By using the GoodAcupuncture web site (Site), you agree to the terms of use and conditions, legal disclaimers, copyright and trademark guidelines and privacy policies (collectively referred to herein as the "Terms of Use and Conditions"). If you do not agree to these Terms of Use and Conditions, please do not use this Site.
 

TERMS OF USE AND CONDITIONS
I. DISCLAIMERS
A. Accuracy and Content. The information provided on this Site is provided by GOODACUPUNCTURE.COM. GOODACUPUNCTURE.COM makes no warranties or representations as to the accuracy of the content on this Site and GOODACUPUNCTURE.COM assumes no responsibility or liability for any omissions or errors in the content of the Site. When using the information contained on this Site, you understand and agree that you assume full responsibility for its use and that GOODACUPUNCTURE.COM is neither responsible nor liable for any claim, loss, or damage resulting from that use.
B. Disclaimer of Warranty and Liability. The material in this Site is provided "AS IS" and without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. GOODACUPUNCTURE.COM does NOT guarantee that (1) the information provided herein will be error free, (2) access to the Site will be uninterrupted, or (3) the Site or the server that makes it available to you are free of viruses or other harmful components.
a. YOUR USE OF THE SITE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. GOODACUPUNCTURE.COM EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

b. GOODACUPUNCTURE.COM MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT (i) THE SITE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, (ii) THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE, (iii) THE RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THE SITE WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE, (iv) ANY ERRORS IN THE SITE WILL BE CORRECTED.

c. ANY MATERIAL DOWNLOADED OR OTHERWISE OBTAINED THROUGH THE USE OF THE SITE IS DONE AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION AND RISK AND THAT YOU WILL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM OR LOSS OF DATA THAT RESULTS FROM THE DOWNLOAD OF ANY SUCH MATERIAL.

d. NO ADVICE OR INFORMATION, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, OBTAINED BY YOU FROM GOODACUPUNCTURE.COM OR THROUGH OR FROM THE SITE SHALL CREATE ANY WARRANTY NOT EXPRESSLY STATED IN THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

C. Changes/Updates to Site. Information on this Site may be changed or updated without notice. Information may be out of date at any given time and GOODACUPUNCTURE.COM has no obligation to update information presented on this Site. GOODACUPUNCTURE.COM may make improvements and/or changes in services described in the Site without notice.
 

D. No Medical Services or Advice. The information contained in this Site is general in nature and is not a substitute for professional health care services. Nothing contained in this Site, either expressed or implied, is intended as nor shall be construed as medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is established between GOODACUPUNCTURE.COM (or Minerva De Lauren, L.Ac.) and you by reason of your use of this Site for any reason or circumstance whatsoever. If you have general or specific health care inquiries or needs, you should consult an appropriate health care professional.
 

E. Third Party Access. GOODACUPUNCTURE.COM endeavors to protect this Site, within the constraints of current internet technology but it is possible for third parties to obtain unauthorized access to this Site. You agree to use this Site and submit information at your own risk and that GOODACUPUNCTURE.COM has no liability with respect to any unauthorized access by third parties.
 

F. Links to Other Internet Sites. This Site may contain links to other internet sites for the convenience of users in locating services and information that may be of interest. GOODACUPUNCTURE.COM is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content used by other internet site owners and GOODACUPUNCTURE.COM does not control, endorse, promote or have any affiliation with any other internet sites unless expressly stated in the internet site.
 

G. Provider Directory. This Site may contain a provider directory. The provider directory is for informational purposes only and GOODACUPUNCTURE.COM makes no guarantees that the provider directory is up to date or is responsible for the quality of care received from providers.
 

H. GOODACUPUNCTURE.COM is not an insurer against, nor liable for, the negligence or other wrongful act or omission of any listed provider mentioned or listed in the provider directory, their employees or other person or agency. Any mentioned or listed Provider, their employees or agents, are solely responsible for all health care services provided. All Site users acknowledge that GOODACUPUNCTURE.COM is not authorized to, and does not, practice medicine.
 

