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Terms of Use
The terms that govern your use of this website.
Effective [date]. Last updated [date]. Draft for legal counsel review; not yet approved.
1. Acceptance
By using this website you agree to these Terms of Use and to our Website Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
2. Who we are
This site is the website of Mercy Gate Medical, , a physician-led medical group.
Mercy Gate Medical is a separate legal entity from Mercy Gate Foundation and from any other Mercy Gate organization, and is responsible for its own clinical decisions, finances, and patient records. Shared branding makes no representation of legal ownership.
3. Use of the site
You may use the site for lawful, personal, and non-commercial purposes. You agree not to interfere with its operation, attempt unauthorized access, scrape contact data, submit false information, or use automated means to submit forms. We may suspend access for misuse.
4. No medical advice; no patient relationship
Nothing on this site is medical advice, and no physician-patient relationship is created by using it, by submitting a form, or by contacting us. Do not send medical information through this site. If you have a medical emergency, call 911.
Using this site does not give you, or anyone, access to patient records. Appointment and patient-portal links lead to services operated by the practice or its vendors, which are governed by their own terms and notices.
5. Content and intellectual property
The text, marks, and design of this site belong to Mercy Gate Medical, a related Mercy Gate organization, or their licensors. The names “Mercy Gate” and “Mercy Gate Medical” and associated marks may not be used without written permission. You may quote brief excerpts with attribution for non-commercial purposes.
6. Third-party services
The site relies on third-party services (such as email and hosting). Links to other websites, including scheduling and portal services, are provided for convenience and are governed by their own terms; we are not responsible for their content.
7. Disclaimers
The site is provided “as is” and “as available.” We work to keep it accurate and accessible but do not warrant that it will be error-free or uninterrupted. Statements about planned services describe intentions as of the effective date and are not guarantees of specific dates or availability.
8. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Mercy Gate Medical and its owners, officers, and personnel are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of the site. Nothing in these Terms limits liability that cannot be limited under California law.
9. Governing law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. Any dispute will be brought in the state or federal courts located in [county], California.
10. Changes and contact
We may update these Terms; the effective date above will change when we do. Questions: info@mercygatemedical.org or the contact form.