MIDWIFEPLUS INDEPENDENT MIDWIFE AGREEMENT

This Agreement governs the relationship between MidwifePlus and independent midwives using the MidwifePlus platform.

1. Parties

This Agreement is entered into between MidwifePlus ('the Platform') and the registered midwife accepting these terms ('the Midwife').

2. Nature of Relationship

The Midwife is an independent contractor and not an employee, worker, partner, or agent of MidwifePlus. The Midwife is solely responsible for their professional practice, taxes, insurance, training, and regulatory compliance.

3. Platform Services

MidwifePlus operates a matchmaking platform connecting clients with independent midwives. MidwifePlus does not provide clinical care and is not a healthcare provider.

4. Eligibility

The Midwife must maintain active NMC registration, appropriate professional indemnity insurance, enhanced DBS clearance where required, and all mandatory training relevant to their practice.

5. Verification

The Midwife agrees to provide accurate and up-to-date documentation when requested and to notify MidwifePlus immediately of any restriction, suspension, investigation, or change affecting professional registration.

6. Token System

Client enquiries may be accessed through a token system. Tokens are purchased in advance and are non-refundable once used to unlock client contact details. Midwives are responsible for reviewing service location and requirements before using tokens.

7. Client Engagement

Any service agreement is formed directly between the Midwife and the client. MidwifePlus is not a party to that agreement and accepts no responsibility for clinical decisions, treatment, advice, or outcomes.

8. Fees

The Midwife retains responsibility for setting, negotiating, invoicing, and collecting fees for services provided to clients unless otherwise agreed in writing.

9. Professional Standards

The Midwife shall comply with the NMC Code, applicable laws, safeguarding obligations, confidentiality requirements, and all MidwifePlus policies.

10. Insurance

The Midwife shall maintain professional indemnity insurance and any other insurance required by law throughout their use of the platform.

11. Confidentiality

The Midwife shall protect all client information and comply with UK data protection legislation, including UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

12. Non-Circumvention

The Midwife agrees not to circumvent the Platform by soliciting or encouraging clients obtained through MidwifePlus to avoid platform processes where prohibited by the Platform's Non-Circumvention Policy.

13. Complaints

The Midwife shall cooperate fully with any complaint investigation and provide information reasonably requested by MidwifePlus.

14. Suspension and Removal

MidwifePlus may suspend or terminate access to the platform where there are concerns regarding safety, professional conduct, regulatory compliance, misuse of the platform, or breach of this Agreement.

15. Limitation of Liability

MidwifePlus shall not be liable for any clinical outcome, loss of earnings, disputes between clients and midwives, or indirect or consequential losses arising from use of the platform.

16. Indemnity

The Midwife agrees to indemnify and hold harmless MidwifePlus against claims, losses, liabilities, costs, or damages arising from the Midwife's services, negligence, misconduct, or breach of this Agreement.

17. Termination

Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time. Outstanding obligations relating to confidentiality, liability, complaints, and indemnities shall survive termination.

18. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of England and Wales and subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

Acceptance

By registering for, accessing, or using the MidwifePlus platform, the Midwife confirms that they have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by this Agreement.