Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Charles County Surgical Arts website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website or services.

2. Medical Services

2.1 Appointment Requests

Appointment requests submitted through our website are subject to confirmation by our staff. We will contact you to finalize the appointment time and date. Submission of a request does not guarantee an appointment.

2.2 Professional Relationship

Information provided on this website is for general educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. A doctor-patient relationship is established only after an in-person consultation and mutual agreement.

3. Patient Information and Consent

3.1 Information Accuracy

You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information when submitting appointment requests or any forms on our website. You are responsible for maintaining the accuracy of your information.

3.2 Communications Consent

By submitting your contact information, you consent to receive communications from Charles County Surgical Arts, including:

• Appointment confirmations and reminders
• Pre-recorded or automated phone calls
• Text messages (SMS)
• Email communications
• Practice updates and important notices

You may opt-out of communications at any time by contacting our office or following the unsubscribe instructions in our messages.

4. Website Use

4.1 Permitted Use

You may use our website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:

• Use the website in any way that violates any applicable laws or regulations
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Interfere with or disrupt the website's operation
• Use automated systems to access the website without permission
• Collect or harvest any information from the website for commercial purposes

4.2 Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Charles County Surgical Arts and is protected by copyright and trademark laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our written permission.

5. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in compliance with HIPAA and other applicable regulations.

6. Limitation of Liability

Charles County Surgical Arts, its officers, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of or inability to use the website or services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience only. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites.

8. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified terms.

9. Cancellation and No-Show Policy

We require at least 24 hours' notice for appointment cancellations or rescheduling. Repeated no-shows or late cancellations may result in a fee or refusal of future appointment bookings.

10. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Maryland, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.