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Web Site Terms and Conditions of Use

1. Terms

By accessing this web site, you are agreeing to be bound by these web site Terms and Conditions of Use, all applicable laws and regulations, and agree that you are responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited fromusing or accessing this site. The materials contained in this web site are protected by applicable copyright and trade mark law.

2. Use License

  1. Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of the materials (information or software) on Advanced ENT’s web site for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:
    1. modify or copy the materials;
    2. use the materials for any commercial purpose, or for any public display (commercial or non-commercial);
    3. attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on Advanced ENT’s web site;
    4. remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials; or
    5. transfer the materials to another person or “mirror” the materials on any other server.
  2. This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by Advanced ENT at any time. Upon terminating your viewing of these materials or upon the termination of this license, you must destroy any downloaded materials in your possession whether in electronic or printed format.

3. Disclaimer

  1. The materials on Advanced ENT’s web site are provided “as is”. Advanced ENT makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties, including without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights. Further, Advanced ENT does not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the materials on its Internet web site or otherwise relating to such materials or on any sites linked to this site.

4. Limitations

In no event shall Advanced ENT or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption,) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on Advanced ENT’s Internet site, even if Advanced ENT or a Advanced ENT authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage. Because some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties, or limitations of liability for consequential or incidental damages, these limitations may not apply to you.

5. Revisions and Errata

The materials appearing on Advanced ENT’s web site could include technical, typographical, or photographic errors. Advanced ENT does not warrant that any of the materials on its web site are accurate, complete, or current. Advanced ENT may make changes to the materials contained on its web site at any time without notice. Advanced ENT does not, however, make any commitment to update the materials.

6. Links

Advanced ENT has not reviewed all of the sites linked to its Internet web site and is not responsible for the contents of any such linked site. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by Advanced ENT of the site. Use of any such linked web site is at the user’s own risk.

7. Site Terms of Use Modifications

Advanced ENT may revise these terms of use for its web site at any time without notice. By using this web site you are agreeing to be bound by the then current version of these Terms and Conditions of Use.

8. Analytics, Education, and Machine Learning Using De-Identified Data

If you choose to share information with us through our site or during care (for example, by uploading documents or supplying device data), we may use de-identified and aggregated information for quality improvement, internal education, analytics, and to develop or evaluate clinical decision-support and other tools (including machine-learning models).

  • Data types: device telemetry (e.g., CPAP), hearing-aid logs, imaging files (CT/ultrasound), audiology test results, timestamps/technical metadata.
  • De-identification: We remove direct identifiers and apply reasonable techniques to prevent re-identification.
  • Vendors: We may engage service providers to host, process, or analyze de-identified data under contracts that restrict use and require security.
  • No re-identification: We prohibit re-identification and do not combine de-identified data with other data to identify you.
  • Your choice: You may contact us to request that we exclude your data from de-identified analytics going forward (this won’t affect prior datasets already created).
  • Retention & security: We retain de-identified datasets only as long as needed for the purposes above and protect them using administrative, technical, and physical safeguards.

9. Governing Law

Any claim relating to Advanced ENT’s web site shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

General Terms and Conditions applicable to Use of a Web Site.

10. SMS Communications (Text Messages)

Opt-In. If you elect to receive SMS from Advanced ENT (“we,” “us”), you consent to receive informational text messages to the mobile number you provide. Messages may include scheduling details, registration links, directions to our locations, and similar non-medical information. Messages will not include diagnosis, treatment details, or other protected health information (PHI).

Message Frequency & Fees. Message frequency varies. Message & data rates may apply. Your carrier’s rates apply.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. We do not sell, rent, or share SMS opt-in consent or mobile numbers with third parties for their marketing. We may share limited information with vendors that help us send texts (such as messaging platform providers, aggregators, and carriers) solely to deliver messages on our behalf, subject to confidentiality and use restrictions. No mobile opt-in data will be shared with third parties.

How to Opt Out. You can opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message from us. After you send STOP, we may send a one-time confirmation text. For help, reply HELP or contact us using the details in the “Contact” section below. We honor opt-out requests for all automated SMS from us. 

Program Description. Our SMS program is strictly informational and non-marketing. SMS is not a substitute for medical advice or emergency care. Call 911 in an emergency. (Healthcare appointment reminders are generally permitted under HIPAA as part of treatment; we nevertheless avoid PHI in SMS.)HHS.gov

Consent Not a Condition. Your consent to receive SMS is not a condition of receiving services or care.

Eligibility. You must be the subscriber or customary user of the number provided and be 18+ (or have a parent/guardian’s consent). You agree to promptly notify us if you change or deactivate your mobile number.

Carriers & Delivery. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. Delivery is subject to your mobile carrier network and device compatibility.

Changes. We may modify or discontinue the SMS program or these terms at any time, with updates posted on this page. Your continued participation constitutes acceptance of changes.

Contact. For assistance with SMS, reply HELP or contact us at [practice phone/email].

Privacy Policy

Your privacy is very important to us. Accordingly, we have developed this Policy in order for you to understand how we collect, use, communicate and disclose and make use of personal information. The following outlines our privacy policy.

  • Before or at the time of collecting personal information, we will identify the purposes for which information is being collected.
  • We will collect and use of personal information solely with the objective of fulfilling those purposes specified by us and for other compatible purposes, unless we obtain the consent of the individual concerned or as required by law.
  • We will only retain personal information as long as necessary for the fulfillment of those purposes.
  • We will collect personal information by lawful and fair means and, where appropriate, with the knowledge or consent of the individual concerned.
  • Personal data should be relevant to the purposes for which it is to be used, and, to the extent necessary for those purposes, should be accurate, complete, and up-to-date.
  • We will protect personal information by reasonable security safeguards against loss or theft, as well as unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use or modification.
  • We will make readily available to customers information about our policies and practices relating to the management of personal information.
  • SMS Privacy. If you opt in to receive SMS messages from us, we use your mobile number and messaging interaction data to send and administer those messages. No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. We may share limited information with service providers (e.g., messaging platform providers, aggregators, and carriers) solely to deliver and manage SMS communications on our behalf, and they are restricted from using it for their own marketing. No mobile opt-in data will be shared with third parties.

We are committed to conducting our business in accordance with these principles in order to ensure that the confidentiality of personal information is protected and maintained.