TERMS AND CONDITIONS


Effective Date: 1/8/2023

Last Updated: 12/4/2026

1. ABOUT US

1.1. Shadow Healthcare Ltd ("we," "us," or "our"), a private limited company registered in England and Wales (Company Number: 17149901), operates the website www.shadowhealthcare.co.uk and provides care plan generation services for care home providers primarily in the United Kingdom.

1.2. Company Details:

1.3. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our web application and services ("Service").

2. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

2.1. By accessing or using Shadow Healthcare, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

2.2. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use our Service.

2.3. You must be at least 18 years old to use Shadow Healthcare.

2.4. By using our Service, you represent and warrant that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

3. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE

3.1. Shadow Healthcare provides a web-based platform that assists care home providers and caregivers in generating personalized care plans for residents in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.

3.2. The Service includes:

3.3. The care plans generated are templates intended to be customized by qualified healthcare professionals for individual residents.

4. ACCOUNT REGISTRATION

4.1. To use Shadow Healthcare, you must create an account by providing:

4.2. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration.

4.3. You are responsible for:

4.4. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that provide false information.

4.5. Generated care plans will be sent to the email address provided during account registration. You must ensure this is the correct email address.

5. SUBSCRIPTION PLANS AND PRICING

5.1. Available Plans

Free Trial

Standard Plan

AI-Powered Plan

Premium Plan

5.2. Pricing Changes

5.2.1. We reserve the right to change our pricing at any time.

5.2.2. Existing subscribers will be notified at least 30 days before any price increase affecting their subscription.

5.2.3. Price changes will not affect your current billing cycle but will apply upon renewal.

5.2.4. If you do not agree to a price increase, you may cancel your subscription before the renewal date.

6. PAYMENT TERMS

6.1. Payment Methods: We accept payment via Stripe, which supports major credit and debit cards.

6.2. Billing Cycles:

6.3. Authorization: By providing payment information, you authorize us to charge the applicable fees to your payment method.

6.4. Failed Payments:

6.5. Taxes: All prices are in GBP and inclusive of VAT where applicable.

7. AUTO-RENEWAL AND CANCELLATION

7.1. Auto-Renewal

7.1.1. All paid subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing cycle unless cancelled.

7.1.2. You will be charged the then-current subscription fee unless you cancel before the renewal date.

7.1.3. We will send you a reminder email at least 7 days before each renewal.

7.2. Cancellation

7.2.1. You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account dashboard or by contacting support@shadowhealthcare.co.uk.

7.2.2. Upon cancellation:

7.2.3. 14-Day Cooling-Off Period (Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013):

8. REFUND POLICY

8.1. 14-Day Cooling-Off Period: Under UK Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, you have 14 days from purchase to cancel. If you have used the Service during this period, you will be charged a proportionate amount for services received, and the remainder will be refunded.

8.2. No Refunds After 14 Days: After the 14-day period, subscription fees are non-refundable, except:

8.3. Partial Month Refunds: We do not provide pro-rata refunds for cancelled subscriptions outside the 14-day window.

8.4. Exceptional Circumstances: Refund requests for exceptional circumstances will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

8.5. How to Request a Refund: Email support@shadowhealthcare.co.uk with:

8.6. Refunds are processed within 14 business days to your original payment method.

9. FREE TRIAL TERMS

9.1. New users receive a 7-day free trial with 5 care plan generations.

9.2. No payment information is required for the free trial.

9.3. At the end of the trial:

9.4. Free trials are limited to one per user/email address.

9.5. We reserve the right to refuse free trial access if we suspect abuse or fraudulent activity.

10. USAGE LIMITS AND RESTRICTIONS

10.1. Care Plan Generation Limits:

10.2. AI Editor Limits (per care plan):

10.3. Fair Use Policy: While most plans offer "unlimited" care plans, we reserve the right to contact users generating excessive volumes (>1,000 care plans per month) to ensure compliance with our intended use.

