Terms

Terms and Conditions

Please carefully review these Terms of Service ("Terms") as these Terms govern your use of the Site (as defined below) and any of the online services which are linked to these Terms.

We may change these Terms or modify any features of the Services (as defined below) at any time. The most current version of the Terms can be viewed by clicking on the "Terms" link posted through the Services. You accept the Terms by using the Services, and you accept any changes to the Terms by continuing to use the Services after we post the changes.

For purposes of these Terms, the references to "we," "us," or "our" will refer to Advanced Institute for Plastic Surgery, Inc. and its respective Affiliates. The term "Affiliates" means any entity or person that controls, is controlled by, or under common control with, such as a subsidiary, parent company, agent, representative or employee.


1. Use of the Site

Advanced Institute for Plastic Surgery, Inc. is a California professional corporation which engages in the practice of medicine (collectively "Medical Groups"). Medical Groups and owns and operates a website located aiplasticsurgery.com and other related websites and mobile applications (collectively the "Site") with links to these Terms. These Terms govern your use of the Site and the services and/or products available to you through the Site (collectively, the "Services"). By: (a) accessing and using the Site, (b) purchasing and/or using any Services provided through the Site, and/or (c) providing your personal information to us, you agree to be bound by these Terms and all other terms and policies that appear on the Site, whether or not you register for an account with us ("Account") through the Site. Your compliance with these Terms is a condition to your use of this Site. If you do not wish to be bound by any of these Terms, you may not use the Site or the Services and, as such, must promptly exit this Site.


2. Privacy

By using the Services, you consent to our processing your information consistent with our Privacy Policy.


3. Important Information about Your Use of the Services

Do not use the services for emergency medical needs. IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, YOU SHOULD DIAL "911" IMMEDIATELY.


4. Services

As with any health care services, there are potential risks associated with the use of the Services on the Site. These risks include, but may not be limited to:

  • In rare cases, information transmitted may not be sufficient (e.g., poor resolution of images) to allow for appropriate health care decision making by the Provider
  • Delays in evaluation or treatment could occur due to failures of the electronic equipment. If this happens, you may be contacted by phone or other means of communication
  • In rare cases, a lack of access to all of your health records may result in adverse drug interactions or allergic reactions or other judgment errors
  • Although the electronic systems we use will incorporate network and software security protocols to protect the privacy and security of health information, in rare instances, security protocols could fail, causing a breach of privacy of personal health information

By accepting these Terms, you acknowledge that you understand and agree with each of the following:

  • You understand that you may expect the anticipated benefits from the use of the Services in your care, but that no results can be guaranteed or assured
  • You understand that the laws that protect the privacy and security of health information apply to the Services, and you have received and acknowledge the Notice of Privacy Practices, which describes these protections in more detail. Electronic communications are directed to your Providers through a secure, encrypted image interface and electronic health record
  • You understand that we do not take nor bill insurance providers for any of the Services offered, and Your Provider may determine that the Services are not appropriate for some or all of your treatment needs, and
  • accordingly may elect not to provide Services to you through the Site.

5. Privacy

We and your Provider(s) are required to comply with the federal health care privacy and security laws and to maintain safeguards to protect the security of your health information. The information you provide to your Provider(s) while utilizing the Services is legally confidential, except for certain legal exceptions as more fully described in our Notice of Privacy Practices. We devote considerable effort toward ensuring that your personal information is secure. Information regarding our use of health and other personal information is provided in our Site Privacy Policy and Notice of Privacy Practices. As part of providing you the Services, we may need to provide you with certain communications, such as reminders, service announcements, and administrative messages. These communications are considered part of the Services and your Account. While secure electronic messaging is always preferred to unsecure e- mail, under certain circumstances, unsecure e-mail communication and text messages containing personal health information may take place between you and us. We cannot ensure the security or confidentiality of messages sent by e-mail or text messages. Information relating to your care, including clinical notes and medical records, are stored on secure, encrypted servers. You agree that we may send to you any privacy or other notices, disclosures, or communications regarding the Services (collectively, "Communications") through electronic means including but not limited to: (1) by e-mail, using the address that you provided to us during the registration process; (2) short messaging service ("SMS") text message to the mobile number you provided us during the registration process; (3) push notifications on your mobile device; or (4) by posting the Communications on the Site. The delivery of any Communications from us is effective when sent by us, regardless of whether you read the Communication when you receive it or whether you actually receive the delivery. You can withdraw your consent to receive Communications by e-mail by canceling or discontinuing your use of the Service. You can opt-out of future Communications through SMS text message by replying "STOP".

