Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Matthew Care, operating as MATTHEW J. CAMPBELL, MD, INC., concerning your access to and use of our website and services. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, you must not access or use our services.

Services Description

Matthew Care provides professional computer systems design and related technical services, including but not limited to:

• Computer integrated systems design and architecture
• Management and technical consulting services
• System integration and implementation
• Scientific research and development services
• Professional technical support and maintenance

The specific scope, deliverables, and terms of each engagement will be detailed in separate service agreements or statements of work.

Use of Website

Permitted Use

You may use our website for lawful purposes only and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe upon intellectual property rights
• Transmit harmful or malicious code
• Attempt unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with the proper functioning of the website
• Collect information about other users without consent
• Use automated systems to access the website without permission

Account Responsibilities

If you create an account with us, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

Professional Services Terms

Service Agreements

Professional services will be provided pursuant to separate written agreements that specify:

• Scope of work and deliverables
• Project timelines and milestones
• Fees and payment terms
• Responsibilities of both parties
• Acceptance criteria and procedures
• Confidentiality obligations

Client Responsibilities

Clients engaging our services agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Grant necessary access to systems and resources
• Respond to requests for information in a timely manner
• Designate authorized representatives for decision-making
• Comply with agreed-upon timelines and procedures
• Make timely payments as specified in service agreements

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Intellectual Property

All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, images, software, and other materials, is the property of Matthew Care or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without our express written permission.

Client Intellectual Property

We respect the intellectual property rights of our clients. Unless otherwise specified in a service agreement, clients retain ownership of their pre-existing intellectual property and data provided to us.

Work Product

Ownership of work product created during service engagements will be specified in the applicable service agreement. Typically, upon full payment, clients receive ownership or license rights to deliverables created specifically for them.

Confidentiality

We recognize the confidential nature of information shared during business relationships. Both parties agree to:

• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information
• Use confidential information only for authorized purposes
• Implement reasonable security measures to protect information
• Return or destroy confidential information upon request
• Comply with applicable data protection regulations

Payment Terms

Payment terms for professional services will be specified in service agreements and may include:

• Fixed-price arrangements
• Time and materials billing
• Retainer agreements
• Milestone-based payments

Invoices are typically due within 30 days of issuance unless otherwise specified. Late payments may incur interest charges and may result in suspension of services.

Warranties and Disclaimers

Service Warranties

We warrant that our services will be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner consistent with industry standards. Specific warranties for deliverables will be detailed in service agreements.

Website Disclaimer

Our website and its content are provided on an as-is and as-available basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding:

• Accuracy or completeness of website content
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement of third-party rights

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Matthew Care shall not be liable for:

• Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Damages resulting from unauthorized access or data breaches
• Damages caused by third-party services or products

Our total liability for any claims arising from services shall not exceed the fees paid for those specific services. Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations of liability, so these limitations may not apply to you.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Matthew Care, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any laws or regulations
• Your infringement of third-party rights
• Your use of our services or website

Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to our website or services at our discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties, or for any other reason.

Service agreements may be terminated according to the terms specified therein, which typically include provisions for termination for convenience, termination for cause, and wind-down procedures.

Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Dispute Resolution Process

In the event of any dispute arising from these Terms or our services, the parties agree to:

• First attempt to resolve the dispute through good-faith negotiations
• Consider mediation before pursuing litigation
• Submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts in Sacramento County, California

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the Last Updated date. Your continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with any service agreements and our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Matthew Care regarding the use of our website and services, superseding any prior agreements.

Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Acknowledgment

By using our website or services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.