10.4. Attempting to circumvent usage limits (e.g., creating multiple accounts) is prohibited and may result in account termination without refund.

11. USER OBLIGATIONS

11.1. You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.

11.2. You agree NOT to:

11.3. Clinical Responsibility:

11.4. Resident Name Protection:

12. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

12.1. Our Rights:

12.2. Your License:

12.3. Your Content:

12.4. Generated Care Plans:

13. DATA PROTECTION AND PRIVACY

13.1. We process personal data in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

13.2. Data We Collect:

13.3. Important: Shadow Healthcare Ltd does not retain or store resident/service user information entered into care plan forms. This data is processed in real-time and not saved to our servers.

13.4. Full details of our data practices are in our Privacy Policy below.

13.5. You are responsible for ensuring your use of the Service complies with UK data protection laws regarding resident data.

13.6. Your Rights: Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

13.7. To exercise these rights, contact support@shadowhealthcare.co.uk.

14. DATA SECURITY

14.1. We implement industry-standard security measures including:

14.2. However, you acknowledge:

14.3. Your Responsibilities:

15. SERVICE AVAILABILITY

15.1. We aim to provide 99.9% uptime but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access.

15.2. We reserve the right to:

15.3. We are not liable for service interruptions caused by:

16. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

16.1. UK Consumer Rights: Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for:

16.2. Service Provision:

16.3. Clinical Liability:

16.4. Limitation of Damages:

To the maximum extent permitted by UK law:

16.4.1. We are not liable for:

16.4.2. Our total liability to you for any claims arising from these Terms or the Service shall not exceed:

16.5. Professional Indemnity:

16.6. Third-Party Services:

17. INDEMNIFICATION

17.1. You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Shadow Healthcare Ltd, its directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

17.2. This indemnification obligation survives termination of your account.

18. TERMINATION

18.1. Termination by You:

18.2. Termination by Us:

We may suspend or terminate your account immediately if:

18.3. Effect of Termination:

18.4. Data Retention After Termination:

19. MODIFICATIONS TO TERMS

19.1. We may update these Terms at any time to reflect:

19.2. Notice of Changes:

19.3. If you do not agree to updated Terms:

20. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

20.1. These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.

20.2. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

20.3. Consumers: If you are a consumer (not purchasing for business use), nothing in this clause affects your statutory rights.

21. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

21.1. Before initiating legal proceedings, you agree to attempt to resolve disputes informally by contacting support@shadowhealthcare.co.uk.

21.2. We will endeavor to resolve complaints within 30 days.

21.3. If you are a consumer and remain dissatisfied, you may refer the matter to:

22. SEVERABILITY

22.1. If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable under UK law:

23. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

23.1. These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Shadow Healthcare Ltd.

23.2. These Terms supersede any prior agreements or understandings.

24. WAIVER

24.1. Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision.

24.2. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative.

25. ASSIGNMENT

25.1. You may not assign or transfer your rights under these Terms without our written consent.

25.2. We may assign or transfer our rights and obligations under these Terms without your consent in the event of:

26. FORCE MAJEURE

26.1. We are not liable for delays or failures in performance resulting from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including:

27. CONTACT INFORMATION

27.1. For questions, complaints, or support:

27.2. For data protection inquiries:

28. ACKNOWLEDGMENT

By using Shadow Healthcare, you acknowledge that:


PRIVACY POLICY


Effective Date: 1/8/2023

Last Updated: 12/4/2026

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Shadow Healthcare Ltd ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data.

1.2. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with:

1.3. Data Controller: Shadow Healthcare Ltd is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

1.4. Contact Details:

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

2.1. Information You Provide

Account Information:

Payment Information:

Communications:

2.2. Information We Collect Automatically

Usage Data:

Technical Data:

2.3. Resident Data

IMPORTANT: Shadow Healthcare Ltd does NOT store or retain any resident/service user data that you enter into care plan generation forms.

