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Terms of Service

Important legal information about using PatientLetterHub

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Important: This document contains legal terms and conditions. We recommend reviewing these terms with your legal counsel, especially regarding healthcare compliance requirements. These terms are effective as of October 2, 2025.

Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

By using PatientLetterHub, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access or use our service. These terms apply to all users of the service, including healthcare practices, providers, and their authorized personnel.

These Terms of Service govern your use of PatientLetterHub, a HIPAA-compliant patient communication platform operated by MASS Communications, Inc. ("Company," "we," "us," or "our").

Key Terms and Conditions

Account Use & Responsibility

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
You are responsible for all activities under your account
You must be authorized to use the service on behalf of your organization

Data Security & HIPAA Compliance

All patient data must be uploaded through our secure platform
You may not transmit PHI by email or other unsecured methods
We maintain safeguards to comply with HIPAA requirements
You agree to use the platform in accordance with HIPAA standards

Data Management & Retention

We only retain data as required to fulfill your jobs
Audit trails are maintained for compliance reporting
You can request data deletion at any time
Data is isolated by tenant to prevent cross-access

Billing & Service Terms

Services are billed per job or subscription plan
Payment terms are net 30 days from invoice date
Subscription plans auto-renew unless cancelled
Refunds are provided according to our refund policy

Service Limitations & Disclaimers

Important Limitations

While we take every measure to ensure compliance and accuracy, PatientLetterHub is not responsible for inaccurate data submitted by customers. We provide the platform and services, but the accuracy and completeness of patient information remains the responsibility of the healthcare practice.

Data Accuracy

Customers are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all patient data uploaded to the platform. We process and mail the information as provided, but cannot verify the accuracy of source data.

Service Availability

While we strive for 99.9% uptime, we do not guarantee uninterrupted service. We are not liable for any damages resulting from service interruptions or technical issues.

Third-Party Services

Our service integrates with third-party providers (e.g., USPS for mailing). We are not responsible for delays or issues caused by these third-party services.

Compliance Verification

While we maintain HIPAA compliance, customers are responsible for ensuring their use of the platform meets their specific compliance requirements and for maintaining their own compliance programs.

Business Associate Agreement

HIPAA Business Associate

PatientLetterHub operates as a Business Associate under HIPAA regulations. We provide a standard Business Associate Agreement (BAA) to all covered entities using our platform, which outlines our responsibilities for protecting patient health information.

BAA Key Provisions:

Permitted uses and disclosures of PHI
Safeguards for protecting PHI
Breach notification requirements
Subcontractor requirements
Termination provisions
Compliance monitoring

Termination & Changes to Terms

Termination

Either party may terminate this agreement with 30 days written notice. Upon termination, we will cease processing new jobs and securely dispose of your data according to our data retention policies.

Outstanding invoices must be paid within 30 days of termination. We will provide a final data export if requested within 30 days of termination.

Changes to Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via email at least 30 days before they take effect.

Continued use of the service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the new terms. If you disagree with changes, you may terminate your account.

Questions About These Terms?

Our legal team is here to help clarify any questions about our terms of service