General Terms and Conditions
DEFINITIONS OF TERMS
TERMS OF USE
The terms of use represent provisions that define the manner and conditions under which the services of the Frendo platform, owned and/or managed and/or utilized by PROF.ANI d.o.o., can be used.
PROF.ANI D.O.O.
PROF.ANI d.o.o. is a business entity based in Belgrade, located at Marije Bursać Street No. 32, which owns the electronic platform whose usage manner is the subject of these Terms of Use.
ELECTRONIC PLATFORM FRENDO
is a database that enables the provision of data and services transmitted via an electronic network, ensuring network access or data storage, owned by PROF.ANI d.o.o., and is exclusively used for advertising and mediation between interested users. (Hereinafter referred to as: Frendo).
SERVICE
A service is used for any of the services provided remotely through electronic data processing and storage equipment, upon the personal request of the service user, generally provided for a fee, and is available on the platform.
SERVICE USER
A service user is a legal or natural person who uses the services provided by PROF.ANI d.o.o. through its platform.
SERVICE PROVIDER
A service provider is a natural or legal person who provides a service, which is available for a fee on the platform enabled by PROF.ANI d.o.o.
VETERINARIAN
is a term in these Terms of Use referring to Doctors of Veterinary Medicine, who will be engaged for providing online consultations, home visits, and receptions in veterinary clinics.
PREAMBLE
The database, i.e., the entire content of this platform, is owned by PROF.ANI d.o.o., and is exclusively used for advertising and mediation between interested users.
PROF.ANI d.o.o. can modify the scope of its services available on the platform at any time.
PROF.ANI d.o.o. is the owner of the platform and applications connected to this platform through which service providers, together, form a partner network developed by PROF.ANI d.o.o.
Service providers can provide services to service users through video calls (online consultations) and Internet counseling via the platform.
Service users will be able to order services to be performed in the future, either once or repeatedly, through a software solution with a prepaid fee.
Service users are obliged to act responsibly, without abuse, and according to all instructions received when using the software while using the services provided by PROF.ANI d.o.o.
The platform aims to facilitate market access specialized for pets by containing a database and offering a variety of services for their owners and professionals in the veterinary field.
The services offered on the electronic platform Frendo are intended for pets and their owners. The platform aims to facilitate market access specialized for pets by containing a database and offering a variety of products and services for their owners from professionals in the veterinary field. All provisions in these Terms of Use pertain to the provision of services related to pets (veterinary services, pet care, and welfare, etc.).
GENERAL PROVISIONS
The use of the services of this platform implies that the service user has tacitly agreed, automatically accepted, and committed to adhering to the prescribed rules in the Terms of Use.
By using the services of this platform, the service user expressly declares that they have read, fully understood, and accepted the Terms of Use, and has willingly decided to order services through the Frendo electronic platform.
The service user agrees that in case of a dispute, the court in Belgrade, Republic of Serbia, will have jurisdiction.
The service user declares that they understand all the terms used in these Terms of Use and is aware that they can find the exact meaning of each term using an internet search engine.
PROF.ANI d.o.o. reserves the right to change and update the Terms of Use. Changes and updates are effective immediately upon publication or as regulated by the changes and updates themselves.
When creating an account or using the services provided by PROF.ANI d.o.o., the instructions accompanying the specific service must be followed. Instructions may be presented during account creation, during service usage, as well as upon termination of the same, and in communications with the service providers on the platform.
The name PROF.ANI d.o.o., the FRENDO logo, or presentation design, or any distinctive logos or intellectual property rights cannot be used for personal purposes, commercial exploitation, personal financial gain or the financial gain of others, or for purposes contrary to the reason any of the mentioned elements were published, without obtaining written consent.
These Terms of Use are originally written in Serbian. In case of conflict with versions in other languages, the Serbian version is valid and legally binding.
USE OF SERVICES
The service user is obligated to follow the procedures and other rules for using the services provided on the platform. The service user understands and accepts that PROF.ANI d.o.o. solely enables the use of the platform and does not guarantee the quality of the services, nor does it participate in the execution of the services, and therefore cannot be held responsible for dissatisfaction or any damage the service user may suffer.
