Website Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: June 2026

Welcome to the Hammond Optometry website. By accessing and using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, please refrain from using our digital platforms.

1. Scope of Terms

These terms govern your use of the Hammond Optometry website and its online enquiry features. These terms do not apply to clinical care, physical practice operations, or financial policies. All matters regarding physical optometry consultations, medical aid claims, billing, refunds, product warranties, and appointment cancellations are governed exclusively by our internal practice policies, which are available upon request at our physical rooms.

2. Not Medical Advice

The content provided on this website—including text, graphics, and descriptions of clinical conditions—is for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the direct advice of a registered optometrist or qualified healthcare provider regarding any vision or medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read on this website.

3. Online Appointment Requests

Submitting a request through our online forms does not constitute a confirmed medical appointment. All digital requests are subject to availability and will only be formalized once our practice team contacts you directly to confirm the date and time.

4. Intellectual Property

All content published on this website, including logos, text, structural design, and imagery, is the intellectual property of Hammond Optometry or its licensors and is protected by South African and international copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or modify any website content without our express written permission.

5. Limitation of Liability

While we strive to keep the information on this website accurate and up-to-date, Hammond Optometry makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the completeness or reliability of the content. We will not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of, or inability to use, this website. This includes, but is not limited to, potential service interruptions, transmission errors, or digital viruses.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external third-party websites for your convenience. Hammond Optometry has no control over the content, privacy policies, or practices of these external sites and accepts no responsibility for them.

7. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any disputes arising in connection with website use shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the South African courts.

8. Amendments

Hammond Optometry reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be posted directly to this page, and continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.