Website Terms of Use

Acceptance of These Terms

By accessing or using the Smart Health Acupuncture website, you agree to these Terms of Use.

If you do not agree with these Terms, discontinue use of the website.

Purpose of This Website

The website provides information about Smart Health Acupuncture, its services, patient resources, clinical focus areas, and educational content.

The website is intended for general informational and educational purposes.

No Medical Advice

Information on this website is not individualized medical advice and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent a disease or medical condition.

Website content should not replace evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment by a qualified healthcare professional.

Treatment recommendations depend on an individual's history, examination findings, medications, diagnoses, risks, goals, and other circumstances.

Do not delay or disregard professional medical advice because of information viewed on this website.

No Provider-Patient Relationship

Viewing the website, reading its content, downloading materials, using a contact form, or sending an email does not create a provider-patient relationship with Smart Health Acupuncture or any of its providers.

A provider-patient relationship is established only after the practice has accepted the individual for care and the required clinical and consent processes have been completed.

Medical Emergencies

The website, contact form, email, and online scheduling system are not intended for emergency medical situations.

If you believe you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or seek immediate emergency care.

Do not use the website or email for urgent medical concerns.

Appointment Scheduling

Submitting an appointment request does not guarantee an appointment.

An appointment is confirmed only when accepted through the practice's scheduling system or directly confirmed by the practice.

Appointments remain subject to availability, eligibility, office policies, and clinical appropriateness.

Educational and Research Content

Research summaries, educational materials, condition descriptions, and other resources are provided for general informational purposes.

Medical research changes over time. Content may not reflect every available study, guideline, interpretation, limitation, or clinical circumstance.

Statements about evidence, potential benefits, or treatment approaches do not guarantee results.

External Links

The website may link to third-party websites and services, including:

• Jane App.
• Fullscript.
• Google Maps or other mapping services.
• Research publications.
• Professional organizations.
• Other educational resources.

Links are provided for convenience and informational purposes.

Smart Health Acupuncture does not control and is not responsible for the content, security, accessibility, availability, privacy practices, or terms of third-party websites.

The inclusion of a link does not necessarily constitute endorsement of every statement, service, or product available through the linked website.

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, the website's original text, graphics, logos, icons, design elements, photographs, downloads, and educational materials are owned by Smart Health Acupuncture or used with permission.

Website content may be viewed or printed for personal, noncommercial use.

Content may not be copied, republished, distributed, modified, sold, or used commercially without prior written permission, except as permitted by law.

Third-party trademarks, publications, and materials remain the property of their respective owners.

Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website, systems, or accounts.
• Introduce malicious code, malware, or harmful content.
• Interfere with website security or operation.
• Use automated tools in a manner that imposes an unreasonable burden on the website.
• Misrepresent your identity.
• Use the website for unlawful, fraudulent, abusive, or harmful purposes.
• Collect information about other users without authorization.
• Infringe intellectual-property or privacy rights.

Website Availability

Smart Health Acupuncture may modify, suspend, remove, or discontinue any portion of the website without notice.

The practice does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Smart Health Acupuncture disclaims express and implied warranties concerning the website, including warranties of accuracy, completeness, availability, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and noninfringement.

Nothing on the website constitutes a guarantee of a clinical result.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Smart Health Acupuncture will not be liable for damages arising from or related to:

• Use of or inability to use the website.
• Reliance on website content.
• Delays, interruptions, errors, or security incidents.
• External websites or services.
• Unauthorized access beyond the practice's reasonable control.

Nothing in these Terms limits liability where limitation is prohibited by law.

Privacy

Use of the website is also governed by the:

• Website Privacy Policy.
• Notice of Privacy Practices, where protected health information and patient rights are involved.

Changes to These Terms

Smart Health Acupuncture may revise these Terms periodically.

Changes become effective when posted with an updated effective date.

Continued use of the website after publication of revised Terms constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California and applicable federal law, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Contact Information

Questions about these Terms may be directed to the Privacy Officer at Smart Health Acupuncture.