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This English version is provided for reference. In the event of any discrepancy, the Japanese version shall prevail.

GMC Africa Terms of Use

Article 1 (Scope)

  1. These Terms of Use (the “Terms”) set out the conditions for using Global MedCare Africa (the “Service”), operated by MedEqual Japan LLC (the “Company”).
  2. The Service includes the website and portal site operated by the Company, the GMC Supporter Program, the medical training programs, and all other related services.
  3. These Terms apply to everyone who uses the Service (“Users”).
  4. By using the Service, Users are deemed to have agreed to these Terms.

Article 2 (Definitions)

In these Terms, the following terms have the meanings set out below.

  1. “Service” means, collectively, the Global MedCare Africa services provided by the Company, including the website, the portal site, the GMC Supporter Program and the medical training programs.
  2. “User” means any individual who uses the Service.
  3. “Member” means an individual who has registered as a member in accordance with the procedures prescribed by the Company and whose registration has been approved by the Company.
  4. “Supporter” means a Member who has enrolled in the GMC Supporter Program and pays the monthly support fee.
  5. “Program Participant” means a Member who takes part in a medical training program.
  6. “Healthcare Professional” means a physician, nurse, pharmacist, medical student, nursing student, or any other person working in, or aspiring to work in, a healthcare-related profession.
  7. “Personal Information” means personal information as defined in Japan’s Act on the Protection of Personal Information.
  8. “Intellectual Property Rights” means copyrights, patent rights, utility model rights, trademark rights, design rights and other intellectual property rights (including the right to acquire such rights or to apply for registration of such rights).

Article 3 (Registration)

3.1 Application for Registration

  1. Anyone wishing to use the Service shall agree to these Terms and apply for registration by the method prescribed by the Company.
  2. Applicants shall provide true and up-to-date information when applying for registration.

3.2 Approval of Registration

  1. Upon receiving an application for registration, the Company will review it and decide whether to approve it.
  2. The Company may decline to approve an application if the applicant falls under any of the following:
    1. The applicant has previously violated these Terms
    1. The registration information contains false statements, errors or omissions
    1. The applicant is a minor or a person under guardianship, curatorship or assistance and has not obtained the consent of their legal representative, guardian, curator or assistant
    1. The applicant is an antisocial force (such as an organized crime group, a member of an organized crime group, a right-wing extremist group, or similar)
    1. The Company otherwise deems the registration inappropriate

3.3 Completion of Registration

A contract for use of the Service between the User and the Company is formed upon approval of the registration.

Article 4 (Services)

4.1 Services Provided

The Company provides the following services:

  1. General services
    1. Viewing information on the website
    1. Information on healthcare support in Africa
    1. Viewing activity reports
  2. Members-only services
    1. Members-only content
    1. Email newsletter
    1. Notices of events and seminars
  3. GMC Supporter Program
    1. Participation in the monthly support program
    1. Regular activity reports
    1. Participation in supporters-only events
  4. Medical training programs
    1. Opportunities for medical training in Africa
    1. Training at local medical institutions
    1. Related pre-departure and post-program training

4.2 Changes to or Suspension of the Service

  1. The Company may change the content of the Service or stop providing the Service.
  2. The Company is not liable for any damage incurred by Users as a result of the suspension of the Service.

Article 5 (Fees)

5.1 GMC Supporter Program

  1. The fee for the GMC Supporter Program is ¥500–¥3,000 per month (tax included).
  2. Fees are charged automatically every month.
  3. Users will be notified in advance of any change to the fees.

5.2 Medical Training Programs

  1. Participation fees for medical training programs are set separately for each program.
  2. In addition to the participation fee, travel costs, local living expenses, insurance premiums and other costs may be required.

5.3 Payment Method

  1. Fees shall be paid by credit card or by another method designated by the Company.
  2. Users shall pay fees by the due date.

Article 6 (Prohibited Conduct)

When using the Service, Users must not:

  1. Violate laws or regulations, or public order and morals
  2. Engage in conduct related to criminal acts
  3. Infringe copyrights, trademark rights or other intellectual property rights in the content of the Service or otherwise contained in the Service
  4. Destroy or interfere with the functioning of servers or networks of the Company, other Users or third parties
  5. Engage in conduct that may interfere with the operation of the Company’s services
  6. Collect or store personal information about other Users
  7. Gain or attempt to gain unauthorized access
  8. Impersonate other Users
  9. Directly or indirectly provide benefits to antisocial forces in connection with the Company’s services
  10. Misrepresent their qualifications as a healthcare professional
  11. Violate local laws while participating in a program
  12. Engage in any other conduct the Company deems inappropriate

Article 7 (Suspension of the Service, etc.)

7.1 Suspension

The Company may suspend or interrupt all or part of the Service without prior notice to Users if it determines that any of the following applies:

  1. Maintenance, inspection or updating of the computer systems for the Service
  2. Provision of the Service becomes difficult due to force majeure such as an earthquake, lightning, fire, power outage or natural disaster
  3. Computers or communication lines stop due to an accident
  4. The Company otherwise deems it difficult to provide the Service

7.2 Restriction of Use, etc.

The Company may, without prior notice, restrict a User’s use of all or part of the Service or cancel their registration if the User:

  1. Violates any provision of these Terms
  2. Is found to have provided false registration information
  3. Fails to pay fees or other amounts owed
  4. Does not respond to communications from the Company for a certain period
  5. Has not used the Service for a certain period since their last use
  6. Is otherwise deemed by the Company to be unsuitable to use the Service

Article 8 (Withdrawal and Cancellation)

8.1 Withdrawal

  1. Users may withdraw at any time by following the procedure prescribed by the Company.
  2. Withdrawal takes effect when the Company confirms the withdrawal procedure.

