General Terms and Conditions ("GTCs") of Ypsomed
Canada Inc. ("Ypsomed", "we", "us")
A. General conditions for the use of our offers
1.
General information:
a) The
services provided by Ypsomed, including the Ypsomed App, Ypsomed Software and
web-based version of the Ypsomed Software and the Ypsomed Upload (all
components under "Ypsomed Digital") cannot assume any therapeutic function and
can, in no case, replace the advice of your doctor. If you have any health
problems, you should consult your doctor without fail. Only a doctor can make a
diagnosis and initiate any treatment that may be necessary.
Information
provided by or through Ypsomed Digital, including information provided based on
health information submitted by you, is for informative purposes only and
should never be relied on as medical advice.
In these
GTCs "user" or "you" refers to the person using the Ypsomed Digital services.
Please note
the following terms for the use of our offers and our separate Privacy Policy
found at https://ypsomed-software.net/privacy. By using the information,
services and programs offered on our website, the user agrees to the terms set
out here.
The
following terms and conditions apply to the use of the Ypsomed Digital and all
other online offers on Ypsomed's website.
b) The
Internet pages of Ypsomed are subject to regular changes and amendments, which
serve to update the information provided. However, Ypsomed assumes no liability
for the topicality, correctness, completeness and availability of the
information presented. Users can inform themselves about the status of the
information and data under http://ypsomed-software.net. The information and
data presented here serve the user solely for information purposes and for
personal use. Ypsomed Is never liable for direct or indirect financial losses,
including lost profits, from the use of the information offered on these pages
except in the case of intentional or grossly negligent conduct, as well as in
cases of mandatory statutory regulations. Ypsomed does not systematically
monitor content available through hyperlinks to external websites and is never
responsible for such content.
Ypsomed has
no influence on the current and future design, content or authorship of the
linked pages. Its expressly dissociates itself from the content of all linked
pages. This statement applies to all links and references within Ypsomed own
Internet offer.
The content
of this website is protected by copyright. The storage of the content is
permitted only for private purposes. Any commercial use for further publication
or free distribution may only be carried out with the prior written approval of
Ypsomed. All information is subject to being updated. Users are obliged to pay
attention to compliance with the legal requirements. Ypsomed expressly reserves
the right to delete unlawful, offensive and irrelevant contents. Should you
nevertheless notice any content that you consider to be offensive, unlawful or
irrelevant, we kindly ask you to notify us accordingly.
d) Ypsomed
does not guarantee that the contents meet the expectations of the user or that
he/she will achieve a specific goal with the contents. Ypsomed does not
guarantee that the portal will be available to the user at certain times. In particular, we thus assume no liability in the event of
any disruptions, interruptions or any failure of the portal. We hereby point
out that we do not adopt the contents of the microsites as well as the banners
and other advertising spaces as our own, and we accept no responsibility for
them.
e) If you
have any questions, comments or suggestions regarding these GTCs or the
Internet offer of Ypsomed, please contact us by e-mail at info@ypsomed.ca
2. Data
protection
Ypsomed
takes the issue of data protection seriously and designs its offer such a way
that it satisfies the statutory data protection provisions. Details of our
Privacy Policy can be found at https://ypsomed-software.net/privacy, which
supplement the GTCs of Ypsomed. By accepting these GTCs, you agree to the
collection, use, processing and disclosure of personal information in
accordance with our Privacy Policy.
3.
Intellectual property
All
copyrights, trademarks and any other intellectual property relating to
materials or the content of our services belong, without limitation, to Ypsomed
or our (licensing) partners. You may not copy, reproduce, transmit, distribute,
modify or make commercially viable these materials or content without the
written permission of Ypsomed or our (licensing) partners.
By
submitting materials or data to our services, you grant us and our (licensing)
partners, as the case may be, are entitled to the
non-exclusive usage rights, which are permanently exempt from fees, within our
services and otherwise. The right of use also includes the copying,
distribution, sending, transmission, adaptation and editing of the material.
4.
Illegal use of the contents
It is
prohibited to use the data contained in the offer of Ypsomed for marketing
purposes. This includes the automatic and manual readout of the data contained,
in particular data of Ypsomed as well as any published
data of third parties, as well as links to their Internet offers and e-mail
addresses, names and other data. Any violations will be prosecuted in accordance
with the statutory provisions.
B. Access and use of the services of Ypsomed
Digital
1.
