Terms of Use
Please read these Terms of Use (“Terms”) carefully before using the website drsej.com (the “Website”). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use this Website.
These Terms constitute a binding legal agreement between you (“User,””you,” or “your”) and Dr. Sejal M. Patel, MD (“Dr. Patel,””we,””us,” or “our”), a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon located at 435 North Roxbury Suite #106, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By visiting, browsing, or using any portion of this Website, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age and that you have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements. Use of this Website by minors is strictly prohibited without the supervision and consent of a parent or legal guardian. Dr. Patel reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Website following any such modification constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.
2. Informational Purpose Only — Not Medical Advice
IMPORTANT: The content provided on this Website, including all text, images, procedure descriptions, testimonials, and educational materials, is intended solely for general informational purposes. Nothing on this Website constitutes or should be construed as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
You should always seek the advice of a qualified and licensed physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, surgical procedure, or cosmetic treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of information you have read on this Website.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or your local emergency services immediately. This Website is not equipped to respond to medical emergencies.
3. HIPAA and Patient Privacy
Dr. Sejal M. Patel, MD is a covered entity under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and its implementing regulations, including the HIPAA Privacy Rule (45 C.F.R. Parts 160 and 164).
The following terms govern how patient information is handled in connection with this Website:
3.1 No Collection of Protected Health Information (PHI) via This Website
This Website is not a secure medical portal and should not be used to transmit protected health information (PHI), including medical records, health conditions, insurance information, or any other individually identifiable health information. Do not submit sensitive medical information through any contact form or email link on this Website.
3.2 Contact Form and Email Communications
Communications submitted through contact forms or email on this Website are not encrypted and are not guaranteed to be confidential. By contacting us through the Website, you acknowledge that you are not transmitting PHI and that any information you provide may not be protected under HIPAA until you establish a formal patient relationship with Dr. Patel.
3.3 Patient Photographs and Privacy
Before-and-after images displayed on this Website are published only with the informed written consent of the patient. Patient identities are protected in compliance with HIPAA. Any attempt to identify individual patients from photographs on this Website is prohibited and may violate federal privacy laws.
3.4 Notice of Privacy Practices
As a HIPAA-covered provider, Dr. Patel maintains a separate Notice of Privacy Practices that describes how your medical information may be used and disclosed, and how you can access this information. A copy of this Notice is available at our office upon request and will be provided to you upon becoming a patient.
3.5 Website Analytics and Cookies
This Website may use cookies, web beacons, or other tracking technologies to analyze website traffic and improve user experience. None of these tools are used to collect PHI. Information collected through these technologies is used in aggregate and in accordance with our Privacy Policy. By using this Website, you consent to the use of such technologies.
4. Testimonials and Results Disclaimer
Patient testimonials published on this Website reflect the individual experiences and opinions of specific patients. Results from plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures vary from patient to patient. The results achieved by any individual patient depend on a variety of factors, including the patient’s anatomy, medical history, lifestyle, and adherence to post-operative care instructions. Testimonials and before-and-after images on this Website do not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction of the outcome of any future procedure.
5. Consultation and Fees
Booking a consultation through this Website or by contacting our office requires payment of a non-refundable consultation fee of $500. This fee may be applied toward any procedure selected by the patient, including Botox and filler services. Scheduling a consultation does not create a physician-patient relationship or constitute a commitment to perform any surgical or medical procedure.
6. No Physician-Patient Relationship
No physician-patient relationship is created between you and Dr. Patel by your use of this Website, by contacting us through the Website, or by receiving a response to any inquiry. A physician-patient relationship is established only upon the completion of a formal in-person or virtual consultation and the execution of all required patient consent and intake documentation.
7. External Links
This Website may contain hyperlinks to third-party websites, including social media platforms, medical associations, and other resources. These links are provided for convenience only. Dr. Patel does not endorse, control, or accept responsibility for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or availability of any linked third-party websites. Accessing any third-party website is at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of that website.
8. Intellectual Property
All content on this Website is protected as described in the Copyright Policy set forth in Part One of this document. Your use of this Website does not grant you any ownership rights or licenses to any content, marks, or materials beyond the limited personal use rights described in the Copyright Policy.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Dr. Sejal M. Patel, MD, his practice, staff, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, this Website or any content found on it. This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory on which the claim is based, even if Dr. Patel has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Dr. Patel does not warrant that this Website will be available without interruption, that it will be free of errors or viruses, or that any information provided on the Website is complete, accurate, or up to date.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Dr. Sejal M. Patel, MD, his practice, employees, agents, and successors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your use of this Website, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any third-party rights.
11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of this Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Los Angeles County, California. You consent to personal jurisdiction in such courts.
12. Accessibility
Dr. Patel is committed to making this Website accessible to all users. If you experience difficulty accessing any content or functionality due to a disability, please contact us at (424) 652-8801 or talktosej@gmail.com and we will make reasonable efforts to accommodate your needs.
13. Changes to These Terms
Dr. Patel reserves the right to update, revise, or modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this Website with an updated effective date. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically. Your continued use of this Website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable under applicable law, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or if modification is not possible, it shall be severed from these Terms. The remaining provisions of these Terms shall continue in full force and effect.
15. Entire Agreement
These Terms of Use, together with the Copyright Policy set forth in Part One and any other legal notices posted on this Website, constitute the entire agreement between you and Dr. Sejal M. Patel, MD with respect to your use of this Website, and supersede all prior agreements, representations, and understandings.
16. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Use, the Copyright Policy, or any other legal matter related to this Website, please contact us at:
Dr. Sejal M. Patel, MD
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Beverly Hills
435 North Roxbury Suite #106
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Phone: (424) 652-8801
Fax: (310) 362-0319
Email: talktosej@gmail.com