Terms of Service

Last Updated: February 16, 2026

Pre-Launch Notice: Docplan is currently in beta. We are launching in Kenya first, with expansion to Tanzania, Oman, UAE, and USA planned for 2026. Select your country above to view the relevant terms of service.

Features in Development:

Some features described in these Terms are currently in active development:

  • Payment Processing: Coming soon in Q1 2026
  • Email Notification Preferences: Advanced notification controls (currently in development)
  • Self-Service Data Export: Automated data portability tools (currently in development)

For any questions about feature availability or to exercise your rights, contact us at support@docplan.app.

Welcome to Docplan. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our healthcare appointment scheduling platform. By using Docplan, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

Please read these Terms carefully. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use our services.

Important Healthcare Notice

Docplan is a scheduling platform and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, accessing, or using Docplan, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and all applicable laws and regulations.

If you are using Docplan on behalf of an organization (such as a healthcare provider), you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

2. Description of Service

Docplan provides an online platform that enables patients to schedule, manage, and track appointments with healthcare providers. Our services include:

  • Online appointment scheduling and calendar management
  • Automated appointment reminders and notifications
  • Patient-provider communication tools
  • Healthcare organization management features
  • Payment processing for healthcare services - Coming soon in Q1 2026

Docplan does not provide medical services. We are a technology platform that facilitates scheduling between patients and healthcare providers.

3. User Accounts and Registration

Account Creation

To use certain features of Docplan, you must create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
  • Maintain and promptly update your account information
  • Maintain the security of your password and account
  • Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

Age Requirements

You must be at least 18 years old to create an account. For users aged 13-17, a parent or legal guardian must create and manage the account. Docplan is not intended for children under 13.

Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for violation of these Terms, fraudulent activity, or other conduct that we determine to be harmful to other users, healthcare providers, or Docplan.

4. Data Protection and Privacy

Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019

Docplan complies with the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019. We are registered as a Data Controller with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner and process your personal and health information in accordance with Kenya's data protection regulations.

By using Docplan, you authorize us to collect, use, and disclose your information as described in our Privacy Policy and as necessary to facilitate your healthcare appointments.

Data Security

We implement administrative, physical, and technical safeguards designed to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection requirements. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. User Responsibilities

As a user of Docplan, you agree to:

  • Use the platform only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms
  • Provide accurate and truthful information when scheduling appointments
  • Arrive on time for scheduled appointments or provide advance notice of cancellations
  • Treat healthcare providers and staff with respect and professionalism
  • Pay for services rendered in accordance with the provider's payment terms
  • Not impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
  • Not interfere with or disrupt the platform or servers

6. Prohibited Uses

You may not use Docplan to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe upon the rights of others, including intellectual property rights
  • Transmit any harmful, threatening, abusive, or harassing content
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
  • Interfere with the proper functioning of the platform
  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without our written permission
  • Upload viruses, malware, or other malicious code
  • Collect or harvest personal information about other users
  • Use the platform for any commercial purposes without authorization

7. Intellectual Property Rights

The Docplan platform, including all content, features, functionality, software, text, graphics, logos, and trademarks, is owned by Docplan and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use Docplan for its intended purpose. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of our platform without our express written permission.

8. Payment Terms

Note: Direct payment processing through our platform is currently in development and will be available in Q1 2026. Until then, payment arrangements are coordinated directly between patients and healthcare providers outside the platform.

Healthcare Services

Payment for healthcare services is made directly to the healthcare provider through our platform. You agree to pay all fees for services you book at the rates displayed at the time of booking.

Payment Processing

We use third-party payment processors to handle transactions. By providing payment information, you authorize us and our payment processors to charge the specified amounts for appointments and services.

Refunds

Refund policies are determined by individual healthcare providers. Please review the provider's cancellation and refund policy before booking. Docplan is not responsible for issuing refunds for healthcare services.

9. Appointment Cancellations

Each healthcare provider sets their own cancellation policy. Cancellation fees may apply if you cancel an appointment without sufficient advance notice as specified by the provider's policy.

You can cancel appointments through your Docplan account. We recommend reviewing the provider's cancellation policy before booking.

10. Disclaimers

Medical Disclaimer

DOCPLAN IS NOT A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER AND DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. WE ARE A SCHEDULING PLATFORM ONLY.

The platform is provided for informational and scheduling purposes. Always consult with qualified healthcare professionals for medical advice.

Service Disclaimer

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that the platform will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content or information on the platform.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DOCPLAN AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR $100, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or damages, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Docplan and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:

  • Your use of the platform
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of another person or entity
  • Your negligence or willful misconduct

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Kenya. Any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms or your use of the platform shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Kenyan courts.

14. Changes to These Terms

Version Tracking

Each version of these Terms is identified by a date (shown at the top of this page and in an HTML comment in the page source). When we make changes, the version date is updated, and we maintain records of which version you accepted when you created your account.

Notification of Changes

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. For material changes that affect your rights or obligations, we will notify you by:

  • Posting the updated Terms with a new "Last Updated" date and version identifier
  • Sending an email notification to your registered email address
  • Displaying a prominent notice on our platform

Acceptance of Changes

For non-material changes (such as clarifications or formatting updates), your continued use of Docplan after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

For material changes that significantly affect your rights (such as changes to liability, dispute resolution, or data usage), we may require you to explicitly accept the new Terms before continuing to use the platform. In such cases:

  • You will be prompted to review and accept the updated Terms upon your next login
  • Your acceptance will be recorded with a timestamp and IP address for legal compliance
  • If you do not accept the updated Terms, you may not be able to continue using certain features until you do so

If you do not agree to any modified Terms, you must stop using the platform and may contact us to close your account.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other agreements expressly incorporated by reference, constitute the entire agreement between you and Docplan regarding your use of the platform and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

17. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Legal Department - Kenya

Email: legal@docplan.app

Support: support@docplan.app

Website: https://docplan.app

18. Acknowledgment

BY USING DOCPLAN, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE, UNDERSTAND THEM, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, YOU MAY NOT ACCESS OR USE THE PLATFORM.