Terms of Service

Last updated: May 2024

Welcome to Achillefs Ntranos MD P.C. website. Please read these Terms of Service (`Terms`, `Terms of Service`) carefully before using the lets.treat.ms website (the `Service`) operated by Achillefs Ntranos MD P.C. (`us`, `we`, or `our`). Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned upon your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who wish to access or use the Service.

1. Medical Disclaimer
The content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, images, and other material, is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.

2. Use License
Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of the materials (information or software) on lets.treat.ms`s website 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: modify or copy the materials; use the materials for any commercial purpose, or for any public display (commercial or non-commercial); attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on lets.treat.ms`s website; remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials; or transfer the materials to another person or `mirror` the materials on any other server. This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by lets.treat.ms 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. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall lets.treat.ms, nor its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from (i) your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Service; (ii) any conduct or content of any third party on the Service; (iii) any content obtained from the Service; and (iv) unauthorized access, use or alteration of your transmissions or content, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence) or any other legal theory, whether or not we have been informed of the possibility of such damage, and even if a remedy set forth herein is found to have failed of its essential purpose. In no event shall lets.treat.ms`s total liability to you for all damages exceed the amount of fifty dollars ($50.00).

4. Disclaimer
Your use of the Service is at your sole risk. The Service is provided on an `AS IS` and `AS AVAILABLE` basis. The Service is provided without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or course of performance. lets.treat.ms its subsidiaries, affiliates, and its licensors do not warrant that a. the Service will function uninterrupted, secure, or available at any particular time or location; b. any errors or defects will be corrected; c. the Service is free of viruses or other harmful components; or d. the results of using the Service will meet your requirements.

5. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between us regarding our Service, and supersede and replace any prior agreements we might have had between us regarding the Service.

6. Changes
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days` notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, you are no longer authorized to use the Service.

7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us: By email: lets@treat.ms By phone number: 310-774-7025

8. User Content

Users may have the opportunity to upload or share content, including but not limited to, reviews, comments, and personal health information. You agree that you are solely responsible for the content that you upload or share on lets.treat.ms, and that you have all necessary rights to share this content. You also agree not to upload or share content that is illegal, abusive, defamatory, or that infringes on the rights of others.

9. Privacy Policy and HIPAA Compliance
Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Our Privacy Policy contains information about our collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information, including protected health information (PHI) as defined by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). . By agreeing to these Terms, you acknowledge you have read and understood our Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information and PHI as described therein. We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your PHI in accordance with HIPAA and the California Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA).

10. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless lets.treat.ms and Achillefs Ntranos MD P.C., its officers, directors, employees, and agents, from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including without limitation, reasonable legal and accounting fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your violation of these Terms, your use of the Service, or your violation of any laws or the rights of a third party.

11. Accessibility
lets.treat.ms is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards. Please contact us if you encounter accessibility barriers on lets.treat.ms.

12. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your account and bar access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, under our sole discretion, for any reason whatsoever and without limitation, including but not limited to a breach of the Terms. If you wish to terminate your account, you may simply discontinue using the Service. All provisions of the Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

13. Intellectual Property The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of lets.treat.ms and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws of both the United States and foreign countries. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without the prior written consent of lets.treat.ms.

14. Dispute Resolution Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms, the Privacy Policy, or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall take place in Los Angeles, California, and shall be conducted in the English language. The arbitrator`s decision shall be final and binding upon the parties.

15. Severability If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall be enforced.

16. Waiver Our failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

17. Entire Agreement These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and lets.treat.ms regarding the use of the Service and supersede all prior agreements, proposals, negotiations, representations, or communications.

