TERMS OF USE FOR THE WEBSITE WWW.EMBRYOWISH.COM 

I.1. GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Terms and Conditions of Use apply and describe the use and navigation of the website www.embryowish.com, which is carried out by users, on all means of transmission (personal computer, mobile phone, tablet, or any other platform) and in any form of content projection (website, etc.).

The website and the domain name “www.embryowish.com” are under the ownership of the Sole Proprietorship Private Capital Company named “N.GEORGOGIANNIS Private Gynecological Practice Mon.I.K.E.,” based in Piraeus, Attica, at the intersection of Praxitelous St. 121 and Tsamadou St. 57, Postal Code 18532, with Tax Identification Number 801557778, registered with the Piraeus A’ Tax Office. The company is legally represented by Mr. Nikolaos Georgogiannis, with contact telephone numbers: +30 210 4190301 |+30 6932560070 and email: info@embryowish.com.

The use of the website “www.embryowish.com” (hereinafter referred to as “the clinic,” “the company,” “website,” or “site”) and the related rights and obligations are governed by the terms and conditions set forth herein and in its integral parts. These apply to the entirety of the website’s content and its individual pages.

The website www.embryowish.com serves as the digital platform for the online communication of the clinic’s clients (individuals or businesses), facilitating appointment scheduling, providing information about the services offered, updating users on medical advancements relevant to the company’s field of activity, informing users-visitors and clients about new medical procedures followed, and the optimization of the services provided to them. For the aforementioned services, the company reserves the right to operate through website, web applications (website or other), or any other suitable means of its choice.

Every individual who visits, navigates, and uses the website in any way, as well as any services provided and intended for use through it, is considered to have automatically fully acknowledged and agreed to the content of the Terms of Use outlined below. It is therefore recommended that all visitors/users of the website and its services carefully review and ensure they fully understand these Terms of Use immediately upon entering the website. If any user/visitor does not agree with the stated Terms of Use, they are responsible for exiting the website or web application of the company and refraining entirely from using any of its services and content.

The aforementioned Terms and Conditions of Use of the clinic’s website, as well as any potential alterations thereto, are in accordance to National and European Union law, as well as relevant international treaties. In the event of a conflict arising from alterations to the above legal frameworks, the affected Terms and Conditions of Use will be modified accordingly, while the entirety of the text of the Terms and Conditions will remain otherwise unchanged.

In all cases, the right to unilaterally modify the Terms and Conditions of Use of the website www.embryowish.com is fully reserved, without prior notification to its users/visitors. The website is obligated to provide information regarding any changes to the Terms and Conditions of Use by electronically updating the currently applicable version of the Terms of Use. Visitors/users who continue to use the website’s services are automatically considered to agree with the new Terms and Conditions of Use set forth by the website from the moment they begin navigating it otherwise If they do not agree, they are kindly requested to immediately exit the website. For this reason, it is recommended that users/visitors of the website’s services and content periodically visit, read, and review the Terms of Use to ensure they agree with them before proceeding with any actions.

 

2. INFORMATION AND SERVICES – LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

The website provides its users/visitors with information related to medical topics concerning gynecology and in vitro fertilization, as well as other relevant fields. It also offers the opportunity to express interest in scheduling appointments and facilitates electronic communication with the clinic’s doctors and staff.

METHODS OF COMMUNICATION 

Through this website, visitors can stay informed about current and relevant medical developments and express their interest in contacting the clinic. To facilitate users/clients, the website offers the option to submit the necessary information as follows:

A) CONTACT FORM

Within the website, users can access the contact form, through which they can communicate regarding any matter of concern. To express interest in communication, the user is required to provide the following details: 1) first name 2) last name 3) telephone number 4) email address 5) subject of communication and 6) their message to our company. Subsequently, a designated representative of our company will contact the user within a reasonable timeframe to discuss and address the matter for which they reached out.

B) APPOINTMENT SCHEDULING INTEREST FORM

Within our website, users can access the appointment scheduling interest form, through which they can express their interest in arranging a meeting with a designated representative-doctor. To express interest in scheduling an appointment, the user is required to provide the following details: 1) first name, 2) last name, 3) telephone number, 4) email address, 5) age of the user, 6) subject of the desired meeting, and 7) their message to our company. Subsequently, a designated representative of our company will contact the user within a reasonable timeframe to schedule the desired meeting on the next available date and time.

