Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Welcome to the website of Dr. Cristin Mathew. By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please refrain from using this website.

DEFINITIONS

"Website" refers to this educational website operated by Dr. Cristin Mathew.
"Content" means all information, text, images, graphics, and materials on this Website.
"User" or "You" refers to any person accessing or using this Website.
"Services" refers to the educational content and information provided on this Website.
"Practice" refers to Dr. Cristin Mathew's medical practice.
"Medical Information" refers to any general educational content about medical conditions, treatments, or procedures on this Website.
"Protected Health Information" or "PHI" refers to individually identifiable health information as defined by HIPAA.
"Educational Purposes" means the provision of general information that is not intended as medical advice or treatment.
"Third-Party Content" refers to any information, services, or materials provided by parties other than Dr. Cristin Mathew.
"Healthcare Provider" refers to Dr. Cristin Mathew and any associated medical professionals.
"Medical Services" refers to actual medical care provided in-person by the Practice, which is separate from any information on this Website.
"Testimonials" refers to patient reviews, feedback, or experiences shared on the Website.


1. USE OF WEBSITE
This website is intended to provide information about orthopedic services offered by Dr. Cristin Mathew. You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe upon the rights of others or restrict their use and enjoyment of the site.
2. NO MEDICAL ADVICE
The content on this website is for informational purposes only and DOES NOT constitute medical advice. While we every effort is made provide accurate and up-to-date information, the materials on this website should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional medical consultation, diagnosis, or treatment. ALWAYS seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 immediately.
3. APPOINTMENT REQUESTS
This Website is for educational and informational purposes only. No physician-patient relationship is created by accessing, viewing, or interacting with this Website or its Content. 
All appointment scheduling, cancellations, and rescheduling must be conducted exclusively by telephone at (281) 335-1111. At this time, this Website does not have appointment scheduling capabilities. Calling to request an appointment does not guarantee that an appointment will be secured, as all appointments are subject to availability and confirmation by Dr. Cristin Mathew's office. Specific scheduling policies, including cancellation and rescheduling requirements, will be provided over the phone by office staff upon request.
4. PRIVACY AND SECURITY
Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy (below), which outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
5. COPYRIGHT
All Content on this Website, including but not limited to text, images, graphics, logos, and trademarks, are the exclusive intellectual property of Dr. Cristin Mathew or used with explicit authorization. Any unauthorized use, reproduction, modification, distribution, transmission, republication, display, or performance of the Content on this Website is strictly prohibited. Any unauthorized copying, plagiarism, or misappropriation of Content from this Website will be subject to all available legal remedies, including but not limited to claims for monetary damages, injunctive relief, and attorney's fees.
6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Dr. Cristin Mathew, the Practice, nor its’ officers, directors, employees, agents, or affiliates be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, including without limitation damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses, arising out of or relating to the use of, or inability to use, this website. This limitation applies whether the alleged liability is based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other legal theory based on use of this website. Dr. Cristin Mathew does not guarantee will be error-free, uninterrupted, nor free of issues.
7. LINKS TO THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES
This Website may contain links, references, or connections to websites, resources, advertisers, or content providers that are owned and operated by third parties who are not affiliated with Dr. Cristin Mathew or the Practice. These links are provided solely for your convenience and informational purposes.
Dr. Cristin Mathew does not exercise any control over third-party websites and is not responsible for their content, operations, privacy policies, or practices. The inclusion of any link to a third-party website does not imply endorsement, approval, or verification by Dr. Cristin Mathew of such website or any information contained therein.
When you click on a link to a third-party website, you acknowledge that you are leaving our Website and entering a separate website that is not controlled by Dr. Cristin Mathew. You further acknowledge that you are accessing any third-party website at your own risk and discretion. Any 
Dr. Cristin Mathew expressly disclaims any responsibility for the accuracy, content, or availability of information found on third-party websites. We cannot guarantee that third-party websites will be free of viruses, malware, or other harmful components.
Any medical information that you may find on third-party websites has not been verified or endorsed by Dr. Cristin Mathew. You should consult with your own healthcare provider before making any medical decisions based on information found on third-party websites.
Dr. Cristin Mathew reserves the right to remove any links to third-party websites at any time without notice. We may also deny permission to any third-party website to link to our Website and may require the removal of any links to our Website from third-party sites.
8. CHANGES TO TERMS OF SERVICE
Dr. Cristin Mathew reserves the right to update or modify these Terms of Service (this could render the entire terms of service void under Texas law). The most recent version of the Terms of Service will be posted on this website with an updated effective date to provide notice.
9. GOVERNING LAW
These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the State of Texas. 
Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms of Service shall be settled by binding arbitration in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall take place in Houston, Texas, and shall be conducted in the English language. 
10. DATA BREACH NOTIFICATION
In the event of a data breach affecting user information, we will provide notification as required by applicable law. Such notification may be made by email, written notice, or other means as permitted by law. The timing and content of notifications will be consistent with legal requirements while maintaining the security of our response efforts.
11. USER EXPERIENCES AND TESTIMONIALS
Any testimonials or shared experiences on this Website represent individual results and experiences. Each patient case is unique, and past results do not guarantee or predict future outcomes. The Practice cannot and does not guarantee that any user will achieve the same or similar results as those described in testimonials. Medical outcomes depend on numerous factors specific to each individual patient.

CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
Dr. Cristin Mathew

1045 Gemini Street
Houston, TX 77053


Phone: (281)335-1111