Terms of Service
Last Updated: June 2, 2026
By accessing or using HanapKalinga, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.
1. About HanapKalinga
HanapKalinga is an online marketplace designed to connect families, patients, healthcare facilities, nurses, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals.
HanapKalinga is a technology platform and is not a healthcare provider, nursing agency, recruitment agency, employer, or staffing company unless expressly stated otherwise.
2. User Eligibility
Users must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Provide accurate and truthful information
- Comply with all applicable Philippine laws and regulations
Healthcare professionals are responsible for ensuring that all licenses, certifications, and credentials submitted are valid and current.
3. Platform Role
HanapKalinga serves solely as a platform for introductions and communication.
We do not:
- Employ nurses or caregivers
- Supervise healthcare services
- Guarantee employment opportunities
- Guarantee the qualifications, conduct, availability, or suitability of any user
- Provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment
Any care arrangement is solely between the parties involved.
4. User Responsibilities
Families and healthcare professionals are responsible for:
- Conducting their own interviews and assessments
- Verifying credentials and identity
- Establishing their own agreements and expectations
- Complying with applicable healthcare and labor regulations
Users assume all risks associated with interactions and services arranged through the platform.
5. Verification Services
HanapKalinga may review submitted documents for verification purposes.
A verification badge indicates that certain documents were reviewed by HanapKalinga. It does not constitute a guarantee of professional competence, safety, conduct, or suitability for any specific engagement.
6. Prohibited Activities
Users may not:
- Provide false or misleading information
- Impersonate another individual
- Upload fraudulent documents
- Engage in harassment, abuse, discrimination, or illegal conduct
- Use the platform for unlawful activities
Accounts violating these rules may be suspended or permanently removed.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, HanapKalinga shall not be liable for:
- Personal injuries
- Medical outcomes
- Employment disputes
- Payment disputes
- Property damage
- Financial losses
- Criminal acts or misconduct by users
Users agree that all engagements arranged through the platform are undertaken at their own risk.
8. Account Suspension and Termination
We reserve the right to suspend, restrict, or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or pose risks to the platform or its users.
9. Intellectual Property
All platform content, branding, logos, designs, and software are owned by HanapKalinga and may not be copied, distributed, or reproduced without permission.
10. Changes to the Terms
HanapKalinga may modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the platform after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
11. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of the Philippines.
12. Medical Emergency Disclaimer
HanapKalinga is not an emergency service. In case of a medical emergency, contact 911 or your applicable local emergency response hotline immediately.
13. Payment Disclaimer
HanapKalinga currently does not process, hold, or mediate payments. Any payment agreement is solely between users, and users are responsible for documenting and honoring those arrangements.
14. Independent Contractor Relationship
Nurses and caregivers using the platform act as independent service providers and are not employees, agents, or representatives of HanapKalinga.
15. Dispute Resolution (Mediation / Arbitration)
In the event of a dispute arising from platform use, users agree to attempt good-faith mediation before filing formal legal action. If mediation fails, disputes may be resolved through arbitration or the proper courts, subject to applicable Philippine law and any separate written agreement between parties.
16. Consent to Verification
By submitting credentials or identification documents, users authorize HanapKalinga to verify document authenticity and professional standing with relevant licensing authorities, institutions, and government agencies, where legally permitted.
17. Contact Information
For questions regarding these Terms:
Email: support@hanapkalinga.ph