Terms of Service

Please read these Terms of Service (“Terms”) carefully before using the Lipo.com website (“Site”), operated by Lipo.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Site.

1. Medical Disclaimer

Lipo.com provides educational and informational content only. Nothing on this Site constitutes medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

All content on this Site — including articles, guides, glossary entries, patient stories, before-and-after images, cost estimates, and any other materials — is intended for general informational purposes only. This content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or procedure.

Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read on this Site. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately.

The information on this Site is reviewed by medical professionals for accuracy, but medical knowledge evolves and individual circumstances vary. We cannot guarantee that the information is complete, current, or applicable to your specific situation.

2. No Doctor-Patient Relationship

Use of this Site does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Lipo.com, any surgeon listed on the Site, or any medical professional who has contributed to or reviewed the Site's content. Surgeon listings, profiles, and directory information are provided for informational purposes to help you in your research. Any decision to proceed with a medical procedure should be made in direct consultation with a qualified healthcare provider.

3. Surgeon Directory and Listings

Lipo.com provides a directory of cosmetic surgery practices and surgeons. We verify the credentials of listed surgeons to the best of our ability, including board certification, facility accreditation, and active licensing. However:

• We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any surgeon's listed credentials, qualifications, or experience.
• We do not endorse, recommend, or guarantee the quality of care provided by any listed surgeon or practice.
• Listing on Lipo.com does not constitute our endorsement of a surgeon's skills, outcomes, or suitability for your specific needs.
• Placement in search results may be influenced by subscription level as well as relevance factors. Featured and priority placement is available to paying subscribers.
• You are solely responsible for evaluating and selecting a surgeon for your care.

4. Patient Stories and Testimonials

Patient stories, testimonials, and before-and-after images on this Site represent individual experiences and results. Results vary significantly based on individual factors including but not limited to body composition, age, health status, procedure type, surgeon skill, and adherence to post-operative instructions. These stories are shared for informational purposes and should not be interpreted as guarantees or predictions of outcomes.

5. Cost and Pricing Information

Cost estimates, price ranges, and financing information provided on this Site are approximate and intended for general guidance only. Actual costs vary based on geographic location, surgeon, facility, procedure complexity, anesthesia type, and other factors. Always obtain a detailed cost estimate from your chosen surgeon during a consultation. Lipo.com does not set, influence, or guarantee any surgeon's pricing.

6. User Accounts

Certain features of the Site may require you to create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if any information provided is inaccurate, not current, or incomplete.

7. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Site:

• In any way that violates any applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation.
• To transmit or facilitate the transmission of any advertising or promotional material without our prior written consent, including spam, chain letters, or any other form of solicitation.
• To impersonate or attempt to impersonate any person or entity, or to misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.
• To engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Site.
• To attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, other accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the Site.
• To collect or store personal data about other users without their consent.
• To submit false reviews, testimonials, or feedback.

8. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site — including text, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, software, and the compilation thereof — is the property of Lipo.com or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may access and use the Site's content for personal, non-commercial, informational purposes only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or otherwise exploit any content from this Site without our prior written permission.

The Lipo.com name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Lipo.com. You may not use such marks without our prior written permission.

9. User-Submitted Content

If you submit content to the Site — including reviews, testimonials, stories, photos, or comments — you grant Lipo.com a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, display, and distribute such content in connection with the Site and our business. You represent and warrant that you own or control all rights to the content you submit and that the content is accurate and does not violate these Terms or any applicable law.

We reserve the right to remove any user-submitted content at our sole discretion.

10. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Lipo.com. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. We do not endorse any products or services offered by third parties.

11. Privacy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding your personal information.

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and all content, materials, information, and services provided on the Site are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free. We do not warrant the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any information on the Site. We do not warrant that the results obtained from the use of the Site will be accurate or reliable.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Lipo.com shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, revenue, data, or use, arising out of or related to your use of the Site, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), or any other legal theory, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

In no event shall our total liability to you for all claims arising out of or related to your use of the Site exceed the amount you have paid to us, if any, for access to the Site during the twelve (12) months preceding the date the claim arose.

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Lipo.com, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your use of the Site; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any rights of any other person or entity; or (d) any content you submit to the Site.

15. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page and, for material changes, we may notify you by posting a prominent notice on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

16. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in the State of Delaware.

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

18. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Email: legal@lipo.com
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