SoCal Skin and Surgery operates www.socalskinsurg.com , providing registered users with health care Content, records, scheduling/payment support, and direct access to healthcare providers.
By accessing the Site, you agree to these Terms of Use and applicable laws. Changes may be made without notice, and your continued use signifies acceptance. This Site is not a replacement for existing healthcare relationships and does not provide medical advice, care, diagnosis, or treatment from anyone other than designated providers.
This Site is for use by individuals who are 18 years of age or older or have reached the age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence. If you are under this age, a parent or legal guardian must accept these Terms of Use on your behalf.
The Site allows you to consult with healthcare providers, but the provider/patient relationship is with the individual healthcare provider and not SoCal Skin and Surgery. Your healthcare provider may send messages through the Site regarding your treatment, and you are responsible for monitoring them. SoCal Skin and Surgery is not liable for any loss, injury, or claims resulting from your failure to read or comply with these messages.
When consulting with a healthcare provider through the Site, you must provide real-time audio and/or video access that meets the technical and quality requirements outlined on the Site. Additionally, you are responsible for providing truthful and accurate information on any patient forms or information requests.
SoCal Skin and Surgery may terminate your Site access for violating these Terms of Use without notice. After termination, you must delete all Site content. Provisions regarding copyrights, trademarks, prohibited activities, user submissions, indemnity, limitation of liability, and jurisdictional issues will still apply. If you attempt to use the Site again, you will be responsible for any liabilities incurred by SoCal Skin and Surgery.
All Content on the Site, including text, images, audio, and video, is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws and is the property of SoCal Skin and Surgery or its third-party providers. You may not alter, copy, distribute, transmit, display, reproduce, reuse, publish, license, frame, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any information or Content obtained from the Site without SoCal Skin and Surgery's prior written authorization, which may be obtained by contacting SoCal Skin and Surgery or the appropriate rights owner.
Unauthorized use may violate copyright, trademark, privacy, publicity, and other laws. Certain trademarks, service marks, and logos on the Site are the property of SoCal Skin and Surgery or its licensees and may not be used without prior written authorization.
SoCal Skin and Surgery takes the protection of copyrights and other intellectual property seriously and employs measures to prevent infringement. If you believe your work has been copied or infringed upon, please email a notification to contact@socalskinsurg.com with the subject title “Copyright infringement” and include required information as specified in Title 17, United States Code, Section 512(c)(3)(A).
Except for personal data governed by HIPAA or state-specific privacy laws, any information you provide to SoCal Skin and Surgery through the Site, such as data, comments, or suggestions, will be considered non-confidential and become SoCal Skin and Surgery's property. This information may be used for any purpose, including reproduction, publication, and product development. SoCal Skin and Surgery can use any ideas or techniques you share for any purpose.
This Website is for personal, non-commercial use only. You cannot copy, transmit, or modify any part of it. Prohibited actions include using the Site unlawfully, damaging the servers, gaining unauthorized access, or uploading unlawful content or spam. SoCal Skin and Surgery may take lawful action, including suspending or terminating user access and disclosing information to satisfy legal requests or remove materials.
Do not export or use this Website or its components in any way prohibited by applicable export laws, including the United States Export Administration Act. The individuals photographed on this Website do not necessarily endorse the Website Provider or its services, and stock photography and images have been licensed from their respective sources.
SoCal Skin and Surgery values your privacy and confidentiality of your health information. See our Privacy Policy for information on how we collect and use your personal information. Our Privacy Policy is incorporated into these Terms of Use and constitutes a part of them.
By registering on the Site, users gain access to password-protected areas. You must keep your password and account confidential and are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account. Notify SoCal Skin and Surgery immediately by email of any unauthorized use of your account or security breaches. Keep your username and password confidential and log out of your Secure User account after each session. SoCal Skin and Surgery is not liable for losses resulting from failure to comply with this section. Do not use another person's account.
SoCal Skin and Surgery may monitor the use of this Site and remove any materials, at its sole discretion, that could be illegal, subject SoCal Skin and Surgery to liability, violate these Terms of Use, or be inconsistent with SoCal Skin and Surgery’s purpose for this Site.
Third-party content on this Site is not under SoCal Skin and Surgery's editorial control and responsibility, and we do not endorse the accuracy or reliability of any information provided by third-party content providers or users. We cannot guarantee that your use of the Content will not infringe the rights of third parties not affiliated with SoCal Skin and Surgery.
This Site may also contain links to other websites not owned or operated by SoCal Skin and Surgery, and we do not endorse these sites unless stated otherwise. We are not responsible for their content, accuracy, or any products/services offered, and we disclaim liability for any damages or losses resulting from the use of or reliance on such content, products, services, or materials available on or through these websites. We reserve the right to remove any link on this Site at any time without obligation and are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites.
SoCal Skin and Surgery provides Content and other information on this Site for Users' convenience, but they do so at their own risk. The Site is provided "as is" and SoCal Skin and Surgery disclaims all warranties, whether express or implied, including those of merchantability, non-infringement, and fitness for a particular purpose. SoCal Skin and Surgery makes no warranty that the Content is accurate, timely, uninterrupted, virus-free or error-free.
SoCal Skin and Surgery is not liable for any damages resulting from the use or inability to use the website, and shall be liable only to the extent of actual damages incurred by the user, not to exceed $1,000. Neither SoCal Skin and Surgery nor any third parties mentioned on the website are liable for any personal injury caused by the user's use or misuse of the website. Claims arising from the user's use of the website must be brought within one year of the event giving rise to such action occurred. The user waives any right to participate in a class action suit for any losses or damages resulting from their use of the website. Certain state laws may provide additional rights and may not allow limitations on implied warranties or the exclusion or limitation of certain damages.
You agree to indemnify and hold SoCal Skin and Surgery, its affiliates, and its directors, officers, employees, and agents harmless from any and all liabilities, expenses, damages, and costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, resulting from your use of this Site, any breach of these Terms of Use, or any fraud, violation of law, or willful misconduct committed by you.
SoCal Skin and Surgery will provide you with any notices regarding the Site or these Terms of Use by posting them on this Site or sending them via email or regular mail.
We communicate with you electronically and you agree to receive communications from us in that manner. All electronic communications satisfy any legal requirement for written communications. Notices we provide to you electronically are considered given and received on the date of transmission.
Terms of Use and policies posted on this Site, as well as any executed agreements, form the entire agreement between SoCal Skin and Surgery and you regarding the Site, superseding any prior agreements.
These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of California and the United States, and any disputes shall be adjudicated in the state and federal courts in Los Angeles, CA. We both agree to attempt mediation and to abide by all limitations of liability contained herein. If any part of these Terms of Use cannot be enforced, it will be replaced with terms that most closely match the original intent. The invalidity of one section will not affect the validity of the remaining provisions, and section headings are for convenience only.
No agency relationship is created between us by these Terms of Use or your use of this Site. You cannot bind us or enter into any contract on our behalf.
You agree that any violation of these Terms of Use will cause us irreparable and unquantifiable harm and consent to our obtaining any necessary or appropriate injunctive or equitable relief.
You may not transfer your rights under these Terms of Use, but SoCal Skin and Surgery can transfer all contractual rights and obligations without further consent or notification if some or all of the business of SoCal Skin and Surgery is transferred to another entity, by way of merger, sale of its assets, or otherwise.
If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy, please contact us at contact@socalskinsurg.com
Last revised: March 31, 2023.