The service user agrees that PROF.ANI d.o.o. is not responsible for the quality, timeliness, and punctuality of obligations fulfilled by legal or natural persons engaged by PROF.ANI d.o.o.
The service user agrees that PROF.ANI d.o.o. is not responsible for any damage resulting from actions taken by persons engaged by PROF.ANI d.o.o.
The service user agrees not to access the services provided by PROF.ANI d.o.o. by any other means than through the platform, as the accepted method of providing such services, or in a manner consistent with the nature of performing such services.
The service user agrees to use the services provided by PROF.ANI d.o.o. exclusively in accordance with the law, and that PROF.ANI d.o.o. may deny contact or provision of services if the behavior of the service user is contrary to the laws and regulations of the Republic of Serbia, the Terms of Use, established moral norms, and in accordance with the Code of established social values.
The service user agrees not to use the content from the services and interactions without the express permission obtained from PROF.ANI d.o.o.
The service user agrees that PROF.ANI d.o.o. may send them information, administrative notifications, advertisements of its services, personal and generic messages.
The service user can discontinue the use of services provided by PROF.ANI d.o.o. at any time, but cannot discontinue the execution of a service for which they have already submitted a request, except in situations provided for in these Terms of Use.
The service user will be able to order the offered services through the electronic platform for a prepaid fee.
USE OF THE PLATFORM AND APPLICATIONS
PROF.ANI d.o.o. is the owner of the Frendo electronic platform and applications connected to this platform, through which veterinarians and other engaged persons, as well as other service providers, form a service network developed by PROF.ANI d.o.o. Veterinarians and engaged persons provide services to users via video calls (online consultations) through the platform or applications. Using the platform and related applications enables users to easily and quickly reach the selected veterinarian or service provider and receive fast and quality service through the Frendo platform, in accordance with the highest professional standards.
Using the Frendo platform, users can quickly and easily schedule online consultations with a veterinarian or engaged person, schedule home visits by veterinarians and professionals, receive guidance and organization for examinations, or use any other service within the content of the Frendo platform.
By accessing the Frendo platform and using its content as well as applications connected to the platform, users confirm their agreement with these Terms of Use, the privacy policy, and all other rules and protocols prescribed by these Terms of Use.
The platform’s content does not constitute precise advice or professional opinion from a veterinarian or any service provider on the platform and in no case can it be understood or applied as such.
Professional advice and opinions from veterinarians can only be obtained from veterinarians during online consultations or visits to clinics, and the same applies to advice from other engaged persons.
SERVICES ON THE PLATFORM
Through this platform and the applications it develops, Frendo allows its partners, who form a unique network of veterinary clinics and hospitals, to have their veterinarians and engaged persons provide users with necessary consulting and veterinary services via online consultations or home visits, in accordance with the highest standards of the veterinary profession, as well as other services available on the Frendo platform, respecting all the rights of service users.
PROF.ANI d.o.o., as the owner of the platform, does not provide professional services but through organizational solutions only enables veterinarians and other engaged staff in partner institutions to contact users via the Frendo platform, give them advice through online consultations, provide veterinary services in the clinic, or refer and organize necessary examinations and analyses in one of the partner clinics, or any other service offered through the platform.
For users, this means that through the Frendo platform and related applications, they can quickly and easily reach the desired veterinarian and engaged persons and receive professional veterinary advice or another service. Additionally, users can receive recommendations and assistance in organizing examinations or performing necessary laboratory analyses in one of the partner clinics or laboratories.
All veterinarians and engaged persons, who are independently and/or by any of the partner clinics, are required to provide all services to users through the Frendo platform professionally and conscientiously, in accordance with the law, all applicable regulations, professional codes, and rules of professional ethics.
USER ACCOUNT
To register on the Frendo platform, it is necessary to create an account by entering a name, surname, email, or other necessary information in a specified form.
Minors, as well as persons under guardianship, cannot have accounts on the Frendo platform. Veterinary services and services from engaged persons for them can be requested by their parents or guardians through their accounts in a manner regulated by the Terms of Use.
