Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: April 3, 2025
Last Updated: April 3, 2025

Welcome to MyFriend MD! These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website (www.myfriendmd.com) and any services, content, or features offered through the site. By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use this website.

1. Acceptance of Terms 

By accessing, browsing, or using the MyFriend MD website, you confirm that you:

• Are at least 18 years old or have the consent of a legal guardian.
• Understand that MyFriend MD does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
  
• Agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions and all applicable laws and regulations.

2. No Medical Advice or Patient Relationship  

• MyFriend MD and Dr. Sarah Friend provide educational and informational content only.
• This website does not offer medical advice, diagnoses, treatments, or prescriptions.
  
• No doctor-patient relationship is established through website use, virtual coaching, or any other interaction with Dr. Sarah Friend or MyFriend MD.
  
• Any health-related information provided is for general knowledge only. Always consult with a licensed physician or medical professional before making health decisions.

3. Use of Website & Services  

Permitted Use

You may use the website for lawful purposes only, including:

• Accessing health and wellness educational content.
• Registering for virtual coaching sessions.
• Contacting MyFriend MD for inquiries.

Prohibited Use

You may NOT:

• Use the website to seek emergency medical care.
• Use or distribute any content from this website without written permission.
• Engage in unauthorized data mining, scraping, or hacking of this website.
• Use the website in a way that harms, disables, interferes with, or disrupts other users.

4. Intellectual Property 

• All content, including text, images, logos, videos, and design elements, is the exclusive property of MyFriend MD and is protected by copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
• You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or exploit any content without prior written consent from MyFriend MD.

5. Privacy Policy 

• MyFriend MD collects and processes personal information in accordance with its Privacy Policy.
• We take reasonable measures to protect your information but cannot guarantee absolute security.

• By using this website, you acknowledge and accept our Privacy Policy.
  

6. Third-Party Links

• Our website may include links to third-party websites for convenience.
• We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for any content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites.
• If you access a third-party website, you do so at your own risk.
  

7. Virtual Coaching Sessions 

By booking a virtual session with Dr. Sarah Friend and MyFriend MD, you agree that:

• These sessions are not a substitute for in-person medical care.
• Dr. Sarah Friend does not diagnose, prescribe, or provide medical treatment.
• MyFriend MD is not responsible for technical failures during virtual sessions.
• You are responsible for ensuring privacy during sessions and securing your personal devices.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The website and services are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind.

• MyFriend MD does not guarantee that the website will be error-free, secure, or uninterrupted.
• We do not guarantee any specific results from virtual coaching sessions.
• MyFriend MD and Dr. Sarah Friend are not liable for any decisions made based on website content or coaching services.

9. Limitation of Liability 

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• MyFriend MD, Dr. Sarah Friend, and any affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of the website.
• This includes but is not limited to loss of data, personal injury, or financial loss related to health decisions.

10. Indemnification 

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless MyFriend MD, Dr. Sarah Friend, and any affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of the website.
• Your reliance on information provided by MyFriend MD.
• Your participation in virtual coaching sessions.

11. Cancelation & Refund Policy 

• Coaching Fees: All fees for virtual coaching sessions must be paid in advance.
• Cancellations: Clients must cancel at least 24 hours before their scheduled session to avoid penalties.
• Refunds: Payments are non-refundable, except in cases where MyFriend MD is unable to provide the agreed-upon service.

12. Changes to Terms 

• MyFriend MD reserves the right to update these Terms and Conditions at any time.
• We will notify users of significant changes via email or website updates.
• Continued use of the website after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
  

13. GOVERNING LAW & DISPUTE RESOLUTION

• These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the State of Georgia. 
• Any disputes arising from website use or coaching services shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of Georgia.
  

14. Contact Information 

For any questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, you may contact us at:

MyFriend MD
info@myfriendmd.com

By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.