Felix L. Song, M.D., Inc

Please read this agreement entirely and carefully before accessing this web site. By accessing the site, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions below. If you do not wish to be bound by these terms and conditions, you may not access or use this site.

Summary:
• the site does not constitute an attempt to practice medicine
• use of the site does not establish a doctor-patient relationship
• individuals should consult a qualified health care provider for medical advice and answers to personal questions
• while the site attempts to remain current, health care information changes rapidly and thus the site should not be relied upon as comprehensive or error-free
• the web site reserves the right to change its disclaimer or other terms and policies, so users should review these periodically.

Disclaimer About Medical Information:
The information and reference materials contained in this website are intended solely for the informational use of the reader. The information should not be used for treatment purposes, but rather for discussion with the patient's physician. All visitors to this web site agree to read and abide by the complete terms of the LEGAL AGREEMENT and LEGAL DISCLAIMERS stated below:

The Felix L. Song, M.D., LLC., NIR LLC, NIR Inc (hereinafter “Dr. Song”) web site is intended to provide general educational information and help users arrange more easily for health care services. Some information on the site is written by Dr. Song, while other information is from outside sources.

This web site is not an attempt to practice medicine or provide specific medical advice and should not be used to make a diagnosis or to replace or overrule a a doctors judgment. Users must not rely upon the information in this web site, but are encouraged to use it as a informational source to enhance their ability to communicate with their physician. Dr. Song strongly encourages users to consult with their doctor, physician or qualified health care professional for answers to their personal questions.

Use of this web site does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Should you submit a question to Dr. Song regarding your situation, any answer provided is for educational purposes only and does not constitute the rendering of professional services, nor establish a doctor-patient relationship. Additionally, the submission of questions to Dr. Song, while every effort will be made to maintain confidentiality, does not give rise to the maintenance of health records or information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”).

You assume full responsibility for using the information on this site, and you understand and agree that neither Dr. Song, nor his affiliated hospitals or medical providers, are not responsible or liable for any claim, loss, or damage resulting from its use by you or any user.

While we try to keep the information on the site as accurate as possible, Dr. Song disclaims any warranty concerning its accuracy, timeliness, and completeness, and any other warranty, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Dr. Song also does not warrant that access to the site will be error - or virus-free.

Dr. Song provides access to other web sites for your convenience. Dr. Song is not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or content of those external sites, nor does it endorse them.

Material on the Dr. Song web site may be protected by copyright law. Unless otherwise stated, users may print or download information from this site for personal, non-commercial use only, provided they identify the source of the material and include a statement that the materials are protected by copyright law. Reprinting or otherwise reproducing any document in whole or in part is prohibited, unless prior written consent is obtained from the copyright owner.

By choosing to use the Dr. Song web site, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this Agreement. Dr. Song reserves the right to modify these terms and policies and recommends that you periodically review them, because if you use the site you will be expected to comply.

No medical advice. The information posted here Dr Song. or any third party should not be considered medical advice and is not intended to replace consultation with a qualified medical professional. We do not answer specific medical questions.

No Warranties. This web site is provided on an "as is," "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including, but not limited to, those of TITLE, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE or NON-INFRINGEMENT or any warranty arising from a course of dealing, usage, or trade practice. No oral advice or written information provided by Dr. Song or its employees or those of its affiliated organizations such as the Straub Clinic & Hospital, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals or Tripler Army Medical Center shall create a warranty; nor shall members or visitors to the site rely on any such information or advice.

Disclaimer of Liability. The user assumes all responsibility and risk for the use of this web site and the Internet generally. Under no circumstances, including negligence, shall Dr. Song, or its employees or those of its affiliated organizations such as the Straub Clinic & Hospital, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals or Tripler Army Medical Center or anyone else involved in creating or maintaining this web site be liable for any DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL or CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, or LOST PROFITS that result from the use or inability to use the web site and/or any other web sites which are linked to this site. Nor shall Dr. Song, or its employees or those of its affiliated organizations such as the Straub Clinic & Hospital, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals or Tripler Army Medical Center be liable for any such damages including, but not limited to, reliance by a member or visitor on any information obtained via the web site; or that result from mistakes, omissions, interruptions, deletion of files, viruses, errors, defects, or any failure of performance, communications failure, theft, destruction or unauthorized access.

In states which do not allow some or all of the above limitations of liability, liability shall be limited to the greatest extent allowed by law.

Online Conduct. Visitors agree to use the web site only for lawful purposes and are prohibited from posting on the web site any unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory or obscene material of any kind, including, but not limited to, any material which encourages conduct that would constitute a criminal offense, give rise to civil liability or otherwise violate any applicable local, state, national or international law. This applies to any posting that could be termed as Sexual Harassment and or Discrimination. Although in the absence of a specific complaint the postings are not monitored for compliance with this provision, in an effort to discourage such conduct, please note that all postings in the chat area will list the author's name--no anonymous postings are permitted!

Third Party Content. Dr. Song is the DISTRIBUTOR (NOT PUBLISHER) of the content supplied by visitors and other third parties. Accordingly, Dr. Song, or its employees or those of its affiliated organizations such as the Straub Clinic & Hospital, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals or Tripler Army Medical Center has no more editorial control over this content than does a public library. Any opinions, advice, statements, services, offers or other information or content made available by members, visitors and other third parties are those of the respective author(s) and Dr. Song, or its employees or those of its affiliated organizations such as the Straub Clinic & Hospital, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals or Tripler Army Medical Center are not responsible for any material posted by third parties. Dr. Song, or its employees or those of its affiliated organizations such as the Straub Clinic & Hospital, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals or Tripler Army Medical Center cannot and do not endorse it in any way, nor do they vouch for its accuracy or usefulness. Furthermore, Dr. Song expressly disclaims any liability associated with material posted by third parties.

Disclaimer of Endorsement. Reference to any products, services, hypertext link to the third parties or other information by trade name, trademark, supplier or otherwise does not constitute or imply its endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation by Dr. Song, or its employees or those of its affiliated organizations such as the Straub Clinic & Hospital, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals or Tripler Army Medical Center. Nor is an endorsement of the Dr. Song, or its employees or those of its affiliated organizations such as the Straub Clinic & Hospital, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals or Tripler Army Medical Center implied by such links. They are for convenience only, as an index in a public library.

Link Disclaimer. "Links" are provided only as an informational resource as a "Patient-to-Patient" service. Please note that many of the links provided are not on and are not maintained by Dr. Song. These links are provided simply as a service of convenience, and it should not be implied that we recommend, endorse or approve of any of the content at the linked site(s). The link information and reference materials are intended solely for the information of the reader and should not be used for treatment purposes, but rather for discussion with the patient's own physician.

Information Subject to Change. Any information on this web site may include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Furthermore, the information may change from time to time without any notice.

THESE LEGAL NOTICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

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