Terms of Service
Last updated: December 29, 2024
1. Agreement to Terms
These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between Rivvi, Inc. ("Rivvi," "we," "us," or "our") and the healthcare organization ("Customer," "User," "you," or "your") accessing or using the Rivvi patient engagement platform and related services ("Platform" or "Services").
By accessing or using our Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Platform.
2. Eligibility and Authority
By agreeing to these Terms, you represent and warrant that:
- You are a healthcare organization or authorized representative thereof
- You are at least 18 years of age
- You have the legal authority to bind your organization to these Terms
- Your use of the Platform will comply with all applicable laws and regulations
3. Description of Services
3.1 Platform Capabilities
Rivvi provides a cloud-based patient engagement platform that enables healthcare organizations to:
- Conduct automated voice and text communications with patients
- Manage medication adherence programs
- Schedule and remind patients of appointments
- Conduct health surveys and assessments
- Track patient engagement and outcomes
- Upload and process patient data via Excel/CSV files
- Record and analyze patient interactions
- Generate reports and analytics
3.2 Service Limitations
The Platform:
- Does not provide medical advice or diagnose conditions
- Does not replace professional medical judgment
- Does not guarantee patient compliance or health outcomes
- Is not intended for emergency medical communications
4. Account Registration and Security
4.1 Account Creation
To use the Platform, you must:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete registration information
- Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate
- Create strong, unique passwords for all user accounts
- Maintain the confidentiality of account credentials
4.2 Account Security
You are responsible for:
- All activities that occur under your account
- Immediately notifying us of any unauthorized use
- Ensuring all users comply with these Terms
- Managing user access and permissions appropriately
5. HIPAA Compliance and Business Associate Agreement
5.1 Business Associate Agreement Required
Before processing any Protected Health Information (PHI) through the Platform, you must execute our Business Associate Agreement (BAA).
5.2 HIPAA Obligations
Both parties agree to comply with all applicable provisions of HIPAA, including:
- The Privacy Rule
- The Security Rule
- The Breach Notification Rule
- The HITECH Act
6. TCPA Compliance and Communication Requirements
6.1 Customer's TCPA Responsibilities
You represent, warrant, and covenant that you will:
- Obtain and document prior express consent before initiating any calls or texts
- Ensure written consent for automated/prerecorded calls as required by TCPA
- Maintain consent records for a minimum of 4 years
- Honor all opt-out requests within 24 hours
- Comply with time-of-day restrictions (8 AM - 9 PM recipient's local time)
- Limit call attempts as configured in the Platform
- Ensure all uploaded contact information is accurate and consented
- Implement and maintain a TCPA compliance program
6.2 Consent Requirements
Before initiating any patient communications, you must have:
- Verified patient identity
- Obtained appropriate consent for the communication type
- Documented the date, time, and method of consent
- Confirmed the phone number belongs to the intended recipient
6.3 Platform TCPA Features
The Platform provides tools to support TCPA compliance, including:
- Consent tracking and management
- Automated time zone detection and calling window enforcement
- Opt-out processing and suppression lists
- Call frequency limiting
- Do Not Call (DNC) registry integration (if enabled)
- Audit trails and reporting
6.4 TCPA Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Rivvi from any claims, damages, penalties, or expenses arising from your violation of TCPA or related regulations, including but not limited to failures to obtain proper consent or honor opt-out requests.
7. Acceptable Use Policy
7.1 Permitted Uses
You may use the Platform only for lawful healthcare-related purposes consistent with these Terms.
7.2 Prohibited Uses
You may not:
- Use the Platform for emergency medical communications
- Initiate communications without proper patient consent
- Override or circumvent TCPA compliance features
- Upload malicious code or attempt to compromise Platform security
- Use the Platform for debt collection
- Misrepresent the purpose or source of communications
- Sell or transfer your account access
- Reverse engineer or attempt to derive source code
- Use the Platform to violate any laws or regulations
- Harass, abuse, or harm any individuals
- Transmit spam or unsolicited communications
8. Data Use and Ownership
8.1 Customer Data
You retain all ownership rights to data you upload or input into the Platform ("Customer Data"). You grant Rivvi a limited license to process Customer Data solely to provide the Services.
