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Bends Foot and Ankle

TERMS OF USE

Please review the terms governing your use of our website

Terms of Use

Last Updated: February 2026

The Bends Foot and Ankle website located at BendsFootandAnkle.mediedgemarketing-dev.com (the “Site”) is an online information service provided by Bends Foot and Ankle (“we,” “us,” or “our”), subject to your compliance with the terms and conditions set forth below. Please read this document carefully before accessing or using the Site.

By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set forth below. If you do not wish to be bound by these terms and conditions, you may not access or use the Site. We reserve the right to modify this agreement at any time. Such modifications shall be effective immediately upon posting to the Site. Your continued access or use of the Site shall be deemed your acceptance of the modified agreement.

1. Copyright, Licenses and Intellectual Property

The entire contents of this Site are protected by international copyright and trademark laws. The owner of the copyrights and trademarks are Bends Foot and Ankle, its affiliates, or other third-party licensors.

Permitted Use:

You may print and download portions of material from the different areas of the Site solely for your own non-commercial, personal use, provided that you agree not to change or delete any copyright or proprietary notices from the materials.

Restrictions:

You may not modify, copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, or distribute, in any manner, the material on the Site, including text, graphics, images, code, and/or software, without the prior written consent of Bends Foot and Ankle.

Trademarks:

“Bends Foot and Ankle” and all related logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Bends Foot and Ankle. Other product and company names mentioned on the Site may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

2. Use of the Site

You understand that, except for information, products, or services clearly identified as being supplied by Bends Foot and Ankle, we do not operate, control, or endorse any information, products, or services on the Internet in any way. All information, products, and services offered through the Site or on the Internet generally that are not explicitly identified as ours are offered by third parties not affiliated with Bends Foot and Ankle.

Medical Disclaimer:

The information provided on this Site is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of Dr. Eric Storts or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this Site.

No Doctor-Patient Relationship:

Use of this Site does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Bends Foot and Ankle or any of its healthcare providers. A doctor-patient relationship is only established through a formal in-person consultation and evaluation at our office.

Assumption of Risk:

You assume total responsibility and risk for your use of the Site and the Internet. Bends Foot and Ankle provides the Site and related information “as is” and does not make any express or implied warranties, representations, or endorsements whatsoever (including without limitation warranties of title or noninfringement, or the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose) with regard to the Site or any information provided through the Site.

3. Limitation of Liability

Bends Foot and Ankle shall in no event be responsible or liable to you or to any third party, whether in contract, warranty, tort (including negligence), or otherwise, for any indirect, special, incidental, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profit, revenue, or business, arising in whole or in part from your access to or use of the Site or these Terms, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted or error-free, or that defects in the Site will be corrected. We do not guarantee or warrant that files available for downloading through the Site will be free of infection or viruses, worms, Trojan horses, or other code that may manifest contaminating or destructive properties.

4. User Submissions and Communications

Any information you submit through forms on this Site, including appointment requests, contact forms, or other communications, is subject to our Privacy Policy. By submitting information through the Site, you agree to grant Bends Foot and Ankle the right to use that information to respond to your inquiry and provide the services you have requested.

Accuracy of Information:

You are responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of all information you provide through the Site. Providing false or misleading information may result in the inability to provide requested services.

5. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Bends Foot and Ankle, its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, suppliers, and any third-party information providers from and against all losses, expenses, damages, and costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, resulting from any violation of this Agreement (including negligent or wrongful conduct) by you or any other person accessing the Site through your use.

6. Third-Party Links

This Site may contain links to third-party websites, including but not limited to online appointment booking services, payment processors, and insurance verification tools. These links are provided for your convenience only. Bends Foot and Ankle does not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. Your use of any linked third-party website is at your own risk.

7. HIPAA and Patient Privacy

Bends Foot and Ankle is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your protected health information (PHI) in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and applicable Ohio state laws. Please note that this Site is not intended for the transmission of protected health information. For secure communication regarding your medical records or treatment, please contact our office directly.

8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree that any legal action or proceeding between Bends Foot and Ankle and you for any purpose concerning this Agreement or the parties' obligations hereunder shall be brought exclusively in a federal or state court of competent jurisdiction sitting in Ross County, Ohio.

Any cause of action or claim you may have with respect to the Site must be commenced within one (1) year after the claim or cause of action arises, or such claim or cause of action is barred.

9. Miscellaneous

  • Our failure to insist upon or enforce strict performance of any provision of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any provision or right.
  • Neither the course of conduct between the parties nor trade practice shall act to modify any provision of this Agreement.
  • Bends Foot and Ankle may assign its rights and duties under this Agreement to any party at any time without notice to you.
  • If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
  • These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Bends Foot and Ankle regarding use of the Site.

All rights not expressly granted herein are reserved by Bends Foot and Ankle.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:

Bends Foot and Ankle

37 N Plaza Blvd, Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 851-4003
info@BendsFootandAnkle.mediedgemarketing-dev.com