Legal Disclaimers - ALMO Clinic

Last update date: July 22, 2025
Responsible: ALMO Clinic
Address: Avenida Carrera 19 # 108-45 Cons, 402 - Edificio OTUA Bogotá
Phone: 6015641468
Email: contacto@almoclinic.com

General Disclaimer

The information contained on the ALMO Clinic website (https://www.almoclinic.com) is for informational and educational purposes only. This information does NOT constitute professional medical advice, medical diagnosis, or specific treatment recommendation.

Important: Mandatory Medical Consultation

• No information on this website replaces an in-person medical consultation
• All medical diagnosis requires physical evaluation by a qualified professional
• The treatments shown are general examples, each case is individual
• Results may vary significantly between different patients

Specific Disclaimers by Content Type

Medical Information and Treatments

Surgical Procedures:

• The procedures described carry inherent risks that must be evaluated individually
• Result photographs correspond to specific cases and do not guarantee similar results
• All surgery requires complete preoperative evaluation according to medical protocols
• Recovery times are approximate and vary according to each patient

Aesthetic Medicine:

• Non-surgical treatments also carry risks and contraindications
• Results depend on individual factors such as age, skin type and health status
• Some treatments require multiple sessions to obtain optimal results
• Adverse reactions, although infrequent, are possible

Price Information:

• Prices shown are for reference and may change without prior notice
• Final cost is determined after personalized medical evaluation
• Prices may include or exclude additional services depending on the case
• Financing options are subject to credit approval

Testimonials and Clinical Cases

Patient Testimonials:

• Represent individual experiences and do not guarantee similar results
• Have been authorized by patients according to privacy regulations
• Do not constitute promises or guarantees about future results
• Each medical case is unique and requires individual evaluation

Before/After Photographs:

• Correspond to real patients who authorized their use according to Law 1581 of 2012
• May have been edited only to protect patient identity
• Do not represent guaranteed results for other patients
• Lighting and angle conditions may influence visual perception

Applicable Colombian Legal Framework

National Medical Regulation

These disclaimers are based on the following Colombian regulations:

Law 23 of 1981 - Medical Ethics Standards:

• Article 15: On medical information and advertising
• Article 37: Prohibition of guaranteeing results
• Article 74: Responsibility in public information

Resolution 1995 of 1999 - Medical Records:

• Management of medical information and confidentiality
• Requirements for procedure documentation
• Protection of sensitive health data

Medical Tourism Regulations

Decree 4747 of 2007 - Health Tourism:

• Prior information obligations for foreign patients
• Quality requirements for medical tourism providers
• Special protection for international patients

Circular 049 of 2018 - Ministry of Health:

• Guidelines for medical tourism service providers
• Minimum information required for foreign patients
• Coordination with tourism and migration authorities

Specific Liability Limitations

Website Information

ALMO Clinic is NOT responsible for:

1. Medical decisions made solely based on website information
2. Self-diagnoses performed by users without professional medical consultation
3. Self-medication or treatments performed without medical supervision
4. Different results from those shown in example cases
5. Complications arising from not following established medical protocols

Website Availability

• The site may not be temporarily available due to technical maintenance
• Information may be updated without prior notice
• External links may not work correctly
• We do not guarantee compatibility with all browsers or devices

Disclaimers for International Patients

Pre-travel Information

Foreign patients must understand that:

• Medical results may be affected by travel factors
• It is the patient’s responsibility to comply with Colombian immigration requirements
• Distance follow-ups have inherent limitations
• Cultural differences may affect medical communication
• Origin health systems may have different protocols

Cross-border Medical Coordination

• ALMO Clinic will facilitate medical coordination but does not guarantee acceptance by foreign doctors
• Medical reports are sent in Spanish and English according to availability
• Virtual follow-up has technical limitations that must be understood
• Time zone differences may affect immediate communication

Intellectual Property and Content Use

Copyright

All content on this website is protected by intellectual property rights:

• Texts, images and videos are property of ALMO Clinic or used under license
• Unauthorized use may constitute copyright violation
• Commercial reproduction is prohibited without written authorization
• Academic citations must include complete reference to the website

Trademarks

• “ALMO Clinic” and associated logos are protected trademarks
• Unauthorized use of registered trademarks is prohibited
• Third parties may not use our trademarks to promote similar services

External Link Disclaimers

Third-party Websites

• ALMO Clinic does not control or take responsibility for external site content
• Links are provided solely for user convenience
• We do not necessarily endorse the content of linked sites
• Third-party privacy policies are independent of ours

Social Media

• Social media content may be less formal than the official website
• Third-party comments do not represent ALMO Clinic opinions
• Social media interaction does not constitute doctor-patient relationship

Updates and Modifications

Disclaimer Changes

ALMO Clinic reserves the right to modify these legal disclaimers at any time:

• Modifications take effect immediately upon publication
• Users are responsible for periodically reviewing these disclaimers
• Continued use of the site implies acceptance of modifications
• Significant changes will be notified when possible

Version Control

• Current version: 2.0
• Creation date: January 15, 2025
• Last modification: July 22, 2025
• Next scheduled review: November 22, 2025

Jurisdiction and Applicable Law

Competent Courts

• Any dispute will be resolved in competent courts of Bogotá, D.C., Colombia
• Colombian legislation in force will apply
• Foreign patients may access international mediation mechanisms

Applicable Regulations

Medical legislation:

• Law 23 of 1981 (Medical Ethics)
• Law 14 of 1962 (Practice of Medicine)
• Resolution 1995 of 1999 (Medical Records)

Consumer protection legislation:

• Law 1480 of 2011 (Consumer Statute)
• Decree 1074 of 2015 (Commerce Sector)

Personal data legislation:

• Law 1581 of 2012 (Data Protection)
• Decree 1377 of 2013 (Regulation)

Contact for Legal Matters

Legal Information

For inquiries about these legal disclaimers:

• Legal email: legal@almoclinic.com
• General email: contacto@almoclinic.com
• Phone: 6015641468
• Address: Avenida Carrera 19 # 108-45 Cons, 402 - Edificio OTUA Bogotá

Legal Service Hours

• General inquiries: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Specific legal matters: By appointment
• Medical-legal emergencies: According to availability

Final Declaration

By using the ALMO Clinic website or requesting our services, you acknowledge having read, understood and accepted these legal disclaimers in their entirety.

If you do not agree with any part of these disclaimers, you must immediately discontinue use of our website and services.

These disclaimers complement, but do not replace, our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

This document has been prepared in accordance with Colombian legislation in force and international best practices for medical and medical tourism websites.

ALMO Clinic - Bogotá, Colombia
Website: https://www.almoclinic.com
Email: contacto@almoclinic.com