Terms of Service & Medical Disclaimer – IH Spine & Pain MD
2025.12.5.
Please read these Terms of Service & Medical Disclaimer (“Terms”) carefully before using the IH Spine & Pain MD website (the “Site”). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the Site.
1. Who We Are
IH Spine & Pain MD is an educational blog focused on spine health and pain management. The Site provides general information designed to help readers better understand medical concepts, treatment options, and conversations with their own healthcare professionals.
The Site is not a medical clinic, telemedicine service, or emergency service.
2. Informational Purposes Only – No Medical Advice
All content on this Site—including text, graphics, images, tools, and other material—is provided for general informational and educational purposes only.
- It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
- Nothing on this Site should be interpreted as a medical recommendation for any specific person, condition, or situation.
- You should never ignore, delay, or alter professional medical advice because of something you read on this Site.
Always seek the advice of your physician, pain specialist, or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment.
3. No Doctor–Patient Relationship
Your use of this Site, including reading articles, sending messages, or using any contact form, does not create a doctor–patient relationship between you and IH Spine & Pain MD or any author or contributor.
We do not:
- Take medical histories,
- Review imaging or laboratory results,
- Provide individualized treatment plans,
- Prescribe medications, or
- Give case-specific medical opinions through this Site.
Any personal health information you choose to share through the Site is voluntary and should not be considered a formal medical consultation.
4. Not for Emergencies
The Site is not designed for emergency or urgent situations.
If you experience:
- Sudden or severe back or neck pain after trauma,
- New weakness, loss of coordination, or difficulty walking,
- Loss of bladder or bowel control or numbness in the groin area,
- Chest pain, shortness of breath, or any symptom you believe may be life-threatening,
do not rely on this Site. Call your local emergency number or seek immediate medical attention.
5. Eligibility and Appropriate Use
By using this Site, you represent that:
- You are at least 16 years old (or the minimum age required by law in your jurisdiction to use online services without parental consent); and
- You will use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
You agree not to:
- Use the Site in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations,
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, its server, or related systems,
- Use the Site to transmit malware, spam, or harmful code, or
- Harass, abuse, or harm others through comments or communications related to the Site.
6. Accuracy, Completeness and Timeliness of Information
We make reasonable efforts to provide accurate, up-to-date information. However:
- Medical knowledge and guidelines change over time.
- Content may not reflect the most current research, clinical practices, or local regulations in your region.
- We do not guarantee that any content is error-free, complete, or suitable for your specific circumstances.
Your use of the Site and reliance on any information is at your own risk. You are responsible for confirming information with your own healthcare provider.
7. Comments, User Content and Communication
If the Site allows comments or user submissions:
- You are solely responsible for the content you post.
- You agree not to share protected health information of others without their consent.
- We may, but are not obligated to, monitor, edit, or remove content we consider inappropriate, offensive, misleading, or in violation of these Terms.
We cannot guarantee a response to every message, and we may decline to reply to emails or comments that request individualized medical advice.
8. Third-Party Links and External Resources
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that we do not own or control.
- These links are provided for convenience or reference only.
- We do not endorse and are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party site.
- Your use of third-party websites is subject to their own terms and privacy policies.
9. Advertising, Affiliates and Sponsored Content
The Site may display:
- Third-party advertising (for example, via networks such as Google AdSense),
- Affiliate links, or
- Sponsored content.
Where reasonably possible, we will label sponsored or affiliate content. If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.
Advertising and affiliate relationships do not influence the medical accuracy of our articles, but they may influence which topics we choose to write about.
10. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated:
- All content on this Site—including text, graphics, logos, images, and layout—is owned by IH Spine & Pain MD or used with permission.
- You may view, print, or download content for your personal, non-commercial use only.
You may not:
- Reproduce, distribute, modify, translate, or create derivative works from the Site’s content for commercial purposes without prior written permission.
- Remove copyright or attribution notices from any content.
Healthcare professionals and educators are welcome to share links to our articles or brief quotations with proper credit and a link back to the original page.
11. Privacy
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect information. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in the Privacy Policy.
12. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
- IH Spine & Pain MD, its authors, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, the Site or any information provided on it.
- This includes, without limitation, damages for personal injury, loss of data, loss of profits, or any other losses, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Your sole and exclusive remedy for dissatisfaction with the Site or its content is to stop using the Site.
13. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless IH Spine & Pain MD, its authors, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or in any way related to:
- Your use of the Site,
- Your violation of these Terms, or
- Your violation of any rights of another person or entity.
14. Changes to the Site and These Terms
We may, at any time and without prior notice:
- Modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Site, and/or
- Update or revise these Terms.
The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent changes. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
15. Governing Law
These Terms and your use of the Site shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Insert Country/Region], without regard to its conflict-of-law principles.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
16. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms or the Disclaimer, please contact us at:
IH Spine & Pain MD
dalo78@naver.com
By continuing to use IH Spine & Pain MD, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Service & Disclaimer.