13. Exclusions and Limitations of Liability
- To the fullest extent permitted by law, you are responsible for your use of the Service, and you will defend and indemnify Transcarent (including Accolade and its subsidiaries) and its owners, officers, directors, employees, consultants, affiliates, subsidiaries, contractors, and agents (together, the “Transcarent Entities”) from and against every claim brought by a third party, and any related liability, damage, loss, and expense, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, arising out of or connected with: (a) your unauthorized use of, or misuse of, the Service and Healthcare Services; (b) your violation of any portion of these Terms including, but not limited to the Acceptable Use Policy, above, any representation, warranty, or agreement referenced in these Terms, or any applicable law or regulation; (c) your violation of any third-party right, including any intellectual property right or publicity, confidentiality, other property, or privacy right; (d) your negligence, intentional misrepresentation, fraud, or intentional misconduct, or (d) any dispute or issue between you and any third party. We reserve the right, at our own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you (without limiting your indemnification obligations with respect to that matter), and in that case, you agree to cooperate with our defense of those claims.
2. Disclaimers; No Warranties.
THE SERVICE, HEALTHCARE SERVICES, AND ALL MATERIALS AND CONTENT AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SERVICE AND HEALTHCARE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS”, “WHERE IS”, “WITH ALL FAULTS”, AND ON AN “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS. Transcarent DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, RELATING TO THE SERVICE, HEALTHCARE SERVICES, AND ALL MATERIALS AND CONTENT AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SERVICE AND HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INCLUDING: (A) ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, QUIET ENJOYMENT, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT; AND (B) ANY WARRANTY ARISING OUT OF COURSE OF DEALING, USAGE, OR TRADE. Transcarent DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE, HEALTHCARE SERVICES, OR ANY PORTION OF THE SERVICE OR HEALTHCARE SERVICES, OR ANY MATERIALS OR CONTENT OFFERED THROUGH THE SERVICE OR HEALTHCARE SERVICES, WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR FREE OF ERRORS, VIRUSES, OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS, AND TRANSCARENT DOES NOT WARRANT THAT ANY OF THOSE ISSUES WILL BE CORRECTED.
ADVICE AND INFORMATION PROVIDED BY TRANSCARENT IS NOT MEDICAL CARE. NO ADVICE OR INFORMATION, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, OBTAINED BY YOU FROM THE SERVICE, HEALTHCARE SERVICES, OR TRANSCARENT ENTITIES OR ANY MATERIALS OR CONTENT AVAILABLE. THROUGH THE SERVICE OR HEALTHCARE SERVICES WILL CREATE ANY WARRANTY REGARDING ANY OF THE TRANSCARENT ENTITIES OR THE SERVICE OR HEALTHCARE SERVICES. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE THAT MAY RESULT FROM THE SERVICE OR HEALTHCARE SERVICES AND YOUR DEALING WITH ANY OTHER SERVICE USER, INCLUDING HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONERS YOU HAVE ACCESS TO THROUGH THE SERVICE OR HEALTHCARE SERVICES. YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT YOU USE ANY PORTION OF THE SERVICE AND HEALTHCARE SERVICES AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION AND RISK, AND THAT WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR PROPERTY (INCLUDING YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM OR MOBILE DEVICE USED IN CONNECTION WITH THE SERVICE OR HEALTHCARE SERVICES) OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, INCLUDING USER CONTENT. IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, YOU SHOULD CALL YOUR DOCTOR OR DIAL 911 IMMEDIATELY.
THE LIMITATIONS, EXCLUSIONS, AND DISCLAIMERS IN THIS SECTION APPLY TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. Transcarent does not disclaim any warranty or other right that Transcarent is prohibited from disclaiming under applicable law.
3. Exclusions and Limitations of Liability.
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL THE TRANSCARENT ENTITIES BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, OR ANY OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSS) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF, OR YOUR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE, THE SERVICE, HEALTHCARE SERVICES, OR ANY MATERIALS OR CONTENT ON THE SERVICE OR HEALTHCARE SERVICES, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STATUTE, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, AND WHETHER OR NOT ANY TRANSCARENT ENTITY HAS BEEN INFORMED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGE.
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF THE TRANSCARENT ENTITIES TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE USE OF OR ANY INABILITY TO USE ANY PORTION OF THE SERVICE, HEALTHCARE SERVICES, OR OTHERWISE UNDER THESE TERMS, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE, IS LIMITED TO THE GREATER OF: (A) THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID TO TRANSCARENT FOR ACCESS TO AND USE OF THE SERVICE IN THE 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO THE EVENT OR CIRCUMSTANCE GIVING RISE TO CLAIM; OR (B) $100.
EACH PROVISION OF THESE TERMS THAT PROVIDES FOR A LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES, OR EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES IS INTENDED TO AND DOES ALLOCATE THE RISKS BETWEEN THE PARTIES UNDER THESE TERMS. THIS ALLOCATION IS AN ESSENTIAL ELEMENT OF THE BASIS OF THE BARGAIN BETWEEN THE PARTIES. EACH OF THESE PROVISIONS IS SEVERABLE AND INDEPENDENT OF ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THESE TERMS. THE LIMITATIONS IN THIS SECTION WILL APPLY EVEN IF ANY LIMITED REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.