C) COMPLETION OF QUESTIONNAIRE PRIOR TO APPOINTMENT SCHEDULING (OPTIONAL)

To provide the best possible treatment and support to users/clients/patients, the completion of a questionnaire in advance regarding the medical history of users/clients/patients is recommended which will allow us to analyze and design the most appropriate approach for each case. The questionnaire will request the following information:

Woman’s Medical History

  • First Name
  • Last Name
  • Date of Birth
  • Address
  • Country
  • Telephone
  • Occupation
  • Marital Status
  • Menstrual Cycle (cycle frequency, duration)
  • Results of the most recent hormonal profile (LH, FSH, E2, TSH, PRL)
  • Results of the most recent Pap test
  • History of medication use
  • Previous surgeries
  • Hysterosalpingography (HSG)
  • Immunological or autoimmune issues
  • Thrombophilia testing
  • Testing for mycoplasma, ureaplasma, chlamydia, or other infections
  • Karyotype testing
  • Health issues, such as allergies, chronic conditions, or surgical procedures
  • Other findings related to your fertility
  • Previous IVF attempts (results, etc.)
  • Weight
  • Height

Husband/Partner’s Medical History

  • First Name
  • Last Name
  • Date of Birth
  • Telephone
  • Occupation
  • Recent semen analysis results
  • Karyotype testing
  • Previous surgeries
  • Chronic conditions
  • History of medication use
  • Weight
  • Height

The above data, if provided prior to the appointment, are included in the data covered by Article 14 of Greek Law 3418/2005 (Code of Medical Ethics). This file is maintained, in accordance with the law, for a period of 10 years following the client/patient’s last visit. (See further details below under II.2)

3. PROVISION OF INFORMATION

The information provided through the website is accurate and truthful, and every effort is made to ensure its continuous updating. The company reserves the right to evaluate the information it provides within the website and, in cases where it deviates from its original content, may freely modify it without bearing liability towards users/visitors/clients. The company is committed to continuously monitoring this information and providing the highest possible quality of content to its visitors. Furthermore, the company is not liable for temporary unavailability, malfunctions, or technical issues that may arise during regular use. Additionally, regarding incorrect entries of electronic data, the company reserves the right to correct them freely without prior notification.

The company is responsible for continuously monitoring the quality of the information and services presented and provided through its website. However, the company is not solely responsible for protecting users/visitors of the website from any errors or viruses caused by third-party interventions. Moreover, the company is neither civilly nor criminally liable for any direct, special, or consequential damage, which, indicatively and not exhaustively, whether individually or cumulatively, includes loss of profits, data, lost revenue, monetary compensation, or similar, arising from the use, copying, or downloading of content, navigation on the website, or use of its services or information, or from any general alteration of the website’s content or unauthorized third-party interventions in files and information provided through the website. Additionally, users/visitors of the website should, during their internet browsing, including their navigation on the company’s website, take all appropriate security measures against potential risks associated with common internet use (e.g., protecting their browsing with antivirus software).

The use of the website by its visitors must comply with and respect the provisions of Greek, European, and International Law, as well as all legislation relevant to the use of websites/applications. Specifically, users in any case must refrain from any illegal or abusive activity during the use of the clinic’s website or in connection with it.

4. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

The elements displayed on the website, namely the content of this website (images, photographs, texts, services, programs, information, data, etc.), as well as the services provided to users through it (updates on medical issues, communication methods, appointment scheduling, etc.), constitute intellectual property and fall within the scope of the clinic’s usage rights. They are protected by the provisions of Greek, European, and International Law on intellectual and industrial property and unfair competition, as well as any other relevant regulations, and belong exclusively to the company or their respective intellectual creator.In all cases, any form of copying, reproduction by any means, transfer, modification, resale, creation of new works based on the content of this website, or misleading the public regarding the actual provider of the aforementioned data and services is strictly prohibited. The content, articles, photographs, videos, advertisements, images, logos, and the use of any other material that constitutes a product of the elements and services produced and utilized to support and promote the operation of the website are property of the company, unless expressly stated in a specific publication that they are the property of a third party (e.g., photographs, reposts, event promotions, advertisements, etc.). The provision and display of data and services owned by the company to third parties (e.g., other informational websites) do not constitute, nor should they be construed as a transfer or assignment of a license or right for their universal use, as they are protected by trademark regulations. The aforementioned activities (individually or collectively) may only be permitted with the prior written consent (license) of the company.

5. USER RESPONSIBILITY

When using this website and its services, users/visitors are obligated, agree, and undertake to engage in any activity related to the website and the clinic’s services in accordance with the rules prescribed by law, good faith, and the principles of fair commercial practices. Any illegal use of the content and services of this website, in any manner, aimed at sending, publishing, promoting, or transmitting via email or any other means content that is illegal, offensive, causes harm to recipients, constitutes a threat, annoyance, slander, or defamation against the company or any third party (company, organization, or individual), contains racist content, or in any way violates the rules regarding the confidentiality of any person’s information, is strictly prohibited. Furthermore, any activity or use that may cause harm to minors in any way is generally prohibited. Additionally, it is expressly prohibited to send, publish, promote, or transmit via email or any other means content that violates the legal provisions related to patent rights, trademarks, trade secrets, copyrights, or other proprietary rights of third parties of any kind. Moreover, and without prejudice to the above, the intentional or unintentional transmission or transfer of data that violates the rules imposed by applicable Greek, European, and International legislation and its provisions, or that may harass third parties in any way, as well as any content used to collect or store users’ personal data or any other right exclusively belonging to any third party, is prohibited.

