Disclaimer/Terms of Use
Welcome to the West Wichita Family Physicians, P.A. (“WWFP”) website
(“wwfppa.com”, “this website”). By accessing the WWFP website, you agree to the
disclaimer/terms of use stated below. WWFP may modify or revise the terms of use by
updating this web page. The use of this site following any such change constitutes your
agreement to follow and be bound by the terms as changed. If any terms of use or
changes are unacceptable to you, you may terminate your use of the website.
The following terms of use apply to the WWFP website. Please read these terms and
conditions carefully each time you access this site, as the terms may change from time
to time.
License
We hereby grant you the right to view and use this website subject to the terms and
conditions of this Agreement. You may download and/or print a copy of information
provided in this website for your personal use only. Permission to reprint or
electronically reproduce any document or graphic in whole or in part for any other
purpose is expressly prohibited; unless prior written consent is obtained form the
respective copyright holder(s).
Privacy
Your personal privacy is very important. In addition to the publicly accessible pages on
this website, there are sections on this website that allow you to submit personal
information. Please see guidance on submitting information through e-mail. WWFP is
fully compliant with the Notice of Privacy Practices as required by the Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
Links to Other Sites
While visiting this website, you may access certain third party websites or links to
websites this may require you to leave this site, therefore WWFP will not be responsible
for third party websites content and accuracy.
You acknowledge and agree that your access or use of any linked site is at your own
risk.
The WWFP website disclaimer/terms of use do not apply to third party or linked
websites.
Warranty
In our content areas, information is provided for educational or general purposes only
and should not be interpreted as a recommendation for a specific treatment plan,
product or course of action. The content areas should not be relied upon for specific
medical advice for you. We assume no responsibility for how you use the information
provided through this website. Please seek the advise of your physician or other
qualified health care provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions
you may have regarding a medical condition.
Health Information
The health information on this website is provided by WWFP solely for informational
purposes as a public service to enhance patient care services and promote patient
health. It is not the intention of the information on this website to substitute for proper
medical care provided by a health care provider. WWFP assumes no responsibility for
any circumstances arising out of the use, misuse, interpretation or application of any
information supplied on this site. Always consult with your health care provider for
appropriate examinations, treatment, testing, and care recommendations. Do not rely on
information on this site as a tool for self-diagnosis. If you have a specific medical
condition, please contact your health care provider. Use of this website does not replace
medical consultations with a qualified health care provider. Please check with a
physician or health professional if you suspect you are ill.
WWFP frequently updates its contents, medical information changes rapidly and
therefore, some information may be out of date, and/or contain inaccuracies or
typographical errors. WWFP nor its website endorses any medical or professional
service obtained through information provided on this site or any links to this site.
Viruses, Worms, Use of Files
WWFP cannot and does not guarantee or warrant that files available for downloading
from this site are free of viruses, worms, Trojan horses or other code that has
contaminating or destructive properties. WWFP does not make any express or implied
warranties, representations or endorsements whatsoever with respect to the files
available for downloading from this site. These files may be downloaded and/or
reprinted for personal use only. Permission to reprint or electronically reproduce any
document or graphic in whole or in part for any reason except for personal use is
expressly prohibited, unless prior written consent is obtained.
General Disclaimer
All material including any link to other sites and content found at linked sites is provided
“as is” and without any express or implied warranties including warranties of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Due to the nature of the Internet, we
do not warrant that access to this website or any of its pages will be uninterrupted or
error free. WWFP does not warrant or make any representations regarding the
usefulness of or the expected results of the material contained on this website.
User Submissions
As a user of this website, you are responsible for your own communications and are
responsible for the consequences of their posting. You must not, and by using this
website you agree not to, do the following things: post material that reveals trade
secrets, unless you are the copyright owner or have the permission of the owner; post
material that infringes on any other intellectual property rights of others or on the privacy
or publicly rights of others; post material that is obscene, defamatory, threatening,
harassing, abusive, or embarrassing to another user or any other person or entity; post
a sexually-explicit image or statement; post material that contains viruses, Trojan
horses, worms, time bombs, cancelbots or other computer programming routines or
engines that are intended to damage, detrimentally interfere with, surreptitiously
intercept or expropriate any system, data or information.
Completion and submission of the forms provided in any part of this website for use in
providing personal information for the purpose of obtaining additional information from
WWFP or applying for a job opportunity serves as conclusive acceptance of the terms in the Disclaimer/terms of use, and Notice of Privacy Practices.
Minors and Child Online Privacy Protection Act
This website does not direct content to minors and does not intend to collect personal
information from minors and therefore is not subject to the Child Online Privacy
Protection Act.
If you allow your minor child, or a child for whom you are legal guardian (a “Minor”), to
access and use this website, you agree that you will be solely responsible for:
1. the online conduct of such minor;
2. monitoring such minor’s access to and use of this website; and
3. the consequences of any use.
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act
WWFP reserves the right to terminate your access to this website if it determines in its
sole and absolute discretion that you are involved in infringing activity, including alleged acts of first-time or repeat infringement, regardless or whether the material or activity is
ultimately determined to be infringing. WWFP may deliver notice to you under this
agreement by means of electronic mail.
