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Terms of Service

Terms and conditions for using our website and services

Last updated: 2025-11-05

1. Introduction and Acceptance

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the IJFysio website (www.ij-fysio.nl) and our physiotherapy services. By using this website or booking an appointment, you agree to these Terms.

If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our website or services.

We may update these Terms from time to time. The date of the last update is shown at the top of this page. Continued use of our website after changes means you accept the updated Terms.

2. Definitions

In these Terms, the following terms have the following meanings:

"We", "us", "our": IJFysio, located at Theo van Doesburgstraat 42, 1087 CN Amsterdam

"You", "your": the visitor to the website or the client using our services

"Website": www.ij-fysio.nl and all related subdomains

"Services": physiotherapy treatments and related healthcare services offered by IJFysio

3. Service Description

IJFysio offers physiotherapy services, including but not limited to:

  • General physiotherapy
  • Pain treatment and management
  • Rehabilitation (post-operative, after accidents, trauma)
  • Sports performance and injury prevention
  • Lifestyle and holistic health guidance

Website Purpose

This website serves to:

  • Provide information about our services
  • Enable appointment scheduling (online booking via Cal.eu)
  • Provide contact options for questions and information requests

Not Medical Advice

⚠️ IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER

The information on this website is for general informational purposes only and does NOT constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical consultation, diagnosis, or treatment.

Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical concerns. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it based on something you have read on this website.

In case of a medical emergency, immediately call 112 (emergency services) or contact your GP's emergency line.

4. Eligibility

Age Requirement

You must be at least 18 years old to use this website and book appointments without parental/guardian consent. Minors (under 18 years) may only use our services with explicit consent from a parent or legal guardian.

Jurisdiction

Our services are available to residents of the Netherlands. If you are located outside the Netherlands, you may view the website, but booking appointments may not be available.

5. Appointment Booking and Management

5.1 Booking Appointments

Appointments can be booked online via Cal.eu (European instance) or by phone/email. When booking online:

  • You agree to the processing of your personal data as described in our Privacy Policy
  • You confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete
  • You understand that Cal.eu processes booking data as a data processor on our behalf
  • You accept Cal.eu's terms of service and privacy policy

5.2 Confirmation

After booking an appointment, you will receive a confirmation email. This confirmation serves as a preliminary reservation. We reserve the right to refuse or reschedule appointments in case of unavailability or other circumstances beyond our control.

5.3 Cancellation Policy

[PLACEHOLDER - Cancellation notice: e.g., 24 hours in advance]

We understand that unexpected situations can arise. If you need to cancel your appointment:

  • Please notify us as soon as possible, preferably at least 24 hours in advance
  • Cancellations can be made via the cancellation link in your confirmation email or by contacting us
  • Late cancellations (within 24 hours) may result in [PLACEHOLDER - possible charges]

In case of emergencies or illness, please contact us directly. We will approach your situation with understanding.

5.4 No-Show

If you do not show up for a scheduled appointment without prior cancellation:

  • First time: Warning and friendly reminder of our cancellation policy
  • Repeated: We reserve the right to refuse future appointments or require prepayment
  • [PLACEHOLDER - No-show fees if applicable]

We understand that emergencies happen. If you missed an appointment for urgent reasons, please contact us to discuss the situation.

5.5 Modifications by IJFysio

While we strive to honor all appointments, we reserve the right to modify or cancel appointments due to:

  • Illness or unforeseen circumstances of the therapist
  • Facility issues (maintenance, power outage, etc.)
  • Force majeure situations

In such cases, we will inform you as soon as possible and work together to reschedule an appointment that works for you.

6. Payment and Fees

6.1 Payment Terms

[PLACEHOLDER - Payment policy: Immediately after treatment / Invoice within X days / Based on insurance]

Payment is expected immediately after treatment unless otherwise agreed. We accept the following payment methods:

6.2 Payment Methods

  • Debit card (PIN)
  • Cash
  • Bank transfer (for invoices)
  • [PLACEHOLDER - Other methods: Credit card, digital wallets, etc.]

6.3 Health Insurance

Many of our services are covered by Dutch health insurers under basic or supplementary insurance.

It is YOUR responsibility to:

  • Verify whether physiotherapy is covered by your insurance
  • Provide your insurance information for claims
  • Pay any co-payments or uncovered costs

[PLACEHOLDER - Insurance contracts: Contracted with all major insurers / Specific contracts]

We are not responsible for reimbursement decisions made by your insurer. Any uncovered costs are your responsibility.

6.4 Rates

Current rates for our services can be found on our Rates page. Prices may change without prior notice, but already booked appointments remain at the original rate.

7. Client Responsibilities

As a client, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete information about your medical history and current condition
  • Immediately inform the therapist of relevant changes in your health status
  • Arrive on time for appointments
  • Follow the therapist's advice and treatment plans
  • Ask questions if you don't understand something
  • Inform us of any medication or treatments you are receiving from other healthcare providers

Safety and Comfort

You have the right to refuse or stop any treatment if you feel uncomfortable. Your comfort and safety are our priority. Let us know if you experience pain or have concerns during treatment.