8.2 Cancellation of the GMC Supporter Program

  1. Supporters may cancel the GMC Supporter Program by completing the prescribed procedure at least three business days before the next billing date.
  2. Fees already charged will not be refunded.

8.3 Cancellation of Medical Training Programs

Cancellations and refunds for medical training programs are governed by the contract terms of each program.

Article 9 (Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability)

9.1 Disclaimer of Warranties

  1. The Company makes no warranty, express or implied, that the Service is free from defects in fact or in law (including defects relating to safety, reliability, accuracy, completeness, effectiveness, fitness for a particular purpose or security, as well as errors, bugs and infringement of rights).
  2. Except in cases of willful misconduct or gross negligence on the part of the Company, the Company is not liable for any damage incurred by Users arising from the Service.

9.2 Limitation of Liability

  1. The Company is not liable for any damage incurred by Users through their use of the Service.
  2. Participants are responsible for their own safety when taking part in medical training programs.

Article 10 (Changes to the Service)

The Company may change, add to or discontinue the content of the Service with prior notice to Users, and Users consent to this.

Article 11 (Amendment of These Terms)

  1. The Company may amend these Terms without the individual consent of Users in the following cases:
    1. The amendment is in the general interest of Users
    1. The amendment does not conflict with the purpose of the contract for use of the Service and is reasonable in light of the need for the amendment, the appropriateness of the amended content and other circumstances relating to the amendment
  2. When amending these Terms under the preceding paragraph, the Company will notify Users in advance that the Terms will be amended, of the content of the amended Terms, and of the date on which the amendment takes effect.

Article 12 (Handling of Personal Information)

  1. The Company will handle personal information obtained through use of the Service appropriately in accordance with its Privacy Policy.
  2. The Company uses personal information for the following purposes:
    1. To provide and operate the Service
    1. To respond to inquiries from Users
    1. To contact and send notices to Users
    1. To improve and develop the Service
    1. For marketing activities

Article 13 (Notices and Communications)

Notices and communications between the Company and Users shall be made by the method prescribed by the Company. When the Company sends a notice or communication to the contact details registered by a User, it is deemed to have reached the User, regardless of whether the User actually received it.

Article 14 (No Assignment of Rights and Obligations)

Users may not assign to a third party, or offer as security, their position under the contract for use or any rights or obligations under these Terms without the Company’s prior written consent.

Article 15 (Order of Precedence)

If there is any inconsistency between these Terms and an individual contract or terms, the individual contract or terms take precedence over these Terms.

Article 16 (Severability)

Even if any provision of these Terms, or any part of one, is held invalid or unenforceable, this does not affect the validity of the other provisions.

Article 17 (Governing Law and Jurisdiction)

  1. These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan.
  2. Any dispute relating to the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tokyo District Court as the court of first instance.

Article 18 (Exclusion of Antisocial Forces)

  1. Users represent that they are not currently, and covenant that they will not in the future become, an organized crime group, a member of an organized crime group, a person for whom five years have not passed since ceasing to be a member of an organized crime group, a quasi-member of an organized crime group, a company affiliated with an organized crime group, a corporate racketeer (sokaiya) or similar, a racketeer purporting to be a social or political movement, a specialized intellectual crime group, or any other person equivalent to the foregoing (collectively, “Organized Crime Members”), and that none of the following applies to them:
    1. Having a relationship in which Organized Crime Members are deemed to control management
    1. Having a relationship in which Organized Crime Members are deemed to be substantially involved in management
    1. Having a relationship deemed to involve the improper use of Organized Crime Members, such as for the purpose of obtaining an unjust benefit for oneself or a third party or of causing damage to a third party
    1. Having a relationship deemed to involve providing funds or other benefits or conveniences to Organized Crime Members
    1. An officer or a person substantially involved in management has a socially reprehensible relationship with Organized Crime Members
  2. Users covenant that they will not, either themselves or through a third party, engage in any of the following:
    1. Violent demands
    1. Unreasonable demands beyond legal responsibility
    1. Threatening behavior or the use of violence in connection with transactions
    1. Damaging the Company’s reputation or interfering with its business by spreading rumors or using fraudulent means
    1. Any other conduct equivalent to the foregoing

Article 19 (Special Provisions for Medical Training Programs)

19.1 Eligibility

  1. To take part in a medical training program, participants must be healthcare professionals or students in a healthcare field.
  2. Before the program, participants must receive the required vaccinations and certify that they are in good health.
  3. Participants must be covered by overseas travel insurance.

19.2 Participants’ Obligations

  1. Participants must comply with local laws, customs and the rules of the medical institutions.
  2. During the program, participants must follow the instructions of the Company and its local partners.
  3. Participants must keep patient information confidential.

19.3 Limitation of Liability

  1. Except in cases of willful misconduct or gross negligence on the part of the Company, the Company is not liable for any accident, illness or other damage occurring during the program.
  2. Participants take part in the program at their own risk.

Effective date: June 3, 2025

MedEqual Japan LLC
Global MedCare Africa Secretariat
Miyamasuzaka Building 609, 2-19-15 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0002, Japan
Contact: info@globalmedcareafrica.com