RIGHTMETRICS PRIVATE CONTRACTOR PHYSICIAN SERVICES AGREEMENT
This private contractor physician services agreement was last updated on November 25, 2019
THIS PHYSICIAN SERVICES AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), is entered into as of today’s date (the “Effective Date”) by and between RIGHTMETRICS, LLC., a New York limited liability company (“Rightmetrics”) and the physician digitally signing this contract, a physician duly licensed in the State(s) listed on the Rightmetrics provider registration page found at www.vivovitals.com.
RECITALS
A. Rightmetrics is a corporation formed for the purpose of facilitating provision of medical care and related advice via electronic media (the “Telehealth Services”) through physicians who are duly licensed to practice medicine in the applicable jurisdiction(s).
B. Physician desires to provide Telehealth Services via Rightmetrics’ web-based Vivovitals telemedicine platform (the “Platform”), the Vivovitals application(s) (the “App(s)”) and the Vivovitals website (the “website”) and Physician desires to engage Rightmetrics to administer and manage certain non-medical aspects of the provision of the Telehealth Services, upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals, the mutual covenants of the parties set forth below, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, Rightmetrics and Physician hereby agree as follows:
1. Physician Services
1.1 Telehealth Services. During the Term (as defined in Section 4.1 below), Physician shall provide Telehealth Services via the Platform pursuant to the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement and in accordance with the policies and procedures set forth in Schedule A, as the same may be amended from time to time.
1.2 Standards of Performance. Physician shall render the Telehealth Services in conformity with the applicable standard of care and in material compliance with all applicable statutes, regulations, rules, orders, and directives of any and all applicable governmental and regulatory bodies having competent jurisdiction, and the execution of the Telehealth Services shall aim to serve the best interest of patients. Physician shall use the Platform to render Telehealth Services to only those patients residing in only those jurisdictions in which Physician is duly licensed to practice medicine.
1.3 Physician Responsibilities. All decisions and judgments relating to the practice of medicine shall be Physician’s sole responsibility. Nothing in this Agreement shall be interpreted to dictate, modify, or influence the Physician’s practice of medicine, or his/her delivery of direct patient care or independent judgment in the practice of medicine. Physician shall have complete control over the diagnosis and treatment of patients and Rightmetrics shall neither exercise nor attempt to exercise any supervision or control over the individual treatment of Physician’s patients. Physician must independently decide whether to utilize the Platform or any other telemedicine technology with respect to any patient. Rightmetrics through its Vivovitals platform, App or website does not provide EMERGENCY services nor is the platform intended for such purpose. Rightmetrics purpose is to provide a platform/services to assist a provider in remotely monitoring and managing certain chronic conditions only. Vivovitals platform is not intended to provide any sort of emergency care or emergency intervention capability.
Other Healthcare Professionals. Physician may employ other licensed healthcare professionals such as nurse practioners, nurses, and/or physician assistants (collectively, “Providers”) who may participate in Telehealth Services. Physician is responsible for ensuring that all Providers participating in the Telehealth Services shall: (i) have the licenses, credentials, and qualifications required by law to perform any of the tasks or duties that may from time to time be assigned to them; (ii) meet the applicable standard of care; and (iii) otherwise comply with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, each Provider participating in the Telehealth Services must pay for a separate subscription to use the Telehealth Services.
2. Rightmetrics Services
Directly or indirectly through its agents, Rightmetrics shall furnish the administrative and technical services necessary for Physician’s provision of Telehealth Services, including, but not limited to: (i) operating, maintaining, developing, upgrading, or modifying the Platform and related technical services; (ii) hosting the Rightmetrics product website located at www.vivovitals.com or such other web address determined by Rightmetrics from time to time (the “Site”) so that the Platform is accessible by Physician and his or her patients; and (iii) all other administrative services described in this Agreement (collectively, the “Rightmetrics Services”).
3. Compensation (current fee structure)
3.1 Rightmetrics Software Service Fees. As set out at www.vivovitals.com., fees for Physician services performed through Rightmetrics may vary with the service. As financial compensation for utilization of the Rightmetrics Software Services, each Physician shall pay Rightmetrics a monthly subscription fee (“Subscription”) for the use of the Software Services based on the number of Providers using the Software Services. Physician may not manage more than two thousand (2,500) patients via the VIVOVITALS platform at any given time.