General information
a) An
Internet connect is required to use some features of the Ypsomed Digital. The
user is solely responsible for the use of the necessary hardware. Any
connection or transmission costs resulting from its use are to be borne by the
user. For the use of the Ypsomed mobile App, a mobile device that meets certain
system requirements is also required. Ypsomed is not responsible for ensuring
compliance with the system requirements. This is the sole responsibility of the
user.
The user is
solely responsible for the accuracy of the login information and the
information transmitted to Ypsomed as part of the registration process.
Likewise,
the user is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of his/her access
data including the password. It is not permitted to transmit or make accessible
to third parties the login data or the password. If access to the Ypsomed app
requires the registration of the user, the user is responsible for ensuring
that his/her password is not accessible to third parties. The user assumes
responsibility for all actions that are carried out using his/her access data.
Moreover,
the user is required to immediately inform Ypsomed in the event of any
unauthorised use of login and the password or in the event of any
irregularities affecting security.
No
harassing, libellous, racist, discriminating, violent, obscene, pornographic or
threatening content or any other unlawful content may be transmitted through
the services of Ypsomed Digital.
Furthermore,
the Ypsomed Digital and all the services of Ypsomed may not be used in a manner
that can lead to cancellation, damage or reduced performance and violates the rights
of third parties. They also include the right to intellectual property, the
right to confidentiality and data protection provisions.
Advisory
services such as the hotline of Ypsomed or the central telephone number are
offers which can be reached by means of the contact details listed. The
advisory service cannot replace individual diagnoses, treatments, or treatment
recommendations, but can only provide general and abstract health information
that does not relate to any particular patient. The
users of the advisory service should consult their doctor regarding their
individual diagnosis and treatment and to coordinate all measures related to
their health with this doctor.
Ypsomed
reserves the right to store the information regarding the calls in the form of
call notes. Calls of a fraudulent nature, calls made with bad intent or with
the intention of committing fraud may have legal consequences.
b) Ypsomed
provides all its services in connection with the service of Ypsomed Digital to
users, doctors, patients or persons of trust (hereinafter referred to as "Customer")
solely on the basis of these GTCs. Other terms and
conditions apply only insofar as this has been confirmed individually by
Ypsomed. Ypsomed is entitled to amend or supplement these GTCs after giving a
reasonable period of notice. The announcement will be made by e-mail by sending
the changed GTCs or by e-mail with a reference to the chance to view the
changed GTCs on the Internet on the web pages of Ypsomed at
https://ypsomed-software.net/terms. If the Customer does not object to the
amended or supplemented conditions within six weeks of their publication on the
Internet, the amended or supplemented terms shall become effective. If the
Customer objects within the time period, both parties
are entitled to terminate the contract at the time when the amended or
supplemented GTCs enter into force.
2. Type
and execution of services by Ypsomed
a) The
performance of Ypsomed includes the provision of the Ypsomed Digital products,
the provision of the Ypsomed App, an online data management system and diabetic
diary for the customers, by means of which patients' diabetes values (e.g.
blood glucose levels, blood pressure readings or insulin pump readings) can be
recorded, managed and viewed from any location.
b) With the
provision of the Ypsomed Digital products, Ypsomed does not undertake any
medical work, does not give any therapeutic advice and does not provide
services that can or should replace the tasks performed by a doctor.
c) The
activation of access to the Ypsomed Software online version shall take place
after the contract has been concluded with the Customer.
d) Insofar
as Ypsomed provides voluntary services and performances beyond the contractual
services specified in clause 2a), it may change or discontinue these services
at its discretion or continue to offer services that have until now been free
of charge for a fee in the future.
3.
Server availability, security
a) Ypsomed
is not responsible for server failures due to force majeure and events
beyond the control of Ypsomed, which make its services considerably more
difficult or impossible to provide � in particular strikes, lock-outs, official
directives, disturbances in the area of telecommunications services or on the
Internet, excessive use by other users, attacks by hackers and/or "spammers", etc..
If the
impediment exceeds an insignificant period of time and
if the Customer is thus unable to continue the contract until the next
termination date, he/she has the right to terminate the contract
extraordinarily and without giving notice. Termination must be preceded by a
threat of termination by setting an appropriate deadline for the removal of the
ground for termination. The Customer is not entitled to any further rights,
except in the case of intent, gross negligence or the violation of an essential
contractual obligation of Ypsomed.
b) The data
available in Ypsomed Software online version can only be retrieved by using the
user ID and password (access data). The Customer undertakes to keep these
access data strictly confidential and to inform Ypsomed at once as soon as
he/she becomes aware that the access data are wholly or partially known to
third parties. Customers are solely liable for any unauthorized access and use
of the Ypsomed Digital products or the data stored on the Ypsomed Digital
products as the result of failure by such Customer to secure access data to the
Ypsomed Digital products. Any reasonable costs resulting from this are to be
borne by the Customer.
