Healthcare First – Terms and Conditions

This website (the “Site”) is operated by Healthcare First (“Healthcare First”), and use of the Site is conditional upon your acceptance of these Terms and Conditions of Use (the “Terms and Conditions”).

By accessing, browsing, or using this Site, including downloading or submitting any messages, information, data, text, software, images, or other materials (the “Materials”), or by submitting content to the Site (“Content”), you agree on your own behalf, and on behalf of any organisation you represent, to abide by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, you must not use this Site.

These Terms and Conditions apply only to this Site and do not alter the terms of any other written agreements you may have with Healthcare First. In the event of any conflict, those written agreements will take precedence.

1. Changes to Terms and Conditions

Healthcare First may update or amend these Terms and Conditions at any time. Any changes will take effect when posted on this Site, with the “Last Updated” date reflecting the revision. Continued use of this Site after such changes will constitute your acceptance. If you do not agree, you should discontinue use immediately.

2. Changes to the Site
Healthcare First reserves the right, without notice or liability, to:
  • modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Site;
  • add, remove, or change content and features;
  • restrict access to certain areas or functions.
3. Permitted and Prohibited Uses

This Site may only be used for lawful purposes, including by candidates seeking employment opportunities and by organisations seeking staffing solutions.

You agree not to:

  • misuse the Site in any way that could damage, disable, or impair its operation;
  • attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Site or its systems;
  • post false, misleading, offensive, or unlawful content;
  • infringe upon intellectual property or privacy rights of others;
  • transmit harmful code (e.g., viruses, worms, Trojan horses);
  • harvest or misuse personal information of others without consent, in line with UK GDPR obligations.

Healthcare First may remove or restrict access to any content deemed inappropriate or unlawful and may cooperate with law enforcement where necessary.

4. Registration and Security

Where Site access requires registration, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account details and password. You must notify Healthcare First immediately of any unauthorised use.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this Site (including text, graphics, software, logos, and designs) is owned or licensed by Healthcare First and protected by UK copyright and intellectual property laws.

You may view and download content for personal or organisational use, but you may not reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit any materials without prior written consent.

6. Links to Third-Party Websites

This Site may contain links to external websites. These are provided for convenience only, and Healthcare First does not endorse or take responsibility for their content or practices. Accessing third-party sites is at your own risk.

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Healthcare First is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

By using this Site, you agree to the collection, use, and storage of personal information in line with our Privacy Policy, which forms part of these Terms and Conditions.

8. Disclaimer

The Site and its Materials are provided “as is” without warranty of any kind. Healthcare First does not guarantee that the Site will operate uninterrupted or error-free, nor does it guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or suitability of the content provided.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Healthcare First shall not be liable for any loss or damages (direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential) arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Site.

10. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Healthcare First, its employees, officers, and partners against any claims or liabilities resulting from your misuse of the Site or breach of these Terms and Conditions.

11. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

12. General

These Terms and Conditions represent the entire agreement between you and Healthcare First regarding use of the Site.

If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in effect.

Healthcare First’s failure to enforce any right or term shall not constitute a waiver of that right.