3.2 Billing and Collecting Fees. Rightmetrics shall bill its monthly Subscription fee only. Physician shall, and shall require its Providers to, execute in a timely manner any document that Rightmetrics reasonably requests to accomplish the foregoing or as required by law.
4. Term and Termination
4.1 Term. This Agreement shall have an initial term of one month beginning on the Effective Date (the “Initial Period”). The Agreement shall automatically renew for subsequent one-month periods after the expiration of the Initial Period and each subsequent one-month period (each a “Renewal Period”), unless earlier terminated pursuant to Section 4.2. The Initial Period and each Renewal Period, if any, are collectively referred to herein as the “Term.”
4.2 Termination.
a. Termination Without Cause. Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause upon thirty (30) days’ prior written notice to the other.Termination for Cause. Either party may terminate this Agreement for cause if (i) the other party defaults in the performance of its obligations and has not cured such default within thirty (30) days of receipt of a default notice specifying the default and the intention to terminate; or (ii)(A) upon the institution by or against either party of insolvency, receivership or bankruptcy proceedings or any other proceedings for the settlement of either party’s debts, (B) upon either party making an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or (C) upon either party’s dissolution or ceasing to do business. Rightmetrics may also terminate for cause upon the occurrence of any event described in paragraph c. of this Section 4.2.
b. Automatic Suspension. This Agreement shall be immediately terminated in accordance with paragraph (b) of this Section 4.2, without further action by either party, upon the occurrence of any of the following events, each of which shall constitute a ground for termination for cause:
(i) Physician’s license to practice medicine in any state is forfeited or restricted in any way;
(ii) Physician or a Provider pays a judgment or settlement in a professional negligence or malpractice claim arising from the performance of the Telehealth Services hereunder, provided, however, that the carrier’s decision to settle malpractice litigation over Physician’s objection shall not be cause for termination;
(iii) Physician becomes ineligible for continued malpractice insurance coverage through standard admitted carriers;
(iv) Physician or a Provider is convicted of or pleads guilty to any felony or misdemeanor related to the delivery of health care services;
(v) Physician or a Provider is found guilty of or pleads no contest to any crime involving moral turpitude;
(vi) Physician, in Rightmetrics’ sole judgment, engages in negligent, reckless, or willful conduct that causes, or has the potential to cause, harm to a patient/resident or to Rightmetrics’ reputation or business.
(vii) Physician’s patient approval rating on the Site falls below twenty percent (20%) or, if evaluated on a scale of one to five (1-5), is given a rating of less than a two (2); or
(viii) Physician’s disability. For purposes of this Section 4.2, “Physician’s disability” means the inability of Physician to provide Telehealth Services by reason of Physician’s illness or other physical or mental impairment or condition continuing for a period of sixty (60) calendar days or longer.
4.3 Physician Obligations Upon Termination. If this Agreement is terminated for any reason:
a. Physician shall promptly return to Rightmetrics any property and Confidential Information received from Rightmetrics;
b. Physician shall immediately cease using any passwords or other information provided by Rightmetrics to access the Platform or any other system adopted or developed by Rightmetrics;
c. Neither party shall be released or discharged from any obligation, debt or liability that has previously accrued or been incurred and remains to be performed upon the date of termination or expiration; and
d. Any sums of money owing by one party to the other shall be paid immediately. For the avoidance of doubt, if Physician intends to terminate Physician’s Subscription, Physician must provide Rightmetrics with advance written notice. Upon receipt of such notice, Rightmetrics will stop billing Physician for Physician’s Subscription from the beginning of the next monthly term as defined above in Section 4.1. Physician’s will not receive a pro-rated refund for any portion of the monthly term during which Physician terminated Physician’s Subscription. Physician’s Subscription shall continue until the end of the then current monthly term.
5. Affirmative Covenants
5.1 Covenants and Warranties of Rightmetrics.
a. Rightmetrics is and shall remain during the Term a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of New York and possessing full power and authority to conduct the business in which it engages.
b. Rightmetrics has full power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement, to engage in the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and to perform its obligations under this Agreement. Upon its execution, this Agreement shall constitute a valid and binding obligation of Rightmetrics, enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, or other similar laws affecting generally the rights of creditors and by principles of equity. The party executing this Agreement on behalf of Rightmetrics is duly authorized to do so.
c. The consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will not result in a breach of the terms, provisions, or conditions of or constitute a default under the Articles of Organization, Operating Agreement, or other enabling or governing instruments of Rightmetrics or any agreement to which Rightmetrics is a party or by which it is bound, or, to the best knowledge of Rightmetrics, constitute a violation of any applicable law or regulation.
