Terms of Service

Welcome to the personal website of Dr. Hsin-Cheng Chu (hereinafter referred to as the “Website”). To protect your rights and interests and comply with applicable medical and internet-related laws and regulations in Taiwan, please read the following terms carefully before using this Website. By accessing or using any services provided by this Website, including online appointment scheduling, consultation coordination, medical articles, and information about treatments and procedures, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by all provisions of these Terms of Service.

 

Article 1 (Purpose and Scope of Application)

These Terms of Service govern the rights and obligations between the Website and its users regarding the use of the online services provided by the Website.

Any matters not expressly addressed herein shall be governed by the applicable laws and regulations of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and generally accepted practices in online commerce.

 

Article 2 (Nature of Online Appointments and Consultations; Disclaimer)

The online appointment scheduling and consultation services provided by this Website are intended solely to assist with arranging medical appointments and providing preliminary health education information. They are not intended to replace, under any circumstances, an in-person diagnosis, medical evaluation, or prescribed treatment by a qualified physician.

Users who require medical attention or experience physical discomfort should follow appropriate medical procedures and seek an in-person examination and treatment from a qualified physician at a medical institution.

De-identified questions and answers obtained through online consultations may be used by the Website for academic research, frequently asked questions (FAQs), or health education purposes, provided that such use complies with the Personal Data Protection Act.

 

Article 3 (User Accounts and Information Security)

Users who register an account or complete an appointment form on this Website must provide truthful, accurate, and complete personal information. Any changes to such information should be updated promptly.

Users are responsible for properly safeguarding their account credentials and passwords and must not lend their accounts or permit third parties to use them. The Website shall not be liable for any damages resulting from a user’s failure to adequately protect their account information.

 

Article 4 (Intellectual Property Rights)

All content published on this Website, including but not limited to text, images, health education articles, audiovisual materials, and website layouts and designs, is the intellectual property of Dr. Hsin-Cheng Chu or the respective rights holders.

Without prior written authorization, no person may copy, reproduce, transmit, distribute, modify, or use any such content for commercial purposes.

 

Article 5 (Prohibited Activities)

When using the services provided by this Website, users must not engage in any of the following activities:

Registering or publishing false, misleading, or inaccurate information, or impersonating another individual.

Distributing computer viruses, malicious software, or code that interferes with the normal operation of the Website.

Infringing upon the privacy rights, reputation, intellectual property rights, or other lawful rights and interests of the Website or any third party.

Using the services for any illegal activities or conduct that violates public order or accepted standards of morality.

If a user violates any of the above provisions, the Website reserves the right to immediately terminate the user’s access to its services without any obligation to provide compensation.

 

Article 6 (Personal Data Protection)

This Website places great importance on protecting your privacy. Any personal information provided when completing forms or using the services will be collected, processed, and protected in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the Website’s Privacy Policy.

 

Article 7 (Modification, Suspension, and Termination of Services)

The Website may suspend or terminate some or all of its services at any time due to system maintenance, equipment replacement, force majeure events, or other circumstances beyond its control. Whenever reasonably possible, advance notice will be provided through announcements on the Website. No separate individual notification will be issued.

 

Article 8 (Amendments to the Terms of Service)

The Website reserves the right to amend or modify these Terms of Service at any time. Any revised terms will be published directly on the Website without separate individual notification. Continued use of the services following such amendments shall constitute acceptance of the revised terms.

 

Article 9 (Governing Law and Jurisdiction)

Any disputes arising from the use of the services or these Terms of Service shall be governed by the laws of the Republic of China (Taiwan). Both parties agree that the district court having jurisdiction over the location where Dr. Hsin-Cheng Chu actually practices medicine shall serve as the court of first instance.