PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

THIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is made on this 20-07-2023 (the "Effective Date") by and between:

Buurtzorg Edugreen Neighborhood Care India Private Limited, having its corporate office at Mani Casadona, Plot 2 # F/4, Unit No. 6WS9, New Town, Action Area II F, Kolkata-700156, PAN: AAICB0081D and CIN : U85320WB2018PTC227910 (the “Company”)

AND
Mrs.Mitali Saha, Wife of Biman Saha, residing at Flat No 3G,Block: R, Lobby:2,Sherwood Estate, Narendrapur , Kolkata–700107 , : (the “Consumer”)for provision of professional physiotherapy services on the terms and conditions set out below.

RECITALS:

1. The Company is a provider of qualified physiotherapy professionals,(hereafter,the Physiotherapist).

2. Consumer is an individual who is financially responsible for the care of a patient under the care of a physician, and wishes to avail of session, and who has approached the Company with requests that the Company provide Physiotherapy services to the Consumer.

3. The Company has agreed to provide the said services to the Consumer upon receipt of the agreed consideration and subject to the other terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

TERMS & CONDITIONS OF PROVISION OF THE SERVICES:

1. Term of Agreement. The term of this Agreement will start on the 20-07-2023, and will onan as-needed basis until the Agreement is terminated by either party, as provided hereunder.

2. Services Requested. The Company will provide Physiotherapy section (the “Services”)as requested and agreed upon inthe Service Request Form attached as Schedule A hereto, which shall be construed as a part and parcel of this Agreement.

3. Rates & Fees. The Company will provide the Services to the Consumer at the desired service location at mutually agreed rates and fees, both of which have been detailed in Schedule B attached hereto, which shall be construed as a part and parcel of this Agreement. Taxes are not included in the rates / fees detailed in Schedule B, and shall be payable extra as applicable. Rates for the Services are subject to review from time to time, and any changes would be communicated to the Consumer at least three (03) days in advance.

4. Billing.The Physiotherapist assigned by the Company will fill out a timesheet On every session. After the start of the Services, invoices will be sent by the Company weekly, within forty-eight (48) hours of completion of each work week, or any part thereof for which the Services have been provided. Should the Consumer wish to dispute an invoice, he shall do so within twenty-four (24) hours of receiving the same from the Company.

5. Payment and Overdue Accounts. Any undisputed invoice shall be paid by the Consumer in full within forty-eight (48) hours of receiving the same from the Company.
  1. Payment can be made through cheque / demand draft payable to Buurtzorg Edugreen Neighborhood Care India Private Limited, at Kolkata, or through NEFT / RTGS / IMPS to the designated bank account, details of which shall be communicated to the Consumer separately in this regard.
  2. No payment should be made by the Consumer directly to any Physiotherapist, and any amount paid to the Physiotherapist shall not be considered towards payment of the invoices.
  3. An invoice shallbe considered overdue if not paid within the afore-stated forty-eight (48) hours of the billing date. After expiry of the said payment period, the Company shall be entitled to charge a penalty of eighteen percent (18%) per annum on the amount due, to be calculated from the day it became due, until paid.
  4. In case a cheque issued by the Consumer is dishonoured, a fee of Rupees Five Hundred (Rs. 500 only) shall be charged for each instance of such dishonour
  5. The Company also reserves the right to discontinue providing the Services until all invoices are paid in full, including any additional and/or accrued penal charges. Nothing in the foregoing provisions shall limit the Company’s rights to pursue any other legal remedy that may be available to it for recovering the dues.

6. Cancellations. Cancellations may be made up to twenty-four (24) hours in advance of a scheduled visitwithout charge. The Company reserves the right to charge for a scheduled visit if sufficient notice is not given. In the event the referred Physiotherapist fails to arrive at the designated address, the Company shall make every effort to find a replacement as quickly as possible. If, however, a replacement is not found or if the Physiotherapist alters the predetermined weekly schedule in some way, the Company shall adjust the amount billed accordingly.

7. Termination. Prior to commencement of the Services, this Agreement may be terminated by either party without assigning any reason and without requirement of any advance notice. However, once the term of the Agreement has commenced, either party may terminate this Agreement upon 3 days written notice to the other party. If either party terminates this Agreement, all fees due at the time of termination will be due and payable by the Consumer immediately, and any prepaid fees and the deposit shall be immediately refunded by the Company (subject, however, to any deductions that may be required to be made in accordance with this Agreement). Exceptions to the one-week notice provision would include:
  • When the patient needs to be transferred to a higher level of care.
  • When there is documented non-compliance of this Agreement (including, unjustified non-provision of the services and non-payment of justified charges).
  • When the activities or circumstances in the service location jeopardize the health, welfare and/or safety of the Physiotherapist.

8. Company’s Responsibilities. The responsibilities of the Company shall include:
  • The Company shall provide qualified and professional Physiotherapist to the Consumer.
  • The Company shall conduct thorough and adequate background verification checks of the assigned Physiotherapist, and shall further make the same available to the Consumer upon demand, provided however that the same does not contravene any privacy laws in force and does not violate the Physiotherapist rights to personal privacy.
  • The Company and its employees, including the assigned Physiotherapist, shall always conduct themselves with propriety & integrity.
  • The Company shall ensure that the Consumer’s needs are reviewed by a senior employee of the Company at least once every thirty (30) days, or more often if needed, and that any changes in the Services being delivered to the Consumer, if requested by the Consumer, is promptly attended to.
  • The Company and its employees, including the assigned Physiotherapist, shall respect the privacy of the Consumer’s information, and shall treat all data about the Consumer and/or the patient, especially personal and medical information, as confidential.

