Terms of Service
Please read these Terms carefully before using our website or visiting our clinic. By using our services you agree to these Terms.
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1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the St Mary Optical website (stmaryopticals.com) or by visiting and receiving services at our clinic, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website or services.
2. Services Offered
St Mary Optical provides professional eye care services including comprehensive vision examinations, prescription lens dispensing, contact lens fitting, frame selection and adjustment, paediatric eye care and eyewear accessory retail. Services are provided at our clinic located at 1st Floor, Sama House, Githurai 45, Thika Road, Nairobi.
Our website provides information about our services, an online appointment booking facility, a product and accessories catalogue and educational vision care content. The website is for informational purposes and does not constitute a substitute for professional clinical advice.
3. Appointments and Bookings
3.1 Booking
Appointments can be booked online via our website or by contacting us directly by phone or WhatsApp. A booking confirmation does not guarantee a specific optometrist unless otherwise arranged.
3.2 Cancellations
We ask that you give us at least 24 hours' notice if you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment. Late cancellations or no-shows may affect future appointment availability during peak periods.
3.3 Accuracy of Information
You are responsible for providing accurate personal and health information when booking and attending appointments. Providing false or misleading information may affect the quality of care we are able to offer.
4. Products and Pricing
All prices displayed in our catalogue are indicative and quoted in Kenyan Shillings (KES). Final pricing depends on your prescription requirements, selected frame, chosen lens type and any applicable coatings. Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
Product images on our website are for illustration purposes only. Actual products may vary slightly in colour or finish due to screen display differences and manufacturing variations.
5. Payments
We accept payment by cash, M-Pesa, VISA and Mastercard. We also accept valid claims from authorised insurance providers including SHA, AAR Insurance and Minet. Insurance benefits are subject to the terms and limits of your individual policy. Any costs not covered by insurance are payable by you at the time of collection.
6. Prescription and Dispensing
Prescriptions issued by our optometrists are valid for use at St Mary Optical or any registered optical practice. We are not responsible for lens or frame performance when a prescription issued by us is dispensed elsewhere.
We offer complimentary frame adjustments and nose pad replacements on eyewear dispensed by us. Warranty on lenses covers manufacturing defects only and does not cover scratches, breakages or damage caused by misuse.
7. Website Use
You agree to use this website for lawful purposes only. You must not: attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the site or its servers; transmit any unsolicited or unauthorised advertising or promotional material; upload or transmit any material that is harmful, offensive or infringes any third-party rights.
All content on this website — including text, images, graphics, logos and educational articles — is the property of St Mary Optical or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable intellectual property law. Reproduction without written permission is prohibited.
8. Medical Disclaimer
The educational content published in our Vision Insights section is for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional optometric or medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a qualified optometrist or healthcare provider with any questions you may have about your vision or eye health.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by Kenyan law, St Mary Optical shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages arising from your use of our website or services. Our total liability for any claim arising from the provision of our services shall not exceed the amount paid by you for the specific service giving rise to the claim.
10. Governing Law
These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Kenya. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Nairobi, Kenya.
11. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated 'Last Updated' date. Your continued use of our website or services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: St Mary Optical, 1st Floor, Sama House, Githurai 45, Thika Road, Nairobi, Kenya. Phone: +254 722 696 671/+254 710 851 178. Email: stmaryopticals@gmail.com.