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Terms of Service
Effective date: 1 January 2025 · Last reviewed: January 2025
Please read these Terms of Service (“Terms”) carefully before using the Vive Medical platform. By creating an account or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the platform.
1. About Vive Medical
Vive Medical (“Vive”, “we”, “us”) is a telehealth facilitation platform operated by [TODO: registered legal entity name], connecting patients in the Philippines with licensed physicians registered with the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). We are not a medical provider. The medical services — consultations, clinical assessments, and prescriptions — are provided by independently contracted physicians who comply with all applicable Philippine Medical Act (RA 2382) and DOH telemedicine regulations.
Vive Medical also coordinates a licensed pharmacy and fulfilment service for dispensing and delivering prescribed medications. Our registered business address is [TODO: registered business address].
2. Eligibility
- You must be at least 18 years of age to use this platform.
- You must be a resident of the Philippines or be accessing services within the Philippines.
- You must have legal capacity to enter into a binding contract.
- You may not create an account on behalf of another person without their express written consent.
3. Medical Disclaimer
The content on this platform — including product descriptions, dosage information, and “how it works” sections — is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
A prescription is not guaranteed. The decision to prescribe is made solely at the clinical discretion of the reviewing physician based on the information you provide. Submitting an intake form is not a guarantee of treatment.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or proceed immediately to the nearest emergency room. Telehealth is not a substitute for emergency care or in-person medical consultation when clinically required.
4. Prescription & Dispensing Services
All medications dispensed through Vive Medical are prescription-only medicines (POM) regulated by the Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA). By using our platform you acknowledge:
- You will only use prescribed medications as directed by the prescribing physician.
- You will not share, sell, or transfer your prescription or medication to any other person.
- You will promptly inform your doctor of any adverse effects or changes in your health status.
- Medications are dispensed solely for personal use and may not be resold or exported.
5. Accuracy of Information
You warrant that all information you submit — including your identity, health history, and medications — is accurate, current, and complete to the best of your knowledge. Providing false or misleading health information may result in clinical harm and will be grounds for immediate account termination. We reserve the right to verify identity and may request government-issued identification.
6. Payment & Refunds
Payments are processed securely by PayMongo Philippines Inc. All prices are in Philippine Peso (PHP) and inclusive of applicable VAT.
Consultation fees (charged at the time of prescription approval) are non-refundable once the physician has reviewed your intake.
Medication orders may be refunded or exchanged within 7 days of delivery only if: (a) the product is defective or damaged, or (b) the wrong product was delivered. Due to the nature of prescription medications and cold-chain requirements, we cannot accept returns for change-of-mind or adverse reaction claims.
Refund requests must be submitted to support@vive.ph with order number and evidence of the defect.
7. Subscriptions & Auto-Renewal
Certain treatments — including compounded GLP-1 plans — are billed on a recurring monthly subscription. The billing cadence, price, and medication included in your plan are disclosed at checkout before you confirm your order.
By enrolling in a subscription plan, you expressly authorise Vive Medical to automatically renew your plan and charge your payment method on file at the then-current price for your plan on each renewal date, until you cancel. Your subscription continues to renew — and you continue to be charged — even in months you do not use every check-in or benefit included in your plan, unless you cancel beforehand.
- Cancelling: You may cancel at any time from your dashboard or by emailing support@vive.ph with “Cancel Subscription” in the subject line. To avoid the next renewal charge, cancellation must be received at least 3 days before your next scheduled renewal date. Cancelling stops future renewals only — it does not refund the current billing period or affect a shipment that has already been dispatched.
- Continued prescription required: Your subscription is conditional on a valid, active prescription. Your physician may pause, modify, or decline to continue your prescription at their independent clinical discretion at any time — including reducing or changing your dose, or ending treatment for safety reasons — and this may change what you are billed going forward.
- Failed payments: If a renewal charge fails, we may retry your payment method. If payment cannot be collected within 14 days of the renewal date, we may suspend or cancel your subscription and any pending shipment.
- Price changes: We may change subscription pricing or plan inclusions from time to time. We will notify you before a price change takes effect on your next renewal; continuing your subscription after that notice means you accept the new price. You may cancel beforehand if you do not agree.
- Delivery timing: To keep your treatment on schedule, we may process and dispatch a renewal shipment up to a few days before or after your displayed renewal date — see Section 8 for delivery details.
Refunds and cancellations for one-time (non-subscription) orders are governed by Section 6 above.
8. Shipping & Delivery
Delivery is available nationwide within the Philippines and begins only after a licensed physician has approved your prescription. Estimated delivery is 1–3 business days within Metro Manila and 3–5 business days for provincial areas, measured from dispatch by our partner pharmacy — these are estimates only and may be affected by courier capacity, weather, or other circumstances outside our control. Risk of loss transfers to you upon delivery to the address you provided. Please inspect your parcel on receipt and notify us within 24 hours at support@vive.ph if anything is missing or damaged.
9. Account Security
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account. You must notify us immediately at security@vive.ph if you suspect unauthorised access. We will not be liable for losses arising from your failure to secure your account.
10. Prohibited Uses
You must not:
- Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent medical information
- Attempt to obtain prescriptions for misuse, diversion, or resale
- Use automated tools, bots, or scrapers on the platform
- Reverse-engineer, decompile, or tamper with our systems
- Impersonate another person, physician, or healthcare provider
- Use the platform in any way that violates Philippine law
11. Intellectual Property
All content on this platform — including text, design, software, trademarks, and data — is owned by or licensed to Vive Medical. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our prior written consent.
12. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by Philippine law, Vive Medical, its directors, employees, and contracted physicians shall not be liable for:
- Indirect, consequential, or punitive damages arising from use of the platform
- Medical decisions made by independently contracted physicians
- Delays in delivery caused by courier partners or force majeure events
- Loss of data caused by circumstances beyond our reasonable control
Our total liability to you for any claim shall not exceed the amount you paid for the specific service giving rise to the claim in the 12 months prior to the event.
13. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, for violation of these Terms or for any other reason in our sole discretion. You may close your account at any time by emailing support@vive.ph. Termination does not affect rights or obligations accrued before the termination date.
14. Governing Law & Disputes
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of the Philippines. Any dispute shall first be subject to good-faith negotiation. If unresolved, disputes shall be submitted to the appropriate courts of Makati City, Metro Manila, which shall have exclusive jurisdiction.
15. Changes to These Terms
We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes via email or platform notice at least 14 days before the new Terms take effect. Continued use after the effective date constitutes acceptance.
16. Contact
Vive Medical
[TODO: registered legal entity name, address, phone]
Email: legal@vive.ph
Data Protection Officer: [TODO: DPO name/contact] — privacy@vive.ph
Also see our Privacy Policy and Telehealth Service Consent.