Terms of Use

Who We Are

This Site is owned and operated by STD Center NY (the “Practice,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). We provide medical services in New York, and this Site provides general information about the Practice, our services, and educational topics.

Purpose of This Website

The Site is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. Content on this Site is not intended to be complete, exhaustive, or tailored to your personal health situation.

No Medical Advice

Nothing on this Site constitutes medical advice. The Site does not provide diagnosis, treatment recommendations, or individualized medical guidance.

Do not use this Site as a substitute for consultation with a licensed healthcare professional.

No Doctor–Patient Relationship

Using this Site, submitting a form, booking an appointment online, sending an email, or calling the office does not create a doctor–patient relationship.

A doctor–patient relationship is established only after:

• A clinical consultation occurs (in person or otherwise as permitted by law)
• Required intake forms and medical history are completed
• A licensed clinician evaluates you and agrees to provide care

Emergency Disclaimer

This Site is not intended for urgent or emergency communication.

If you believe you have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Eligibility to Use This Site

You agree that:

• You are at least 18 years old, or you are using the Site with the involvement and permission of a parent or legal guardian
• You will use the Site only for lawful purposes and in compliance with these Terms

Website Content and Intellectual Property

All content on the Site—including text, design, graphics, logos, images, video, and educational materials—is owned by the Practice or used with permission and is protected by intellectual property laws.

You may:

• View and print pages for personal, non-commercial use

You may not:

• Copy, reproduce, distribute, publish, display, modify, create derivative works from, or exploit Site content without prior written permission
• Use Site content for commercial or promotional purposes without written permission
• Remove copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices

Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use the Site in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or its systems
• Interfere with Site security, performance, or functionality
• Upload or transmit malware, harmful code, or disruptive content
• Use automated scraping, crawling, or data-mining tools without permission

Online Forms, Messages, and Communication

If the Site provides contact forms or other submission methods:

• Submission does not guarantee an appointment, response time, or eligibility for services
• You should avoid submitting sensitive medical details unless specifically requested by clinic staff

Security Notes

While we use reasonable safeguards, no website or email system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. For privacy practices regarding protected health information (PHI), please review our Privacy Policy and HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.

Privacy and HIPAA

Use of the Site is also subject to:

• Privacy Policy
• HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices (when applicable)

In the event of any conflict between these Terms and the HIPAA Notice regarding PHI, the HIPAA Notice controls for PHI-related issues.

Third-Party Links

The Site may include links to third-party websites for convenience or informational purposes. We do not control third-party sites and are not responsible for their content, availability, or privacy practices. Access third-party websites at your own risk.

No Guarantees; Individual Results Vary

Medical information and testing and treatment discussions on the Site are general in nature. Outcomes and timelines vary by individual. The Practice does not guarantee:

• Specific results
• Specific timelines
• Suitability for a test or treatment
• Availability of services

All care decisions require individualized medical evaluation.

Site Availability; Changes and Updates

We may modify, update, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Site at any time without notice. Content may change and may not always reflect the most current clinical practices, guidelines, or offerings.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site is provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including:

• Accuracy, completeness, or reliability of content
• Availability or uninterrupted access
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Practice is not liable for any damages arising from or related to:

• Use of, or inability to use, the Site
• Reliance on Site content
• Errors, omissions, interruptions, delays, or technical problems
• Third-party websites or services linked from the Site

This includes direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, and punitive damages, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Practice, its clinicians, staff, and affiliates from claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Site
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any law or the rights of a third party

Copyright Complaints

If you believe content on this Site infringes your copyright, you may contact us with:

• Your name and contact information
• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
• The URL or description of where the material appears on the Site
• A statement that you have a good-faith belief the use is not authorized
• A statement that your notice is accurate and that you are authorized to act

Send requests to the contact information listed below.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Updates are effective when posted on this page. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Governing Law and Venue

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. Any dispute arising from these Terms or the Site shall be brought in state or federal courts located in New York County, New York, unless otherwise required by law.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and HIPAA Notice (as applicable), constitute the entire agreement regarding your use of the Site and supersede any prior or contemporaneous communications on this subject.

Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, contact:

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