TERMS OF SERVICE

 

Dr. Dorene Dermatology LLC (“Dr. Dorene,” “we”, “us”, “our”) owns and operates the website https://www.drdorene.com (the "Website").  Your access to and use of this Website is conditioned upon your acceptance of all terms, conditions, policies and notices stated herein.

Please read these Terms of Service carefully before accessing or using our Website. By visiting, accessing or using our Website you agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions (“Terms of Service”), including any additional terms and conditions and policies referenced herein. These Terms of Service apply to all users of the site. If you do not agree to these Terms of Service, then you may not access the Website.

Changes to Terms of Service.  We reserve the right to change these Terms of Service at any time, and you agree to abide by the most recent version of these Terms of Service each time you visit or use the Website. As a result, we recommend you review the Terms of Service each time you visit this Website.

Collection and Use of Patient Information. Patient information that we collect or receive will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and our internal policies.

Website Content, Functionality, and Security. Information on this Website does not create any doctor-patient relationship and does not constitute medical advice to you.  You acknowledge that the information on the Website is provided ‘as is’ and provided for general information purposes only. We do not represent or warrant that such information is current, complete, or accurate and expressly disclaim any such representation or warranty that might otherwise be implied. The Website is not, and should not be relied upon as, a substitute for consultation with a qualified health professional about your individual medical needs. Nothing in this Website is intended as a recommendation or endorsement of any specific tests, products, procedures, companies, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned in this Website. Any reliance on any information provided by the Website is solely at the user’s risk. You acknowledge that the opinions and recommendations contained in this Website are not necessarily ours nor are they endorsed by us.

The Website may provide links to other websites which are not under our control. These links are provided for convenience or reference only and are not intended as an endorsement by us or a warranty of any kind regarding the content or functionality of any linked website.

Disclaimers Regarding Testimonials. In accordance with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's guidelines concerning use of testimonials in advertising (see https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/topics/truth-advertising/advertisement-endorsements), please be aware of the following:

Testimonials appearing on this Website are collected or recorded via survey submission, e-mail, text, or interview. They are individual experiences, reflecting real life experiences of those that have received our services. However, they are individual results and results may vary. We do not claim that they are typical results that patients will generally achieve and are not necessarily representative of all of those who will receive our services.

The testimonials presented on this Website are applicable to the individuals writing them and may not be indicative of future outcomes for other persons. We cannot and do not guarantee specific outcomes for any of our patients.

The testimonials displayed are given verbatim except for correction of grammatical or typing errors. Some have been shortened, so that the whole message received by the testimonial writer is not displayed. This is done only when a testimonial is lengthy, or if the entire testimonial did not seem relevant for the general public.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 immediately.  Do not attempt to reach us through the Website using the Contact Form or via email in an emergency situation. 

Even though we take reasonable precautions to protect the security of our website and our electronic communications, information transmitted over the internet cannot be guaranteed to be 100% secure.  Accordingly, please do not transmit private health information to us through the “Contact Us” form on our Website or via email.  Information transmitted through those mechanisms will not be encrypted.  We disclaim all warranties with respect to the privacy, security, or confidentiality of any information transmitted through the form or via email to us.

Intellectual Property Rights. All text, images, and graphics on this Website are protected by copyright and/or trademark laws and are the exclusive property of Dr. Dorene or our suppliers or contributors. You may not copy or use any of the content, images, or graphics for any reason, and nothing in this Website should be construed as granting any right or license to copy or use any copyrighted or trademarked material without the written permission of the owner.

These Terms of Use permit you to use the Website for your personal, non-commercial use only. You must not:

  • Reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, or transmit any of the material on our Website. 

  • Modify copies of any materials from this site.

  • Use any illustrations, photographs, video or audio sequences, or any graphics separately from the accompanying text.

  • Delete or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights notices from copies of materials from this site.

  • Access or use for any commercial purposes any part of the Website or any services or materials available through the Website.

