Terms & Conditions
Who We Are
This website is operated by Face Medical Clinic.
We are a medical clinic providing prescription-only skincare treatments, including selected ZO® Skin Health prescription products, following a medical consultation.
Important clarification:
Face Medical Clinic is not affiliated with, associated with, or connected to Face Medical Aesthetics in any way.
Our Prescription Skincare Service
All prescription skincare products sold on this website:
- Are prescription-only medicines (POMs)
- Are supplied only after a medical consultation
- Must be approved by a qualified UK prescriber
- Are prescribed specifically for you
This is a medical service — not a standard online shop.
Medical Consultation & Prescribing
Before any prescription product can be supplied:
- You must complete an online medical consultation
- You must provide accurate and complete health information
- A qualified prescriber will review your consultation
The prescriber may:
- Approve treatment
- Request more information
- Recommend an alternative
- Decline to prescribe if treatment is not suitable
Submitting payment does not guarantee a prescription.
Providing false or misleading information may result in:
- Treatment refusal
- Order cancellation
- Discharge from our service
Payment & Pricing
- All prices are shown in GBP (£)
- Payment is taken before prescription review
- If treatment is not approved, you will be refunded the product cost only
- Any consultation or assessment fee (if applicable) is non-refundable
Dispatch & Delivery
- Products are dispensed and dispatched only after prescription approval
- Delivery times are estimates
- Once dispatched, responsibility passes to the patient
Cancellations
Before Prescription Approval
You may request cancellation before a prescription is issued.
After Prescription Approval
Once a prescription has been approved and the product dispensed:
- The order cannot be cancelled
- The product cannot be returned
- No refund will be issued, except where legally required
Why Prescription Skincare Cannot Be Returned
For safety and regulatory reasons:
- Prescription medicines cannot be reused or resold
- Returned medicines must be destroyed
- This protects patient safety and treatment integrity
This applies even if:
- The product is unopened
- You change your mind
- The product does not meet expectations
- You decide not to continue treatment
Refunds – Important Legal Information
No Change-of-Mind Refunds
We do not offer refunds for prescription skincare once prescribed and supplied.
Legal Exceptions
Under UK consumer law, refunds or replacements may be offered only if:
- The product is faulty
- The wrong product was supplied
- The product is not as described
Any issues must be reported within 48 hours of delivery with photographs where possible.
Cooling-Off Rights (Consumer Contracts Regulations)
Under UK law, the standard 14-day cooling-off period does not apply to prescription medicines supplied following a medical consultation.
This is set out in:
Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013 – Regulation 28
MHRA & Medicines Compliance
Face Medical Clinic operates in accordance with:
- UK medicines legislation
- MHRA guidance on prescription-only medicines
- Safe prescribing and dispensing standards
- Professional medical and ethical obligations
Prescription skincare is supplied:
- Only where clinically appropriate
- Only following prescriber approval
- Only for the named patient
Medicines must not be shared, resold, or transferred to another person.
Treatment Outcomes & Liability
While we prescribe treatments responsibly and clinically:
- Results vary between individuals
- We cannot guarantee specific outcomes
- Some side effects are possible and will be explained during consultation
Nothing in these terms limits liability for:
- Death or personal injury caused by negligence
- Fraud
- Any liability that cannot legally be excluded
Intellectual Property & Branding
- ZO® Skin Health is a registered brand used in accordance with supplier agreements
- All website content belongs to Face Medical Clinic
- Content may not be copied without permission
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by English law.
Any disputes will be handled by the courts of England and Wales.
08/01/2026