Terms of Service Agreement

1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

These Terms of Service constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“User”) and Sports and Pain Institute of New York, located at 36 W 44th St, Suite 914, New York, NY 10036 (“we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms govern your access to and use of our website, including https://www.sportspainmanagementnyc.com (the “Site”), and any related services provided by Sports and Pain Institute of New York and Dr. Febin Melepura, MD.

2. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

The Site is a medical information and educational website focused on pain-related conditions, including back pain, neck pain, and sports injuries. The content is intended to help patients learn about our practice and request appointments.

All visitors to the Site are considered “Users” under these Terms.

3. OWNERSHIP AND MODIFICATION OF SERVICES

All content, services, and features made available through the Site—including mobile or third-party platform access—are the property of Sports and Pain Institute of New York.

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, update, or discontinue any part of the Site or services at any time
• Add new services or features
• Change these Terms without prior notice

Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree with any changes, you must discontinue use of the Site.

All services are provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE.”

4. PRIVACY POLICY

Your personal information is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy, available at:https://www.sportspainmanagementnyc.com/privacy-policy/

By using our Site, you consent to the collection, use, and storage of your information within the United States and other jurisdictions as necessary for service operations.

5. GLOBAL USE AND LEGAL COMPLIANCE

Users agree to comply with all applicable local, state, federal, and international laws related to online conduct, data transfer, and export/import regulations. You may not use this Site in violation of U.S. export control or sanctions laws.

6. USER-SUBMITTED CONTENT

Sports and Pain Institute of New York does not claim ownership of content submitted by users. However, by submitting content, you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute such content solely for website operation and promotion.

This license remains in effect while the content is publicly available and terminates upon removal.

7. USER CONTRIBUTIONS

Any feedback, suggestions, or submissions (“Contributions”) provided to us:

• Are non-confidential
• May be used by us without restriction
• Do not require compensation or acknowledgment

8. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Sports and Pain Institute of New York, its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Site, violation of these Terms, or infringement of third-party rights.

9. COMMERCIAL USE RESTRICTIONS

You may not copy, reproduce, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Site or services for commercial purposes without prior written permission.

10. THIRD-PARTY ADVERTISERS AND LINKS

Any interactions with third-party advertisers or external websites are solely between you and those third parties. We are not responsible for third-party content, products, or services.

11. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

All content, trademarks, logos, and software associated with the Site are protected by intellectual property laws and remain the exclusive property of Sports and Pain Institute of New York.

You may not copy, modify, reverse engineer, distribute, or create derivative works without express authorization.

12. WARRANTY DISCLAIMERS

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• The Site and services are provided without warranties of any kind
• We do not guarantee uninterrupted, secure, or error-free operation
• Medical information provided is not a substitute for professional medical care
• Use of the Site is at your own risk.

13. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Sports and Pain Institute of New York shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use or inability to use the Site or services.

14. RELEASE

You agree to release Sports and Pain Institute of New York from all claims and damages related to disputes arising from Site use.

15. COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT CLAIMS

If you believe your intellectual property rights have been violated, please submit a written notice including all required information to:

16. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York. Any legal action shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in New York County, New York.

17. SEVERABILITY AND WAIVER

If any provision of these Terms is found invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force. Failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver.

18. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

These Terms represent the entire agreement between you and Sports and Pain Institute of New York regarding use of the Site.