Terms of Use

Effective Date: May 01, 2026

Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to the website of Desert Shores Pediatrics (“Practice,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using this website (“Website”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use this Website.

These Terms govern your use of the Website and all content, features, and services made available through it.

Medical Disclaimer

The information provided on this Website is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking treatment because of information obtained from this Website.

If you believe you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or seek emergency medical care immediately.

No Doctor-Patient Relationship

Use of this Website, including submitting forms, emails, appointment requests, or other communications, does not establish a physician-patient relationship between you and the Practice.

A physician-patient relationship is established only after appropriate evaluation and acceptance as a patient by the Practice.

Website Content

All content available on this Website, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, software, and other materials, is provided for informational purposes only.

We strive to provide accurate and current information; however, we do not guarantee that all content is complete, accurate, reliable, or current.

The Practice reserves the right to modify, update, or remove content at any time without notice.

Appointment Requests and Communications

Any appointment request submitted through the Website is subject to confirmation by the Practice.

Electronic communications sent through this Website may not be secure. Users should avoid submitting sensitive medical information unless specifically instructed to do so through a secure communication method.

The Website should not be used for emergency communications or urgent medical matters.

User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the Website for any unlawful purpose.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website or its systems.
• Introduce viruses, malware, or harmful code.
• Interfere with the operation or security of the Website.
• Use automated systems to scrape, harvest, or collect information from the Website.
• Impersonate any individual or entity.
• Submit false or misleading information.

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to users who violate these Terms.

Intellectual Property Rights

All Website content, including text, graphics, logos, trademarks, service marks, designs, images, and software, is owned by or licensed to the Practice and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may view, download, and print content solely for personal, non-commercial use. No content may be copied, modified, reproduced, distributed, published, or exploited without prior written permission from the Practice.

Third-Party Websites

This Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. These links are provided solely for convenience.

The Practice does not endorse and is not responsible for the content, policies, security, or practices of third-party websites.

Accessing third-party websites is done at your own risk.

Disclaimer of Warranties

This Website and all content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Practice disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, availability, and non-infringement.

We do not warrant that:

• The Website will be uninterrupted or error-free.
• Defects will be corrected.
• The Website or servers are free from viruses or harmful components.
• Information on the Website is complete or current.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Practice, its physicians, employees, contractors, affiliates, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages arising from or related to:

• Use or inability to use the Website;
• Reliance on Website content;
• Unauthorized access to data;
• Website interruptions or errors; or
• Any third-party content or services.

Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the Website is to discontinue use of the Website.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Practice, its physicians, employees, contractors, affiliates, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of your violation of these Terms or misuse of the Website.

Privacy

Your use of this Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

Users are encouraged to review the Privacy Policy to understand how information is collected and used.

Accessibility

The Practice is committed to providing an accessible website experience for all users. If you encounter accessibility barriers while using the Website, please contact us so that we may work to address the issue.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Any legal action arising from these Terms or use of the Website shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located within Maricopa County, Arizona.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Changes to Terms

The Practice reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.

Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Contact Information

If you have questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us directly by calling (480) 460-4949