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Terms of Service & Disclaimers

Important information about our services, limitations, and your responsibilities

Critical Disclaimers

NOT Legal Advice

SafeGuard Compliance Partners is NOT a law firm and does NOT provide legal advice. Our services do not constitute legal counsel, and nothing we provide should be construed as legal advice. For legal questions regarding compliance, regulatory interpretation, or liability matters, you must consult with a licensed attorney.

NOT Medical Advice

We do NOT provide medical advice, healthcare guidance, or clinical recommendations. All resident care decisions, medical protocols, and health-related matters must be determined by licensed healthcare professionals. We do not review, approve, or make recommendations regarding resident medical care, medication management, or clinical operations.

NOT Architectural or Engineering Services

We do NOT provide architectural, engineering, or structural design services. Any recommendations regarding building modifications, fire suppression systems, or structural changes require review and approval by licensed architects, engineers, or contractors as required by Florida law.

NOT Financial or Accounting Advice

We do NOT provide financial planning, accounting, tax advice, or bookkeeping services. All financial decisions, resident fund management, and accounting matters must be handled by licensed financial professionals or certified public accountants.

Nature of Our Services

SafeGuard Compliance Partners provides consulting, training, and advisory services related to fire safety compliance and AHCA regulatory documentation for Florida Assisted Living Facilities. Our role is strictly advisory.

What We DO:

  • Conduct fire safety inspections and identify potential compliance issues
  • Provide recommendations for improving fire safety and documentation systems
  • Train facility staff on fire safety procedures and emergency protocols
  • Review and suggest improvements to compliance documentation systems
  • Provide templates and tools to help administrators maintain compliance

What We DO NOT Do:

  • Make operational decisions for your facility
  • Access, review, or manage resident medical records or personal information
  • Make resident care decisions or provide clinical guidance
  • Investigate incidents, accidents, or adverse events
  • Make staffing decisions or manage personnel matters
  • Handle resident finances or facility accounting
  • Guarantee regulatory approval or certification by AHCA or any other agency
Your Responsibilities

As the facility administrator or owner, you retain full operational responsibility for your Assisted Living Facility. This includes:

  • Final Decision Authority: You make all final decisions regarding implementation of our recommendations
  • Regulatory Compliance: You are ultimately responsible for maintaining compliance with all AHCA, fire safety, and other regulatory requirements
  • Implementation: You must implement our recommendations according to your facility's specific needs and circumstances
  • Professional Consultation: You must consult appropriate licensed professionals (attorneys, architects, engineers, accountants, healthcare providers) for matters outside our scope
  • Ongoing Maintenance: You must maintain fire safety equipment and documentation systems between our scheduled visits
  • Regulatory Changes: You must stay informed of regulatory changes and updates that may affect your facility
$5K Compliance Confidence Guarantee

Our Compliance Confidence Guarantee (available with Tier 3 service) provides a refund of up to $5,000 of your service fees under specific conditions:

Guarantee Coverage:

If you receive an AHCA citation for a fire safety or documentation issue that we specifically addressed in our written recommendations, and you have implemented our documented recommendations, we will refund up to $5,000 of the service fees you have paid to us.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • You must have maintained active Tier 3 service for at least 90 consecutive days
  • You must have implemented our documented recommendations prior to the AHCA survey
  • The citation must be for an issue within our documented scope of services
  • You must provide proof of the citation and evidence of implementation of our recommendations

Guarantee Exclusions:

This guarantee does NOT cover citations related to:

  • Resident care, medical treatment, or clinical operations
  • Staffing levels, qualifications, or personnel matters
  • Resident rights violations or abuse/neglect allegations
  • Financial management or resident fund handling
  • Building structural issues or architectural deficiencies
  • Issues that arose after we identified them but before you implemented our recommendations
  • Any matter outside the documented scope of our services

Important Limitation:

This guarantee refunds YOUR SERVICE FEES paid to SafeGuard Compliance Partners (up to $5,000). It does NOT pay fines, penalties, or sanctions imposed by AHCA or any other regulatory agency. You remain responsible for all fines and penalties assessed by regulatory authorities.

Limitation of Liability

SafeGuard Compliance Partners' total liability for any claims arising from our services is limited to the total amount of fees you have paid to us in the 12 months preceding the claim, or $5,000, whichever is less.

We are NOT liable for:

  • Regulatory fines, penalties, or sanctions imposed by AHCA or other agencies
  • Loss of revenue, business interruption, or consequential damages
  • Damages arising from your failure to implement our recommendations
  • Damages arising from matters outside our documented scope of services
  • Claims related to resident care, medical treatment, or clinical decisions
Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless SafeGuard Compliance Partners from any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from:

  • Your operational decisions and management of your facility
  • Your implementation (or failure to implement) our recommendations
  • Resident care, medical treatment, or clinical operations at your facility
  • Actions or omissions of your staff, contractors, or agents
  • Any matter outside the documented scope of our services
Questions About These Terms?

If you have questions about our terms of service, disclaimers, or the scope of our services, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 866-442-3624

For legal questions regarding these terms, please consult with your attorney.

Last Updated: January 2026

SafeGuard Compliance Partners reserves the right to update these terms at any time. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of updated terms.