Terms of Service
Last updated: November 13, 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using the Ghaffar Spine website (“Site”), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Site.
2. Use of the Site
You may use the Site for lawful, personal, and informational purposes. You must be at least 18 years old, or be using the Site with the involvement of a parent or guardian, to submit a general inquiry.
3. Description of the Site
The Site provides educational information about spine conditions and procedures, information about Dr. Samia Ghaffar and our Clovis, California practice, and a form for requesting an appointment. The Site does not provide medical care.
4. Educational Purposes Only; No Medical Advice
All content on this Site — including articles, procedure descriptions, condition overviews, and FAQs — is provided for general educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read on this Site.
5. No Physician-Patient Relationship
Use of this Site, including submission of the general inquiry form, does not establish a physician-patient relationship. A physician-patient relationship is formed only after an in-person or formally established telemedicine consultation and your acceptance of a provider as your treating physician. Information sent through the contact form is not a secure channel for medical details.
6. Emergency Situations
This Site is not intended for emergency medical situations. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room immediately. Do not use this website’s contact form in an emergency.
7. User Responsibilities and Prohibited Uses
You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others. You agree not to submit false or misleading information; transmit unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable material; attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site or its systems; interfere with its operation; or use automated tools to scrape or overload the Site.
8. Intellectual Property
All content on this Site — including text, graphics, logos, photographs, and images — is the property of Ghaffar Spine or its licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any Site content without express written permission.
9. Third-Party Links and Services
The Site may contain links to, or embed content from, third-party websites and services (such as maps and manufacturer educational widgets) for informational purposes. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, availability, or privacy practices of any third party.
10. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted or error-free, or that defects will be corrected. We make no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or fitness for a particular purpose of the content provided.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Ghaffar Spine and its physicians, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site or reliance on any information provided on it.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Ghaffar Spine and its physicians, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your misuse of the Site or your violation of these Terms.
13. Termination
We may suspend or restrict access to the Site at any time, for any reason, without notice, including if we believe you have violated these Terms.
14. Governing Law and Venue
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict-of-law provisions. Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Site will be brought in the state or federal courts located in Fresno County, California.
15. Changes to These Terms
We may modify these Terms at any time. Changes take effect when posted to the Site. Your continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
16. Contact Us
For questions about these Terms, contact us at info@ghaffarspine.com.