By accessing or using the website located at hormoneinformedpsychiatry.com (the “Website”), operated by Linus S. Abrams, M.D., P.L.L.C. d/b/a Hormone Informed Psychiatry™ (“we,””us,” or “our”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”) in their entirety. If you do not agree to all of these Terms, you must immediately discontinue use of the Website.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Website following any modification constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. The most current version of these Terms will always be posted on this page with its effective date.
IMPORTANT: The content on this Website is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. Your use of this Website does not establish a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Linus Abrams or Hormone Informed Psychiatry™.
A doctor-patient relationship is only established upon execution of a formal patient intake agreement and completion of an initial clinical evaluation conducted by Dr. Abrams. Nothing on this Website should be construed as the practice of medicine, psychiatry, or any licensed health care profession.
The information provided on this Website, including but not limited to content relating to psychiatry, hormone therapy, neuroendocrinology, psychopharmacology, sleep science, or mental health, is intended solely to promote general consumer education and awareness. It is NOT intended to be:
Always seek the advice of a qualified and licensed physician, psychiatrist, or other health care provider regarding any medical condition, mental health concern, or treatment option. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of information you have read on this Website. If you are experiencing a medical or psychiatric emergency, call 911 or proceed to your nearest emergency room immediately.
References to specific medications, diagnostic categories, or clinical findings are for educational illustration only and do not constitute prescriptive or diagnostic guidance for any individual reader.
This Website is intended for adults aged 18 years and older. By using this Website, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age. Use of this Website is permitted for personal, non-commercial informational purposes only.
You agree that you will NOT:
By using contact forms, email links, or other communication features on this Website, you consent to receive electronic communications from us. Any submission through a contact form does not establish a doctor-patient relationship and should not contain confidential medical information or protected health information (PHI).
Response times to contact form submissions are not guaranteed, and communications through the Website are not monitored on a continuous basis. For urgent medical concerns, please call our office directly or contact emergency services.
This Website may contain links to third-party websites, publications, or resources for informational convenience. Hormone Informed Psychiatry™ does not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or availability of any third-party site. Your access to and use of any linked third-party website is at your own risk and governed by that website’s own terms and policies.
To the extent this Website provides information regarding telemedicine or remote consultation services, such services are subject to applicable state and federal laws governing the practice of medicine via telecommunication. Telemedicine services are only available to patients located in states where Dr. Abrams is duly licensed to practice medicine. Specific terms governing telemedicine will be provided during the patient intake process and are separate from these Website Terms of Use.
Hormone Informed Psychiatry™ is committed to protecting the privacy and security of patient information in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and all applicable state privacy laws. Our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference, describes how we collect, use, and safeguard information obtained through this Website.
Any Protected Health Information (PHI) that you share in connection with an established patient relationship is governed by our Notice of Privacy Practices, which is provided separately upon commencement of the patient relationship. Do not transmit PHI through this Website’s general contact forms.
Any testimonials or endorsements appearing on this Website reflect the individual experiences of the persons providing them and do not constitute warranties or guarantees of results. Individual outcomes vary and are influenced by many factors including medical history, compliance with treatment, and the nature of each condition. Testimonials are not a substitute for seeking qualified professional medical care.
THIS WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE,” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, HORMONE INFORMED PSYCHIATRY™, DR. LINUS ABRAMS, AND LINUS S. ABRAMS, M.D., P.L.L.C. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS WEBSITE OR ITS CONTENT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR PERSONAL INJURY, LOSS OF DATA, OR ECONOMIC LOSS, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Nothing in these Terms limits liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Hormone Informed Psychiatry™, Linus S. Abrams, M.D., P.L.L.C., and their respective officers, agents, employees, and successors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your use of the Website, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any third-party rights.
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Connecticut, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising under or relating to these Terms or the use of this Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
You agree that any cause of action arising from use of this Website must be commenced within one (1) year after the claim arises, or the cause of action is permanently barred.
Hormone Informed Psychiatry™ is committed to making this Website accessible to individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you experience difficulty accessing any portion of this Website, please contact us and we will make reasonable efforts to provide the information in an accessible format.
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Website or any portion thereof at any time, with or without notice, and without liability to you. We may also restrict or terminate your access to the Website for any reason, including violation of these Terms.
For questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact:
Hormone Informed Psychiatry™
Linus S. Abrams, M.D., P.L.L.C.
Website: hormoneinformedpsychiatry.com
Phone: (203) 861-2654
All content appearing on this Website—including but not limited to text, articles, blog posts, clinical summaries, graphics, photographs, logos, illustrations, audio clips, video clips, data compilations, and the overall design and “look and feel” of the Website—is the sole and exclusive property of Linus S. Abrams, M.D., P.L.L.C., or of third parties who have licensed such content to us, and is protected under the United States Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq.) and other applicable intellectual property laws.
The marks “Hormone Informed Psychiatry™” and “Hormone Informed Therapy™” and related logos are trademarks and service marks of Linus S. Abrams, M.D., P.L.L.C. Use of these marks without express written permission is strictly prohibited.
Aspects of the clinical methodology or approach described on this Website may be the subject of one or more pending patent applications. All rights in and to any such patentable subject matter are expressly reserved.
Subject to these Terms, you are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and view Website content for your own personal, non-commercial, informational purposes only. This license does not include the right to:
Any use of Website content not expressly permitted by these Terms is a breach of these Terms and may constitute infringement of intellectual property rights, subjecting the infringer to civil and criminal penalties under applicable law.
Brief quotation of Website content for purposes of commentary, criticism, or educational reference, consistent with the fair use doctrine (17 U.S.C. § 107), is permitted provided that (a) proper attribution is given to Hormone Informed Psychiatry™ and the Website URL is cited, and (b) the quoted content is not used in a misleading or defamatory manner.
Requests for permission to reproduce, reprint, or otherwise use Website content beyond the scope of these Terms must be submitted in writing to:
Hormone Informed Psychiatry™
Attn: Permissions Request
Website: hormoneinformedpsychiatry.com
Permission requests must describe the specific content to be used, the intended purpose and audience, the medium and duration of use, and whether any commercial benefit will be derived. We are under no obligation to grant permission and may deny any request at our sole discretion.
Hormone Informed Psychiatry™ respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users of this Website to do the same. If you believe that any content appearing on this Website infringes your copyright, please submit a written notice to our designated DMCA agent that includes:
DMCA notices should be directed to us via the contact information provided in Section 15 of Part I of these Terms. Upon receipt of a valid DMCA notice, we will act expeditiously to remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content, consistent with the provisions of 17 U.S.C. § 512.
Certain content on this Website may be owned by or licensed from third parties (including professional organizations, journals, or image providers). All such content remains the property of the respective owners. Nothing in these Terms grants you any right to use third-party content.
Nothing on this Website shall be construed as granting, by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license or right to use any intellectual property of Hormone Informed Psychiatry™ or any third party without express written permission.
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