8.2 Data Requirements
When uploading patient data, you must:
- Have all necessary rights and consents
- Ensure data accuracy and completeness
- Include required consent indicators
- Follow Platform data format specifications
- Comply with all applicable privacy laws
8.3 Aggregated Data
Rivvi may create aggregated, de-identified data from Platform usage for:
- Service improvement
- Industry research
- Benchmarking
- New feature development
Such aggregated data will not identify any individual patient or Customer.
9. Fees and Payment
9.1 Subscription Fees
You agree to pay all fees according to your selected subscription plan and any additional usage charges.
9.2 Payment Terms
- Fees are due in advance on a monthly or annual basis
- All fees are non-refundable except as required by law
- Late payments may result in service suspension
- We may change fees with 30 days' notice
9.3 Taxes
You are responsible for all applicable taxes, except for taxes based on Rivvi's income.
10. Intellectual Property
10.1 Rivvi Property
The Platform and all associated intellectual property rights remain the exclusive property of Rivvi and its licensors.
10.2 Limited License
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Platform solely for your internal healthcare operations.
10.3 Feedback
Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide may be used by Rivvi without restriction or compensation.
11. Confidentiality
Each party agrees to maintain the confidentiality of the other party's confidential information and use it only as necessary to perform under these Terms.
12. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
12.1 Service Availability
THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE." WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
12.2 Healthcare Disclaimer
RIVVI DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. THE PLATFORM IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL JUDGMENT. ALWAYS CONSULT QUALIFIED HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS FOR MEDICAL DECISIONS.
12.3 Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, RIVVI SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
- INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
- LOST PROFITS, REVENUE, OR DATA
- PATIENT HEALTH OUTCOMES
- TCPA VIOLATIONS OR PENALTIES
- DAMAGES EXCEEDING THE FEES PAID IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM
13. Indemnification
13.1 Customer Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Rivvi from any claims arising from:
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any laws or regulations
- TCPA or other communication law violations
- Inaccurate or unauthorized data
- Your users' actions on the Platform
- Patient claims related to your healthcare services
13.2 Procedure
The indemnified party will promptly notify the indemnifying party of any claim and cooperate in the defense.
14. Term and Termination
14.1 Term
These Terms commence upon your first use of the Platform and continue until terminated.
14.2 Termination
Either party may terminate:
- For convenience with 30 days' written notice
- Immediately for material breach if not cured within 10 days
- Immediately for violations of law or regulations
14.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination:
- Your access to the Platform will be disabled
- You must pay all outstanding fees
- You may export your data within 30 days
- Confidentiality obligations survive
15. Modifications to Terms
We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes via email or Platform notification. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
16. Governing Law and Disputes
16.1 Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Wyoming, without regard to conflict of law principles.
16.2 Dispute Resolution
Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Wyoming under AAA Commercial Arbitration Rules.
16.3 Exceptions
Either party may seek injunctive relief in court for intellectual property violations or breaches of confidentiality.
17. General Provisions
17.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with the BAA and any Order Forms, constitute the entire agreement between the parties.
17.2 Severability
If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in effect.
17.3 No Waiver
Failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of that provision.
17.4 Assignment
You may not assign these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights to a successor entity.
17.5 Force Majeure
Neither party shall be liable for delays due to circumstances beyond their reasonable control.
17.6 Notices
Legal notices must be sent to:
Rivvi, Inc.
Legal Department
Email: legal@rivvi.ai
18. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms or our Services:
General Support
Email: support@rivvi.ai
Legal and Compliance
Email: legal@rivvi.ai
HIPAA Compliance
Email: hipaa@rivvi.ai
By using the Rivvi Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.