Terms of Service

For a UK physiotherapy/MSK clinic website, your Terms of Service should be tailored to:

Private physiotherapy practice
Online booking
Remote consultations (if offered)
Payment and cancellation policies
Professional regulation (HCPC/CSP)
Limitation of liability
Website use

You should also have separate:

1. Terms of Service (this document)
2. Privacy Policy (UK GDPR)
3. Cookie Policy
4. Cancellation Policy (can be incorporated into Terms)

Below is a comprehensive draft suitable for a solo MSK physiotherapy practice.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE
 
Effective Date: 03/06/2026
 
These Terms and Conditions govern your use of this website and the professional services provided by MedicoPhysio.
 
By accessing this website, booking an appointment, or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
 
 
 
1. ABOUT THE CLINIC
 
MedicoPhysio
 
 
 
Telephone: 0151 559 8100
 
The Clinic provides musculoskeletal physiotherapy, rehabilitation, injury assessment, exercise therapy, injection therapy (where applicable), remote consultations, and related healthcare services.
 
All physiotherapy services are delivered by appropriately qualified and registered healthcare professionals.
 

2. PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION

The Clinic’s physiotherapist(s) are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and maintain membership with relevant professional bodies including the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) where applicable.

Professional services are provided in accordance with applicable professional standards and codes of conduct.

 

3. WEBSITE INFORMATION

The information provided on this website is intended for general educational and informational purposes only.

Content published on this website:

Does not constitute medical advice
Does not establish a therapist-patient relationship
Should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional assessment
May not be appropriate for your specific circumstances

You should seek professional assessment before acting upon any information contained on this website.

 

4. EMERGENCY MEDICAL CONDITIONS

The Clinic does not provide emergency medical services.

If you experience:

Chest pain
Sudden shortness of breath
Suspected stroke symptoms
Severe trauma
Loss of consciousness
Progressive neurological symptoms
Any medical emergency

You should immediately contact emergency services or attend your nearest Accident and Emergency department.

 

5. APPOINTMENT BOOKINGS

Appointments may be booked:

Online
By telephone
By email
Through approved booking platforms

Appointment requests are not confirmed until acknowledged by the Clinic.

The Clinic reserves the right to refuse bookings where clinically inappropriate or where capacity is unavailable.

 

6. FEES AND PAYMENT

Fees are displayed on the website and may be amended periodically.

Payment is due at the time of treatment unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Accepted payment methods may include:

Debit card
Credit card
Bank transfer
Approved insurer payments

Outstanding balances must be settled before further appointments are provided.

The Clinic reserves the right to suspend future appointments where fees remain unpaid.

 

7. CANCELLATION POLICY

Patients are required to provide a minimum of 24 hours’ notice for cancellations or appointment changes.

Appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice may incur a cancellation fee of up to 100% of the appointment cost.

Failure to attend an appointment without notice (« Did Not Attend » or DNA) may result in the full appointment fee being charged.

The Clinic reserves the right to waive cancellation fees at its discretion.

 

8. INSURANCE CLAIMS

Patients using private medical insurance remain responsible for ensuring:

Authorisation has been obtained
Treatment is covered
Excesses are paid
Any shortfall is settled

Where an insurer declines payment, the patient remains responsible for all outstanding fees.

 

9. TELEPHONE, EMAIL AND WHATSAPP COMMUNICATION

The Clinic may communicate with patients using:

Telephone
Email
SMS
WhatsApp Business

While reasonable steps are taken to protect confidentiality, electronic communication cannot be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Patients who choose to communicate electronically accept the associated risks.

Clinical advice may not be provided via messaging platforms.

 

10. TELEHEALTH AND VIDEO CONSULTATIONS

Where remote consultations are offered:

Patients are responsible for ensuring an appropriate environment
Patients must provide accurate health information
Technical failures may occasionally interrupt consultations

Remote consultations may not be suitable for all conditions.

The physiotherapist reserves the right to recommend face-to-face assessment where clinically necessary.

 

11. PATIENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Patients agree to:

Provide accurate medical information
Inform the Clinic of relevant changes in health status
Follow agreed treatment recommendations where appropriate
Raise concerns regarding treatment promptly

Failure to disclose relevant information may affect clinical decision-making and treatment outcomes.

 

12. CONSENT TO ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT

By attending an appointment, patients consent to appropriate assessment and treatment.

The nature, benefits, risks, and alternatives of proposed treatment will be explained where appropriate.

Patients may withdraw consent at any time.

 

13. CLINICAL OUTCOMES

While every effort is made to provide evidence-based care, no guarantee can be made regarding treatment outcomes.

Recovery times and clinical responses vary between individuals.

The Clinic does not warrant that treatment will result in complete resolution of symptoms.

 

14. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Nothing in these Terms excludes liability where such exclusion would be unlawful.

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

Indirect losses
Consequential losses
Loss of earnings
Loss of business opportunity
Delays caused by factors beyond reasonable control

The Clinic’s total liability shall be limited to the fees paid for the relevant treatment episode, except where prohibited by law.

 

15. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All website content including:

Text
Graphics
Branding
Logos
Educational resources
Exercise materials

remain the property of the Clinic unless otherwise stated.

Content may not be reproduced without prior written permission.

 

16. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

This website may contain links to external websites.

The Clinic accepts no responsibility for the content, security, or availability of third-party websites.

Accessing third-party websites is at your own risk.

 

17. DATA PROTECTION

Personal information is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable UK data protection legislation including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Patients are encouraged to review the Privacy Policy available on this website.

 

18. COMPLAINTS

The Clinic aims to provide high-quality care.

If you are dissatisfied with any aspect of our service, please contact us directly in the first instance.

Formal complaints should be submitted in writing to:

complaints@medicophysio.co.uk

Complaints will be investigated in accordance with the Clinic’s complaints procedure.

 

19. TERMINATION OF SERVICES

The Clinic reserves the right to discontinue treatment where:

The therapeutic relationship has broken down
Treatment is no longer clinically appropriate
Patient behaviour is abusive or threatening
Fees remain unpaid

Where appropriate, reasonable notice will be provided.

 

20. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS

The Clinic may amend these Terms at any time.

Updated Terms will be published on this website and become effective upon publication.

 

21. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.

Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

 

CONTACT

MedicoPhysio

The medical hub, 22-24 Queens drive, Wavertree, L15 7NE

0151 559 8100

abs@medicophysio.co.uk

www.medicophysio.co.uk

Last Updated: 03/06/2026