8. Website Use

8.1 Permitted Use

You may use our website to:

  • View information about our services
  • Book appointments
  • Contact us
  • Read our blog/news articles (if present)

8.2 Prohibited Use

You may NOT:

  • Use the website for illegal purposes
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems or data
  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without permission
  • Upload viruses, malware, or harmful code
  • Infringe on intellectual property rights
  • Provide false or misleading information
  • Use the website to harass or threaten others

8.3 Suspension of Access

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the website if you violate these Terms, without prior notice.

9. Intellectual Property

9.1 Website Content

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, images, logos, videos, and software, is owned by IJFysio or our licensors and is protected by Dutch and international copyright laws.

9.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to view and use this website for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or reproduce any content without our written permission.

9.3 Third-Party Content

Some images and content on our website may be from third-party licensors. All such content remains the property of their respective owners.

10. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

10.1 Healthcare Disclaimer

⚠️ IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER

  • NO DOCTOR-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP: Using this website or reading the content does NOT create a doctor-client relationship. A therapeutic relationship is only established when you have an in-person appointment and a treatment plan is agreed upon.
  • NOT MEDICAL ADVICE: Information on this website is general and educational. It is NOT medical advice for your specific situation.
  • NO DIAGNOSIS: We cannot make diagnoses via the website. Diagnoses are only made during in-person consultations.
  • NO GUARANTEES: We do not guarantee specific results from treatments. Results vary per person.

10.2 Website Availability

While we strive for continuous availability, we do not guarantee that the website will always be available, uninterrupted, or error-free. We are not liable for downtime, maintenance, technical issues, or unavailability of Cal.eu or other third-party services.

10.3 Accuracy of Information

We do our best to provide accurate and current information, but we do not guarantee that all information on the website is complete, accurate, or up-to-date. Information may be updated periodically without notice.

10.4 Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by Dutch law, IJFysio is NOT liable for:

  • Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Loss of profits, data, or goodwill
  • Damages resulting from use or inability to use the website
  • Actions of third-party services (Cal.eu, etc.)
  • Viruses or harmful code despite our security measures

Our total liability for direct damages is limited to the amount you paid for the relevant service, or €100, whichever is higher.

10.5 Exceptions

Nothing in these Terms limits our liability for:

  • Death or personal injury caused by negligence
  • Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation
  • Liability that cannot be excluded or limited under Dutch law

11. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of our website and services is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with GDPR.

Read our full Privacy Policy for details.

For information about cookies, see Cookie Settings in the footer of this website.

12. Third-Party Services

Our website uses or plans to use the following third-party services:

Cal.eu (Appointment Scheduling)

Purpose: For managing online appointment bookings

Location: European Union (Cal.eu instance)

Safeguards: Data Processing Agreement, GDPR compliant, data stored within EU

We use Cal.eu (European instance) to ensure all booking data remains within the EU for GDPR compliance.

Vercel (Website Hosting)

Purpose: For hosting our website

Location: Netherlands/EU data centers

Safeguards: Data Processing Agreement

Resend (Email Service)

Purpose: For sending appointment confirmations and contact form responses

Location: United States

Safeguards: Data Processing Agreement and EU-US Data Privacy Framework

Supabase (Database & File Storage)

Purpose: For storing all client data, staff data, and images (including therapist profile photos displayed on the website). Used for admin and client portal infrastructure.

Location: Frankfurt, Germany (EU)

Safeguards: Data Processing Agreement, SOC 2 Type II certified, encryption at rest and in transit, GDPR compliant

All data stored in EU data centers. Clinical client records covered under separate client privacy policy (WGBO compliance).

Upstash (Performance Cache & Rate Limiting)

Purpose: For improving admin portal performance by temporarily caching decrypted data, and for distributed rate limiting to protect against brute-force attacks

Location: Frankfurt, Germany (EU)

Safeguards: Data Processing Agreement, SOC 2 Type II certified, AES-256 encryption at rest, TLS 1.3 encryption in transit

Upstash Redis is in use for decryption caching and distributed rate limiting across all servers.

We are not responsible for the content, policies, or actions of third-party services. Use of these services is at your own risk.

13. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes become effective as soon as they are posted on this page. The date of the last change is shown at the top.

Significant changes will be communicated via:

  • Email notification to existing clients
  • Notice on the website homepage
  • Pop-up on your next website visit

Continued use of the website or services after changes means you accept the updated Terms.

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

14.1 Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by and interpreted in accordance with Dutch law.

14.2 Jurisdiction

All disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or the use of our services shall be exclusively submitted to the competent courts of Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

This does not affect your statutory rights as a consumer under Dutch law.

14.3 Dispute Resolution

Before taking legal action, we encourage you to contact us to try to resolve the dispute informally. Most concerns can be resolved through open communication.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force. The invalid provision will be replaced by a valid provision that most closely approximates the original intent.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and IJFysio regarding the use of the website and services. They supersede all prior agreements or representations, oral or written.

17. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Service or our services, you can contact us:

Email: info@ij-fysio.nl

Phone: +31201234567

Mail: Amsterdam IJburg Diemerparklaan 35, 1087 GN Amsterdam, Nederland

We strive to respond to all inquiries within 2 business days.