By registering, the service user accepts the Terms of Use and guarantees that all provided information is accurate at any time of platform use. The service user guarantees the accuracy of the information provided during registration on the platform, the accuracy of the information given for scheduling online consultations or home visits, the accuracy of the information given to veterinarians and engaged persons for conducting consultations, veterinary examinations, as well as all other information provided by the service user to use the services of the Frendo platform.
PROF.ANI d.o.o., partner veterinary clinics, veterinarians, engaged persons, and business partners will not bear any responsibility for the damage suffered by the service user due to veterinary errors or inadequately provided services if any other service offered through the platform was not provided or performed adequately, if it occurred because the service user provided inaccurate information.
REGISTRATION OF CHILDREN AND PERSONS UNABLE TO USE THE PLATFORM
Users under the age of 18, i.e., minors, cannot independently use the services on the Frendo platform, nor the services enabled by applications owned by PROF.ANI d.o.o.
On behalf of and for the account of a minor, the service can be requested by the minor’s parent or legal guardian. If parents or legal guardians request an online consultation with a veterinarian on behalf of and for the account of a minor, they must inform the veterinarian at the beginning of the consultation that the consultation is requested on behalf of and for the account of the minor, i.e., their pet. Additionally, they must be present during the consultation in a way that they are visible to the service provider at all times.
On behalf of a person who, for any reason, is unable to use the Frendo electronic platform, an online consultation with a veterinarian or engaged persons can be scheduled by a close family member, but they must clearly state to the veterinarian that the consultation is requested for another person and provide the name and surname of the person for whom the consultation is requested, as well as the reason why they are requesting the consultation on behalf of that person (e.g., the person for whom the consultation is requested is too old, electronically illiterate, or for some reason has limited or revoked business capacity, and the person requesting the consultation is their guardian).
RULES FOR USING THE PLATFORM
PROF.ANI d.o.o. grants a limited, non-transferable, and clearly defined right to access the Frendo platform and use the services available in the manner established by these Terms of Use and all other rules and agreements that the service user accepts when using the platform.
The platform can only be used by adults. The manner of use adapted for minors, persons under guardianship, and electronically illiterate persons is described in the section that regulates this issue.
Every user who requests the services of any veterinarian or engaged persons using the Frendo platform and applications is required to respect the personality of the one they have contacted. The user’s behavior must not be such that during online consultations or home visits it insults, humiliates, or threatens any of the veterinarians or engaged persons.
If a user exhibits inappropriate behavior, they will be sanctioned in accordance with the law.
The service user is required to use the platform in accordance with legal regulations and the Terms of Use.
The service user must not: (I) misuse the right to use services on the platform; (II) use the platform on behalf of others except when they want to use the platform as a parent, guardian, or to assist an electronically illiterate close family member in the manner established by these Terms of Use; (III) provide inaccurate or false information.
PROF.ANI d.o.o. will use all necessary technical and legal means to prevent any misuse of the platform. Anyone attempting to misuse the platform in any way will be immediately blocked without the possibility of further use of the platform.
If anyone causes damage to PROF.ANI d.o.o., veterinarians, engaged persons, or any of the partners by misusing the platform, they will be sanctioned in accordance with the law.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE PAYMENT
The prices of all services provided on the electronic platform Frendo are always clearly visible. All prices are displayed before ordering the service so that the user can make an informed decision about ordering the service. By this, the user confirms that they will pay the amount they are already familiar with and based on which they are ordering the service.
The service user is obliged to provide accurate details of their payment card when paying.
Funds in the amount of the requested consultation fee will be debited from the service user’s account at the time when they establish a connection with the veterinarian or engaged persons via the platform, or when they reserve a time slot for the desired online consultation and/or clinic visit on the platform or application.
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES THAT THE USER ORDERS ON THE PLATFORM CAN BE PAID FOR:
By payment card on the Platform (DinaCard, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, American Express), the user needs to enter the payment card details on the designated payment instructions.
If the transaction is completed, the user will be notified that the reservation of funds in the amount of the created order has been successfully processed. By accepting these General Terms and pre-contractual information, the user agrees that funds in the amount of the created order are reserved for them at the moment of initial ordering, and that their payment card is charged for the amount from their account for the completed purchase. At the time of ordering the service when the provider’s invoice is issued, the reserved funds will be debited from the card, i.e., the card account debit transaction is executed.
