Terms of Service

Effective Date: [INSERT DATE]
Last Updated: [INSERT DATE]

Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the website www.billingsspeech.com (the "Site") operated by Billings Speech Pathology Services ("BSPS," "Company," "we," "us," or "our").

By accessing or using our Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the Terms, you do not have permission to access the Site.

Description of Services

About BSPS

Billings Speech Pathology Services is a speech-language pathology practice providing evaluation and therapy services, including:

  • Pediatric and adult speech therapy
  • Feeding therapy
  • Orofacial myofunctional therapy
  • Reading and literacy support
  • Teletherapy services
  • Professional speaking and training

Website Purpose

This Site is provided for informational purposes and to facilitate communication with our practice. The Site allows you to:

  • Learn about our services
  • Find our office locations
  • Submit inquiries and evaluation requests
  • Access resources about speech-language pathology
  • Request speaking engagements

Limitations

The Site is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The information on this Site is for general informational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice.

User Responsibilities

Acceptable Use

By using our Site, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate information in form submissions
  • Use the Site only for lawful purposes
  • Not interfere with the Site's operation
  • Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site
  • Not use the Site to transmit harmful content

Prohibited Activities

You may NOT:

  • Use the Site for any illegal purpose
  • Attempt to hack, disrupt, or damage the Site
  • Upload malware, viruses, or malicious code
  • Scrape or harvest data from the Site
  • Impersonate another person or entity
  • Use automated tools to access the Site (except search engines)
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations

Form Submissions

When submitting forms on our Site:

  • You must provide accurate contact information
  • You must not include protected health information (PHI) as specified in form disclaimers
  • You understand form submissions are not secure HIPAA-compliant communications
  • You consent to being contacted by BSPS regarding your inquiry

Intellectual Property

Our Content

The Site and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Billings Speech Pathology Services and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. This includes:

  • Text, graphics, logos, and images
  • Website design and layout
  • Service descriptions and educational content
  • Photographs and videos
  • Brand names and trademarks

Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include:

  • Modifying or copying Site content
  • Using content for commercial purposes
  • Removing copyright or proprietary notices
  • Creating derivative works

Trademarks

"Billings Speech Pathology Services," "BSPS," and our logo are trademarks of Billings Speech Pathology Services. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission.

Medical Disclaimer

Not Medical Advice

THE INFORMATION ON THIS SITE IS PROVIDED FOR GENERAL INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT INTENDED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT.

Important:

  • The Site does not provide medical diagnoses
  • Information is not tailored to individual health needs
  • Always seek advice from qualified healthcare providers
  • Never disregard professional medical advice because of something you read on this Site
  • If you have a medical emergency, call 911 or your local emergency services immediately

No Provider-Patient Relationship

Using this Site or submitting an inquiry form does NOT create a provider-patient relationship between you and BSPS. A provider-patient relationship is only established when you have signed appropriate intake documents and have been formally accepted as a patient.

Service Information

Information about our services, including descriptions, benefits, and outcomes, is provided for informational purposes. Individual results may vary. Treatment decisions should be made in consultation with qualified healthcare providers.

External Links

Our Site may link to external resources for educational purposes. We do not endorse and are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of external websites.

Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE IS 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, we disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

  • Warranties of merchantability
  • Fitness for a particular purpose
  • Non-infringement
  • Accuracy, completeness, or reliability of content
  • Uninterrupted or error-free operation
  • Freedom from viruses or harmful components

We do not warrant that:

  • The Site will meet your requirements
  • The Site will be available at all times
  • Errors will be corrected
  • The Site is free of viruses or harmful code
  • Information on the Site is accurate or current

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BILLINGS SPEECH PATHOLOGY SERVICES AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, including but not limited to:

  • Loss of profits or revenue
  • Loss of data
  • Loss of goodwill
  • Personal injury
  • Property damage

ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO:

  • Your use or inability to use the Site
  • Any content on the Site
  • Unauthorized access to your data
  • Statements or conduct of third parties on the Site
  • Any other matter relating to the Site

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100).

These limitations apply even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitations of liability, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Billings Speech Pathology Services, its officers, directors, employees, contractors, and agents 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
  • Your use of the Site
  • Your violation of any rights of a third party
  • Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations
  • Content you submit to the Site

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Missouri, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Jurisdiction

Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Jackson County, Missouri. You consent to the jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objections to venue.

Kansas Residents

If you are a Kansas resident, you may also have rights under Kansas law. Nothing in these Terms shall be construed to limit any rights you may have under applicable Kansas consumer protection laws.

Dispute Resolution

Informal Resolution

Before filing any formal legal claim, you agree to contact us at [email protected] to attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will attempt to resolve the dispute within 30 days.

Class Action Waiver

To the extent permitted by law, you agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion.

Notification of Changes

  • We will post updated Terms on this page
  • We will update the "Last Updated" date
  • For material changes, we may provide additional notice

Continued Use

Your continued use of the Site after any changes to the Terms constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

Review Recommendation

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Site immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.

Upon termination:

  • Your right to use the Site will immediately cease
  • Provisions that should survive termination will remain in effect

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on the Site, constitute the entire agreement between you and Billings Speech Pathology Services regarding your use of the Site.

Contact Information

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

Billings Speech Pathology Services