Erkan Pinegöz provides health tourism services and carries out intermediary services so that people who want to receive services can receive health care under the best conditions. This contract regulates the conditions of the relationship between the people who will receive health care services through Erkan Pinegöz and Erkan Pinegöz, and the responsibilities of the parties. Every person who demands to receive health services through Erkan Pinegöz must accept the terms in this contract. By accepting this contract, patient candidates legally accept the application of the conditions in the contract at all stages of the service they will receive from Erkan Pinegöz. Persons who do not accept these conditions will not be able to receive service from Erkan Pinegöz. The terms and conditions are as follows:
Contract : This contract.
Erkan Pinegöz : Erkan Pinegöz, located at the address of ACIBADEM MAH. ÇEÇEN SK. AKASYA A KULE KENT ETABI NO: 25 A İÇ KAPI NO: 20 ÜSKÜDAR/ İSTANBUL / TÜRKİYE.
Patient : A customer receiving healthcare from Erkan Pinegöz.
Physician : The health professional who will provide health care.
Service Provider: The organization that will provide health care.
2.1. Erkan Pinegöz facilitates consultation and/or dialogue between Patient and Physician. Erkan Pinegöz provides the patient with preliminary information about the procedures requested, and provides support such as transportation and accommodation if the procedure is approved.
2.2. Under the Contract, Erkan Pinegöz will provide support in:
a) Detailed information about the Patient's package
b) Detailed information about the cost of the package
c) Detailed information about visa and passport requirements (this information can also be obtained from https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/)
d) Information on health formalities required for travel and accommodation
e) Times and locations of intermediate stops and transport links for the journey.
f) The name, address and telephone number of the Physician, the Patient's Service Provider or an agent in that area where the Patient can call for assistance.
2.3. Erkan Pinegöz is an intermediary health tourism institution, not a health institution. Erkan Pinegöz does not provide medical advice or operate or control any Service Provider facilities or service provided by them. Treatment is carried out under a contractual relationship between the Patient and the Service Provider providing the treatment. The patient acknowledges that Erkan Pinegöz is not medically qualified, and that Erkan Pinegöz is not responsible for any medical procedure provided through the Service Provider it has chosen and for the medical consequences of such procedure. Erkan Pinegöz shall not be liable or liable for any misconduct, negligence or other claims, complications, dissatisfaction that may arise directly or indirectly from any care, treatment or other services provided by the Service Provider or its advice. The patient undertakes to carefully read the terms and conditions and consent forms of the Service Provider before the treatment requested, to receive the necessary advice and guidance from the Service Provider and the Physician regarding the suitability of his own health conditions and demands, and to act accordingly. Programs and informative documents that Erkan Pinegöz will present to the Patient are part of the Contract, and the Patient undertakes to read these documents prior to booking.
2.4. Treatment plans offered by Erkan Pinegöz through email exchanges, phone calls, or video calls are based entirely on information (i.e. pictures, test results, prescriptions, x-rays, etc.) provided by the Patient and reviewed by the Service Provider. Therefore, when the Service Provider personally examines the Patient prior to treatment, the Patient's treatment plan may change or the Service Provider may refuse to administer treatment. If such a change occurs, the Patient has the option to discontinue the recommended treatment. In such cases, the Patient will be reimbursed after deductions have been made for tests, consultations and other expenses. Costs related to services performed by third-party providers such as travel, accommodation, transfer are not provided by Erkan Pinegöz, and Erkan Pinegöz is not responsible for reimbursing the Patient for such expenses.
2.5. If the patient wishes to continue with a new treatment plan, Erkan Pinegöz provides a revised price quote, taking into account the Service Provider's costs, such as new accommodation and travel expenses. Erkan Pinegöz is not responsible for any irregularities, impossibilities and additional costs that may arise due to the patient changing the treatment plan.
2.6. Non-Disparagement: The patient agrees not to publicly attack, disparage, or criticize Erkan Pinegöz or its directors, officers, employees, or partners (including but not limited to posting negative comments on any website, social media). Since Erkan Pinegöz cannot be held responsible for the Service Provider's treatments and actions, the Patient agrees not to disparage Erkan Pinegöz or any employee, or take actions that adversely affect Erkan Pinegöz's reputation, goodwill, services or management, at any time during or after the Contract period. In case of violation of this article, the Patient undertakes to immediately remove the aforementioned abusive and harmful content, as well as to compensate all material and moral damages of Erkan Pinegöz.
2.7. As an intermediary organization, Erkan Pinegöz does not operate or control the services offered by the Service Provider, hotel, travel or transfer companies. By accepting the Contract, the patient acknowledges that Erkan Pinegöz is only an intermediary, and that the service provided by third parties and damages resulting from this service are not covered by any warranty by Erkan Pinegöz. The patient undertakes to read and accept all terms and conditions of third-party providers prior to booking from Erkan Pinegöz.