18. Children`s Privacy: The Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 13 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

19. Consent to Electronic Communications: By using the Service, you consent to receiving electronic communications from us. These communications may include notices about your account and information concerning or related to the Service. You agree that any notices, agreements, disclosures, or other communications that we send to you electronically will satisfy any legal communication requirements, including that such communications be in writing. By using this website and the Service, you consent to receiving electronic communications from us, including but not limited to e-mails, text messages, and other forms of unencrypted electronic communication (collectively, `Electronic Messaging`). These communications may include notices about your account, information concerning or related to the Service, appointment confirmations and price estimates, insurance eligibility details and other healthcare-related issues.
a. How We Will Use Electronic Messaging: Achillefs Ntranos MD P.C. may use Electronic Messaging to communicate with you regarding a wide range of healthcare-related issues, including appointment reminders, follow-ups, preventive services, treatment options, coordination of your care, patient satisfaction surveys, secure patient portal usage, insurance, billing, eligibility for programs/benefits, and account balances. Achillefs Ntranos MD P.C. may use automatic dialers or pre-recorded voice messages when communicating with you through Electronic Messaging. All Electronic Messaging may be made a part of your medical record.
b. Risks of Using E-mail and Text Messaging: E-mail and text message communication has a number of possible risks, including but not limited to: circulation, forwarding, or storage of messages; misaddressing of messages; interception, alteration, or unauthorized use of messages; introduction of viruses; and use as evidence in court. Electronic Messaging may not be secure and can possibly be intercepted, altered, forwarded, or used without authorization or detection.
c. Conditions for the Use of E-mail and Text Messaging: By using the Service and thus consenting to the use of Electronic Messaging, you confirm the accuracy of the contact information provided and you agree to the conditions outlined herein, including but not limited to:, inclusion of e-mails/texts in your medical record; forwarding of e-mails/text messages internally as necessary for care coordination, diagnosis, treatment, reimbursement, and other operations; no guarantee of message response time; avoidance of e-mail for sensitive medical information; responsibility for protecting access to your e-mail/text messages; and the need to call 911 in a medical emergency rather than using Electronic Messaging.
d. Instructions: To communicate by e-mail or text message, you are advised to follow the instructions outlined herein, including but not limited to: limiting use of employer`s computer; immediately informing us of changes in e-mail or text messaging addresses; reviewing messages for clarity before sending; only include the minimum amount of information necessary; taking precautions to preserve message confidentiality; making sure of the accuracy of the contact information provided and contacting us with any questions about using e-mail or text messaging.
e. Patient Acknowledgment and Agreement: By using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read and fully understand the information provided regarding the risks of using Electronic Messaging, and you consent to the use of Electronic Messaging to facilitate your care. You agree to the conditions and instructions outlined in our Electronic Messaging Consent, as well as any other instructions that we may impose regarding e-mail or text message communications.
f. Opt-Out: If you wish to opt out of receiving Electronic Messaging from us, please e-mail us at lets@treat.ms or provide any other written communication to the health care provider and/or practice.
g. Release of Claims: In consideration of Achillefs Ntranos MD P.C.`s services and your consent to receive Electronic Messaging as described herein, you hereby release Achillefs Ntranos MD P.C. from any and all claims, causes of action, lawsuits, injuries, damages, losses, liabilities, or other harms resulting from or relating to the calls or messages, including but not limited to any claims, causes of action, or lawsuits based on any asserted violations of the law.

20. Modifications to the Service: We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Service (or any part thereof) at any time and without notice. You agree that lets.treat.ms shall not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service.

21. Third-Party Links: The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by lets.treat.ms. lets.treat.ms has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You further acknowledge and agree that lets.treat.ms shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

22. Prohibited Activities: You agree not to use the Service to: a. upload or share any content that is illegal, abusive, defamatory, or that infringes on the rights of others; b. engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts the Service or the servers and networks connected to the Service; c. attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service, other user accounts, or computer systems or networks connected to the Service; d. transmit any viruses, malware, or other malicious code through the Service; e. engage in any activity that is fraudulent, false, or misleading, or that is designed to deceive or exploit others.

23. User Accounts: In order to access certain features of the Service, you may be required to create a user account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete. You are responsible for safeguarding the password that you use to access the Service and for any activities or actions under your password. You agree to notify lets.treat.ms immediately of any unauthorized use of your password or user account, or any other breach of security.

24. Compliance with Laws: You agree to use the Service in compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, including but not limited to laws related to privacy, data protection, and the transmission of technical data exported from the United States or the country in which you reside. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Service.