6. LIMITATION OF LICENSE

Under these Terms and Conditions of Use, the website grants the visitor/user a limited right to access, use, and display the content and services of the company. This right allows the user to freely use the website for personal purposes, to the extent that such use does not violate these Terms and Conditions or the applicable National, European, or International legislation. Specifically, the limited right of access (license), use, and display of the company’s content constitutes a non-transferable, personal, and non-exclusive limited right, which under no circumstances may be considered a transfer of the website’s elements or titles or those of the company. The website retains all rights arising from intellectual and industrial property laws that are not granted to the user/visitor, unless otherwise agreed between the user/visitor and the company. All elements and data arising from or presented on this website, as well as the clinic’s services, are restricted. Specifically, the following are not permitted: (a) the use or representation of software capabilities separately, (b) the publication, copying, leasing, subleasing, or lending of the software, (c) the transfer of the software (unless permitted by this agreement), (d) the circumvention of any technical limitations or restrictions of the software, (e) the decompilation, reverse engineering of the source code or object code, or any attempt in this direction, and (f) any other modification of the website’s elements and data. In all cases, users are obligated to maintain any element or copy provided/displayed by the company in the form in which it is provided and to respect all elements related to the company’s intellectual and proprietary rights. Finally, any action aimed at exploiting the company’s elements, content, and services for any public or commercial purpose contrary to the agreed use with the company is expressly prohibited.

7. SPECIFIC USE OF INFORMATION

The elements and data directly provided to the company’s electronic platforms (website, etc.) may be used by the company to improve the provision of services. The information collected may originate from data entered by the user/visitor/client during registration, data provided and recorded when clients request information or services via telephone or email, as well as data obtained through browsing via third-party providers (iOS, Android applications, Facebook, Instagram, Google).

In the event that users of the company’s website are redirected to third-party websites through specific links (links, hyperlinks, banners), the company is not responsible for the terms of management and protection of personal data followed by those third parties.

II. DETAILED INFORMATION ON THE PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA

For detailed information regarding the processing of personal data, users may refer to the Privacy Policy. (Link here)

III. USE OF COOKIES

A. GENERAL INFORMATION

Cookies are small data files that serve as an industry standard and are essential for the smooth operation of most websites. Their primary use is to collect statistical data, facilitate access, visits, and user retention on a specific website, and enhance the overall user experience. The use of cookies enables the company to provide services that would not be possible without them. Cookies are transferred from the web server to the hard drive of the user’s computer/tablet/mobile device visiting the website, in order to collect and store statistical data that contribute to providing an optimal, personalized experience. During subsequent visits to the company’s website, cookies allow the recognition of the browser used, store certain user preferences, and retain any other information necessary to improve the functionality of the company’s services. Cookies are essential for the optimal operation of our system and rejecting them may result in difficulties in displaying or providing certain features and services. Cookies are used to correctly display advertising content that is relevant to you, as well as services that best match your preferences and needs. Cookies are not used to store user identification data, and under no circumstances can they harm the operating system of the access platform. Furthermore, cookies do not affect the user’s stored files, and only the website from which they were transferred has the ability to access, read, modify, or delete the information they store. In any case, users/visitors have the option, through their browser settings (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc.), to delete existing cookies. Additionally, users can choose to automatically reject the receipt of cookies from all websites or opt to be notified each time a website attempts to place a cookie, allowing them to decide at that moment whether to accept or reject it. Every user/visitor/client who accesses the company’s website is deemed to consent to the use of its cookies. The website reserves the right to freely modify its cookie usage policy without prior notice to the user/visitor. Any changes to this policy take effect from the moment of their publication on the website.

As we collaborate with other websites to provide you with the highest possible quality in all our services, it is possible that during the use/visit of our clients/users to one of our company’s websites, you may notice that third-party websites store cookies on your computer/tablet/mobile device (e.g., google.com). The company does not manage cookies from third parties or other businesses with which it collaborates, and which are displayed through the company’s websites, as these entities manage their own cookies independently of the operation of the website’s services.

B. TYPES OF COOKIES

Cookies used by the website may be a) persistent b) temporary/session-based, which are generated only during a specific visit by the user or c) a combination of persistent and temporary cookies.

