Terms of Service / Americans with Disabilities Act / Privacy Policy / Medical Disclaimer
Americans with Disabilities Act
Dr. Maz Ghodsian is committed to making our website accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. Our website has been developed with accessibility in mind, following the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA standards.
Our website includes a custom accessibility widget that allows users to adjust their viewing experience according to their needs. Features include high contrast mode, text size adjustment, dyslexia-friendly fonts, and other accessibility enhancements.
We regularly test our website with various browsers and assistive technologies, including screen readers (such as JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver), magnification tools, and keyboard navigation to ensure the best possible experience for all users.
If you encounter any accessibility issues while using our website, please contact us at (310) 982-2400 so we can address them promptly.
Privacy Policy
We are committed to protecting Your privacy and Identifiable Information. Please contact us with any complaints, questions, or concerns regarding these issues, how we process Your Identifiable Information, or any other security-related issues regarding this Website at (310) 982-2400.
Security of Information
We utilize technical, administrative and physical safeguards to protect Identifiable Information provided by You from loss, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration or destruction. First, technical procedures are used in order to limit the accessibility and exposure of Identifiable Information contained in electronic form.
Second, administrative procedures are used in order to control the type of employees, and affiliated and non-affiliated persons, to whom Identifiable Information is accessible. Third, procedural safeguards have been established to prevent access to Identifiable Information.
Cookies
We use “cookies” on the Website. A cookie is a piece of data stored on the Website visitor’s hard drive to help us improve Your access to the Website, and identify repeat visitors to the Website. For instance, cookies are used to remember non-personal technical information, such as a visitor’s password or IP address, and to identify which areas of the Website are popular, and which areas need improvement, thus enabling us to track and target the interests of Website visitors in order to enhance their experience on our Website. Usage of cookies is not linked to any Identifiable Information on our Website. Some of our business partners may use cookies on our Website (e.g., advertisers), which we have no access to or control.
Collection of Your Personal Information
There is also information about your computer hardware and software that is automatically collected by this website. This information can include: your IP address, browser type, domain names, access times and referring Website addresses. This information is used for the operation of the service, to maintain quality of the service, and to provide general statistics regarding use of this Website.
Please keep in mind that if you directly disclose personally identifiable information or personally sensitive data through public message boards, this information may be collected and used by others. This Practice encourages you to review the privacy statements of Websites you choose to link to from the website so that you can understand how those Websites collect, use and share your information. This Practice is not responsible for the privacy statements or other content on any other Websites.
California Shine the Light Law
California Civil Code Section 1798.83, known as the “Shine the Light” law, permits individuals who are California residents to request and obtain from us a list of what Identifiable Information (if any) we disclosed to third parties for direct marketing purposes in the preceding calendar year and the names and addresses of those third parties. We will never disclose your Identifiable Information to third parties for direct marketing purposes without your express authorization.
Medical Disclaimer and Informed Consent
The information, software, products, and services included in or available through this site may include inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically added to the information herein. We and/or our suppliers may make improvements and/or changes in this site at any time. You acknowledge and agree that the services, advice, recommendations, content, and media (collective, the “Content”) offered by us, our owners, members, shareholders, partners, managers, directors, officers, employees, independent contractors, and agents is not medical advice or care, and that, by visiting this Website, no patient-physician/practitioner relationship is being established by You visiting or using this Website.
You acknowledge and agree that the Content being provided on this Website is educational information only. A physician/patient relationship may only be established after You are evaluated/treated at our office and even then, whether a physician/patient relationship has been established will be based on the particular facts and circumstances.
If You think You may have a medical emergency, go to the nearest hospital emergency department, or call 911 immediately. The Content contained on this Website is not intended to recommend the self-management of health problems or wellness, nor is it intended to endorse or recommend any particular type of medical treatment. Should You have any health care related questions, promptly call or consult Your physician or healthcare provider. No Content contained on this Website should be used by You to disregard medical and/or health related advice or provide a basis to delay consultation with a physician or a qualified healthcare provider. Furthermore, Content received via this Website should not be relied upon for personal, medical, legal or financial decisions and you should consult an appropriate professional for specific advice tailored to your situation.
Terms of Service
No Unlawful or Prohibited Use
As a condition of your use of this Website, you warrant to us that you will not use this Website for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these terms, conditions, and notices. You may not use this Website in any manner which could damage, disable, overburden, or impair this Website or interfere with any other party’s use and enjoyment of this Website. You may not obtain or attempt to obtain any materials or information through any means not intentionally made available or provided for through this Website.
Modifications of These Terms of Use
We reserve the right to change the terms, conditions, and notices under which this Website is offered, including but not limited to the charges associated with the use of this Website.
Governing Law and Arbitration
This Privacy and Disclaimer Notice is governed by the laws of the State of California. If You believe we have violated this Privacy and Disclaimer Notice, please contact us at (310) 982-2400. If we do not satisfy Your concerns regarding any alleged violation and You wish to pursue a claim against us, You agree to engage in mediation in the event that direct negotiations fail to resolve Your concerns.