Your Responsibility: You are the data controller for resident data and must ensure compliance with UK GDPR when collecting and using resident information.

3. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

3.1. Contract Performance: To provide the Service you've subscribed to (UK GDPR Article 6(1)(b))

3.2. Legitimate Interests: To improve our Service, prevent fraud, and ensure security (UK GDPR Article 6(1)(f))

3.3. Legal Obligation: To comply with accounting, tax, and regulatory requirements (UK GDPR Article 6(1)(c))

3.4. Consent: For marketing communications (you may withdraw consent at any time)

4. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use your personal data to:

4.1. Provide the Service:

4.2. Customer Support:

4.3. Service Improvement:

4.4. Communication:

4.5. Legal and Security:

5. DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

5.1. Third-Party Service Providers

We share data with trusted third parties who help us operate the Service:

Stripe (Payment Processing):

Email Service Provider:

Hosting Provider:

Anthropic (AI Processing):

5.1.1. All third parties are bound by data processing agreements and process data only as instructed by us.

5.2. Legal Disclosures

We may disclose your data if required by law to:

5.3. Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets:

5.4. No Sale of Data

We never sell your personal data to third parties.

5.5. AI Editor Privacy Safeguards

When you use the AI Editor feature (available on AI-Powered and Premium plans):

This automated privacy protection happens transparently - you do not need to take any action.

6. DATA RETENTION

6.1. Account Data: Retained for the duration of your account plus 6 years for accounting/tax purposes (HMRC requirement)

6.2. Payment Records: Retained for 6 years to comply with UK tax law

6.3. Resident Data: NOT retained - processed in real-time only and not stored

6.4. Usage Data: Retained for 2 years for analytics and service improvement

6.5. Marketing Consent: Retained until you withdraw consent or for 3 years of inactivity

6.6. Right to Erasure: You may request earlier deletion subject to our legal obligations (see Section 8)

7. DATA SECURITY

7.1. We implement industry-standard security measures:

7.2. Your Responsibilities:

7.3. Data Breach Notification:

7.4. No Absolute Security: While we strive to protect your data, no internet service is 100% secure. You use the Service at your own risk.

8. YOUR DATA PROTECTION RIGHTS

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

8.1. Right of Access (Subject Access Request)

8.2. Right to Rectification

8.3. Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten")

8.4. Right to Restrict Processing

8.5. Right to Data Portability

8.6. Right to Object

8.7. Right to Withdraw Consent

8.8. Right to Complain

Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):

8.9. How to Exercise Your Rights:

9. COOKIES AND TRACKING

9.1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website.

9.2. Cookies We Use:

Essential Cookies (Always Active):

Analytics Cookies (With Consent):

Preference Cookies (With Consent):

9.3. Cookie Consent:

9.4. Third-Party Cookies:

9.5. Managing Cookies:

10. MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS

10.1. With Your Consent:

10.2. Service Communications (No Opt-Out):

10.3. Email Frequency:

11. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

11.1. Shadow Healthcare Ltd is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age.

11.2. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

11.3. If we become aware that a child has provided personal data, we will delete it immediately.

11.4. Parents/guardians: If you believe your child has provided data to us, please contact support@shadowhealthcare.co.uk.

12. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

12.1. Data Location:

12.2. Safeguards for International Transfers:

We ensure adequate protection through:

12.3. Anthropic (USA):

13. DO NOT TRACK (DNT)

13.1. Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal.

13.2. We do not currently respond to DNT signals, as there is no industry standard for how to interpret them.

13.3. You can manage tracking through cookie settings and browser preferences.

14. DATA PROTECTION OFFICER (DPO)

14.1. DPO Appointment:

15. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

15.1. We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect:

15.2. Notification of Changes:

15.3. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

16. CONTACT US

16.1. For Privacy Questions or Requests:

16.2. For Complaints:

17. ACKNOWLEDGMENT

By using Shadow Healthcare, you acknowledge that:


If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms and Conditions or our Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@shadowhealthcare.co.uk.