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Terms and conditions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Version July 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • 1. Identification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Parel acupunctuur<\/mark><\/strong> is a sole proprietorship with registered office at Van Couwenhovelaan 3, 3020 Winksele. It is a mobile practice. Treatments take place exclusively on-site, at the address provided by the client.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • 2. Applicability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      These terms and conditions apply to all services, treatments, advice, and agreements between the acupuncturist and the client.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      By making an appointment (online, by phone, or via e-mail), the client explicitly declares agreement with these terms and conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Deviations from these terms are only valid if they have been agreed upon in writing and in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • 3. Provision of services and best-efforts obligation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        The acupuncturist performs treatments to the best of their knowledge, ability, and in accordance with professional standards within the framework of Traditional Chinese Medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        To support the acupuncture treatment, additional techniques may be applied, such as tuina (manual therapy), cupping (vacuum therapy), moxa (heat therapy), or gua sha (scraping technique)<\/mark><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        The client is informed in advance about the application of these techniques. The client notes that techniques such as cupping and gua sha can cause temporary, harmless skin discoloration or redness, which are inherent to the treatment and cannot be considered as damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        The agreement between the acupuncturist and the client involves an obligation of best efforts<\/strong>, not an obligation of result. Consequently, no guarantee can be given regarding the exact result or the success of the treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Acupuncture is a complementary treatment method and does not replace a regular medical diagnosis or treatment by a doctor under any circumstances..<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • 4. Consent and intake form<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          In order to ensure a safe and responsible treatment, the client must sign the digital consent form before the start of the very first treatment. The intake form (medical antecedents included) must be completed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          The intake form (including medical history) must be duly and accurately completed and submitted online or signed in writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Under no circumstances will the acupuncturist start a treatment until both forms are in her possession. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • 5. Duty to inform and professional secrecy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            The client undertakes to accurately and fully provide all relevant information required for a safe and effective treatment (such as medical history, medication use, potential pregnancy, surgeries, or allergies). The acupuncturist is not liable for damages resulting from the provision of incorrect or incomplete information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            The acupuncturist is legally and deontologically bound by medical professional secrecy<\/mark><\/strong>. All information shared by the client, whether medical or personal, will be treated with strict confidentiality, compliant to current GDPR privacy legislation. Information will under no circumstances be shared with third parties (such as a GP or specialist) without the prior, explicit (written) consent of the client, unless required by law in exceptional circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            • 6. Rates and payment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              The rates for the sessions are clearly stated on the website and are exempt from VAT (based on Articles 44 and 56bis of the Belgian VAT Code). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

              The stated rates include travel costs within the region of Herent \u2013 Leuven \u2013 Bertem-centrum \u2013 Erps-Kwerps<\/strong>, possible parking fees included. For travel outside this region, a previously agreed-upon supplement may be charged. Any risk of towing at the client’s location shall be borne by the client. The client should preferably ensure that a parking space is available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Payment must be made on-site immediately after each treatment via cash or a payment app. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Rates are based on the stated duration of the session. For the initial session, the preferred rate mentioned on the website applies exclusively if the online intake form is fully submitted at least 48 hours prior to the appointment. The automatic timestamp of receipt of the digital form shall prevail. If the form is not digitally submitted within this period, the standard rate will be charged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              If a session starts later or runs over due to reasons beyond the responsibility of the acupuncturist (for example, because the client is not ready on time or has not yet completed the consent form), the acupuncturist reserves the right to charge a supplement of \u20ac20 per started quarter of an hour<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              In case of non-payment or refusal of payment after the session, the acupuncturist reserves the right to immediately and permanently terminate the treatment and to refuse any future care of the client. Furthermore, in the event of late payment, the acupuncturist reserves the right to charge statutory late payment interest and a fixed indemnity, in accordance with the Belgian Code of Economic Law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n