I. Hold Harmless. You agree to hold GOODACUPUNCTURE.COM harmless from any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of action, and expenses of any kind which may result or arise out of any alleged act or neglect caused or alleged to have been caused by you or any of your agents, employees, or representatives in the performance or omission of any act relating to the use of this Site.
 

J. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT GOODACUPUNCTURE.COM SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES (EVEN IF GOODACUPUNCTURE.COM HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES), RESULTING FROM: (i) THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE THE SITE; (ii) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR DATA; (iii) STATEMENTS OR CONDUCT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE SITE; OR (iv) ANY OTHER MATTER RELATING TO THE SITE. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES OR THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.


II. GOODACUPUNCTURE.COM COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK INFORMATION
A. Restriction on use of Information. You may refer to or cite the information from the Site in books, online services or other media but you may not reproduce or distribute such information in whole or in part without the prior written permission of GOODACUPUNCTURE.COM, except as set forth below. You may not reproduce or distribute any image from the Site without obtaining the prior written consent of GOODACUPUNCTURE.COM. To request such information, send email to jmadisonbentley@aol.com including your name, address, and a description of the purpose your intended distribution and the information you would like to distribute.
 

B. Use of Copyright Materials. Copyright in this Site is owned by GOODACUPUNCTURE.COM. You are hereby authorized to view, copy, print, and distribute information from this Site under the following conditions: (1) The information may be used for informational purposes only, (2) any copy of the information must include this copyright notice, and (3) the information may only be used for non-commercial use.
 

C. Trademarks.
1. GOODACUPUNCTURE.COM is a trademark or registered trademark for Minerva De Lauren, L.Ac.
 

III. PRIVACY POLICIES
 

A. Web Site Privacy Policy. GOODACUPUNCTURE.COM is sensitive to your privacy concerns regarding use of this Site. GOODACUPUNCTURE.COM respects your right to privacy and wants you to know how it handles the information received from you by your use of this Site. In general, you can visit this Site without providing any personal information about yourself. If you choose to provide GOODACUPUNCTURE.COM with personal information, it may be necessary for GOODACUPUNCTURE.COM to provide your information to our providers, agents or contractors in order to respond to your inquiry. There are instances in which GOODACUPUNCTURE.COM might internally use the personal information you voluntarily submit. By learning more about you, GOODACUPUNCTURE.COM can provide more relevant information and product offerings on their Site.
 

B. E-Mail Security and Use.
1. If you send GOODACUPUNCTURE.COM an e-mail through use of any of the e-mail links on this Site, the e-mail may be shared with a GOODACUPUNCTURE.COM customer service representative or employee, provider, agent or contractor that is best suited to address your inquiry. Once we have responded to your e-mail, it may be archived or discarded, depending on the nature of your enquiry. Your e-mail address will not be retained for secondary purposes.
 

2. The e-mail functionality of this Site does not provide complete confidentiality or security. For that reason, please do not use e-mail to communicate information to GOODACUPUNCTURE.COM which you may consider to be confidential. You may instead contact GOODACUPUNCTURE.COM via telephone at 619-200-6565.
 

C. Use of Cookies. Cookies are pieces of information that an internet Site transfers to an individual's hard drive for record-keeping purposes. GOODACUPUNCTURE.COM does not currently use cookies.
 

IV GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE
1. These Terms of Use and Conditions will be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without reference to its choice of law rules. By accessing, viewing or using the information on this Site, you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal courts and state courts presiding in San Diego County, California, and agree to accept service of process by mail and hereby waive any and all jurisdictional and venue defenses otherwise available.

This Site is operated and controlled by GOODACUPUNCTURE.COM from its offices in the State of California. GOODACUPUNCTURE.COM makes no representation that the information in this Site is appropriate or available for use in other locations, and access to them from territories where the contents are illegal is prohibited. Those who choose to access this Site from other locations do so on their own volition and are responsible for compliance with applicable local laws.