5.2 Covenants and Warranties of Physician
a. Physician is and shall remain during the Term a physician duly licensed in the applicable jurisdiction(s), actively engaged in the practice of medicine, and possessing full power and authority to conduct the business in which he/she engages.
b. Physician has full power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement, to engage in the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and to perform his/her obligations under this Agreement. Upon its execution, this Agreement shall constitute a valid and binding obligation of Physician, enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, or other similar laws affecting generally the rights of creditors and by principles of equity.
c. The consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will not result in a breach of the terms, provisions, or conditions of or constitute a default under any agreement to which Physician is a party or by which Physician is bound, or, to the best knowledge of Physician, constitute a violation of any applicable law or regulation.
d. Physician is not excluded from participating in Federally or state funded health care programs and is not facing the risk of loss, suspension, restriction, involuntary surrender, or revocation, in any jurisdiction, of registration to prescribe controlled substances.
e. Physician is not facing any currently pending professional liability or professional disciplinary actions.
f. To the best of his/her knowledge, no hospital where physician has privileges is taking or contemplates taking any action to limit, revoke, or otherwise adversely affect his/her privileges.
g. Physician has never been convicted of a felony or of any act involving dishonesty or moral turpitude. For purposes of this Agreement, “dishonesty or moral turpitude” shall mean any act or omission that implicates Physician’s honesty or integrity and in particular shall include any crime involving fraud, deceit, or theft.
6. Restrictive Covenants
6.1 Covenant Regarding Confidential Information. In the course of the relationship created pursuant to this Agreement, Physician will have access to certain methods, trade secrets, processes, ideas, systems, procedures, inventions, discoveries, concepts, software in various stages of development, designs, drawings, specifications, models, data, documents, diagrams, flow charts, research, economic and financial analysis, developments, procedures, know-how, policy manuals, form contracts, marketing and other techniques, plans, materials, forms, copyrightable materials and trade information (“Confidential Information”) regarding the operation of Rightmetrics and/or its affiliates (collectively, the “Protected Parties”).
a. Beginning when Physician initially evaluates Rightmetrics Platform either through a product demonstration, written material, trail or paid Subscription, Physician shall maintain all such Confidential Information in strict secrecy and shall not divulge such information to any third parties, except as may be necessary for the discharge of Physician’s obligations under this Agreement or as required by law. Physician shall take all necessary and proper precautions against disclosure of any Confidential Information to unauthorized persons by any of physician’s authorized personnel, employees or agents. The Protected Parties not party to this Agreement are hereby specifically made third party beneficiaries of this Section 6.1, with the power to enforce the provisions hereof. Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason, Physician and each of its Providers shall cease all use of any of the Confidential Information and, at the request of Rightmetrics, shall execute such documents as may be necessary to evidence Physician's and Providers’ abandonment of any claim thereto. Physician’s obligations under this Section 6.1(a) shall continue during the term of this Agreement and for a period of seven (7) years after termination of this Agreement.
b. The obligations of Physician under this Section 6.1 shall not apply to information that: (i) is a matter of public knowledge on or becomes a matter of public knowledge after the Effective Date of this Agreement, other than by a breach of the of this Section 6.1 or a breach of the confidentiality terms of any other agreement between Physician and Rightmetrics or its affiliates; or (ii) was lawfully obtained by Physician on a non-confidential basis other than in the course of performance under this Agreement and from some entity other than Rightmetrics or its affiliates or from some person other than one employed or engaged by Rightmetrics or its affiliates, which entity or person has no obligation of confidentiality to Rightmetrics or its affiliates.
6.2 Injunctive Relief. The parties recognize that, in the event Physician breaches the covenants contained in this Section 6, legal remedies will not suffice to make Rightmetrics whole. Rightmetrics LLC will therefore be entitled to seek an injunction or other equitable relief preventing Physician from rendering professional services in breach of the covenants contained in this Section 6. The remedies provided above are not exclusive, but are in addition to all other remedies, whether in law or in equity, Rightmetrics may have against Physician for breach of the covenants contained in this Section 6. Physician consents to the jurisdiction of the federal and state courts of the State of New York for any suit or other action brought by Rightmetrics based, in whole or in part, on a breach of the covenants contained in this Section 6 and waives any and all objections to venue.