PLEASE CONSULT OUR SITE PRIVACY POLICY AND NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES FOR A DESCRIPTION OF OUR PRIVACY PRACTICES
AND POLICIES, INCLUDING HOW YOUR PERSONAL HEALTH INFORMATION IS COLLECTED AND HANDLED.

6. User Accounts

When you register on the Site, you are required to create an account ("Account") by entering your name and e-mail address, a password, and certain other information collected by us (collectively "Account Information"). To create an Account, you must be of legal age to form a binding contract. If you are not of legal age to form a binding contract, you may not register to use our Services. You agree that the Account Information that you provide to us at all times, including during registration and in any information you upload to the Site will be true, accurate, current, and complete. You may not transfer or share your Account password with anyone, or create more than one Account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your Account password and for all activities that occur under your Account. We reserve the right to take any and all action, as we deem necessary, appropriate or reasonable, regarding the security of the Site and your Account Information. In no event and under no circumstances shall we be held liable to you for any liability or damages resulting from or arising out of your use of the Site, your use of the Account Information or your release of the Account Information to a third party. You may not use anyone else's account at any time.

7. User Information/Prohibited Conduct

You may not access or use, or attempt to access or use, the Services to take any action that could harm us or any third party, interfere with the operation of the Services, or use the Services in a manner that violates any laws. For example, and without limitation, you may not:

  1. transmit any message or information under a false name or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation or the origin of materials you transmit
  2. provide information on the enrollment form that is untrue, inaccurate, not current, or incomplete
  3. transmit any message or information that is unlawful, libelous, defamatory, obscene, fraudulent, predatory of minors, harassing, threatening, or hateful
  4. transmit any message or information that infringes or violates the intellectual property, privacy, or publicity rights of others
  5. reproduce, retransmit, distribute, disseminate, sell, publish, broadcast, or circulate content received through the Services to anyone without prior express permission
  6. engage in unauthorized spidering, "scraping," or harvesting of content or personal information, or use any other unauthorized automated means to compile information
  7. take any action that imposes an unreasonable or disproportionately large load on our network or infrastructure
  8. use any device, software, or routine to interfere or attempt to interfere with the proper working of the Services or any activity conducted on the Services or attempt to probe, scan, test the vulnerability of, or breach the security of any system or network
  9. attempt to modify, translate, decipher, decompile, disassemble, reverse-engineer, or create derivative works of any of the software comprising or in any way making up a part of the Services, or
  10. engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits any person from using or enjoying the Services, or that, in our sole judgment, exposes us or any of our users, affiliates, or any other third party to any liability, damages, or detriment of any type.

Violations of system or network security may result in civil or criminal liability. We may investigate and work with law enforcement authorities to prosecute users who violate the Terms. We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services for any or no reason at any time without notice.

You agree not to contact other Site users through unsolicited e-mail, telephone calls, mailings, or any other method of communication. You represent and warrant to us and each of the Providers that you have the legal right and authorization to provide all User Information to us and to the Providers for use as set forth herein, and as required by us or any of your Providers.


8. Use of the Services by Individuals Under Age 18

This Site is not directed to children and children are not eligible to use our Services. We will not knowingly collect information from Site users under the age of eighteen (18). If you are under age 18, please do not attempt to use the Site or any of our Services or provide any personal information about yourself to us. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will delete that information as quickly as possible.

9. Access Rights

We hereby grant to you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable right to access the Site and use the Services solely for your personal non-commercial use and only as permitted under these Terms and any separate agreements you may have entered into with us ("Access Rights"). We reserve the right, in our sole and absolute discretion, to deny or suspend use of the Site or Services to anyone for any reason. You agree that you will not, and you will not attempt to: (a) impersonate any person or entity, or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity; (b) use the Site or Services to violate any local, state, national, or international law; (c) reverse engineer, disassemble, decompile, or translate any software or other components of the Site or Services; (d) distribute viruses or other harmful computer code through the Site or (e) otherwise use the Services or Site in any manner that exceeds the scope of use granted above. In addition, you agree to refrain from abusive language and behavior which could be regarded as inappropriate, or conduct that is unlawful or illegal, when communicating with Providers through the Site. We are not responsible for any interactions with Providers that are not conducted through the Site. We strongly recommend that you do not use the Site or any of its Services on public computers. We also recommend that you do not store your Account password through your web browser or other software.