The categories of cookies used are detailed below, and users/visitors have the option to disable certain categories, except for strictly necessary cookies, which cannot be disabled.

STRICTLY NECESSARY COOKIES 

Strictly necessary cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the website, enabling us to provide the services requested by the user/visitor in an accurate manner. These cookies facilitate navigation on the website and its use. They ensure a secure connection for the user and access to secure areas. Technical cookies are strictly related to the use of the website and are necessary to ensure complete accuracy of the information sought by the user/visitor. Under no circumstances do these cookies store data that could lead to the individual identification of the user. Without strictly necessary cookies, the smooth operation of the website is not possible.

FUNCTIONALITY COOKIES 

Functionality cookies enable the company’s website to retain basic user preferences, such as language, thereby providing personalized services. These cookies do not track user traffic or activity on other websites. If functionality cookies are not accepted, the website’s performance may be affected, as users will need to repeatedly enter their preferences during navigation.

ANALYTICS COOKIES (GOOGLE ANALYTICS) 

Analytics cookies utilize information generated during the use of the website by visitors, such as the websites users choose to visit, the products most preferred by our users, the information users have accessed, and any errors encountered during navigation. This data is used for statistical analysis to improve the website’s performance.

MARKETING COOKIES 

Marketing cookies assist in collecting information related to the preferences and choices of the user/visitor, as well as the content that interests them most. Based on this data, more targeted and personalized advertising information is displayed by us, service providers, and third parties with whom we collaborate to deliver advertisements.

SOCIAL MEDIA COOKIES 

Social media cookies serve as a bridge between the company’s website and social media platforms. Their use allows us to integrate information from social media into the company’s website (e.g., “plugins” from Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok, etc.) and, conversely, to share company information that interests users on social media platforms.

Whenever a user of the website visits links, hyperlinks, or third-party websites hosted on this website, they are transferred to the digital environment of those third parties. Users act at their own sole responsibility and are subject to the cookie policies maintained by these third parties. The company bears no liability for any issues arising from the use or storage of cookies by third-party websites visited by the user, even if the user was directed to those websites via a link displayed on the company’s website.

*Data collected through the use of cookies is retained for 12 months from the moment you provide your consent for the use of cookies upon entering our website.

IV. MISCELLANEOUS

1. ADVERTISEMENTS

The website includes and displays data such as advertisements or other content aimed at promoting, advertising, and presenting material to the user. The company bears no responsibility for the accuracy of the content of this material provided to users, nor for cases where someone believes their rights are infringed due to any unlawful act or omission, inaccuracy, or failure to comply with the laws and regulations of any country or the European Union in relation to the content of the advertisements. The company conducts content checks on the advertisements displayed on the website and makes every effort to ensure that the content presented adheres to principles of equality and respect for human rights. Under no circumstances is the company liable for actions taken by users (e.g., product purchases) that were caused or may be considered to have resulted from the material displayed on the website. The company is not obligated to continuously monitor and review the legality of the advertising material displayed on the website (beyond obvious cases where the rights of other users are violated or where content could objectively be deemed offensive). Consequently, no form of liability can be attributed to the company. Any liability arising from the above in relation to the advertising material displayed on the website rests with the advertisers, sponsors, or creators of said advertising material, who are also responsible to the user/consumer for their products/services, as well as for the necessary guarantees, licenses, registrations with authorities/registries, and labeling of their products/services.

2. BUSINESS TRANSFER

In the event of a change in the company’s management, merger, restructuring, sale, dissolution, bankruptcy, or entry into a rehabilitation process, or in any case of transfer of the company’s assets, the transfer of user data will be permitted to the extent necessary to ensure the continued provision of the services outlined herein. Such a transfer will always be carried out after the receiving entity agrees to comply with personal data protection laws. Furthermore, users/visitors of the company’s services will be informed prior to any such transfer.

3. PROCESSING OF INFORMATION

The company provides users/visitors/clients with the ability to modify, supplement, or delete data they have provided by contacting the website. To initiate the above process, the user must first contact the company, which will promptly proceed with the modification of the visitor’s data. Specifically, for the modification of user/visitor/client information or to raise queries regarding the company’s services and operations, users should contact the company via email at info@embryowish.com.

VI .FINAL PROVISIONS

In all cases, the clinic, through this policy and as stated above, reserves the right to expand, update, improve, and modify this policy. It is recommended that users of the website periodically review this policy to stay informed of any potential changes. No prior notification of users will be provided, except for the updating of this regulation.

The use of this website, as well as the specific consent and approval requested from the user when deemed necessary, automatically implies acceptance and consent to this Personal Data Protection Statement, as well as to the Terms and Conditions of use of the company’s services, as announced and applicable through the website.