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BOOKADERMA HEALTHCARE PROVIDER PLATFORM PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT

Last Updated: February 2, 2026

This Healthcare Provider Platform Participation Agreement ("Agreement") governs the participation of licensed healthcare providers ("Healthcare Provider" or "Doctor" or "You" or "User") on the BookaDerma platform ("Platform").

By registering on or using the Platform, the Healthcare Provider confirms that they have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by this Agreement.

1. Definitions

1.1. "Yagya Labs Inc." (the "Company", "we", "us", or "our")

The corporation duly incorporated and existing under the laws of the Republic of the Philippines, with its principal place of business at Crystal Building, P. Burgos St. Tanqui, City of San Fernando, La Union.

The Company owns, operates, and administers the Platform.

1.2. "BookaDerma" (the "Platform" or the "Application")

The proprietary online platform developed, owned, and operated by the Company, designed to facilitate telemedicine consultations, prescription issuance, and other dermatology-related services by connecting Users with licensed Healthcare Providers.

1.3. "User(s)" or "Client(s)" (collectively referred to as "You")

Any individual or legal entity that accesses, registers on, or utilizes the Platform, including but not limited to patients, dermatologists, clinics, and other healthcare service providers.

1.4. "Healthcare Provider"

Any duly licensed dermatologist, physician, or medical professional who has registered on the Platform and is authorized to provide telemedicine consultations, issue prescriptions, and offer other dermatology-related services in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

1.5. "Services" or "Service"

The range of dermatological and telemedicine-related services made available through the Platform, including but not limited to virtual consultations, prescription issuance, health assessments, and any other medical or healthcare-related assistance facilitated via the Platform.

2. Platform Overview

BookaDerma is a technology platform that enables patients to discover, schedule, and access consultations with licensed Healthcare Providers.

The Platform does not operate as a medical clinic, does not provide medical advice, and does not engage in the practice of medicine.

3. Independent Professional Relationship

The Healthcare Provider acknowledges and agrees that:

  • They are an independent professional
  • They are not an employee, agent, partner, or representative of the Company
  • The Company does not supervise, direct, or control medical judgment, diagnosis, or treatment

All medical services provided through the Platform are rendered solely by the Healthcare Provider, who bears full professional and legal responsibility.

4. Eligibility, Verification, and Approval

4.1 Eligibility Criteria

To participate as a Healthcare Provider on the BookaDerma Platform, the Healthcare Provider represents and warrants that they:

  • Are a licensed medical professional authorized to practice in the Philippines
  • Hold a valid Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) license and any other required certifications
  • Have no active disciplinary or malpractice proceedings with any medical or regulatory authority
  • Provide accurate and up-to-date information during registration and use of the Platform

4.2 Verification and Approval

All Healthcare Providers are subject to a verification and approval process prior to being authorized to provide services through the Platform.

BookaDerma reserves the right to:

  • Request copies of professional licenses, credentials, certifications, and other supporting documentation
  • Conduct reasonable verification or background checks to confirm professional standing and regulatory compliance
  • Approve, deny, suspend, or revoke access to the Platform if credentials are found to be invalid, expired, falsified, or misleading, or if eligibility requirements are no longer met

Verification may be conducted initially and periodically, at the Company's discretion, to ensure continued compliance with Platform standards and applicable laws.

5. Scope of the Platform

The Platform's role is strictly limited to:

  • Providing booking, scheduling, and communication tools
  • Enabling access to teleconsultations
  • Facilitating payments through third-party service providers

The Platform does not diagnose, treat, supervise, or influence medical services or outcomes.

6. Professional Responsibilities of the Healthcare Provider

The Healthcare Provider agrees to:

  • Comply with all applicable Philippine medical, telemedicine, and professional regulations
  • Uphold professional and ethical standards
  • Acknowledge that informed consent for teleconsultation is obtained by the Platform from patients prior to consultations
  • Review and rely on such consent in good faith when providing teleconsultation services
  • Determine the appropriateness of telemedicine for each patient
  • Explain diagnoses, treatments, and clinical matters in accordance with professional standards
  • Refer patients for in-person care when medically appropriate
  • Maintain accurate and complete medical records
  • Safeguard patient confidentiality and data

The Platform's role in obtaining informed consent is administrative and technological in nature and does not involve medical judgment or clinical decision-making.

