Terms of Service

Effective Date: April 30, 2026  Β·  Governing Law: Japan

1. Eligibility

This service is currently available to individuals who are residing in the United States and are 18 years of age or older. By registering or submitting a consultation request, you confirm that you meet both requirements. We reserve the right to decline registrations from individuals who do not meet these criteria.

2. Nature of Service

Arbitra (operated by Doctors Inc.) is a medical coordination and information service. We are NOT a licensed healthcare provider, medical practice, or hospital. We do not provide medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment. All medical decisions are made by licensed healthcare professionals.

This service connects US residents with independent Japanese hospitals and healthcare providers. It includes: care coordination, cost estimation, medical interpretation, travel and logistics support. It does not include medical treatment, diagnosis, emergency care, or any licensed healthcare services in the United States.

3. Registration & Waitlist

By submitting your information through this website, you are registering your interest in Arbitra services. Registration is free and no payment is collected at this stage. If and when you choose to proceed with a care coordination service following our launch, applicable fees will be communicated clearly before any commitment is required.

We will contact you when we have reviewed your case and are ready to proceed. Registration does not guarantee service availability, a specific match, or a particular outcome. We reserve the right to decline service at our discretion.

4. Your Responsibilities

5. Limitation of Liability

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT (A) THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, (B) ANY HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IN OUR NETWORK WILL MEET YOUR SPECIFIC NEEDS, OR (C) MEDICAL OUTCOMES WILL MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, GLOBAL MEDICAL ACCESS (DOCTORS INC.)'S TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THIS WEBSITE OR REGISTRATION SHALL BE LIMITED TO DIRECT DAMAGES ACTUALLY SUFFERED. SINCE NO FEES ARE COLLECTED AT THIS STAGE, THIS LIMIT IS ZERO.

We are not responsible for the medical decisions, diagnoses, treatments, or outcomes provided by Japanese healthcare providers. Any medical malpractice claims must be directed to the treating provider.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on this website β€” including text, images, and design β€” is the property of Doctors Holdings, Inc. / Doctors Inc. and may not be reproduced without written permission.

7. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Material changes will be posted on this website with a revised effective date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.

8. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Japan. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tokyo District Court as the court of first instance, except where mandatory consumer protection laws in your jurisdiction provide otherwise.

9. Contact

Questions about these Terms? Please visit our Contact page.