Terms of Use
Effective Date: November 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Messina Acupuncture & Acupressure Specialists (“we”, “us”, “our”, “the Practice”). By accessing or using our website at https://messinaacupuncture.org
(“Site”), you (“you”, “the User”, “Client”) accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Site.
2. Services & Content
Our Site presents information about our acupuncture, acupressure, dry-needling and related musculoskeletal-pain services.
The Site content (text, images, videos, testimonials) is for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Use of the Site does not create a practitioner-client relationship.
All appointments, services and treatments are governed by separate client intake forms, informed consent and our clinic policies (which will be provided at treatment time).
3. Use of Site & Restrictions
You may view, download and print content from the Site for your personal, non-commercial use, provided you retain all copyright and other proprietary notices.
You must not use the Site for unlawful purposes, attempt to reverse-engineer or interfere with the Site, or attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of our systems.
You must not reproduce, modify, distribute, display or create derivative works from any part of the Site without our prior written permission.
4. Intellectual Property
All content on the Site (including the design, graphics, logos, images, text) is owned by or licensed to us and protected by intellectual property laws.
The “Messina Acupuncture & Acupressure Specialists” name, logo and other marks are our trademarks (or used under licence).
Any unauthorised use may violate copyright, trademark or other laws.
5. User-Generated Content & Testimonials
If you provide any feedback, insights, or testimonials via the Site (including via cookies, forms, comments) you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, display or distribute that content in connection with our practice and websites.
We reserve the right (but have no obligation) to remove or refuse to publish any user-submitted content that we consider, in our sole discretion, inappropriate or violating these Terms.
6. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability
Disclaimer: The information on the Site is provided “as is” and “as available.” We make no warranties that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free or free of viruses. We do not warrant that the content is accurate, complete or up-to-date.
Limitation of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, we, our officers, employees, agents or suppliers will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages arising out of your use or inability to use the Site or its content. Our total aggregate liability for any claims arising out of or relating to the Site will in no event exceed the greater of (a) the amount you paid, if any, to use the Site, or (b) [Insert local currency; e.g., “USD $100”] or as may be required by applicable law.
7. External Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We provide these links for convenience and do not endorse, monitor or control them. We are not responsible for the content or practices of those external sites.
Your use of any third-party site is subject to that site’s terms and policies.
8. Privacy & Data
Our use of any personal data you provide is governed by our separate Privacy Policy (link to Privacy Policy page).
By using the Site you consent to our collection and use of your personal information in accordance with such policy.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless us, our directors/officers, employees and agents from any claim, liability, loss, damage or expense (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of your violation of these Terms or your use of the Site (including any user-submitted content).
10. Termination or Suspension
We reserve the right (in our sole discretion) to suspend or terminate your access to all or part of the Site at any time, for any reason, without notice and without liability.
11. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York (USA) [or modify to your jurisdiction as needed] without regard to conflict of law principles. 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 Suffolk County, New York [adjust to your local jurisdiction].
If any provision in these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be deemed severed and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
12. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms at any time by posting a revised version on the Site. The “Last Updated” date above indicates when these Terms were last modified. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
13. Contact
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Messina Acupuncture & Acupressure Specialists
100 N Country Road, East Setauket, NY 11733
Phone: 631-403-0504
Email: fr*******@****************re.org
