TERMS OF SERVICE

1. Scope of Services & Medical Boundaries

1-1. Core Functions

  • Therapeutic Information Hub: Provides scientific documentation on Cortical Current Stimulation (CCS), including:
    • Neurophysiological mechanisms, clinical efficacy ranges (60-75% response rate), and individual variability disclaimers;
    • Approved indications (e.g., treatment-resistant depression, neuropathic pain) and absolute contraindications (pregnancy, implanted medical devices, epilepsy history).
  • Appointment Gateway: Submission of health-screened appointment requests triggers clinical team review within 48 hours. No clinician-patient relationship is established online.

1-2. Strictly Prohibited Services

  • ABSOLUTELY EXCLUDED:
    • Online diagnosis, prescription issuance, or treatment adjustments;
    • Emergency medical response (e.g., suicidal ideation or acute psychosis);
    • Appointments for users under 16 without guardian consent.

2. User Obligations & Data Governance

2-1. Information Accuracy

  • Mandatory provision of verified identity (e.g., last 4 digits of passport number) and health declarations. Falsified data results in permanent service ban and potential liability under the UK Misrepresentation Act 1967.

2-2. Data Lifecycle Management

  • Collection Scope: Name, email, phone, basic health questionnaire (e.g., current medications);
  • Retention & Deletion:
    • Unsuccessful appointments: Auto-deleted after 30 days;
    • Completed services: Encrypted storage for ≥10 years per UK Medical Records Retention Standards;
  • Cross-Border Restriction: Data stored exclusively on UK-based AWS servers.

2-3. Usage Prohibitions

  • ABSOLUTE RESTRICTIONS:
    • Reverse engineering algorithms or extracting unpublished clinical data;
    • Automated script abuse (≥3 submissions/day);
    • Tampering with displayed CCS efficacy statistics.

3. Service Availability & Technical Support

3-1. Operational Commitment

  • 24/7 information access; appointment submissions may be suspended during 00:00–02:00 GMT for maintenance.

3-2. Third-Party Failures

  • No liability for outages caused by AWS or NHS network failures.

4. Disclaimers & Liability Limits

4-1. No Treatment Guarantee

  • CCS therapy is not universally effective. Clinical studies cited may be superseded by new evidence – users should verify via PubMed.

4-2. Third-Party Content

  • External links (e.g., academic journals) are solely responsible for their content accuracy.

4-3. Statutory Cap

  • Maximum compensation for user claims: **£100** (Consumer Rights Act 2015, Section 65).

5. Intellectual Property & Content Use

5-1. Protected Assets

  • All text, CCS diagrams, treatment videos, and logos are copyrighted. Commercial use requires written authorization.

5-2. Usage Tiers

  • Academic Citation: Source attribution permitted;
  • Internal Training: Email [email protected] for licensing;
  • Commercial Promotion: Strictly prohibited.

6. International User Policies

6-1. Geographic Limitation

  • Appointments available only to UK residents. Non-UK requests are void.

6-2. Payment Responsibility

  • Non-UK citizens bear full treatment costs; NHS reimbursement does not apply (excluding emergencies).

7. Children & Vulnerable Persons Protection

7-1. Guardian Requirements

  • Users aged 16–18 must upload a guardian-signed CCS Therapy Consent Form.

7-2. Mental Health Crisis Protocol

  • Service termination permitted if self-harm risk emerges, with immediate referral to NHS 111.

8. User Conduct Standards

8-1. Content Submission Rules

  • Prohibited: Attaching ads/malware to appointment forms; violators reported to UK National Cyber Security Centre.

8-2. Security Testing Ban

  • Pressure-testing or penetration attempts against website infrastructure forbidden.

9. Modifications & Termination

9-1. Amendment Rights

  • CCS Psychiatry reserves unilateral update rights. Material changes (e.g., data policy) require 14-day email notice.

9-2. Termination Scenarios

  • User-Initiated: Email confirmation suffices;
  • CCS-Initiated: Breach of health data accuracy or cyberattacks.

10. Governing Law & Contact

  • Jurisdiction: Laws of England and Wales; disputes resolved in London Commercial Courts;
  • Sole Contact Channel: [email protected] (response ≤2 business days).