Terms and Conditions
Welcome to the official website of Nueva Ecija Medical Center, Inc. (NEMC). These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of our website. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use our website.
Acceptance of Terms
These Terms and Conditions constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Nueva Ecija Medical Center, Inc. By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, as well as our Data Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.
Use of the Website
- Permitted Use: This website is provided for informational purposes related to NEMC's medical services, facilities, news, and general health information. You may use the website for lawful purposes only and in a manner that does not infringe upon the rights of others or restrict their use and enjoyment of the website.
- Prohibited Use: You agree not to:
- Use the website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any national or international law or regulation.
- Transmit any material that is defamatory, offensive, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.
- Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the website, or which, as determined by NEMC, may harm NEMC or users of the website.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion or feature of the website, or any other systems or networks connected to the website.
- Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the website or the servers or networks connected to the website.
- Use any automated system or software to extract data from the website ("screen scraping" or "web scraping") without prior written consent from NEMC.
- Upload or transmit any viruses, malware, or any other type of malicious code.
- Post or transmit any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, "junk mail," "spam," "chain letters," "pyramid schemes," or any other form of solicitation.
No Medical Advice
The content provided on this website, including all text, graphics, images, and information, is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider for any questions regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website. NEMC does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the website. Reliance on any information provided by NEMC, its employees, or others appearing on the website is solely at your own risk.
Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, and data compilations, is the property of Nueva Ecija Medical Center, Inc. or its content suppliers and is protected by Philippine and international copyright laws. The compilation of all content on this site is the exclusive property of NEMC and protected by copyright laws. NEMC's trademarks, trade dress, and other intellectual property may not be used in connection with any product or service that is not NEMC's, in any manner that is likely to cause confusion among customers, or in any manner that disparages or discredits NEMC.
Disclaimer of Warranties
This website and all information, content, materials, products, and services included on or otherwise made available to you through this website are provided by NEMC on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. NEMC does not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that the website or the servers that make it available are free of viruses or other harmful components.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Nueva Ecija Medical Center, Inc., its directors, officers, employees, affiliates, agents, contractors, interns, suppliers, service providers, or licensors shall not be liable for any injury, loss, claim, or any direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, special, or consequential damages of any kind, including, without limitation, lost profits, lost revenue, lost savings, loss of data, replacement costs, or any similar damages, whether based in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability or otherwise, arising from your use of any of the website's services or any products procured using the website, or for any other claim related in any way to your use of the website or any content posted, transmitted, or otherwise made available via the website, even if advised of their possibility.
Links to Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by NEMC. NEMC has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that NEMC shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services. We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit.
Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of the Philippines, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Dispute Resolution
Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms and Conditions, including any question regarding their existence, validity, or termination, shall be referred to and finally resolved by the competent courts of Nueva Ecija, Philippines, to the exclusion of any other courts.
Changes to Terms
NEMC reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to update, change, or replace any part of these Terms and Conditions by posting updates and changes to our website. It is your responsibility to check our website periodically for changes. Your continued use of or access to our website following the posting of any changes to these Terms and Conditions constitutes acceptance of those changes.
Cookie Policy
Effective Date: June 17, 2025
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information and assist with personalization. Cookies may be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your personal computer or mobile device when you go offline, while session cookies are deleted as soon as you close your web browser.
How we use cookies?
We use cookies for several purposes, including:
- To ensure the website functions correctly: Essential cookies that enable core functionality.
- To analyze website usage: Understand how visitors interact with our website to improve its design and content.
- To personalize your experience: Remember your preferences and settings for future visits.
- To deliver relevant advertisements (if applicable): Show you ads that are more relevant to your interests, where applicable and with your consent.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work.
- Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site and will not be able to monitor its performance.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, then some or all of these services may not function properly.
- Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
Your Choices Regarding Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences directly through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies you have and delete them on an individual basis.
- Block third-party cookies.
- Block cookies from particular sites.
- Block all cookies from being set.
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser.
Please note that if you choose to disable or reject cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly or your user experience may be affected.
For detailed instructions on how to manage cookies in popular web browsers, please refer to your browser's help documentation:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
- Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/view-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-a7d95376-f2cd-8e4a-25dc-1de753474879
- Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may use various third-parties' cookies to report usage statistics of the Service, deliver advertisements on and through the Service, and so on. These third parties have their own privacy policies.
Changes to Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date." We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.