Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Terms of Service
These Terms of Service (“Agreement”) govern the use of digital services provided by JohnsonDigital.Design (“Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) to clients (“Client”, “you”, or “your”) across Canada, the United States, the European Union, and Australia. By engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree, you must not use our services.
1. Services Provided
JohnsonDigital.Design provides a suite of professional digital services on a business-to-business (B2B) basis, including but not limited to:
- Custom website design and development
- Hosting setup and configuration
- Search engine optimization (SEO) and local visibility enhancement
- Google Business Profile creation and integration
- Custom contact form implementation for appointment and inquiry intake
- Software development services, including client-specific tools and custom integrations
These services are tailored for podiatry clinics and related healthcare providers. JohnsonDigital.Design acts solely as a service and software vendor, not a data controller, healthcare provider, or regulated entity under any health-specific legislation. All deliverables are governed by these Terms and any applicable service-level agreements (SLAs) or statements of work (SOWs) agreed to in writing between parties.
2. Data Handling & Privacy
We do not collect, store, or retain any personal data submitted through contact forms implemented on client websites. Such data—including names, email addresses, phone numbers, and appointment messages—is transmitted securely using third-party form handlers (e.g., Formspree) and delivered directly to the Client’s designated inbox.
Clients are solely responsible for managing, storing, securing, and deleting any personal information received through their websites, including compliance with:
- Canada: PIPEDA and applicable provincial laws (e.g., Alberta PIPA, BC PIPA, Quebec Act Respecting Personal Info).
- United States: HIPAA, HITECH, and relevant state-level privacy regulations (e.g., CCPA/CPRA).
- European Union: GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive.
- Australia: Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
3. No HIPAA Relationship
JohnsonDigital.Design is not a “Covered Entity” or “Business Associate” as defined under HIPAA. We do not process, access, or store Protected Health Information (PHI) and do not sign Business Associate Agreements (BAAs). You agree not to transmit PHI through our services unless you have implemented appropriate safeguards and understand your compliance obligations independently.
4. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, all code, design elements, and materials created by JohnsonDigital.Design remain our intellectual property until full payment is received. Upon payment, Clients are granted a non-exclusive, royalty-free, and perpetual license to use deliverables for their business purposes only. We retain the right to display completed work in our portfolio unless you explicitly opt out in writing.
5. Payment & Fees
All fees, including setup costs and ongoing monthly charges, are detailed in your individual service agreement. Payments are due according to the terms defined therein. Failure to remit payment in a timely manner may result in the suspension or permanent termination of services without further notice.
6. Termination & Refunds
We reserve the right to terminate services at any time, with or without notice, at our sole discretion. No refunds will be issued upon termination. While termination is rare, it may occur following non-payment, abuse, or other contract violations, and typically only after attempts to resolve such issues have failed.
7. Domain & Data Release Fee
If you elect to terminate services and request a transfer of your domain name or website to another provider, a non-refundable administrative release fee of $500 USD applies. Upon termination or continued non-payment, any data or content stored on our servers—excluding raw website code or files explicitly provided to you—will be permanently deleted without further notice.
8. Client Responsibilities
You agree to:
- Provide accurate and lawful content for website development.
- Ensure your own compliance with applicable privacy and medical data laws.
- Maintain security over your own email and hosting infrastructure.
- Respond promptly to any requests or technical requirements needed to deliver services.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, JohnsonDigital.Design shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages (including loss of profits, business interruption, or data loss) arising from or related to your use of our services. Our total liability under any agreement shall not exceed the fees paid by the Client for the specific services giving rise to the claim.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless JohnsonDigital.Design from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including legal fees) arising out of your breach of this Agreement, violation of applicable laws, or misuse of the services.
11. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Prince Edward Island, Canada. For international clients, this Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with applicable local laws to the extent necessary, without affecting the enforceability of Canadian jurisdiction.
12. Dispute Resolution
Any dispute arising from this Agreement shall be submitted to binding arbitration in Charlottetown, PEI, Canada, under the rules of the ADR Institute of Canada. Judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.
13. Modifications
We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated by email or on our website. Continued use of our services after such updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
14. Contact
For questions about these Terms, please contact:
JohnsonDigital.Design
Email: Support@JohnsonDigital.Design