Terms & Conditions
1. Introduction & Acceptance
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Who We Are: Your Care Plus (“We,” “Us,” “Our”) is a company registered in the UK, operating the website yourcareplus.co.uk (the “Site”), providing home-based, compassionate, person-centred care Your Care Plus.
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Agreement to Terms: By accessing or using our Site and services, you (“User,” “Client,” “Caretaker”) agree to these Terms & Conditions (“T&Cs”), as well as our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. If you disagree with any part, please do not use the Site.
2. Definitions
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User, Client, Care Recipient – individuals seeking care services.
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Caregiver, Carer, Service Provider – qualified individuals or organisations delivering care.
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Services – includes all care-related resources, information, and coordination facilitated via the Site.
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Account – the online user profile created to access and manage service requests.
3. Eligibility & Usage
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Users must be 18 years or older to register or engage services.
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Services are intended for lawful, responsible use only.
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Carers must hold any legally required qualifications or clearances (e.g., DBS checks in the UK).
4. Nature of Services & Platform Role
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Your Care Plus acts as a provider of home care services, not as an intermediary platform.
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We deliver care directly through our own or contracted caregivers, and we retain responsibility for service quality and compliance.
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While we strive for the highest standards in care delivery, we do not provide medical advice unless explicitly qualified and stated as part of a care plan.
5. User Accounts
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Clients and Caregivers agree to provide accurate and up-to-date information, keep login credentials secure, and notify us immediately of any breach or misuse.
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We reserve the right to suspend or close any account at our discretion for non-compliance or misuse.
6. Payments & Fees
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Details on fees, payment schedules, and billing processes should be clearly outlined.
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Include refund and cancellation policies, particularly for cancellations by clients or us.
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Set expectations for late payments, e.g., potential additional charges or suspension of services.
7. Care Standards & Responsibilities
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Carers are expected to adhere to professional ethics, respect client privacy and dignity, and ensure safe, quality care.
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Clients should provide a safe environment, necessary information (e.g. medical needs, allergies), and report any changes promptly.
8. Disclaimers & Limitations of Liability
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We do not offer medical or legal advice unless explicitly stated.
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Your Care Plus is not liable for losses or damages caused by carers' or clients' actions beyond our control.
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Liability should be limited to the maximum extent permitted under UK law.
9. Emergency & Safety Protocol
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In emergencies, users must contact emergency services directly—the Site is not an emergency response platform.
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Encourage clients and carers to follow up-to-date health and safety guidance.
10. Intellectual Property
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All content on the Site (text, logos, design) is owned by Your Care Plus unless otherwise stated.
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Users grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use any content they submit (photos, testimonials) for the purpose of providing services and marketing.
11. Privacy & Data Protection
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Reference the Privacy Policy, detailing how personal and sensitive (special category) data is processed under GDPR requirements.
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Include assurances of data security and confidentiality, particularly for health-related data.
12. Termination
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We may suspend or terminate accounts for breaches or non-payment.
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Users may terminate their use at any time, though outstanding fees still apply.
13. Dispute Resolution & Governing Law
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State that these T&Cs are governed by English law and resolved in English courts, or specify an alternative dispute resolution process if desired.
14. Changes to Terms
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We reserve the right to update these T&Cs at any time, with changes effective upon posting.
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Users should review the T&Cs periodically; continued use after changes indicates acceptance.
15. Contact Information
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Provide clear contact details (email, phone, address) for queries, complaints, or support.