7. Information and Records
7.1 Ownership of and Access to Business Records. At all times during and after the Term, all business records, including but not limited to business agreements, books of account, general administrative records and all information generated or created by Rightmetrics in connection with this Agreement, and other business information of any kind or nature, except for patient medical records, shall be and remain the sole property of Rightmetrics; provided that, after the termination of this Agreement for any reason, Physician shall be entitled to reasonable access to such records and information related solely to care provided by Physician to a patient managed by Physician through the Platform, including the right to obtain copies thereof at his/her cost, for any purpose related to patient care, the defense of any malpractice claim relating to patient care, or any legal proceeding involving Physician and/or its Providers for a potential claim of malpractice.
a. Physician and Rightmetrics shall make available to authorized agents of the Secretary of Health and Human Services (or other governmental authority) this Agreement, any amendments to this Agreement, and any books, documents or records belonging to Physician or Rightmetrics or any related entity that may be necessary to verify the nature and extent of any payments made to Physician or to Rightmetrics under this Agreement. Any such access shall be in accordance with the written regulations established by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to the extent required by law. In the event that Physician or Rightmetrics is requested to disclose any books, documents, or records for the purpose of an audit or investigation of Telehealth Services provided pursuant to this Agreement, Rightmetrics or Physician shall promptly notify the other of the nature and scope of the request and shall make all books, documents, or records so disclosed available to the other party upon written request.
b. Each party shall be entitled, upon request and with reasonable advance notice, to obtain access to all records of the other party directly related to the performance of such party's obligations pursuant to this Agreement; provided, however, that such right shall not allow for access to records that must necessarily be kept confidential as determined by Rightmetrics in its sole discretion. Either party, at its expense, shall have the right to make copies of any records to which it has access pursuant to this Section.
7.2 Confidentiality of Records. Physician and Rightmetrics shall adopt procedures for maintaining the confidentiality of records relating to the operations of Physician and Rightmetrics, including but not limited to all statistical, financial and personnel data related to the operations of Physician or Rightmetrics, which information is not otherwise available to third parties publicly or by law, and shall comply with all applicable federal and state statutes and regulations relating to such records. Patient medical records and other privileged patient information shall not be disclosed or utilized by Rightmetrics or Physician or their agents or employees except as required or permitted by applicable laws and regulations.
7.3 Patient Medical Records. All patient medical records pertaining to the Telehealth Services are and shall remain the property of Physician, subject to all applicable rules of professional ethics.
7.4 HIPAA. The parties shall comply with all applicable requirements of HIPAA, as from time to time amended, and with all applicable laws of any applicable U.S. state relating to the privacy, security, and administration of patient health information. The parties acknowledge and agree that Rightmetrics is a “business associate” of Physician within the meaning of HIPAA. In accordance with the requirements of HIPAA, Rightmetrics agrees that it will:
a. Not use or disclose Protected Health Information (as such term is defined in 45 CFR §164.103) except as permitted or required by this Agreement or as required by law;
b. Use appropriate safeguards consistent with the requirements of the Security Rule with respect to Protected Health Information to prevent the use or disclosure of such information in a manner inconsistent with the provisions of this Agreement;
c. Report to Physician any use or disclosure of Protected Health Information not provided for by this Agreement of which Rightmetrics become aware;
d. In accordance with §§164.502(e)(1)(ii) and 164.308(b)(2) of HIPAA, as applicable, ensure that any subcontractors that create, receive, maintain or transmit Protected Health Information on behalf of Rightmetrics agree to the same restrictions, conditions, and requirements that apply to Rightmetrics with respect to such information (as such requirement is interpreted or applicable in connection with or under HIPAA);
e. Make available to Physician Protected Health Information in furtherance of Physician’s obligations under the Privacy Rule;
f. Make all internal practices, books and records relating to the use and disclosure of Protected Health Information available to the Secretary of Health and Human Services to the extent required for determining compliance with the Federal Privacy Regulations;
g. Without unreasonable delay and in no case later than ten (10) days after discovering a breach involving Confidential Information, Rightmetrics shall report such breach to Physician in writing, setting forth the date of discovery thereof, the identities of the affected individuals (or, if such identities are unknown at that time, the classes of such individuals), a general description of the nature of the incident, and such other information as is required pursuant to HIPAA or reasonably requested by Covered Entity; and
h. Comply with accounting obligations under 45 CFR § 164.528(a)(1).
