Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the website located at vertexpodiatry.com (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Site. Vertex Podiatry reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time, and your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

2. Not a Substitute for Medical Advice

The information on this Site is not intended to replace a consultation with a qualified podiatrist or other licensed healthcare provider. 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 seeking it because of something you have read on this website.

In the event of a medical emergency, call 911 or your local emergency services immediately.

3. Use of the Site

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others. You agree not to:

• Use the Site in any way that violates applicable local, state, national, or international laws or regulations.
• Transmit any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising or promotional material.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its related systems.
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Site.
• Collect or harvest personal information from the Site without permission.
• Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access or copy Site content without our prior written consent.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site - including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software - is the property of Vertex Podiatry or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

You may view, download, and print content from the Site for your personal, non-commercial use only, provided you do not modify the content and you retain all copyright and proprietary notices. Any other use of Site content without our prior written permission is strictly prohibited.

5. Contact Form & Communications

When you submit a message through our contact form, you consent to being contacted by Vertex Podiatry via phone, email, or other means in response to your inquiry. Submitting a contact form does not create a physician-patient relationship. A formal patient relationship is only established upon your first in-office appointment and completion of required intake paperwork.

Please do not submit sensitive medical information, detailed health histories, or urgent medical concerns through the website contact form. For urgent matters, call our office directly or contact emergency services.

6. Appointment Scheduling

Appointment requests made through our website or online scheduling tools are subject to availability and confirmation by our office staff. A requested appointment time is not confirmed until you receive direct confirmation from Vertex Podiatry. We reserve the right to decline appointment requests at our discretion.

Cancellations and rescheduling are subject to our office cancellation policy, which will be communicated to you at the time of booking.

7. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including patient portals, scheduling platforms, and external health resources. These links are provided for convenience only. Vertex Podiatry has no control over the content, privacy practices, or availability of those sites and assumes no responsibility or liability for them.

The inclusion of any external link does not imply endorsement by Vertex Podiatry.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Vertex Podiatry does not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Vertex Podiatry disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Vertex Podiatry shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Site or its content - including but not limited to reliance on information obtained from the Site.

In no event shall our total liability to you for all claims related to the Site exceed one hundred dollars ($100).

10. Privacy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Site, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in our Privacy Policy.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Franklin County, Ohio.

12. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Site. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects when the Terms were last revised. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

You may also visit our contact page to send us a message directly.