You may provide hypertext links to this Website on another website, provided that: (a) the link is a text-only link clearly marked ‘Dr. Dorene Dermatology’; (b) the link ‘points’ to the URL ‘https://www.drdorene.com’ and not to other pages within the Website; (c) the appearance, position and other aspects of the link are not used to damage or dilute the goodwill associated with ’our name or trademarks; (d) the appearance, position and other aspects of the link does not create the false appearance that an entity other than ours is associated with or sponsored by us; and (e) the link, when activated by a user, displays this Website full-screen and not within a ‘frame’ on the linked website. We reserve the right to revoke our consent to any link at any time at our sole discretion. You agree that any other use of hypertext links to this Website (other than as described in this paragraph) must be approved by us in writing.

We respect the intellectual property rights of others.  If you believe any content on the Website violates your copyright or trademark, please contact us at drdorene@drdorene.com and provide the following information: (a) your name; (b) contact information; (c) the specific Website content you believe to be infringing; and (d) information about your copyright or trademark. 

Use of Website. You may use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms of Use. You agree not to use the Website:

  • In any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation (including, without limitation, any laws regarding the export of data or software to and from the U.S. or other countries).

  • To transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material, including any “junk mail,” “chain letter,” “spam,” or any other similar solicitation.

  • To impersonate or attempt to impersonate Dr. Dorene or any employee, another user, or any other person or entity (including, without limitation, by using email addresses associated with any of the foregoing).

  • To engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the Website, or which, as determined by us, may harm us or users of the Website, or expose them to liability.

Additionally, you agree not to:

  • Use the Website in any manner that could disable, overburden, damage, or impair the site or interfere with any other party’s use of the Website, including their ability to engage in real time activities through the Website.

  • Use any robot, spider, or other automatic device, process, or means to access the Website for any purpose, including monitoring or copying any of the material on the Website.

  • Use any device, software, or routine that interferes with the proper working of the Website.

  • Introduce any viruses, Trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful.

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage, or disrupt any parts of the Website, the server on which the Website is stored, or any server, computer, or database connected to the Website.

  • Otherwise attempt to interfere with the proper working of the Website.

Applicable Law and Venue. Dr. Dorene is located and offers services in Florida, United States of America, and we operate the Website from our location in Florida. Although the Website may be accessed from other states, as well as from other countries around the world, our services are not directed to those other locations and, by accessing this Website you agree that the laws of the State of Florida apply to your access and use of the Website, without regard to conflicts of law principles of any jurisdiction. You also agree and hereby submit to the exclusive legal jurisdiction and venues of the federal and state courts of Miami-Dade County, Florida with respect to any dispute that arises in connection with the Website. We make no representation that materials on the Website are appropriate or available for use in other locations, and accessing them from territories where their contents are illegal is hereby prohibited. Individuals or organizations choosing to access this Website from other locations do so of their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws.

Indemnification. You agree to indemnify, defend and hold us, our affiliates, partners, officers, directors, shareholders, agents, contractors, licensors, service providers, subcontractors, suppliers, interns and employees, harmless from any third-party claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees, due to or arising out of your breach of these Terms of Service, your violation of any law, or your violation or interference with the rights of a third party. 

Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability. In no event shall we or any of the information contributors to the Website be liable to you or anyone else for any decision made or action taken by you in reliance on information provide on the Website. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL DR. DORENE, ITS AFFILIATES, OR THEIR LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS, OR DIRECTORS BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE WEBSITE, ANY WEBSITES LINKED TO IT, ANY CONTENT ON THE WEBSITE OR SUCH OTHER WEBSITES, INCLUDING ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PERSONAL INJURY, PAIN AND SUFFERING, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS OR ANTICIPATED SAVINGS, LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF DATA, AND WHETHER CAUSED BY TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF FORESEEABLE.

THE FOREGOING DOES NOT AFFECT ANY LIABILITY THAT CANNOT BE EXCLUDED OR LIMITED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.

Entire Agreement. These Terms of Use constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and Dr. Dorene regarding the Website and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, regarding the Website.