c) Ypsomed
herby expressly points out that protection for data transmissions in open
networks, such as the Internet, cannot be comprehensively guaranteed in
accordance with the current state of the art. Ypsomed has secured its servers
against unauthorised access using proven and customary systems. Any liability
of Ypsomed for any interference in the data stored, which takes place despite
the functionality of the system backups provided by Ypsomed, is excluded.
d) Ypsomed
Digital shall not be used as primary storage for data. Any data uploaded to the
Ypsomed Digital products shall be kept separately by the Customer. The Customer
is obliged to carry out a data backup on his/her own storage media (hard disk,
USB stick or similar) in the event of any changes to the data stock. In particular, the health-relevant data entered into
"Ypsomed Software Online Version" must also be secured on the Customer's own
storage media. The Customer is required, within the limits of his/her knowledge
and abilities, to test Ypsomed Digital products before using it in order to check that it is free of defects and that it can
be used in the specific situation before commencing with the operational use of
the program. This also applies to programs that the Customer receives from
Ypsomed. The Customer is hereby expressly advised that even minor changes to
the software can affect the operability and usability of the entire system.
e) Ypsomed
does not guarantee that the Ypsomed App or the contents conveyed thereon are
compatible with the hardware and software of the Customer's mobile device.
4.
Contract conclusion, contract termination
a) The
contract with Ypsomed is concluded by the completion and submission of the
online form at https://ypsomed-software.net/register by the Customer upon its
receipt by Ypsomed.
b) The
contract is concluded for an indefinite period of time.
The contractual relationship can be terminated by both parties without giving
any reasons and with a notice period of 30 days.
c) Each
party may terminate the contract immediately without prior notice in case of
material breach of the contract by the other party.
d) Each
termination must be in writing for it to be effective; this is also ensured by
sending an e-mail.
e) Ypsomed
reserves the right to verify the credentials of any person registering as a
doctor before providing services.
5.
Liability, Warranty, Indemnification
Insofar as
these GTCs do not contain any special provisions, the liability of Ypsomed is
regulated as follows:
a) Ypsomed
shall not be liable for any damage resulting from errors, delays or
interruptions in transmission, faults in the technical equipment, incomplete
data, viruses or from any other way when the Ypsomed Digital products are used,
unless such damage is a result of intentional misconduct and gross negligence.
b) Ypsomed
shall only be liable for damage if the damage is due to the gross negligence or
intent of Ypsomed or one of its employees.
c) The
liability of Ypsomed is, in the cases of section 5 b) above, is limited to the
damage suffered by the Customer, which was reasonably foreseeable for Ypsomed
upon conclusion of the contract.
d) Ypsomed
shall never by liable for indirect or consequential damage including loss of
profits, loss of an opportunity, loss of data, punitive damages, that may be
suffered by the Customer as a result of the use of the
Ypsomed Digital products.
The
limitations on the liability of Ypsomed do not apply to bodily harm caused as a
direct result of a fault by Ypsomed.
Warranty
To the
fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Ypsomed Software is provided "as
is" without any warranty, whether express or implied.
Indemnification
The
Customer agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Ypsomed, its affiliates,
directors, officers, shareholders, employees, mandataries and licensors with
regards to any claim, loss, damage, responsibility, fees and penalty, including
reasonable legal fees and disbursements, arising from (i)
Customer access or connection to the Ypsomed Digital products, (ii) Customer's
use of the Ypsomed Digital product or the services offered thereby, (iii) any
use by Ypsomed of content or data provided by the Customer, or (iv) any alleged
violation of these GTCs by Customer.
6.
Remuneration
a) If a fee
is agreed, it will fall due 14 days after the invoice has been issued. Ypsomed
may, in the event of a delay in payment, postpone any further processing of the
current order at its discretion until payment has been made or demand payments
in advance.
b) Unless
otherwise agreed, the respective price list of Ypsomed shall apply; it can be
accessed via https://ypsomed-software.net/tariff.
9. Final
provisions
a) Oral
subsidiary agreements do not exist at the time the contract was concluded.
b) This
agreement shall be governed by the laws applicable in the Province of Quebec
and the laws of Canada applicable therein. Except to the extent that such
election is prohibited by law, the parties hereby agree that, any dispute with
respect to the interpretation or execution of this agreement shall be
exclusively submitted to the courts of the Province of Quebec, sitting in the
judicial district of Montreal, thereby excluding any other district of forum.
Last
update: May 2019