7. Maintaining an Active Account

Healthcare Providers are responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date information on their profile, including credentials, availability, and contact details.

If a Healthcare Provider remains inactive for an extended period or fails to respond to reasonable communications, the Company may temporarily hide, suspend, or deactivate the account to protect patient experience and service quality.

There is no minimum consultation, availability, or activity requirement, and Healthcare Providers may resume activity at any time, subject to verification where applicable.

8. Fees, Charges, and Payments

8.1. Fees Charged to Healthcare Providers

  • The Platform does not charge any platform fee or commission to Healthcare Providers
  • Healthcare Providers retain 100% of their professional consultation fees, subject only to:
    • Applicable taxes
    • Payment gateway or bank charges
    • Government-mandated deductions, if any

8.2. Fees Charged to Patients

Healthcare Providers acknowledge that:

  • The Company may charge patients a separate platform or service fee
  • Such fees are paid directly to the Company
  • Patient platform fees are independent of the Healthcare Provider's professional fees
  • Platform fees charged to patients do not reduce or affect the Healthcare Provider's fees

8.3. Future Fees

The Company reserves the right to introduce or modify:

  • Platform fees charged to patients
  • Fees charged to Healthcare Providers (including commissions or subscriptions)

Any such changes shall be communicated in advance and apply prospectively only.

8.4. Payment Processing

Payments may be facilitated through third-party payment service providers.

The Company is not responsible for delays, reversals, or chargebacks arising from third-party processors or actions attributable to the Healthcare Provider.

8.5. Patient No-Show Policy

A "No-Show" occurs when a patient fails to attend a scheduled consultation within the designated grace period without proper cancellation.

In such cases:

  • 50% of the professional consultation fee shall be paid to the Healthcare Provider
  • 50% of the professional consultation fee shall be retained by the Company
  • Any platform or service fees charged to the patient are non-refundable, unless required by law

The Company reserves the right to determine No-Show status based on platform records.

8.6. Doctor No-Show or Unavailability

A "Doctor No-Show" occurs when a Healthcare Provider fails to attend a scheduled consultation within the designated grace period without reasonable notice or cause.

In such cases:

  • The patient shall be entitled to a full refund or rescheduling, in accordance with patient terms
  • The incident may be recorded for service quality purposes

Repeated Doctor No-Show incidents may result in temporary hiding, suspension of booking availability, or other reasonable measures.

Nothing herein creates an employment relationship or minimum availability obligation.

9. No Exclusivity

Participation on the Platform is non-exclusive.

Healthcare Providers may offer services through clinics, hospitals, or other platforms.

10. Data Privacy and Confidentiality

Healthcare Providers shall comply with the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) and the Platform's Privacy Policy.

Healthcare Providers agree to:

  • Use patient personal and health information solely for the purpose of providing medical services through the Platform
  • Maintain the confidentiality and security of medical records in accordance with applicable data protection and professional standards
  • Implement reasonable safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, use, disclosure, or misuse of patient information
  • Refrain from disclosing or using patient information for any purpose other than legitimate medical care or as required by law

11. Liability and Indemnification

Healthcare Providers remain solely responsible for medical services provided through the Platform.

The Healthcare Provider agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Company from claims arising from:

  • Medical services
  • Professional misconduct or negligence
  • Regulatory violations
  • Data privacy breaches attributable to the Healthcare Provider

12. Professional Insurance

Healthcare Providers are encouraged to maintain appropriate professional liability or malpractice insurance, where applicable.

13. Suspension and Termination

13.1 Grounds for Termination

BookaDerma reserves the right to suspend or terminate a Healthcare Provider's account for:

  • Violations of medical ethics or malpractice claims.
  • Repeated User complaints regarding service quality.
  • Providing false or misleading information.
  • Failure to comply with telemedicine regulations.
  • Any conduct that negatively impacts BookaDerma's reputation.