8. Relationship of the Parties
8.1 Independent Contractor Status. In the performance of this Agreement, it is mutually understood and agreed that each party is at all times acting and performing as an independent contractor with respect to the other and that no relationship of partnership, joint venture or employment is created by this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement shall create, or be construed to create, any relationship between Physician and Rightmetrics other than that of an independent contractor. Subject to
Physician’s compliance with the performance standards set forth in this Agreement, Rightmetrics does not control, nor attempt to control, nor is qualified to control the independent medical judgment of Physician. Physician shall be solely responsible at all times for the method, manner and/or means of using the Telehealth Services under this Agreement. Neither Party will act or communicate in a manner that would lead a reasonable person to believe that it was the agent, servant, or employee of the other.
8.2 Other Activities. This Agreement permits Physician to, and contemplates that Physician will, conduct any and all other personal, business or professional activities that are not expressly limited or conditioned by this Agreement.
8.3 Costs of Performance. Each party shall be responsible for the payment of all costs and expenses necessary for the performance of such party’s obligations under this Agreement. Neither party, nor any other person performing services on behalf of such party pursuant to this Agreement, shall have any right or claim against the other party for Social Security benefits, workers' compensation benefits, disability benefits, unemployment insurance benefits, health benefits, vacation pay, sick leave or any other employee benefits of any kind. Physician shall be responsible for acquiring, installing, configuring and maintaining all hardware, software and communications systems necessary to access the Platform and perform the Telehealth Services.
8.4 Payment of Taxes. As an independent contractor, Physician shall pay and be solely responsible for all of the following: unemployment insurance (state and federal), FICA, federal withholding taxes (including quarterly federal tax returns, form 941), and all other local, state or federal taxes Physician may be obligated to pay.
9. Limitation of Liability
Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, Rightmetrics aggregate liability to Physician under this Agreement, whether arising in tort, contract, or otherwise, shall be limited to the aggregate amount of fees actually paid by Physician to Rightmetrics under this Agreement during the six (6) month period preceding the event first giving rise to the claim(s) upon which such liability is asserted.
10. Insurance
10.1 Professional Liability Insurance. During the term of this Agreement, Physician shall maintain professional and general liability insurance, providing Physician and its employees with indemnity coverage for any claim or liability arising directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, out of any act or omission of Physician or a Provider in the performance of the Telehealth Services, regardless of whether such claims or liabilities are first asserted after termination of this Agreement. Such insurance shall have limits of liability of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 in the aggregate. Physician shall provide Rightmetrics with certificates evidencing the coverage required hereunder upon receipt of a written request from Rightmetrics to Physician. Physician’s insurance shall be primary, and any insurance maintained by Rightmetrics, if any, shall be excess and noncontributory. It is understood and agreed that, should a claim be brought against Physician for any act or omission arising from care the Physician does not provide through Rightmetrics, including without limitation in-person care of a patient previously seen through the services of Rightmetrics, Physician’s coverage will be limited to that which he himself or she herself has purchased.
10.2 Coverage for Telemedicine. Physician shall ensure that all policies of insurance purchased or maintained or both pursuant to this Agreement shall provide coverage for claims or liabilities arising from the practice of telemedicine in each jurisdiction where he/she offers services. If any such policies contain exclusions for telemedicine, Physician shall be responsible, at Physician’s sole cost and expense, for purchasing an endorsement or rider removing such exclusions or otherwise procuring coverage satisfying the terms of this Agreement, including without limitation those in Section 10.1.
10.3 Other Insurance. Rightmetrics may also, in its sole discretion, provide other insurance including, but not limited to, liability insurance.
11. Indemnity
Subject to the provisions of Section 9, each party (“Indemnifying Party”) agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the other party and its members, managers, representatives, successors, and permitted assigns, and each of them (collectively, the “Indemnified Parties”), from and against any or all claims, demands, losses, costs, expenses, obligations, liabilities, judgments, taxes, damages, recoveries, penalties, interests, and deficiencies of every nature (including, without limitation, the investigation and/or defense thereof, and reasonable attorneys', paralegals', and other professionals' fees and costs) arising out of or in connection with, the acts or omissions of the Indemnifying Party.
