

•User Responsibility: Users are responsible for ensuring their reviews are truthful and based on personal experiences.

•Removal of Defamatory Content: Content found to be defamatory is promptly removed to comply with international defamation laws.

7. Intellectual Property

•Ownership: All content on the platform, except user-generated reviews and content, is the property of Verified Care or its licensors. You retain ownership of the content you submit.

•Use of Clinic Images: As mentioned in Section 3, Verified Care uses publicly available and authorized images of clinics. These images are protected by their respective copyrights and are used in compliance with applicable laws. Watermarked images are employed to safeguard against unauthorized use.

8. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

•No Warranties: Our platform is provided “as is” without any warranties, express or implied.

•Limitation of Liability: Verified Care is not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the platform. This includes, but is not limited to, damages for loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses.

•Indemnification: You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Verified Care, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the platform, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another.

9. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the platform immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the platform will immediately cease.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Wyoming, USA. Any disputes arising from these Terms will be resolved in the courts of Wyoming.

11. Changes to the Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the website. Your continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

12. Contact Information

For any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

•Email: contact@verifiedcare.co

•Address: Novoguard LLC, 30, North Gould Street, Sheridan, WY.

13. Additional Policies and Disclosures

Please also refer to our Privacy Policy, Content Policy, Moderation System, and DMCA Policy for more detailed information on how we handle your data, manage content, and comply with legal requirements.

Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Policy

Effective Date: 05/28/2024

Verified Care (“we,” “us,” “our”) complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) to protect the intellectual property rights of content creators. This DMCA Policy outlines our procedures for handling copyright infringement claims.

1. Notice of Infringement

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement and is accessible on our platform, please provide us with a written notification containing the following information:

•Your Contact Information:

•Full legal name

•Mailing address

•Telephone number

•Email address

•Description of the Copyrighted Work:

•Provide a description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed.

•Description of the Infringing Content:

•Identify the location on our Site where the infringing content is located (e.g., URL).

•Statement of Good Faith Belief:

•A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.

•Statement of Accuracy:

•A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner.

•Signature:

•Your physical or electronic signature.

Send the notice to:

•Email: copyright@verifiedcare.co

•Mailing Address: Novoguard LLC, 30, North Gould Street, Sheridan, WY.

2. Counter-Notification

If you believe that your content was removed or disabled as a result of a mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification with the following information:

•Your Contact Information:

•Full legal name

•Mailing address

•Telephone number

•Email address

•Identification of the Removed Content:

•Provide the location of the removed content (e.g., URL).

•Statement Under Penalty of Perjury:

•A statement that you have a good faith belief that the content was removed as a result of mistake or misidentification.

•Consent to Jurisdiction:

•A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal court in your district and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original DMCA notice.

•Signature:

•Your physical or electronic signature.

Send the counter-notification to:

•Email: copyright@verifiedcare.co

•Mailing Address: Novoguard LLC, 30, North Gould Street, Sheridan, WY.

3. Procedure Upon Receipt of Notice

Upon receiving a valid DMCA notice, Verified Care will:

1.Review the Notice: Ensure that all required information is included and that the notice complies with DMCA requirements.

2.Remove or Disable Access: If the notice is valid, promptly remove or disable access to the infringing content.

3.Notify the User: Inform the user who posted the content about the removal and provide information about their right to submit a counter-notification.

4.Forward the Notice: If the content owner does not file a counter-notification within 10 business days, Verified Care may restore the removed content.

4. Repeat Infringer Policy

In compliance with the DMCA, Verified Care will terminate the accounts of users who are determined to be repeat infringers.

5. Good Faith Effort

Verified Care makes a good faith effort to promptly remove or disable access to infringing content upon receiving a valid DMCA notice.

6. Limitation of Liability

Verified Care is not liable for any damages arising from the removal of content or the failure to detect infringing content.

7. Contact Information

For any questions regarding this DMCA Policy, please contact us at:

•Email: copyright@verifiedcare.co

•Mailing Address: Novoguard LLC, 30, North Gould Street, Sheridan, WY.

By implementing these comprehensive policies, Verified Care ensures a secure, transparent, and trustworthy environment for all users, maintaining the highest standards of integrity and compliance across all operations.