Terms and Conditions
Lung Health Institute, LLC Agreement. The Lung Health Institute Website (the “Website”) is an online informational service provided by Lung Health Institute (“LHI”). The service is offered for your use subject to your acceptance of, and compliance with, the terms and conditions of this disclaimer agreement (this “Agreement”). By accessing the Website you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If you do not agree to these terms and conditions, then you may not access or use the Website. Telephone Numbers and Calls. By providing your telephone number to the Lung Health Institute on this contact form, you acknowledge and agree that you may receive a telephone call from the Lung Health Institute and calls may be recorded for quality purposes at the number you provided on the online form, to receive information regarding the treatments offered at the Lung Health Institute. Such telephone calls may be placed by an automatic telephone dialing system and/or may contain prerecorded messages. By providing your mobile number to the Lung Health Institute, you further acknowledge and agree that you may receive text messages (SMS) from the Lung Health Institute at the number you provided to the Lung Health Institute. Protected Health Information will not be requested by the Lung Health Institute, if you choose to respond with Protected Health Information you agree to release the Lung Health Institute from any liability related to such disclosure. Be advised that any telephone calls and/or text messages are strictly informational and/or transactional in nature. the Lung Health Institute therefore does not accept liability for any errors or omissions in the contents of email messages, or any responding emails that contain confidential patient information, which arise as a result of email transmission. This statement is required by Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. Sections 2510-2521. Content. The content of the Website is for general information purposes only and does not constitute advice of any kind. The Website contains information, communications, forms, software, images, sounds, materials, music, graphics, photos, videos and other material and services (the “Content”). LHI tries to provide Content that is true and accurate but does not warrant the accuracy, timeliness or applicability of any of the Content. LHI reserves the right to change and modify the Content at any time. Please note that medical information in particular changes rapidly, and some of the Content may contain inaccuracies or typographical errors. Nothing in the Content can or should be considered to be the basis of a contract between you with LHI. Grant of Limited License. You as a user of the Website agree (a) that all Content and LHI’s name (“Lung Health Institute”) and logo (“LHI”) are protected by intellectual property rights, including copyrights, trademarks, service marks and other proprietary rights (the “Rights”), (b) that the Rights are valid and protected in all media existing now or later developed and (с) that all use of the Information and LHI’s name and logo by any user will be in keeping with such Rights and the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Any other use of the Content or use of LHI’s name or logo is prohibited. None of the Content, or LHI’s name or logo, may be otherwise reproduced, republished or re-disseminated in any manner or form without the prior written consent of LHI. User of Personal Information. Please refer to the LHI Privacy Policy. Should you provide personal information to LHI, LHI will not release your name, street address, telephone number or email address to any non-affiliated entity without your consent for any non-LHI related purpose. Informational Purposes Only. The Content, including information provided about health care, is for informational purposes only. No promises or warranties of any kind, either express or implied, are made regarding the quality, accuracy or validity of the Content except where specifically stated. No Medical Advice or Physician Relationship. The Website does not offer or provide medical advice of any kind. Nothing contained on the Website (a) is intended to or shall be construed to constitute professional advice for any purpose, including any medical diagnosis or treatment, (b) is intended to or shall be construed as medical advice or (с) is intended to or shall be construed as establishing a patient and physician relationship with LHI. No patient and physician relationship will be established between you and LHI until such time as you register as a patient of LHI. You should always consult with a physician with whom you have established a patient relationship with respect to your medical care. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you’ve read on the LHI Website. No Warranties and Disclaimer. LHI makes no representations or warranties as to the suitability or accuracy of products and services available through LHI as stated on the Website or otherwise included in the Content. With respect to the Content, LHI disclaims all warranties and conditions, express or implied, and including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title and non-infringement. Limitations on Liability. LHI shall not be liable in any manner in relation to browsing or other use of the Website including, but not limited to, your use of the Content and your downloading of any Content from the Website. This disclaimer of liability includes, but is not limited to any possible liability for errors, inaccuracies, omissions, misleading or defamatory statements. To the extent allowed by applicable law, in no instance shall LHI be liable for any direct, special, incidental, indirect, exemplary or consequential damages whatsoever including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of data, or any other pecuniary loss that may result or arise out of, or are in any way connected with your use of the Website, the Content or any other information or service contained on or made available through the Website. Changes to Terms and Conditions in this Agreement. LHI reserves the right to modify the terms and conditions of this Agreement at any time, and such modifications shall be effective immediately upon posting of the modified Agreement. Your continued access to the Website shall be deemed to be conclusive acceptance of the modified Agreement. Florida Law and Forum. LHI reserves the right to modify the terms and conditions of this Agreement at any time, and such modifications shall be effective immediately upon posting of the modified Agreement. Your continued access to the Website shall be deemed to be conclusive acceptance of the modified Agreement.For More Information or to Report a Problem. If you have any questions about your rights, our duties or our practices and procedures regarding Protected Health Information, please call Lung Health Institute’s Privacy Officer at the number below. You may also obtain a copy of this notice on our web site at theLungHealthInstitute.com. If you believe your privacy rights have been or are being violated, you may complain to Lung Health Institute and to the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. Complaints to the Secretary must be filed in writing on paper or electronically and must be made within 180 days of when you became aware of, or should have been aware of, the incidents giving rise to your complaint. At Lung Health Institute, you may contact one of our privacy officers at (855) 469-5864. By law, you cannot be penalized for filing a complaint
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