Holzer Health System Website Terms and Conditions of Use
Thank you for visiting Holzer Health System and its affiliated entities’ (collectively “Holzer”) website (“Site”). By using this website, you agree to abide by the Terms and Conditions of Use as outlined below.
MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: In case of a medical emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. Holzer’s website is not designed to facilitate medical emergencies.
PURPOSE: The information contained on this Site is provided by Holzer as a public service and the contents on this Site are for informational and educational purposes only. The information on this Site is not designed to support, nor replace, the relationship that exists between you and your healthcare provider. Furthermore, visiting this Site does not create any legally binding provider-patient relationship. No information on this Site should be misconstrued or relied upon as professional medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider for advice about a specific medical condition. To schedule an appointment with a Holzer healthcare provider, please call (855) 446-5937.
By using this Site, you agree to use it in accordance with these Terms and Conditions of Use. These Terms and Conditions of Use may be altered without notice and such modifications shall be effective immediately upon posting the modified terms and conditions on Holzer's Site.
PRIVACY POLICY: Holzer respects your privacy and right to be informed. A complete statement of Holzer’s current privacy policy can be found by clicking here.
GOVERNING LAW: Any claim or dispute relating to this Site shall be governed in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio, exclusive of any choice of law or conflict of law provision. The venue for the adjudication of any matter shall be the Courts of Gallia County in the State of Ohio.
PROHIBITED USES: Holzer imposes certain restrictions on your permissible use of the Site. You are prohibited from violating or attempting to violate any security features of this Site, including but not limited to: (1) Unauthorized Access: Accessing content or data not intended for you, or logging onto a server or account that you are not authorized to access. (2) Harmful Content: Transmitting any information or message that contains unlawful, threatening, defamatory, fraudulent, obscene, or abusive information or language. (3) Security Breaches: Attempting to breach security or authentication measures, hack, scan, or test the vulnerability of the Site or any associated system or network without proper authorization. (4) Service Interference: Interfering with service to any user, host, or network, including but not limited to submitting a virus, overloading, spamming, or crashing the Site. (5) Unsolicited Communications: Using this Site to send unsolicited emails, including but not limited to advertisements of products or services. (6) Transmission of Protected Information: Using this Site to transmit copyrighted materials, trade secrets, or other confidential information without proper authorization. (7) Automated Access: Using any automated system, including but not limited to robots, spiders, or offline readers, to access the Site in a manner that sends more request messages to the Holzer’s servers than a human can reasonably produce in the same period by using a conventional web browser. (8) Deceptive Practices: Engaging in any deceptive practices intended to manipulate or mislead users or Holzer, including but not limited to phishing, spoofing, or other forms of social engineering. (9) Network Disruption: Intentionally or negligently engaging in any activity that disrupts, diminishes the quality of, interferes with the performance of, or impairs the functionality of the Site. (10) Illegal Activities: Using the Site to conduct any activity that is illegal under applicable law, including but not limited to selling or promoting illegal goods or services. (11) Intellectual Property Violations: Using the Site in a manner that infringes or violates the intellectual property rights or privacy rights of any individual or entity. (12) Malware Distribution: Uploading or distributing files that contain viruses, malware, ransomware, or any other software intended to damage or alter a computer system or data. (13) Harvesting Information: Collecting or attempting to collect personal information about third parties without their knowledge or consent. (14) Unauthorized Commercial Use: Using the Site for any commercial purpose without the express written consent of Holzer. Any violation of Holzer’s system or network security may subject you to civil and/or criminal liability.
INDEMNITY: By using this Site, you agree to indemnify and hold Holzer, together with its officers, directors, employees, agents and representatives, harmless from any loss, liability, claim or demand, including reasonable attorney’s fees, due to or arising out of your use and/or breach of the Terms and Conditions of Use of this Site.
COPYRIGHTS AND TRADEMARKS: The Holzer name, logo and all related identifying trademarks displayed on this Site are protected by U.S. copyright laws and use of such names, logos and identifying trademarks and service marks are prohibited. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced, displayed, modified or distributed without the express prior written permission of the copyright holder. For permission, contact: info@holzer.org.
LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: Your use of this Site is at your own risk. Holzer is not liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, punitive, or other monetary damages, fees, fines and penalties or liabilities arising from your use of this Site.
EXTERNAL LINKS: Holzer may include links to external sites that are not part of Holzer as a resource and for convenience. These external sites are listed for informational and educational purposes only. Holzer does not endorse and has not verified the accuracy of the information on these sites and is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of any third-party site. Inbound links: No links to Holzer’s Site may be added without prior approval.
DATA COLLECTION/USE OF INFORMATION: Holzer may use pixels, cookies, and similar technologies to provide essential functionality on the Site, to improve your experience, for quality and verification purposes, and in connection with other legitimate business purposes. Holzer does not use these cookies to provide targeted advertising, but to enhance your experience by providing you relevant information based on your activity on Holzer’s Site. Hosted website data may be retained for a period of 12 months. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to Holzer’s use of pixels, cookies, or similar technologies.
SURVEYS: Holzer participates in a national, standardized survey, called the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) sponsored by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Satisfaction ratings or comments displayed on Holzer’s Site are displayed anonymously with no patient names or contact information. You can learn more about Holzer’s patient satisfaction survey here.
If you have any questions or concerns about the use of this Site, or Holzer’s other digital channels, please contact info@holzer.org.
Last Updated: 6/19/2024