14. Service-Specific Terms
- Use of 2nd.MD Service (ExpertMD)
(i) No Practice of Medicine. 2nd.MD does not provide medical advice or care. The 2nd.MD Services provide users with online access to Specialists who may provide health education to Members who have chosen to participate in this Service. 2nd.MD DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT, OR PRESCRIPTION OF ANY KIND. All information provided on this site or in connection with any communications supported by 2nd.MD, including, without limitation, real-time video or email communications between professionals utilizing the site and consumers, is intended to be for general informational and health education purposes only, and is in no way intended to create a physician–patient relationship as defined by state and federal law. RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED BY 2nd.MD OR ANY PROFESSIONALS THAT UTILIZE 2nd.MD IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
(ii) Independence of Specialists and Professionals. The specialists and professionals utilizing or featured on the 2nd.MD Service are subscribers and licensees to the 2nd.MD Service and are not employees. Any health education, opinions, advice, or information expressed by a professional or specialist utilizing or featured on the Service are those of the professional and the professional alone. They do not reflect the opinions of 2nd.MD. 2nd.MD does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on 2nd.MD or by a licensee of 2nd.MD. SUCH INFORMATION IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS-IS" BASIS AND 2ND.MD DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 2ND.MD SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE TO YOU OR TO ANYONE FOR ANY DECISION MADE OR ACTION TAKEN BY ANY PARTY (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY USER) IN RELIANCE ON INFORMATION ABOUT PROFESSIONALS AND SPECIALISTS ON THE SERVICE.
The use of the Service by any entity or individual to verify the credentials of professionals or specialists is prohibited.
(iii) Availability of Service. 2nd.MD operates subject to state and federal regulations, where applicable, and the Service may not be available in all jurisdictions. Your access to the 2nd.MD Service is provided on a temporary basis with no guarantee for future availability. We may immediately suspend or terminate your access to the Service or any part thereof for cause, including but not limited to (1) breach of these Terms, (2) discontinuance or material modification to the Service, (3) unexpected technical or security issues, (4) extended inactivity, or (5) fraudulent or illegal activity. The Service may also be inaccessible due to outages, maintenance, or causes beyond our reasonable control. We use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain the Service but do not guarantee reliability or availability. You accept responsibility for all mobile provider fees associated with your use of the 2nd.MD Service.
2. Use of PlushCare and Accolade Care Services
(i) Eligibility and Acknowledgement. Accolade Care is the employer-sponsored model of PlushCare. By using the PlushCare and Accolade Care websites (collectively, “Care Sites”), you acknowledge and agree that:
- (a) the Care Service is provided at the sole discretion of the Providers;
- (b) the Care Service is limited to diagnosis and treatment of non-emergent medical conditions;
- (c) PlushCare will retain your medical records as your primary care provider unless you object as permitted by law;
- (d) you must be physically present in a state where PlushCare operates when using the Care Service;
- (e) the Care Service may not be reimbursable by Medicare, Medicaid, or other government programs, and you agree not to seek coverage where not permitted;
- (f) the Care Service may not be reimbursable by commercial insurers, but you may separately seek reimbursement at your own cost;
- (g) you are at least 18 years of age (or have parental consent if under 18); and
- (h) if you seek services for a dependent, your agreement binds them as well.
(ii) Charges on Your Billing Account. You agree to provide accurate billing information and authorize PlushCare to charge your chosen payment method for fees. You must keep your billing information current and notify us of changes. By providing payment credentials, you authorize PlushCare to automatically charge for unpaid balances, with at least two notices prior to charging.
(iii) Membership Fees. PlushCare may charge a membership fee (“Membership Fee”) for access to certain features of the Service. The Membership Fee covers non-medical features (e.g., navigation support, digital tools, lifestyle offerings). PAYMENT OF THE MEMBERSHIP FEE TO PLUSHCARE IS NOT A REQUIREMENT TO RECEIVE MEDICAL SERVICES AT PLUSHCARE. Certain members may receive Services through employer coverage, in which case Membership Fees may not apply. If employer coverage ends, you may (i) continue Services and pay fees yourself, or (ii) terminate Services. Membership is available monthly or annually, with cancellation rights as described herein. YOU CAN CANCEL YOUR MEMBERSHIP AT ANY TIME BY CONTACTING INFO@PLUSHCARE.COM. Refunds or pro rata refunds will be provided as required by law or as otherwise stated in your account.
PlushCare reserves the right to modify the Membership Fee or applicable billing structure at any time. Any change in Membership Fee will become effective at the start of your next billing cycle following notice provided by email, in-app message, or other reasonable means. Continued use of the Services after the effective date of a fee change constitutes your acceptance of the new Membership Fee. If you do not agree to a fee change, you may cancel your membership prior to the renewal date.
(iv) Prescription Delivery Options. PlushCare Providers may issue prescriptions in accordance with professional judgment and applicable law. We do not prescribe DEA-controlled substances. Mail-order pharmacy options may be available for certain prescriptions, subject to state/federal law and third-party pharmacy processes. PlushCare is not responsible for the acts or omissions of pharmacies.
(v) Service Use Termination. You may terminate your use of the PlushCare Services at any time by contacting us. If you cancel a paid membership, it will remain active until the end of the current term, and no renewal will occur. If we terminate for breach, no refunds will be issued; if we terminate for reasons other than your breach, you will receive a pro rata refund of fees paid.
(vi) Disclaimers Regarding the Service. THE PLUSHCARE SERVICE IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE IN A MEDICAL EMERGENCY OR URGENT HEALTHCARE NEED. CALL 911 OR SEEK EMERGENCY CARE IMMEDIATELY. The PlushCare Service is not a replacement for your primary care physician or annual office check-ups. The PlushCare Service is not an online pharmacy, and Providers do not prescribe drugs listed as controlled substances. PlushCare does not guarantee that a specific medication will be prescribed if requested.