Legal Disclaimers - ALMO Clinic

Last Updated: May 24, 2025
Responsible Entity: ALMO Clinic
Address: Avenida Carrera 19 # 108-45 Cons, 402 - Edificio OTUA Bogotá
Phone: 6015641468
Email: contacto@almoclinic.com

General Liability 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 recommendations.

Important: Mandatory Medical Consultation

No information on this website replaces an in-person medical consultation
All medical diagnoses require physical evaluation by a qualified professional
Displayed treatments are general examples; each case is individual
Results may vary significantly between patients

Specific Disclaimers by Content Type

Medical Information and Treatments

Surgical Procedures:

Described procedures carry inherent risks requiring individual evaluation
Result photographs represent specific cases and do not guarantee similar outcomes
All surgeries require complete preoperative evaluation per medical protocols
Recovery times are approximate and vary per patient

Aesthetic Medicine:

Non-surgical treatments also carry risks and contraindications
Results depend on individual factors like age, skin type, and health status
Some treatments require multiple sessions for optimal results
Adverse reactions, while uncommon, are possible

Pricing Information:

Displayed prices are indicative and subject to change without 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 without guaranteed similar results
Have been authorized by patients per privacy regulations
Do not constitute promises or guarantees of future results
Each medical case is unique requiring individual evaluation

Before/After Photographs:

Correspond to real patients who authorized use per Law 1581 of 2012
May be edited only to protect patient identity
Do not represent guaranteed results for other patients
Lighting and angle conditions may affect visual perception

Applicable Colombian Legal Framework

National Medical Regulation

These disclaimers are supported by Colombian regulations:

Law 23 of 1981 - Medical Ethics Standards:

Article 15: Medical information and advertising
Article 37: Prohibition of guaranteeing results
Article 74: Responsibility in public information

Resolution 1995 of 1999 - Medical Records:

Medical information management and confidentiality
Procedure documentation requirements
Protection of sensitive health data

Medical Tourism Regulations

Decree 4747 of 2007 - Health Tourism:

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:

Medical decisions made solely based on website information
Self-diagnoses made without professional medical consultation
Self-medication or treatments without medical supervision
Results differing from shown example cases
Complications arising from failure to follow established medical protocols

Website Availability

Site may be temporarily unavailable for technical maintenance
Information may be updated without prior notice
External links may not function properly
Compatibility with all browsers/devices is not guaranteed

Disclaimers for International Patients

Pre-Travel Information

Foreign patients must understand that:

Medical results may be affected by travel factors
Patient is responsible for complying with Colombian immigration requirements
Remote follow-ups have inherent limitations
Cultural differences may affect medical communication
Home country health systems may have different protocols

Cross-Border Medical Coordination

ALMO Clinic facilitates coordination but doesn’t guarantee acceptance by foreign doctors
Medical reports are sent in Spanish and English when available
Virtual follow-ups have technical limitations patients must understand
Time zone differences may affect immediate communication

Intellectual Property and Content Use

Copyright

All website content is protected by intellectual property rights:

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

Trademarks

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

External Links Disclaimers

Third-Party Websites

ALMO Clinic neither controls nor is responsible for external site content
Links are provided solely for user convenience
We don’t necessarily endorse content of linked sites
Third-party privacy policies are independent from ours

Social media content may be less formal than official website
Third-party comments don’t represent ALMO Clinic opinions
Social media interaction doesn’t 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 periodic review of these disclaimers
Continued site use implies acceptance of modifications
Significant changes will be notified when possible

Version Control

Current Version: 2.0
Creation Date: January 15, 2025
Last Modified: May 24, 2025
Next Scheduled Review: November 24, 2025

Jurisdiction and Applicable Law

Competent Courts

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

Applicable Legislation

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 regarding these legal disclaimers:

Legal Email: contacto@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-Friday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Specific Legal Matters: By appointment
Medical-Legal Emergencies: Subject to availability

Final Statement

By using ALMO Clinic’s website or requesting our services, you acknowledge having read, understood, and fully accepted these legal disclaimers.

If you disagree 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 current Colombian legislation and international best practices for medical and medical tourism websites.

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