Whenever any claim shall arise for indemnification hereunder, the Indemnified Party shall promptly provide written notice of such claim to the Indemnifying Party. In connection with any claim giving rise to indemnity hereunder resulting from or arising out of any action or proceeding (each, an “Action”) by a person or entity who is not a party to this Agreement, the Indemnifying Party, at its sole cost and expense and upon written notice to the Indemnified Party, may assume the defense of any such Action with counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party shall be entitled to participate in the defense of any such Action, with its counsel and at its own cost and expense. If the Indemnifying Party does not assume the defense of any such Action, the Indemnified Party may, but shall not be obligated to, defend against such Action in such manner as it may deem appropriate, including, but not limited to, settling such Action, after giving notice to the Indemnifying Party, on such terms as the Indemnified Party may deem appropriate, and no action taken by the Indemnified Party in accordance with such defense and settlement shall relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations herein provided with respect to any damages resulting therefrom. The Indemnifying Party shall not settle any Action without the Indemnified Party's prior written consent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed).
12. Disclosure Obligations
12.1 Notification of Suit. Physician shall notify Rightmetrics not later than five (5) business days after Physician learns of any threatened or pending malpractice action involving Physician or a Provider. The notification shall be in writing, shall include a description of the action and its basis, and shall include copies of all documents in Physician's possession or under his/her control that relate to the action.
12.2 Insolvency. Physician shall notify Rightmetrics if Physician files a petition for bankruptcy or has filed against him/her an involuntary petition in bankruptcy or applies for or consents to the appointment of a receiver, custodian, trustee or liquidator, or makes a general assignment for the benefit of creditors.
13. Disclaimers
13.1 Disclaimer of Express Warranties. RIGHTMETRICS DOES NOT WARRANT THAT ACCESS TO OR USE OF THE PLATFORM WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE OR THAT DEFECTS IN THE SITE WILL BE REMEDIED IN A TIMELY MANNER. THE PLATFORM, THE SITE, AND ANY CONTENT OR INFORMATION CONTAINED THEREIN ARE PROVIDED “AS IS,” WITH ALL FAULTS, WITH NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND TITLE/NONINFRINGEMENT.
13.2 Disclaimer of Liability for Access/Connectivity Issues. Physician acknowledges that in connection with Physician’s performance of the Telehealth Services, electronic information and data will be sent over various facilities and communications lines, and information may be transmitted over local exchange and internet backbone carrier lines and through routers, switches, and other devices (collectively, the “Carrier Lines”) owned, maintained, and serviced by third-party carriers, utilities, and internet service providers, all of which are beyond Rightmetrics control. Rightmetrics assumes no liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, punitive or other damages (including, without limitation, those resulting from lost profits, lost data, or business interruption) arising out of or related in any way to any delay, failure, interruption, or interference with the transmission of data and/or information via the Carrier Lines.
14. License and Access
Subject to Physician’s compliance with the terms of this Agreement, during the Term, Rightmetrics grants to Physician a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferrable, non-sub-licensable license to access and use the Platform for purposes of performing the Telehealth Services contemplated by this Agreement and for no other purpose.
15. Miscellaneous
15.1 Assignment. Except as otherwise provided herein, Physician may not and shall not assign any rights or delegate any duties under this Agreement without Rightmetrics’ prior written consent. Rightmetrics shall be permitted to assign this Agreement without Physician’s prior written consent.
15.2 Binding Effect. Subject to the provisions hereof, this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and, where permitted, their respective successors and assigns.
15.3 Governing Law. The validity, construction, interpretation and enforceability of this Agreement shall be determined and governed by the laws of the State of New York. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if any law or set of laws in the State of New York requires or otherwise dictates that the laws of another state or jurisdiction must be applied in any proceeding involving this Agreement, such New York law or set of laws shall be superseded by this Section and the remaining laws of the State of New York nonetheless shall be applied in such proceeding.
