Terms of Use
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YOUR USE OF THIS WEBSITE, OR ANY OF THE SERVICES OFFERED BY OR THROUGH THIS WEBSITE, INCLUDING THE THOMAS CIULLA BLOG, SHALL CONSTITUTE YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF OUR WEBSITE TERMS OF USE AND ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH BELOW.
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THOMAS CIULLA WEBSITE TERMS OF USE
I. CONDITIONS OF YOUR USE OF THIS WEBSITE
WHO WE ARE
The Thomas Ciulla Website (our “Website”) and the Thomas Ciulla Blog (our “Blog”) made available through this Website is published and owned by Thomas A. Ciulla, M.D., P.C., a professional corporation existing under the laws of the State of Indiana, United States of America.
LINKS TO AND FROM OUR WEBSITE
Links are provided only as an informational resource. Please note that many of the links provided are not on our servers and are not maintained by us or affiliated with any services provided by us. These links are provided simply as a service, and it should not be implied that we recommend, endorse or approve of any of the content at the linked site(s), nor are we responsible for their availability, accuracy or content.
It is your responsibility to take appropriate precautions when visiting a third party website that may be linked to or from our Website including precautions necessary to avoid infection by malicious electronic agents such as “viruses”, “Trojan horses”, or any other “parasites”.
PRIVACY POLICY.
Our Privacy Policy explains the practices that apply to your information when you use our Website and/or our Blog. Your ongoing use of our Website and/or our Blog signifies your consent to the information practices disclosed in our Privacy Policy. Our Privacy Policy is located at the following URL: click here
II. Disclaimer About Medical Information
The information and reference materials contained here are intended solely for the general information of the reader. It is not to be used for treatment purposes, but rather for discussion with the patient's own physician. The information presented here is not intended to diagnose health problems or to take the place of professional medical care. The information contained herein is neither intended to dictate what constitutes reasonable, appropriate or best care for any given health issue, nor is it intended to be used as a substitute for the independent judgement of a physician for any given health issue. The major limitation of informational resources like our Website and our Blog is the inability to take into account the unique circumstances that define the health issues of the patient. If you have persistent health problems or if you have further questions, please consult your health care provider. All visitors/readers to/of our Website or our Blog agree to read and abide by the complete terms of this agreement.
III. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Individual surgical results may vary. PATIENTS SHOULD DISCUSS WITH THEIR PHYSICIAN WHETHER SURGERY IS RIGHT FOR THEM AND THE RISKS INVOLVED WITH ANY SURGERY. Serious complications may occur in any surgery, up to and including death. Patients and doctors should review all available information on non-surgical and surgical options in order to make an informed decision. BY USING THIS WEBSITE, YOU AGREE THAT THIS WEBSITE MAKES NO GUARANTEES , EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF ANY SURGICAL OUTCOME FOR ANY PATIENT.
IV. Additional Disclaimers
• Neither our Website nor our Blog constitute an attempt to practice medicine.
• The use of our Website or our Blog does not establish a doctor-patient relationship
• Individuals should consult a qualified health care provider for medical advice and answers to personal health questions
• While our Website and our Blog attempt to be as accurate as possible, they should not be relied upon as being comprehensive or error-free
• Our Website and our Blog are under constant development and changes may be made at any time.
V. No medical advice.
The information posted here on our Website and/or our Blog is not to be considered medical advice and is not intended to replace consultation with a qualified medical professional. Our goal is to provide sufficient information so that the visitors/readers to/of our Website and/or our Blog are able to become knowledgeable participants in their disease management plan. The primary responsibility of your disease management plan is with your treating physicians and you should only follow your treating physicians advice. DO NOT change/modify your disease management plan on your own without consulting your treating physicians.
VI. Disclaimer of Endorsement.
Reference to any products, services, hypertext link to the third parties or other information by trade name, trademark, supplier or otherwise does not constitute or imply its endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation by Thomas A. Ciulla M.D. P.C. or its employees. They are for convenience only.
VII. No Warranties.
This web site and/or blog is provided on an "as is," "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including, but not limited to, those of TITLE, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE or NON-INFRINGEMENT or any warranty as to accuracy, timeliness, completeness or arising from a course of dealing, usage, or trade practice.
VIII. Disclaimer of Liability.
The user assumes all responsibility and risk for the use of this web site. Under no circumstances shall Thomas A. Ciulla M.D., P.C., or its employees, The Midwest Eye Institute or its employees, or anyone else involved in creating or maintaining this web site be liable for any DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL or CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, or LOST PROFITS that result directly or indirectly from the use or inability to use the web site and/or blog and/or any other web sites which are linked to this site/blog - or that result directly or indirectly from mistakes, omissions, interruptions, deletion of files, viruses, errors, defects, or any failure of performance, communications failure, theft, destruction or unauthorized access.
In states which do not allow some or all of the above limitations of liability, liability shall be limited to the greatest extent allowed by law.
IX. WEBSITE AVAILABILITY
You acknowledge that it is technically impossible to provide our Website free from all defects. Latent defects may lead to the temporary unavailability of our Website; and the operation of our Website may be affected by events and/or elements over which Thomas A. Ciulla, M.D., P.C. has no control.
Thomas A. Ciulla, M.D., P.C. may, at any time, modify or interrupt the availability, temporarily or permanently, of all or part of its Website in order to perform maintenance, modify, update or upgrade this site.
Thomas A. Ciulla, M.D., P.C. is not responsible for any inconvenience or damage that may be caused as a result of any modification, suspension, or interruption in availability of our Website or the services provided by our Website including our Blog.
X. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
Our Website and Blog, their contents, and your use of our Website and Blog, is governed by the laws of the State of Indiana and the United States of America. Any and all claims arising from our Website or Blog or the use of our Website or Blog, regardless of form, nature or type, must be brought in the courts or other tribunal located in the State of Indiana, USA.
XI. Severability.
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If any provision of these terms and conditions are deemed unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from these terms and conditions and will not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.
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XII. MODIFICATION OF THESE TERMS OF USE
We may modify our Website Terms of Use at any time and without advance notice to you. Your use of our Website with modified terms of use constitutes your agreement to the modified terms. We recommend you consult our Terms of Use periodically in order to ensure that you are familiar and in agreement with our Terms of Use as they exist at that time.