9. Consumer’s Responsibilities. The responsibilities of the Consumer shall include:
  • The Consumer shall at all times keep the Company updated about his/her latest and emergency contact information.
  • The Consumer shall ensure that all invoices are cleared promptly to ensure smooth provision of Services by the Company.
  • The Consumer understands and agrees that the Company is not in the business of providing medical professionals. Accordingly, no Physiotherapist assigned by the Company is authorised to diagnose and/or prescribe any medicines / drugs to the patient. It shall be the responsibility of the Consumer to ensure that the patient is under the care of a qualified doctor at all times, and the Company shall not be liable for any loss to life or limbs on account of the Consumer’s failure to do so.
  • The Consumer shall be responsible for supplying all medicines, supplies (i.e. cleaning,personal care etc. including latex gloves needed for the safe execution of any kind of personal care) and equipment which may be necessary in the provision of the Services. Extra charges will apply if the Physiotherapist / the Company provides the supplies and/or equipment.
  • The Consumer shall ensure that the confidentiality of the assigned Physiotherapist information is well maintained.
  • The Consumer shall ensure that the patient, family members and guests treat the Physiotherapist with respect, dignity and fairness, and that the Physiotherapist, at no point of time, feel/s threatened and/or insulted while providing the Services.
  • The Consumer shall ensure that the Physiotherapist is not expected to provide any services that do not form a part of the Services. In case a task is assigned to the Physiotherapist out of the scope of the Services, then the Consumer shall be completely responsible for any repercussions arising out of performance of the said task by the Physiotherapist, and the Consumer understands and agrees that the Company shall not be liable to the Consumer for any damages arising out of such event.
  • The Consumer shall ensure that any complaints or compliments are routed to the Company, and not given directly to the assigned Physiotherapist, so that the same are handled professionally & properly in accordance with the Company’s employment policies.
  • The Consumer shall ensure that the patient, family members and guests do not offer any gifts, etc. to the assigned Physiotherapist, without prior written permission of the Company.

10. Private/Direct Hiring. The Consumer undertakes that neither the Consumer nor any family members etc. shall make or accept any offers of employment to / from any Physiotherapist / employee of the Company directly during the subsistence of this Agreement and for a period of two (2) years after the termination hereof. Violation of this provision shall attract a penalty of Rupees Ten Thousand (Rs. 10,000) only for each affected individual Physiotherapist / employee.

11. Circumstances of Force Majeure. In the event of contingencies caused by neither party and unforeseen occurrences such as acts of God, acts of nature, acts of war, fire, insurrection, terrorist action, civil unrest, riots, strike by transporters, workers and/or employees, any notice, order of injunction, litigation, attachments, etc. and any rule or notification of the Government or any other public authority or any act of Government such as change in legislation or enactment of new law, restrictive Governmental laws or regulations (collectively, the “Circumstances of Force Majeure”), the Company may determine it unsafe for thePhysiotherapist to travel and provide the Services to the service location that day and may have to cancel that day’s Services. Should this occur, the Company will notify the Consumer at the earliest and shall further adjust the amount billed accordingly.

12. Miscellaneous:
  • Supersession: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and revokes and supersedes all previous discussions/correspondence and agreements between the parties, if any, whether oral, implied or written.
  • Severability: Evenif any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable to any extent by a competent court, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be rendered invalid or unenforceable by extension, but shall continue to bind the parties.
  • Amendment: No amendment or modification of this Agreement or any part hereof shall be valid and effective unless it is recorded in writing and duly executed by both parties.
  • Counterparts: This Agreement is being executed simultaneously in duplicate and each copy shall be deemed to be an original and both copies shall together constitute one instrument and agreement between the parties. One copy shall be retained by each party.



13. Jurisdiction:
  • Governing Law. The laws of India and of the State of West Bengal shall govern thisAgreement. Where, however, the laws of India and the State laws are at odds with each other, the State laws shall prevail.
  • Courts: The City Civil Court and the Calcutta High Court only shall have jurisdiction to receive, entertain, try and determine all actions and proceedings arising out of this Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed and delivered this Agreement on the date mentioned above.





Name:
On behalf of:

Buurtzorg Edugreen Neighborhood Care India Private Limited


Name:
On behalf of:

The Patient

SCHEDULE A
SERVICE REQUEST FORM
SCOPE OF SERVICES:


SCHEDULE B
RATES & FEES
Patient Name Service Type Start Date End Date Service Duration Rate Per Day Total Payable
Mitali Saha Physiotherapy 2023-07-20 2023-07-31 12 600 7200
Mitali Saha Physiotherapy 2023-08-01 2023-08-15 15 600 9000

APPENDIX A
PATIENT INFORMATION SHEET


Mitali Saha

F

61

Flat No 3G,Block: R, Lobby:2,Sherwood Estate, Narendrapur

9954485460

8638028742



Biman Saha

Wife

Flat No 3G,Block: R, Lobby:2,Sherwood Estate, Narendrapur

9954485460




Biman Saha

Wife

Flat No 3G,Block: R, Lobby:2,Sherwood Estate, Narendrapur

9954485460

mitalisaha42@gmail.com