TERMS OF USE

The information contained on this website is provided by Leon G. Shingledecker, DPM as a free public service without express or implied warranties of any kind. By your use of this website, you expressly agree to all of the following terms and conditions:

1. This website is for informational purposes only. This website is not intended as a diagnostic tool, professional medical advice regarding diagnosis or treatment, or a substitute for a professional medical diagnosis, opinion or suggested course of treatment by a qualified health care professional. Nor is it to be relied upon with regard to diagnosis or treatment. We assume no responsibility for what you do with the information contained on this website.
   
   It is understood that this website is posted to the Internet and you agree, by your use of this website, that it is not a private forum, a substitute for proper medical diagnosis or suggested treatment, nor does its use in and of itself constitute a physician-patient relationship with Leon G. Shingledecker, DPM
   
   Medical problems, particularly those of a serious nature, should be treated by a doctor in person. Please see your doctor for a professional diagnosis and treatment for any medical conditions you may have.
2. No Claim of Accuracy or Completeness. We make no promises or warranties regarding the accuracy or completeness of any information contained in this website and/or any pages accessible from this website, nor do we make any promise or warranty to maintain or update this information.
3. No Warranties of Suitability for Use. We make no express or implied warranties regarding the accuracy, currency, completeness or suitability for any purpose of any information contained on this website.
4. Assumption of Risk of Use. Any person using this website assumes the risk of verifying any materials contained herein, as well as the risk of use and/or reliance on such information. Leon G. Shingledecker, DPM shall be liable for any damages for viewing, distributing, copying and/or relying upon these materials, including any indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
5. No Physician/Patient Relationship or Confidential Relationship. Use by any person of this website does not establish a Physician/Patient relationship or confidential relationship with Leon G. Shingledecker, DPM To the extent that it can be deemed that the Physician/Patient privilege or a confidential relationship does exist, these privileges are expressly waived by and with regard to your use of this website.
6. No Expectation of Privacy. It is expressly understood that there is no reasonable expectation of privacy in the use of this website.
7. No expectation of response. Leon G. Shingledecker, DPM reserves the right not to answer any questions submitted by email, for any reason or no reason whatsoever, and there is no expectation of response, medical diagnosis or opinion from Leon G. Shingledecker, DPM. Again, if you suspect you need medical treatment, please see a qualified health care professional.
8. Private or medical information via our website: Request an appointment is intended solely as a convenient way for you to request an appointment from Leon G. Shingledecker, DPM via email, and it is understood that we will contact you to set up your appointment. However, we claim no ability to control the transmission of personal information across the Internet via email. It is your choice to send any medical information across the internet via email.
9. Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule. This website contains no forums, online chats or the like and is not intended for the collection of information from minors. If you are under the age of 18, please have your parent or guardian contact us on your behalf.
10. Non-Confidentiality. It is expressly understood and agreed that there is no expectation of privacy or establishment of any confidential or Physician/Patient relationship in the submission of email to our website email address(es). To the extent that any such relationship can be deemed to exist, it is waived.
11. Links. This website may contain links to other sites. These are provided for your convenience. We have no control over the content of such linked sites, and we make no representations or warranties regarding them and assume no responsibility for their content, nor does inclusion of links to other websites constitute our endorsement of their content.
12. Indemnification/Hold Harmless. You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Leon G. Shingledecker, DPM and its officers, directors, employees, agents, information providers and supplies and website designers and maintainers from and against all losses, expenses, damages and costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, resulting from any violation of this agreement.
13. Waiver, Release and Limitation of Liability. You agree that neither Leon G. Shingledecker, DPM, nor its officers, directors, agents, information providers or suppliers or website designers and website maintainers shall have any liability to you under any theory of liability or indemnity in connection with your use of this website. You hereby release and forever waive any and all claims you may have against Leon G. Shingledecker, DPM, its officers, directors, agents, information providers or suppliers or website designers and maintainers (including but not limited to claims based upon the negligence of Leon G. Shingledecker, DPM, its officers, directors, agents, information providers or suppliers or website designers and maintainers) for losses or damages you sustain in connection with your use of this website.
14. Miscellaneous. This agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Louisiana.
15. No Liability for Website Designer. In the event that this website is designed, updated or maintained by a website designer or company, said website designer(s) shall have no responsibility or liability for the information contained on this website, or any functionality, warranties or promises as may in any event be deemed to exist with regard to this website.