2.8. If Erkan Pinegöz is required to cancel or change the Patient's reservation, it shall promptly notify the Patient. In such cases, the Patient may choose to reschedule treatment with Erkan Pinegöz or cancel the reservation and receive a refund after deductions. However, Erkan Pinegöz is not responsible for any indirect costs and damages that may arise in case of cancellation or change of reservation. Again, Erkan Pinegöz will not be liable for any damage to the Patient in force majeure situations beyond its control. Force majeure includes but is not limited to flight delays or cancellations, terrorist incidents, war, civil unrest, strike, natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, epidemics; all kinds of judicial and administrative sanctions that will affect travel, accommodation and treatment processes.
3.1. Before accepting the Contract, the patient is obliged to read all the information resources provided to him, including the information on Erkan Pinegöz's website, to consult Erkan Pinegöz if there are any issues he does not understand, to clear up any question marks, and to obtain information about the terms and results of the Contract.
3.2. Having a valid and acceptable passport, visa if necessary; ensuring to have other documents required for travel, accommodation and treatment, sending passenger information to the airline before travel if requested by the airline, providing entry requirements for both final destination and transfer points, providing the necessary information and documents requested by Erkan Pinegöz and the Service Provider are the Patient's responsibility.
3.3. In case The Patient does not fulfill the above responsibilities, provides incorrect information or documents provided or misses the flight; The Patient will be responsible for any damages such as refusal to enter the country, payments for early return flight, disruption of the foreseen processes or imposing sanctions on the Patient. The Patient accepts and declares that Erkan Pinegöz will not have any responsibility in these cases, and that Erkan Pinegöz will not be liable for any compensation, expense or reimbursement.
3.4. The patient undertakes to conduct necessary research on health needs and recommended vaccinations prior to travel. Erkan Pinegöz recommends obtaining information at the following websites, among other resources: www.fco.gov.uk, www.hpa.org.uk, www.nathnac.org, Erkan Pinegöz also recommends seeking advice from the local general practitioner.
3.5. In order to receive a treatment package from Erkan Pinegöz, it is obligatory for the Patient to have insurance with an approved insurer. The insurance policy must be comprehending the damages such as travel problems, medical problems or the damages may arise due to bankruptcy. Any responsibility arising from the Patient's failure to take out insurance belongs to the Patient.
4.1. Before starting the journey, the patient sends the information and documents requested from him regarding his medical history to Erkan Pinegöz. Erkan Pinegöz forwards this information and documents to the Service Provider chosen by the Patient in order to check the Patient's suitability for treatment. The Patient agrees to share all requested records such as pictures of his medical history, test results, prescriptions, x-rays with Erkan Pinegöz and the Service Provider. The Patient agrees and declares that in case these records and the declared information are incomplete and inaccurate, Erkan Pinegöz will not be responsible for any negative consequences that may arise accordingly.
4.2. The patient allows Erkan Pinegöz to receive the patient file (including the treatment plan, examination and treatment results, and pre- and post-treatment pictures) from the Service Provider for the records that Erkan Pinegöz will create. Erkan Pinegöz undertakes not to use, sell or transfer this information to third parties for any purpose other than to provide the requested services and for the purposes authorized by the Patient.
5.1. Depending on the treatment package requested by the Patient, the services to be provided and the offer for them will be determined by Erkan Pinegöz. Details such as payment terms, expenses covered by the payment, amount of the payment will be submitted to the Patient by Erkan Pinegöz in a separate form.
5.2. The tests and medical procedures deemed necessary due to the patient's medical history, special conditions or unforeseen circumstances will be subject to additional charges. Likewise necessity of staying at the hospital for more than one night will be subject to additional charge.
5.3. When the patient accepts the Contract and the proposal, they pay the deposit that Erkan Pinegöz will require to make the reservation. The patient pays the remainder of the payment before leaving his/her country. Payment processes and methods will be submitted by Erkan Pinegöz in a separate form. If the patient does not fulfill his/her responsibilities in this “payment” section, he/she is in breach of the Contract and Erkan Pinegöz is not obliged to provide any service.
The patient can cancel their reservation at any time by notifying Erkan Pinegöz in writing. Cancellation will be effective from the date on which written notice of cancellation is received by Erkan Pinegöz. The scale of fees payable will depend on when notice of cancellation is received. Without prejudice to the provision number 2.8. of this Contract, in the event of cancellation, the deposit will remain with Erkan Pinegöz as the reservation fee. Detailed results of the cancellation and possible deductions will be submitted to the Patient along with the treatment booking form.
7.1. Erkan Pinegöz stores the Patient's personal data, including medical records, with the highest sensitivity. Erkan Pinegöz does not use or disclose this data for any other purpose, sell or rent. Details on the use of personal information are available in the Privacy Policy on Erkan Pinegöz's website, and the Patient declares that he/she has read and accepted this policy.
7.2. Erkan Pinegöz is committed to complying with the data protection legislations applicable in the UK and Turkey to ensure Patient confidentiality. It can be used to promote The Patient's before and after treatment pictures, to improve Erkan Pinegöz's website, to provide necessary services to patients and the results of treatments, and to conduct research and analysis for product development. Details regarding privacy and data usage areas are included in the Privacy Policy and specific contracts to be submitted to the Patient, and the Patient declares that he/she accepts these conditions.
This Contract is governed by Turkish Law and is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of Turkish courts.
The patient candidate who communicates with Erkan Pinegöz is deemed to have read and accepted this Contract.