SMART Fit Note Assistant

Terms of Service

Last updated: 25 March 2026

1. Introduction and Service Description

SMART Fit Note Assistant ("the Service") is a clinical decision support tool provided by SMART Clinical Solutions ("we," "us," "our," or "Company"). The Service is designed to assist UK General Practitioners (GPs) in generating Medical Statement Forms (MED3) and related fitness-for-work notes.

The Service is provided as a clinical decision support tool only and is not a medical device. It does not diagnose conditions, prescribe treatments, or replace clinical judgment. The Service provides structured guidance to support GP decision-making within existing UK general practice workflows.

2. Subscription and Pricing

2.1 Subscription Model

The Service is provided on a practice-level subscription basis. Each practice requires one active subscription.

2.2 Pricing and Payment

2.3 Auto-Renewal

Subscriptions automatically renew on the anniversary date unless cancelled at least 30 days before renewal. You will receive email reminder(s) before the renewal date. Renewal will be charged at the then-current subscription fee.

2.4 Price Changes

We may change subscription fees with 60 days' notice. Changes apply to renewals, not current subscriptions. Continued use after the notice period constitutes acceptance of new pricing.

3. Acceptable Use

3.1 Authorized Users

The Service is intended for use only by qualified clinicians within UK general practice settings, including:

3.2 Use Restrictions

You agree not to:

3.3 Clinical Governance

You agree to use the Service in accordance with:

4. Clinical Responsibility Disclaimer

CRITICAL: The Service is a support tool only. You, the GP, retain full legal and professional responsibility for all clinical decisions and fitness-for-work assessments. The Service does not:

You must independently assess each patient and verify all information before issuing any fitness-for-work note.

5. Data Handling and Security

5.1 Browser-Only Processing

All clinical data processing occurs within your browser. Patient information is not transmitted to or stored on our servers. Data is processed locally on the device running the Service.

5.2 Authentication Data

Practice login credentials are transmitted securely to our authentication servers but are not associated with patient information.

5.3 Session Management

Authentication tokens are stored in browser sessionStorage only and are cleared when the browser session ends. No persistent cookies are used for patient data.

5.4 Data Retention

We do not retain clinical data. Generated notes are your responsibility to securely store according to your practice's information governance policies.

5.5 Security Standards

The Service employs:

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Service Ownership

All intellectual property in the Service, including the software, algorithms, templates, and documentation, is owned by SMART Clinical Solutions or our licensors.

6.2 Your License

Subject to payment and compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Service during your subscription period.

6.3 Generated Notes

Fitness-for-work notes generated through the Service belong to you. You grant us the right to use anonymized, aggregated data for service improvement purposes only.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

7.1 Disclaimer

The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that the Service will be error-free, uninterrupted, or fit for any particular purpose.

7.2 Limitation of Damages

Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the subscription fees paid in the 12 months preceding the claim. We are not liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages.

7.3 No Liability for Clinical Outcomes

We are not liable for any adverse clinical outcomes, patient harm, or workplace disputes arising from use of the Service. You assume all clinical and legal responsibility for decisions made with the Service's support.

8. Termination and Refund Policy

8.1 Termination by You

You may cancel your subscription at any time by contacting us. Cancellation is effective at the end of the current billing period. No refunds are provided for partial months.

8.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate access if you breach these Terms, engage in prohibited use, or fail to pay subscription fees. Termination is effective immediately for serious breaches.

8.3 Refund Policy

Annual subscriptions are non-refundable except where required by consumer protection law. If you are entitled to a refund under applicable law, we will process it within 30 days of your request.

8.4 Data Access After Termination

Upon termination, your access to the Service ceases immediately. You are responsible for exporting or archiving any notes before termination. We do not retain clinical data after account deletion.

9. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be notified to you at least 30 days before taking effect. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Both parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales for any disputes.

11. Contact Information

SMART Clinical Solutions
Email: support@smartfitnoteasst.uk

For complaints or disputes, please contact us with full details. We aim to respond within 10 business days.

12. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and SMART Clinical Solutions regarding the Service and supersede all prior negotiations, understandings, and agreements.