15.4 If any dispute, controversy or claim arises out of this Agreement, except those arising under Section 6, the Parties will first use their good faith efforts to resolve the dispute. If the matter cannot be resolved by the Parties in this fashion, then such dispute, claim or controversy shall be decided in New York, New York, by arbitration in accordance with the commercial rules of JAMS, and any judgment on the award rendered may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. The arbitration shall be final and binding to the greatest extent permitted by law, and the cost thereof, including reasonable attorneys' fees, shall be borne by the losing Party or in such proportions as the arbitrator may decide. Judgment on the award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in consideration for the mutual promises included in this Agreement, Physician agrees and covenants not to directly or indirectly participate any class action claim against Rightmetrics.
15.5 Modification. Rightmetrics reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to amend this Agreement from time to time. If there is a conflict between this Agreement and the most current version of this Agreement which Rightmetrics may post on its website www.vivovitals.com, the most current version posted on the website www.vivovitals.com shall prevail. Your use of the Platform and Telehealth Services after the amended Agreement becomes effective constitutes your acceptance of the amended Agreement. If you do not accept amendments made to this Agreement, then your license to use the Platform and Subscription will be immediately terminated pursuant to Section 4.
15.6 Notices. All notices permitted or required by this Agreement shall be deemed given when in writing and delivered personally or deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, addressed to the other party at the address set forth below or such other address as the party may designate in writing:
To Rightmetrics: 206-19 Hillside Avenue
Queens Village
New York, NY 11427
USA
15.7 Agreement to Perform Necessary Acts. Each of the parties hereto agrees to perform any further acts and execute and deliver any documents that may be reasonably necessary to carry out the provisions of this Agreement.
15.8 Waiver. The failure to enforce at any time any of the provisions of this Agreement or to require at any time performance by the other party of any of the provisions hereof shall in no way be construed to be a waiver of such provisions or to affect either the validity of this Agreement (or any part hereof) or the right of either party thereafter to enforce each and every provision of this Agreement.
15.9 Headings. The headings contained in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not affect the construction or interpretation of any provisions of this Agreement.
15.10 Construction. The terms and conditions of this Agreement shall be construed as a whole according to their fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party. The parties acknowledge that each of them has reviewed this Agreement and has had the opportunity of having their attorneys review this Agreement. The normal rule of construction to the effect that any ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement or of any of its exhibits or amendments.
15.11 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and each such counterpart shall for all purposes be deemed an original, and all such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same instrument.
15.12 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable by any judgment or decision of an administrative, arbitral or judicial tribunal, court or other body of a competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected by such judgment or decision, and the Agreement shall be carried out as nearly as possible according to its other provisions and intent.
15.13 Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire understanding between Physician and Rightmetrics with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and it supersedes any prior oral or written agreements and understandings between them.
You understand that by checking the “I Agree” box for these Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy, when they are presented to you on the App, the Platform or Website you are agreeing to these Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and that such action constitutes a legal signature. No waiver by Rightmetrics of any term or condition set forth in these Terms of Use shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition, and any failure of Rightmetrics to assert a right or provision under these Terms of Use shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. If any provision of these Terms of Use is held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent such that the remaining provisions of the Terms of Use will continue in full force and effect.
SCHEDULE “A” RIGHTMETRICS
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
In rendering the Services pursuant to the Agreement, Physician agrees to and shall be responsible for rendering the Services and performing such other duties in accordance with the policies and procedures described on this Schedule “A.” Capitalized words not defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in the Agreement.
(1) Direct Communication with Patients. After physician has added a patient to the platform then Physician is permitted to telephone any patient the Physician treats using the Site for purposes of rendering appropriate medical care, writing orders, or scheduling in-person, follow-up appointments, etc. Furthermore, Physician may and should assume care of any patient beyond the telemedicine encounter at the Physician’s sole discretion. The Rightmetrics patient in its platform is the Physician’s patient, and the Physician assumes all duties and responsibilities as he or she would with any other patient seen and treated in person.
(2) Rightmetrics Promotional Materials and Professional & Consistent Appearance. Physician agrees to use supplies and materials bearing the Rightmetrics name and/or logo as provided by Rightmetrics, in its sole discretion, from time to time. Furthermore, the Physician agrees to present a “professional appearance” when performing the Telemedicine Services. A professional appearance consists of professionally appropriate attire when engaged in Provider-patient videos (no “street clothes,” for example) and 2.) participating in the Provider-patient videos in a professional setting, such as a clinical office setting or a neat and tidy home office with an uncluttered background and no background noise.
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