WEBSITE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE

Practice Name: Rivers Dermatology, LLC

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Jurisdiction: Maryland (MODPA Compliant) / District of Columbia

Welcome to the website of Rivers Dermatology, LLC ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our website, located at www.riversdermatology.com (the "Site"), you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms and Conditions of Use ("Terms"). Please review these Terms carefully. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately cease using this Site.

No Medical Advice (Medical Disclaimer)

THE CONTENT PROVIDED ON THIS SITE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT.

  • No Doctor-Patient Relationship: Your use of this Site, including the submission of any electronic forms, survey responses, or contact inquiries, does not create a physician-patient relationship between you and any healthcare provider at Rivers Dermatology, LLC. This policy aligns with the Maryland Health-General Code and District of Columbia Municipal Regulations regarding the establishment of care.

  • Seek Professional Care: Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified, board-certified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment plan.

  • Emergency Situations: Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking care because of something you read on this Site. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or proceed to the nearest emergency room immediately.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content, features, and functionality on this Site—including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, clinical descriptions, web copy, and software—are the exclusive property of Rivers Dermatology, LLC or its licensors and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may view and download a single copy of the material for personal, non-commercial use only, provided you keep all copyright and proprietary notices intact.

Prohibited Uses of the Site

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes. You are strictly prohibited from:

  • Transmitting any unlawful, threatening, libelous, defamatory, obscene, or inflammatory material.

  • Introducing viruses, trojans, worms, or other malicious or technologically harmful material.

  • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage, or disrupt any part of the Site, the server on which the Site is stored, or any server, computer, or database connected to the Site.

  • Scraping, data mining, or using automated systems to extract data from the Site without explicit written consent.

User Submissions & Digital Communication

Any communication or material you transmit to the Site by electronic mail or otherwise, including data, questions, comments, or survey responses, will be treated as non-confidential and non-proprietary.

  • Protected Health Information (PHI): Please do not submit sensitive, confidential medical information or Protected Health Information (PHI) through standard contact forms or survey tools on this Site. Secure clinical communication should only occur through our HIPAA-compliant Patient Portal.

  • Clinic Rights: By submitting feedback or survey data regarding our future services, you grant Rivers Dermatology, LLC a perpetual, royalty-free license to use that aggregate, anonymized feedback to shape our business offerings.

Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or resources (e.g., patient billing portals, external clinical education resources, or medical associations). These links are provided solely for your convenience. We do not endorse, monitor, or have any control over the content, privacy policies, or practices of these third-party sites, and we accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.

Limitation of Liability and Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Rivers Dermatology, LLC, its physicians, officers, employees, and agents disclaim all liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your access to, use of, or inability to use this Site, or any errors or omissions in the content thereof. This includes damages to, or for viruses that may infect, your computer equipment.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Rivers Dermatology, LLC, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and contractors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your misuse of the Site.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or related to them shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Maryland, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provisions. Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of these Terms shall be instituted exclusively in the federal or state courts serving Prince George’s County, Maryland, or the District of Columbia, as determined by the physical branch location providing the corresponding physical or digital service.

Modifications to These Terms

We reserve the right to revise and update these Terms at any time without prior notice. All changes are effective immediately when posted to the Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your consumer data rights, contact us at:

Rivers Dermatology, LLC
 8926 Woodyard Rd, Suite 101, Clinton, MD
info@riversdermatology.com
(301)-818-5001