Payment card data is stored on a secure protected page and is not available to other parties in the payment process. Payment card data is never available to the electronic Platform at any time, including the situation when a registered user saves the used payment card on their user account.
CONVERSION STATEMENT
All payments will be made in the local currency of the Republic of Serbia – dinar (RSD). For informational display of prices in other currencies, the middle exchange rate of the National Bank of Serbia is used. The amount to be charged to the user’s payment card will be expressed in the local currency through conversion at the rate used by card organizations, which cannot be known at the time of the transaction. As a result of this conversion, there may be a slight difference from the original price listed on the website.
CONTACT DETAILS – CUSTOMER SERVICE
Information about customer service and contact details can be found in the contact section on the Frendo platform. For all necessary information regarding services, information regarding service payment, and complaints, the service user can contact the customer center of the electronic platform Frendo.
SERVICE EXECUTION AND POSSIBLE RESTRICTIONS
The user is obliged to ensure a good internet connection in order to use the services on the platform. If the service is not executed for some technical reasons, the user has the right to subsequently use the already paid appointment. Cancellation of scheduled services is possible up to 24 hours before the scheduled appointment, and in that case, the user retains the right to subsequently use the already paid appointment.
NOTE:
If cancellation occurs within a period shorter than 24 hours before the scheduled appointment date and time, the amount paid will not entitle the user to subsequently use the appointment on the same basis. More about the rules for canceling appointments can be found in the section that regulates the cancellation of scheduled appointments.
USER PRIVACY PROTECTION
The principle of operation of the Frendo platform reflects the obligation to preserve the privacy of all service users. Only necessary, basic data about service users and data necessary for business operations and informing users are collected in accordance with good business practices and in order to provide quality service. Service users have the option of choice, including the option to decide whether they want to be removed from mailing lists used for marketing campaigns. All data about service users is strictly kept and is only available to employees who require this data to perform their duties. All employees at PROF.ANI d.o.o. (and business partners) are responsible for respecting privacy protection principles.
CANCELLATION OF SCHEDULED ONLINE CONSULTATIONS
I) CANCELLATION OF ONLINE CONSULTATIONS BY THE USER The service user has the right to cancel the scheduled online consultation with the veterinarian without stating a reason. Next to each scheduled appointment, there is a cancellation option that must be confirmed after selection. Treatment of funds depends on when the cancellation is requested:
- If the scheduled consultation is canceled more than 24 hours before the start of the online consultation, the user retains the right to subsequently use the already paid appointment.
- If the service user cancels the scheduled consultation less than 24 hours before the start of the online consultation, they do not acquire the right to reserve funds for subsequent appointment scheduling.
After selecting the cancellation option but before confirming it, the service user will be explicitly informed if a refund is not possible.
II) CANCELLATION OF ONLINE CONSULTATIONS BY THE SERVICE PROVIDER The service provider may cancel the online consultation that the service user has scheduled if they are unable to provide the service at the scheduled time.
If the veterinarian cancels the consultation that the service user previously scheduled, they will receive appropriate notification of the cancellation of the online consultation via the email provided by the service user during platform registration. The paid amount will be reserved for the service user for subsequent provision of the requested service in case of cancellation by the veterinarian, regardless of the time period in which the cancellation occurs.
For any additional information regarding changing appointments or canceling scheduled online consultations, you can contact us anytime via email at info@frendo.io.
TERMINATION
At any time and for any reason, the service user may request the deactivation of their user account and cessation of using the Frendo platform.
PROF.ANI d.o.o. may deactivate or suspend the service user’s account and block their access to the platform for justified reasons in accordance with the law, other regulations, or its internal rules. The basis for deactivating and/or suspending an account is when the service user cancels or reschedules a scheduled appointment three times within 24 hours before the start of the online consultation.
PROF.ANI d.o.o. reserves the right, if deemed necessary, to disable access to the platform, delete and destroy all data provided or available in any way, and to remove and delete any communication the service user had with anyone via the platform. If such action is taken, PROF.ANI d.o.o. will inform the service user about it.