Copyright Policy

This Copyright Policy applies to the website drsej.com (the “Website”), owned and operated by Dr. Sejal M. Patel, MD (“Dr. Patel,””we,””us,” or “our”). All content on this Website is protected under applicable federal and state copyright laws, including the United States Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq.).

1. Ownership of Content

All content published on this Website, including but not limited to text, articles, procedure descriptions, educational materials, photographs, before-and-after images, graphics, illustrations, logos, video content, audio recordings, and software, is the exclusive intellectual property of Dr. Sejal M. Patel, MD, or is used with the permission of the respective rights holder. All rights are reserved.

2. Before-and-After Patient Images

Patient photographs, before-and-after comparisons, and any visual results displayed on this Website are owned by Dr. Sejal M. Patel, MD. These images are protected by copyright and are also subject to patient privacy protections under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). All patient identifiers have been handled in accordance with HIPAA requirements.

You may not copy, reproduce, publish, distribute, or use any patient images for any purpose without the express written consent of Dr. Patel and, where required by law, the patient.
Unauthorized use of patient images may constitute a violation of both copyright law and patient privacy rights, and may result in civil and criminal liability.

3. Permitted Uses

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use this Website solely for your personal, non-commercial informational purposes. You may:

View and read content on the Website for personal use.
Print a single copy of individual pages for personal reference only.
Share links to Website pages on social media platforms, provided the original source is clearly attributed.

4. Prohibited Uses

Unless you have obtained prior written permission from Dr. Patel, you may not:

Copy, reproduce, publish, or republish any Website content in whole or in part.
Distribute, transmit, or broadcast any content from this Website.
Sell, license, or commercially exploit any content from this Website.
Modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works based on Website content.
Scrape, data-mine, or systematically extract content from this Website.
Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices.
Use Website content for any advertising, promotional, or marketing purpose.

5. Third-Party Content and Links

This Website may reference or link to third-party content, websites, or resources. Dr. Patel does not claim ownership over third-party materials and is not responsible for the accuracy, copyright status, or legality of such content. Any third-party trademarks or service marks referenced on this Website are the property of their respective owners.

6. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Notice

If you believe that any content on this Website infringes upon a copyright you hold, please submit a written notification to our designated agent containing all of the following:

A physical or electronic signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and its location on the Website.
Your contact information, including name, address, telephone number, and email address.
A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notification is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

DMCA notices and correspondence should be directed to:

Dr. Sejal M. Patel, MD

435 North Roxbury Suite #106

Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Email: talktosej@gmail.com

Phone: (424) 652-8801

7. Trademark Notice

“Dr. Sej,””Dr. Sejal Patel,””drsej.com,” and related logos and branding used on this Website are trademarks or service marks of Dr. Sejal M. Patel, MD. Nothing on this Website should be construed as granting any license or right to use any trademark without the prior written permission of Dr. Patel.

8. Enforcement

Dr. Patel reserves the right to enforce these copyright protections to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, including seeking injunctive relief and monetary damages. Unauthorized use of Website content may expose you to civil liability and criminal penalties under the United States Copyright Act.