Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: January 1, 2024
Welcome to the website of Associated Kidney Specialists of the North Bay ("AKSNB", "we", "us", or "our"). By accessing or using our website (aksnb.com), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website.
1. Not Medical Advice
The content on this website, including text, graphics, images, and information, is for informational purposes only. It 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. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.
2. SMS Messaging Terms
Patients may receive SMS messages from Associated Kidney Specialists of the North Bay regarding:
- appointment reminders
- patient care communication
- scheduling updates
- office notifications
Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply. Patients can reply STOP to unsubscribe at any time. Patients can reply HELP for assistance.
SMS services are used strictly for healthcare communication and not for marketing promotions. For more information on how we handle your data, please review our Privacy Policy.
3. Use of the Website
You agree to use the website only for lawful purposes. You agree not to take any action that might compromise the security of the site, render the site inaccessible to others, or otherwise cause damage to the site or its content.
4. Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of AKSNB or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws.
5. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall AKSNB, its physicians, employees, or affiliates be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in any way connected with the use of this website or with the delay or inability to use this website.
6. Links to Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as patient portals). These links are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over the content of those sites and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.
7. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the website. Your continued use of the website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:
Associated Kidney Specialists of the North Bay
3230 Beard Road
Napa, CA 94558
Phone: (707) 253-7005