Acceptance of Contract Terms
Welcome to the web site of the South Texas Medical Clinics (the "Site). The following are terms of a legal agreement between you and the South Texas Medical Clinics ("STMC"). STMC makes available for your use on this Site information, documents, software and products (collectively, the "Materials") and various services operated by STMC (collectively, the "Services"), subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this document (the "Terms of Use"). By accessing or using this Site you agree to comply with the Terms of Use. In addition, when using particular Services or Materials on this Site, you shall be subject to any posted guidelines or rules applicable to such Services or Materials that may contain terms and conditions in addition to those in the Terms of Use. If you breach any of the Terms of Use, your authorization to use this Site automatically terminates and you must immediately destroy any Materials downloaded or printed from the Site.
STMC reserves the right to change the Terms of Use from time to time. Your use of the Site will be subject to the most current version of the Terms of Use posted on the Site at the time of such use. You can review the most current version of the Terms of Use at any time at: Privacy Policy.

Personal Information and Privacy
STMC understands and respects your concerns about privacy. To learn about how STMC protects your personal information, such as your name and address, refer to the STMC Online Privacy Policy.

THIS SITE DOES NOTE PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE
Although some of the information contained on the Site may relate to medical topics and issues, no information on this site should be construed as medical advice. The information is not intended to replace the independent medical judgment of the physician in the context of individual clinical circumstances to determine patient's care.

Termination
You agree that STMC may terminate your use of the Site, for any reason, including, without limitation, for lack of use or if STMC believes that you have violated or acted inconsistently with the letter or spirit of the Terms of Use. STMC may also discontinue providing the Service, or any part thereof, at any time with or without notice. You agree that any termination of your access to the Service under any provision of this Terms of use may be effected without prior notice. Further, you agree that STMC shall not be liable to you or any third-party for any termination of your access to the Service.

Admonition Regarding International Use
This Site is controlled and operated by STMC from its offices within the United States and STMC makes no representation that materials in the Site are appropriate or available for use in other locations, and access to them from territories where their contents are illegal is prohibited. Recognizing the global nature of the Internet, you agree to comply with all local rules regarding online conduct and acceptable content. Specifically, you agree to comply with all applicable laws regarding the transmission of technical data exported from the United States or the country in which you reside. Any claim relating to, and the use of, this Site and the Materials contained herein is governed by the laws of the state of Texas.

Transmissions
Please note that any non-personal information or material sent to STMC will be generally deemed to be non-confidential and non-proprietary, and may be disseminated or used by STMC or its affiliates for any purpose whatsoever, including, but not limited to, developing, manufacturing and marketing products. Notwithstanding the foregoing, all personal data provided to STMC will be handled in accordance with the STMC Online Privacy Policy, mentioned above. You are prohibited from posting or transmitting to or from this Site any unlawful, threatening, libelous, defamatory, obscene, scandalous, inflammatory, pornographic, or profane material, or any other material that could give rise to any civil or criminal liability under the law.

Third-Party Content & Services
STMC may provide links to Web pages and content of third parties ("Third Party Content") as a service to those interested in this information. STMC does not monitor nor have any control over any Third-Party Content or third party Web sites. STMC does not endorse or adopt any Third-Party Content and can make no guarantee as to its accuracy or completeness. STMC does not represent or warrant the accuracy of any information contained therein, and undertakes no responsibility to update or review any Third-Party Content. When leaving the Site, you should be aware that STMC's terms and policies no longer govern, and, therefore, you should review the applicable terms and policies, including privacy and data gathering practices, of that site. You use these links and Third-Party Content contained therein at your own risk.

Third Party Web Sites
This Site contains links to third-party Web sites that are not under the control of STMC. STMC makes no representations whatsoever about any other Web site to which you may have access through this Site. When you access a non-STMC Web site, you do so at your own risk and STMC is not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of any information, data, opinions, advice, or statements made on these sites or for the quality of any products or services available on such sites. STMC provides these links merely as a convenience and the inclusion of such links does not imply that STMC endorses or accepts any responsibility for the content or uses of such Web sites.

