Terms and Conditions for Digital Blood Hub – Android App
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Welcome to the Digital Blood Hub mobile application (“App”). Please read these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) carefully before accessing or using the App. By downloading, installing, or using the App, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the App.
1. Introduction and Purpose
Digital Blood Hub is a mobile application developed to act as a digital facilitator between voluntary blood donors and blood requesters (donees). It is a non-medical, community-driven platform whose sole function is to enable connection between parties, subject to mutual consent. The App does not guarantee, arrange, or enforce blood donations, and does not function as a medical, diagnostic, or emergency service.
2. Eligibility
By using the App, you confirm that:
- You are at least 18 years old or have the consent of a legal guardian.
- You are competent to enter into a legally binding agreement.
- You will comply with all applicable local laws and regulations related to blood donation or requests.
3. Nature of the Platform & Limitation of Liability
- Digital Blood Hub is not a blood bank, hospital, emergency service, or healthcare provider.
- The platform does not store blood, does not verify blood type compatibility, and does not medically screen users.
- The App does not guarantee the availability, timing, location, safety, or health of any donor or recipient.
- Communication between users is allowed only when the donor voluntarily accepts a donee request.
- The App is not responsible whether the Donor donates the blood after accepting the Donee’s request or not.
- Digital Blood Hub cannot be held responsible for:
- Inaccurate or false user profiles.
- Failed communications or unmet expectations.
- Any health outcomes resulting from blood donation or transfusion.
- Any disputes, injuries, or consequences arising from user interactions.
4. User Responsibilities
You agree to:
- Provide complete, accurate, and honest information.
- Use the App only for its intended purpose (voluntary blood donation coordination).
- Not create or submit fraudulent, exaggerated, or misleading donation requests or donor profiles.
- Update your information if it becomes inaccurate.
- Respect the privacy and dignity of all users.
Additionally:
- Donors and donees must not use or retain personal data (such as name, phone number, location, health info, or blood type) for any future contact, solicitation, business purpose, or personal benefit after the completion of a request.
- You may not harvest, save, share, sell, or distribute user data collected via the App.
- You agree not to engage in harassment, stalking, solicitation, or coercion of other users.
Violation of these terms may lead to permanent suspension and/or legal action.
5. Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to:
- Impersonate another individual or entity.
- Use the App for commercial promotion, marketing, or fundraising without written permission.
- Submit or spread false, inappropriate, obscene, violent, or hateful content.
- Attempt to hack, reverse engineer, or disrupt the platform.
- Access other user data or profiles without consent.
- Create duplicate or fake accounts for manipulative or abusive purposes.
6. No Medical Advice or Emergency Handling
This App does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of a certified physician, healthcare professional, or hospital in case of medical emergencies.
The platform must not be relied upon during emergencies or life-threatening conditions. Always contact emergency services or visit a medical facility.
7. Privacy and Data Handling
We are committed to protecting your data. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for full details. By using the App, you consent to:
- The collection of personal and health-related information to facilitate donor-donee matching.
- Communication between matched parties.
- Retention of your data in compliance with applicable laws.
We do not sell, rent, or disclose your personal information to third parties without your consent, except when legally required.
8. Intellectual Property
All content, branding, design, graphics, and software code in the App are the exclusive property of Digital Blood Hub and protected under intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or reverse-engineer any part of the App.
9. Third-Party Links and Content
The App may contain links to third-party websites or services. These are provided for convenience only. Digital Blood Hub does not endorse or control such third-party content and is not responsible for their practices, terms, or privacy policies.
10. Suspension or Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or permanently terminate your access to the App, without notice, if:
- You violate these Terms or misuse the platform.
- You are involved in unethical or unlawful activities.
- You compromise the safety or experience of other users.
11. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Digital Blood Hub, its team, partners, and developers from any claims, damages, liabilities, or losses arising from:
- Your use or misuse of the App.
- Any personal, medical, legal, or financial issues that result from your interactions through the platform.
- Your violation of these Terms.
12. Dispute Resolution
In case of disputes, you agree to resolve the matter informally with our support team before initiating any legal proceedings. If unresolved, the matter will be governed under the laws of Pakistan and subject to the jurisdiction of its courts.
13. Changes to These Terms
Digital Blood Hub may revise or update these Terms at any time. Users will be notified of changes via the App or email. Continued use after updates means you accept the revised Terms.
14. Contact Information
For questions, concerns, or complaints, please contact us at:
- 📧 Email: [Insert Contact Email]
- 📞 Phone: [Insert Contact Number]
- 🌐 Website: [Insert Website URL]
- 📍 Registered Office Address: [Insert Office Address]