Website Terms of Use
The website content serves as general medical and health information and should not be considered medical advice, professional opinion, or a replacement for personalized consultation with a qualified professional such as a doctor, pharmacist, nutritionist, physiotherapist, or other specialist, depending on the issue at hand.
The content and articles featured, cited, or referenced on the site aim to broaden your knowledge base on various topics and should not replace seeking guidance from a qualified professional.
The contents may reflect a specific medical perspective or the personal opinion of the author. Additionally, the contents may be contingent upon the factual circumstances of individual cases and should be approached with appropriate caution.
Do not base decisions regarding medical treatment solely on information from the website. Anyone who does so assumes full and exclusive responsibility for their actions.
All intellectual property rights to the website, including its textual and graphic content and design, are fully owned by Maccabi Healthcare Services ("Maccabi"). The website and its contents may not be copied, presented, distributed, reproduced, or shared with a third party without prior written consent from Maccabi.
Maccabi does not guarantee uninterrupted website service or, or that all illegal content disruptions will be blocked. Maccabi will not be held responsible for any direct or indirect damages, mental anguish, etc., incurred by website users or related to their usage.
Maccabi will not be held directly or indirectly responsible for any financial or other damages incurred by users due to the use or reliance on information provided on the website.
Maccabi permits anyone to access and utilize the range of services available on the website. However, Maccabi reserves the right to remove information and/or prevent or terminate website usage at any time and at its sole discretion.
The exclusive jurisdiction for any matter arising from website usage lies with the competent courts in Tel Aviv, and the use of the website is exclusively governed by Israeli law.
Maccabi Members’ Rights
Details concerning Maccabi members’ rights will be exclusively found under one of the following headings: "Entitlements and insurance plans," "Services and members’ rights," or "Rights of Maccabi members," excluding the drug price list.
All rights outlined on the website for members of Maccabi's additional health services plans - "Maccabi Silver Shield," "Maccabi Gold," and "Maccabi Sheli" - are subject to those specified in the terms and conditions governing additional health services applicable for the current year.
Addressing inquiries
The website is not intended to address issues requiring immediate attention from a medical professional.
In urgent cases, please contact the Maccabi Nonstop Call Center by dialing *3555, available 24 hours a day, or visit the nearest Maccabi medical center during operating hours.
Translation with Google Translate
You can translate most of the website's pages into your desired language using Google Translate.
You can translate a page by clicking on the Google Translate logo at the top of the page and selecting the desired language in the list that appears.
To enable translation, ensure that your browser allows JavaScript to load.
Translations performed using Google Translate are considered "machine translations." Maccabi is not responsible for the resulting translation quality,
as it is not comparable to that of a skilled translator. It can be anticipated that as Google improves their service, the quality of translations will also improve.
Digital Identifiers (Cookies)
Maccabi may use digital identifiers, such as cookies and network beacons, on the website. (Web Beacons) These files are used, among other purposes, to tailor your browsing experience on the site according to your needs and preferences. Additionally, Maccabi may use these files for targeted advertising and marketing on search engines, websites, and social networks you use.
Cookies are small text files generated by a user's browser at the request of a website they are visiting. These files enable the site to 'remember' user actions, such as pages visited or information entered in a form. Some files are deleted when the browser is closed, while others are stored on the user's computer.
The Maccabi website lets users clear their browsing history on the site using the 'User history' button at the top left of the page. This is recommended when using a public computer or in situations where you prefer not to disclose the pages you visited to the next user on that computer.
You can avoid cookies by adjusting your browser settings or using the browser’s anonymous browsing mode (incognito).
Tracking tools
The maccabi4u.co.il website utilizes Google Analytics services to gather statistical data on user traffic. The collected information includes browsing data such as visited pages, duration of visits, and clicked links. The data is used for professional analysis and processing, but does not include personal data.
Data is collected to enhance site services and for marketing purposes.
Maccabi has not authorized Google, the owner of Google Analytics, to share or use the collected information, nor does it trade or transfer the data to third parties.
Additionally, Maccabi collects browsing data from Maccabi members who access the website via a link sent by Maccabi.
This information is collected and stored securely in Maccabi's computer systems using the member's identity card key. This data is collected to enhance Maccabi's service, and is not shared or transferred to third parties.
Browsing the website implies consent to data collection and transfer.
Terms and Conditions
The website is not intended to address issues requiring immediate attention from a medical professional.
In urgent cases, please contact the Maccabi Nonstop Call Center by dialing *3555, available 24 hours a day, or visit the nearest Maccabi medical center during operating hours.