10. Fees and Purchase Terms

You agree to pay all fees or charges to your Account in accordance with the fees, charges, and billing terms in effect at the time a fee or charge is due and payable. By providing us with your credit card number and associated payment information, you agree that we are authorized to immediately invoice your account for all fees and charges due and payable to us hereunder and that no additional notice or consent is required. You acknowledge and agree that you shall be personally responsible for all incurred expenses. Neither we nor the Providers take or bill insurance providers for any of the Services offered, nor do we offer any guarantee that you shall receive any reimbursement from your insurance provider for any of the Services offered (should you choose to submit a claim for reimbursement directly). We reserve the right to modify or implement a new pricing structure at any time prior to billing you for your initial payment or for future payments due pursuant to these Terms.

11. Website Links

We will not be liable for any information, software, or links found at any other website, internet location, or source of information, nor for the acts or omissions of any such websites or their respective operators.

12. Termination

You may deactivate your Account and end your Site registration at any time, for any reason, by sending an e-mail to support@aiplasticsurgery.com . We may suspend or terminate your use of the Site, your Account, and/or your registration for any reason at any time. You agree that we will not be liable to you or any third party for any suspension or termination of your password, account or use of the Site or any part thereof, or any removal of any materials that you have submitted to the Site. In the event that we suspend or terminate your access to and/or use of the Site, you will continue to be bound by the Terms that were in effect as of the date of your suspension or termination. Subject to applicable law, we reserve the right to maintain, delete or destroy all communications and materials posted or uploaded to the Site pursuant to its internal record retention and/or content destruction policies. After such termination, we will have no further obligation to provide the Services, except to the extent we are obligated to provide you access to your health records or Providers are required to provide you with continuing care under their applicable legal, ethical, and professional obligations to you.

13. Right to Modify

We may, at our sole discretion, change, add, or delete portions of these Terms at any time on a going-forward basis. Continued use of the Site and/or Services following notice of any such changes will indicate your acknowledgement of such changes and agreement to be bound by the revised Terms, inclusive of such changes. In order to participate in certain aspects of the Site or to receive certain Services, you may be required to agree to additional terms and conditions as posted on the Site ("Additional Terms of Use"), which are hereby incorporated into these Terms. To the extent there is a conflict between the provisions in these Terms and the Additional Terms of Use, the latter shall have precedence. The current version of these Terms, including, without limitation, any Additional Terms of Use, constitute the entire, exclusive, and final agreement between you and us with respect to the subject matter hereof, and governs your access and use of the Site, superseding any and all prior or contemporaneous arrangements between you and us with respect to the subject matter hereof, whether written or oral. We recommend that you read these Terms each time you use the Site. If you object to any changes made to these Terms, your sole recourse will be to cease using the Site and/or any of the Services. Your continued access to and usage of the Site and/or the Services signifies your acknowledgement and acceptance of these Terms as they may be modified from time-to-time, and your agreement to be bound thereby.

14. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

YOU EXPRESSLY AGREE THAT USE OF THE SITE OR SERVICES IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. BOTH THE SITE AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE, NON- INFRINGEMENT, TITLE, OPERABILITY, CONDITION, QUIET ENJOYMENT, VALUE, ACCURACY OF DATA AND SYSTEM INTEGRATION.

WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT ACCESS TO THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT DEFECTS, IF ANY, WILL BE CORRECTED; NOR DO WE MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, CURRENCY, QUALITY, COMPLETENESS, USEFULNESS, PERFORMANCE, SECURITY, LEGALITY OR SUITABILITY OF THE SERVICE OR ANY OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED THEREIN. YOU EXPRESSLY AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE AND YOUR RELIANCE UPON ANY OF ITS CONTENTS IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK.

YOU SHALL BE SOLELY AND FULLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO THE SERVICE OR ANY COMPUTER SYSTEM, ANY LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY IMPROPER USE OR DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION ON THE SERVICE CAUSED BY YOU OR ANY PERSON USING YOUR USERNAME OR PASSWORD. WE CANNOT AND DO NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY LOSS, DAMAGES OR LIABILITIES ARISING FROM THE FAILURE OF ANY TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE, OR THE INTERNET OR FOR YOUR MISUSE OF ANY PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION, ADVICE, IDEAS, INFORMATION, INSTRUCTIONS OR GUIDELINES ACCESSED THROUGH THE SERVICE.

15. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, NEGLIGENCE, WILL WE OR OUR SUBSIDIARIES, PARENT COMPANIES OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THAT RESULT FROM THE USE OF, OR THE INABILITY TO USE, THE SITE, INCLUDING ITS MATERIALS, PRODUCTS, OR SERVICES, OR THIRD-PARTY MATERIALS, PRODUCTS, OR SERVICES MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SITE, EVEN IF WE ARE ADVISED BEFOREHAND OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. (BECAUSE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN CATEGORIES OF DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN SUCH STATES, OUR LIABILITY AND THE LIABILITY OF OUR SUBSIDIARIES, PARENT COMPANIES AND AFFILIATES, IS LIMITED TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY SUCH STATE LAW.) YOU SPECIFICALLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DEFAMATORY, OFFENSIVE OR ILLEGAL CONDUCT OF ANY USER. IF YOU ARE DISSATISFIED WITH THE SITE, OR ANY MATERIALS, PRODUCTS, OR SERVICES ON THE SITE, OR WITH ANY OF THE SITE'S TERMS AND CONDITIONS, YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IS TO DISCONTINUE USING THE SITE.

16. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend and hold each of us and respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, licensors, suppliers, and each of our directors, officers, affiliates, subcontractors, employees, agents, and assigns harmless from and against any and all loss, costs, expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses), claims, damages and liabilities related to or associated with your use of the Services and any alleged violation by you of these Terms. We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense of any claim for which we are entitled to indemnification under this section. In such event, you shall provide us with such cooperation as we reasonably request. In addition, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless each of your Provider(s) from and against any third party Claims resulting from your lack of adherence with the advice or recommendation(s) of such Provider(s).

17. Notice to Consumers

I understand that medical doctors are licensed and regulated by the Medical Board of California and that I may reach them at (800) 633-2322 or at www.mbc.ca.govern

For information purposes only, a link to the federated Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Open Payments web page is provided here. The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act requires that detailed information about payment and other payments of value worth over ten dollars ($10) from manufacturers of drugs, medical devices, and biologics to physicians and teaching hospitals be made available to the public.

I understand that the Open Payments database is a federal tool used to search payments made by drug and device companies to physicians and teaching hospitals. It can be found at https://openpaymentsdata.cms.govern

18. Miscellaneous

  1. These Terms and your use of the Site shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, without giving effect to the principles of conflict of laws.
  2. No waiver by us of any term or condition set forth in these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition, and any failure by us to assert a right or provision under these Terms shall constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
  3. If any provision of these Terms is held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent such that the remaining provisions of the Terms will continue in full force and effect.
  4. We will not be deemed to be in breach of these Terms or liable for any breach of these Terms and/or our Site Privacy Policy, due to any event or occurrence beyond our reasonable control, including without limitation, acts of God, terrorism, war, invasion, failures of any public networks, electrical shortages, earthquakes, pandemic, floods, civil disorder, strikes, fire, or other disasters. We reserve the right to transfer, sell, or assign to third parties rights related to your relationship with us, including, without limitation, your Account and any personal information that you provided or that has been provided on your behalf to us in the event we are acquired by a third party. Such third parties will: (i) assume responsibility for your relationship with us; (ii) assume responsibility for information collected by us in connection with our business operations or the Site, and (iii) assume responsibility for the rights and obligations regarding such information as described in these Terms. These Terms shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Advanced Institute for Plastic Surgery, Inc., and each of our successors and assigns. You may not assign your rights under these Terms without our prior written consent, and any attempted assignment will be null and void.
  5. We devote considerable effort to optimizing signal strength and diagnosis deficiencies but are not responsible for the internet or data bandwidth and signal of your mobile device.
  6. The Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 (the "DMCA") provides recourse for copyright owners who believe that material appearing on the Internet infringes their rights under U.S. copyright law. If you believe in good faith that materials appearing on this website infringe your copyright, you (or your agent) may send us a notice requesting that the material be removed, or access to it blocked. In addition, if you believe in good faith that a notice of copyright infringement has been wrongly filed against you, the DMCA permits you to send us a counter- notice. Notices and counter-notices must meet statutory requirements imposed by the DMCA. One place to find more information is the U.S. Copyright Office Web site, currently located at http://www.loc.gov/copyright. In accordance with the DMCA, we have designated an agent to receive notification of alleged copyright infringement in accordance with the DMCA. Any written notification of alleged copyright infringement should comply with Title 17, United States Code, Section 512(c)(3)(A) and should be provided in writing to Advanced Institute for Plastic Surgery, Inc., 27345 Jefferson Avenue, Temecula, CA 92590

19. Questions

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms or the Services, please contact us at support@aiplasticsurgery.com .

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