1. Introduction

This document outlines the strict ethical, professional, and legal standards required for the use of the EyeRxCraft platform. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of accuracy, patient safety, and the responsible use of technology in eye care. This policy applies to all certified Eye Health Care Professionals using our service.

2. Professional Conduct

All users of EyeRxCraft must adhere to the highest standards of professional conduct. This includes:

• Being a licensed or certified Optometrist or Ophthalmologist in your respective jurisdiction.
• Upholding all principles of medical ethics, including honesty, integrity, and patient-first care.
• Never misusing the platform to provide medical services for which you are not qualified.
• Strictly prohibiting the falsification or manipulation of patient data or prescription details.

3. Patient Data Responsibility

As a user, you are the primary data controller for any patient information entered into the platform. You must handle all patient data with the utmost responsibility, including:

• Adhering to strict confidentiality standards equivalent to HIPAA principles and compliant with local data protection laws, such as the India Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act.
• Ensuring the secure storage and responsible sharing of any downloaded patient information.
• Acknowledging that you are solely responsible for ensuring the lawful collection, use, and storage of patient data in your region.

4. Clinical Accuracy & Limitations

EyeRxCraft is designed as a supportive tool to assist in prescription generation; it does not replace your professional clinical judgment. You must:

• Independently verify all generated results before finalizing and issuing a prescription.
• Recognize that the platform is a tool and not a substitute for a comprehensive optometric or ophthalmic evaluation.

5. Use of Technology & AI

Where the platform uses AI or automated technologies to suggest values, responsible use is paramount. You must:

• Thoroughly review any AI-generated values or suggestions.
• Never blindly rely on automated outputs without applying your own professional expertise.
• Ensure the testing environment and equipment used are accurate and properly calibrated to ensure reliable inputs.

6. Compliance With Laws & Regulations

Your use of EyeRxCraft must comply with all relevant local, national, and international laws, including:

• Medical and Optometry Council regulations in your jurisdiction.
• Laws governing optometry practice and the issuance of prescriptions.
• Telemedicine guidelines, if applicable to your use case.
• Digital health record and data privacy laws.
• You must not use the platform in any jurisdiction where its use is prohibited by law.

7. Prohibited Activities

The following activities are strictly prohibited on the EyeRxCraft platform:

• Using the platform for commercial eye testing or prescription generation without holding the necessary professional qualifications.
• Generating prescriptions in an automated or mass fashion without a proper, individual patient evaluation.
• Sharing your login credentials or allowing unauthorized individuals to access your account.
• Uploading or entering any harmful, misleading, or fraudulent data.

8. Accountability & Liability

The ultimate responsibility for patient care rests with you, the healthcare professional. You acknowledge that:

• You are solely accountable for all clinical decisions made, whether or not they are based on outputs from EyeRxCraft.
• The platform is a support tool and is not liable for medical errors, misdiagnoses, or any adverse patient outcomes.
• You must exercise independent professional judgment at all times when using the platform.

9. Ethical Patient Interaction

When using EyeRxCraft as part of your clinical workflow, you agree to:

• Obtain informed consent from patients before using digital diagnostic tools or generating digital records.
• Communicate all findings and results clearly and honestly to your patients.
• Respect patient rights and ensure all practices are safe and non-invasive.

10. Reporting Misconduct

To maintain the integrity of our platform, we encourage the reporting of any suspected unethical or non-compliant behavior. If you believe a user is violating these standards, please contact us at support@eyerxcraft.app.

11. Updates to this Policy

We may update this Professional Ethics & Compliance Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes, and your continued use of the platform after such updates constitutes your agreement to the revised standards.