If a Healthcare Provider believes their termination was unjust, they may submit a written appeal within 10 business days from the date of termination. The appeal should include relevant evidence or documentation supporting their claim. BookaDerma will review the appeal and provide a response within 30 business days. The decision made upon review shall be final and binding.

13.2 Effect of Termination

  • Your access to the Platform is revoked immediately.
  • Any pending payments will be settled, minus applicable penalties.
  • You must cease any use of BookaDerma's branding, data, or platform services.

14. Amendments to Terms and Conditions

The Company reserves the right to modify, update, or amend these Terms and Conditions at any time. Any changes will become effective upon posting on the Platform or on a date specified by the Company. Registered Users will be notified of material changes through reasonable means, which may include email notification, in-app notifications, or platform announcements. Continued access to or use of the Platform, including booking or attending consultations, after the effective date of any updated Terms constitutes the User's acknowledgment and acceptance of the revised Terms. If the User does not agree to the updated Terms, the User must discontinue use of the Platform prior to the effective date of the changes. Continued use after such date shall be deemed as explicit consent to the updated Terms.

15. Platform Updates and Modifications

The Company may update or modify Platform features without guaranteeing uninterrupted availability.

16. Intellectual Property

The Platform, including all software, features, content, trademarks, logos, and related intellectual property, is and shall remain the exclusive property of the Company or its licensors.

Nothing in these Terms grants users any ownership rights or licenses in the Platform or its intellectual property, except as expressly permitted for lawful use of the Platform.

17. Force Majeure

Neither the Company nor the Healthcare Provider shall be liable for any delay, interruption, or failure to perform obligations under this Agreement where such delay or failure results from events beyond reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, epidemics, public health emergencies, government actions, power outages, internet or telecommunications failures, or disruptions of third-party services.

Obligations affected by a Force Majeure event shall be suspended only for the duration of the event, and reasonable efforts shall be made to resume performance as soon as practicable.

18. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Platform is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Company disclaims all warranties, whether express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, reliability, availability, or uninterrupted operation of the Platform.

The Company does not warrant that the Platform will be error-free, secure, or continuously available, nor that any defects will be corrected. Use of the Platform is at the Healthcare Provider's own risk.

19. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Company shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, goodwill, or business opportunities, arising out of or related to the use of the Platform.

The Company shall not be liable for any medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or clinical outcomes provided by Healthcare Providers through the Platform.

In no event shall the Company's total aggregate liability under this Agreement exceed the amount of fees, if any, paid by the Healthcare Provider to the Company in the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

20. Indemnification

The Healthcare Provider agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company, its officers, directors, employees, and affiliates from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to:

  • Medical services provided by the Healthcare Provider
  • Professional negligence or misconduct
  • Violation of applicable laws or regulations
  • Breach of this Agreement
  • Misuse or unauthorized disclosure of patient data attributable to the Healthcare Provider

21. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

This Agreement is governed by the laws of the Republic of the Philippines. Any disputes shall be resolved through amicable negotiations or, if unresolved, through arbitration in Metro Manila.

  • If a dispute arises between BookaDerma and the Healthcare Provider, both parties shall attempt to resolve it amicably within 60 days.
  • If no resolution is reached, the matter shall be submitted to the Philippine Dispute Resolution Center, Inc. (PDRCI).
  • Arbitration under this agreement shall be binding on both parties.
  • Legal representation during arbitration is optional, but each party shall bear its own legal costs unless otherwise determined by the arbitrator.

22. Acceptance

This Agreement is accepted electronically by the Healthcare Provider through any of the following actions:

  • Registering an account on the Platform
  • Clicking "I Agree" or a similar acceptance mechanism
  • Accessing or continuing to use the BookaDerma Platform or services

Electronic acceptance shall constitute a valid and binding agreement, having the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature.

23. Contact Information

Email: support@bookaderma.com

Website: https://bookaderma.com