Terms of Service for “The Stomach Doc Liver-Health Newsletter”
Last updated 29 April 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By subscribing to or reading The Stomach Doc Liver-Health Newsletter (“Newsletter,” “we,” “our,” “us”), you (“Subscriber,” “you”) agree to these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree, do not subscribe or access any Newsletter content.
2. Purpose of the Newsletter
The Newsletter delivers digest-style summaries and commentary on peer-reviewed, publicly available literature about liver and gastrointestinal health. It is educational only and not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
3. No Medical Advice & No Physician-Patient Relationship
Informational Use Only
All text, graphics, images, links, and other material are provided for general informational purposes.
Content is derived from publicly available scientific articles, professional guidelines, and expert commentary.
Not Personalized Care
The Newsletter does not create a physician–patient or dentist–patient relationship between you and Dr. Joseph Salhab or any contributors.
No individualized diagnosis or treatment recommendations are offered. Medical decisions must be made in consultation with a licensed healthcare provider who can review your complete medical history, laboratory data, physical examination, and other diagnostics.
Consult Your Own Clinician
Never delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice because of something you read in this Newsletter.
If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 (or your local emergency number) immediately.
4. Subscriber Responsibilities
Verify information with qualified professionals before making any lifestyle, medication, or dietary changes.
Maintain regular follow-up with your personal physician for individualized care.
5. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
No warranties. We make no representations or warranties, express or implied, about the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any content.
No liability. Dr. Joseph Salhab, affiliated entities, and contributors will not be liable for any loss, injury, or damages (direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive) arising from use of, or reliance on, Newsletter content—even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
6. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Dr. Joseph Salhab and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of your use of the Newsletter or breach of these Terms.
7. Intellectual Property
All original content is copyrighted by Dr. Joseph Salhab unless otherwise noted.
You may share excerpts for personal, non-commercial use with attribution; commercial redistribution requires written permission.
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We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Newsletter without notice.
9. Modifications to Terms
We may revise these Terms at any time. Updates will be posted with a “Last updated” date; continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
10. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, USA, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
11. Contact Information
Questions about these Terms or the Newsletter can be directed to:
Dr. Joseph Salhab
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Tampa, FL 33602 USA
Email: support@thestomachdoc.com
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