Google already signed a BAA with us. Isn’t that enough?
The BAA makes Google a business associate; it doesn’t change what happens to a message when the recipient’s server can’t encrypt, or when someone types a social security number into an email. Gateway adds enforced TLS, encrypted fallback, PHI scanning and an audit trail on top of the Google account you keep.
Do patients need an account or an app?
No. If a message has to be encrypted, the patient gets a link and a one-time code by text or email, and reads it in the browser on their phone. They can reply securely from there.
Where is our data stored?
In Amazon Web Services regions in the United States, encrypted in transit and at rest. Hosted and Pro practices get their own encryption key. Support staff outside the US never have access to message content.
Does any AI read our email?
No AI reads your mail by default and we never train models on customer data. PHI detection uses pattern rules and, optionally, a HIPAA-eligible medical entity service that only returns a yes/no verdict and stores nothing.
Can we leave and take everything with us?
Yes. Standard protocols (IMAP, EWS, ActiveSync) work from day one, and when you leave you get a full export of mail, calendar, contacts and your archive within 30 days, plus a certificate of destruction.
How long does migration take?
Most practices under 50 seats move in a single afternoon. Mail syncs in the background while you keep working; we switch DNS with you on a call. Migration is free up to 50 seats.
Does it work on Android?
Yes. Hosted and Pro use ActiveSync and EWS, so the built-in mail apps on Android and iPhone, and Outlook on every platform, work natively — including PIN and remote-wipe policies.
How does billing work?
Per seat, monthly or yearly in advance; yearly saves two months. Seats follow your directory when sync is on; added seats are prorated, reductions apply at renewal. Pay by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Link, ACH or PayPal; invoicing for annual plans over 25 seats. Sales tax applies by billing address unless you upload an exemption.
Can we switch plans later?
Yes, any time. Upgrades take effect immediately and are prorated; downgrades at the next renewal. Gateway → Hosted includes migration.
Is there a contract?
Monthly plans are month to month. Yearly plans are 12 months with a 60-day proration window; see cancellation & refunds. No cancellation fees, no calls to cancel.
What counts as a seat?
A named user mailbox (Hosted) or a named sender whose outbound mail is processed (Gateway). Shared mailboxes, aliases, groups and resources are free.
What if we’re a solo practice?
The practice minimum is $49 per month on any plan. A $29/month single-seat Solo plan is on our roadmap; tell us if you need it and we’ll put you on the list.