Copyright Notice, Use Restrictions, and Agents
All Site materials, including, without limitation, logos, design, text, graphics, other files, and the selection and arrangement thereof are Copyright 2001 South Texas Medical Clinics, P.A., or by the original creator of the material. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

The Site is owned and operated by STMC. Except as expressly provided in writing between you and STMC, no material from the Site or any other Web site owned, operated, licensed, or controlled by STMC may be copied, reproduced, republished, uploaded, posted, transmitted, or distributed in any way, except that you may download one copy of the Materials on any single computer for your personal, noncommercial home use only, provided you keep intact all copyright and other proprietary notices. Modification of the Materials or use of the Materials for any other purpose is a violation of STMC's copyright and other proprietary rights. For purposes of these terms, the use of any such material on any other Web site or networked computer environment is prohibited.

STMC respects the intellectual property of others, and we ask our users to do the same. If you believe that your work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please contact STMC's Copyright Agent at support@stxmc.com.

Trademark Information
The trademarks, logos and service marks ("Marks") displayed on this Site are the property of STMC or other third parties. You are not permitted to use the Marks without the prior written consent of STMC or such third party which may own the Marks. [If STMC has any registered trademarks, please let me know so I can include the applicable registration notice.]

Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold STMC, and its affiliates, officers, agents, co-brander or other partners and employees, harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of Content you submit, post transmit or make available through the Site, your use of the Site or Services, your connection to the Site, your violation of the Terms of Use, or your violation of any rights of another.

DISCLAIMERS
Though STMC strives to keep the content on the Site current and accurate, STMC cannot accept responsibility for any inaccuracy or error that the Site may contain. Therefore, STMC assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in the information, materials, services, or documents which are referenced by or linked to the site. This Site could include technical or other mistakes, inaccuracies or typographical errors. STMC may make changes to the Materials and Services at this Site at any time without notice. The Materials or Services at this Site may be out of date, and STMC makes no commitment to update such Materials or Services.

THE USE OF THE SERVICES OR THE DOWNLOADING OR OTHER ACQUISITION OF ANY MATERIALS THROUGH THE SITE IS DONE AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION AND RISK AND WITH YOUR AGREEMENT THAT YOU WILL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM OR LOSS OF DATA THAT RESULTS FROM SUCH ACTIVITIES. NO ADVICE OR INFORMATION, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, OBTAINED BY YOU FROM STMC OR THROUGH OR FROM THE SITE SHALL CREATE ANY WARRANTY NOT EXPRESSLY STATED IN THE TERMS OF SERVICE.

WARRANTIES
EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED OTHERWISE IN AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND STMC, ALL SERVICES AND MATERIALS ON THIS WEB SITE ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, STMC MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT (i) THE SERVICES AND MATERIALS WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, (ii) THE SERVICES AND MATERIALS WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE, (iii) THE RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THE SERVICES OR MATERIALS WILL BE EFFECTIVE, ACCURATE OR RELIABLE, (iv) THE QUALITY OF ANY PRODUCTS, SERVICES, OR INFORMATION PURCHASED OR OBTAINED BY YOU FROM THE SITE WILL MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS, AND (v) ANY ERRORS IN THE SOFTWARE OBTAINED FROM THE SITE WILL BE CORRECTED.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITIES
YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT IN NO EVENT SHALL STMC BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THOSE RESULTING FROM: (1) RELIANCE ON THE MATERIALS PRESENTED, (2) COSTS OF REPLACEMENT GOODS, (3) LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, (4) DELAYS OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTIONS, (5) AND ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF INFORMATION) EVEN IF STMC HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, AND EVEN IN THE EVENT OF THE FAILURE OF AN EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.

EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

Applicable Law and Venue
By accessing this Site, you and STMC agree that all matters relating to your access to, or use of the Site shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of Texas, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You and STMC also agree that any action at law or in equity with respect to such matters shall be filed only in state or federal court located in the state of Texas, and you hereby irrevocably and unconditionally consent and submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts.

Thank you for your cooperation! We hope you find the STMC Site helpful and convenient to use! Questions or comments regarding this website should be directed by electronic mail to support@stxmc.com or via U.S. mail to South Texas Medical Clincs, P.A., 313 West Milam, Wharton, Texas 77488 Attention: STxMC.com Support.