WWFP does not interfere with standard technical measures used by copyright owners
to protect materials. Procedures are implemented for receiving written notification of
claimed infringements and for processing such claims in accordance with the act.
Notification can be sent to:
West Wichita Family Physicians, P.A.
8200 W. Central Suite One
Wichita, KS 67212
Any written notice regarding any infringement of copyright or of other proprietary rights,
should be sent to the designated address, listed above, and must include the following
information:
A. A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of (i)
the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed or (ii) the person
defamed.
B. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or, if
multiple copyrighted works at a single online site are covered by a single
notification, a representative list of such works at that site.
C. Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing, or to be the
subject of infringing activity, including information reasonably sufficient to
permit us to locate the material.
D. Information reasonably sufficient to permit us to contact you, such as your
address, telephone number, and/or electronic mail address.
E. A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material in the
manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright or other proprietary
right owner, its agent, or the law.
Copyright and Trademark
The WWFP website and its contents, including, but not limited to, text, photographs,
graphics, illustrations, video, sound, and other material are protected under United
States and international copyright laws and are the property of WWFP or its third-party
licensors. All logos, splash screens, page headers, custom graphics, and button icons
displayed on this website are service marks, trademarks of WWFP or its third-party
licensors. Copying, distributing, transmitting, displaying, modifying, selling, or
participating in, or otherwise exploiting or using any content of the WWFP website in
any form or by any means without the express written permission of WWFP or its third
party licensors is prohibited and may violate the copyright or trademark laws.
The WWFP website is intended for personal use by users of the site. Downloading
material or contents displayed on the website or through a linked website is permitted
provided that any notices such as copyright notices, trademarks or other proprietary
rights notices are maintained. Downloading material or contents does not transfer rights,
titles or interest in such material or contents.
Changes and Applicable Law
WWFP reserves the right to make changes to this website. WWFP encourages you to
review the website and the disclaimer/terms of use periodically for any updates or
changes. Your continued access or use of this website shall be deemed your
acceptance of the disclaimer/terms of use and any changes and the reasonableness of
these standards for notice of changes. If any provision of this agreement shall be
unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed
severable from this agreement and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any
remaining provisions.
Security
We will only use the information you submit to provide you with the services you have
requested. WWFP uses reasonable measures to maintain security of it’s website and
any information you submit through the website. However, it is not possible to fully
eliminate security risks.
E-mail communication
Online communications are used for limited purposes only. Online communications will
not be used for emergencies or time-sensitive matters. Highly sensitive medical
information, such as HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, or addiction treatment
(alcohol, drug dependence, etc.) should not be communicated through e-mail.
Online communications will not be communicated to third parties except as authorized
or required by law. Please see Notice of Privacy Practices for a description of uses and
disclosures of health information.
Response time for online appointment requests is within 2 hours. If there is not a
response from our office within this time frame, please use another form of
communication.
West Wichita Family Physicians, P.A. is committed to protecting patient health
information. West Wichita Family Physicians, P.A. will not be liable for any improper
disclosures of confidential information unless it was caused by intentional misconduct.
West Wichita Family Physicians, P.A. will not be liable for unauthorized use of online
communications such as not keeping passwords confidential or other breaches of
confidentiality caused by you or an independent third party. There is no assurance of confidentiality of information sent
unencrypted over the “world wide web”.
West Wichita Family Physicians, P.A. will verify your information provided in your e-mail
such as name and birth date to ensure accuracy to which communication is directed.
Steps To Keep Your Online Communications Secure.
• Do not store messages on your employer-provided computer; otherwise,
personal information could be accessible or owned by your employer.
• Standard e-mail lacks security and privacy features and may expose
communications to employers or other unintended third parties.
• Use screen savers or close your messages instead of leaving your messages on
the screen for passersby to read.
• Do not allow other individuals or other third parties access to the computer upon
which you store medical messages or other personal medical information.
Instructions for Using Online Communications
• Confirm that your name and other personal information in the message is correct.
• Review the message before sending it to make sure that it is clear and that all
relevant information is included.
• Update your contact information as soon as it changes.
• All messages should be concise. If e-mail messages are too lengthy you may be
asked to call in to the office to discuss the subject matter.
Access To Online Communications
Online communication is an additional option and not a replacement for communication
with our office. You are encouraged to contact your physician by telephone, mail, or in
person if you have any questions or medical needs. Online communication may stop at
any time without prior notification to you.
Risks Associated With Online Communications
Online communication can easily be forwarded, intercepted, or even changed without
your knowledge. Online communication is easier to falsify than handwritten or signed
hard copies. It is harder to get rid of an online communication. Backup copies may exist
on a computer or in cyberspace, even after copies have been deleted.
Your own medical information used in online communication, is not always private,
precautions should be taken. Online communications are considered discoverable.
Online communications may disrupt or damage your computer if a computer virus is
attached.
WWFP is not responsible for information loss due to technical features. Please be
aware that your employer or Internet service provider may monitor your e-mail. If you
would rather not use e-mail, please contact West Wichita Family Physicians by phone.