Terms of Use

VANGUARD SPINE AND PAIN – Terms of Use

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By accessing this website, you accept, without limitation or qualification, the following terms of use:

Content

This website is a collaborative website authored and edited by Vanguard Spine and Pain. All site content is moderated by Vanguard Spine and Pain monthly. Website users and moderators are required to abide by the guidelines outlined in the Privacy Policy and social media Policy. The moderators reserve the right to reject or remove comments for any reason, including but not limited to belief that the comments violate these policies as they are written.

Health information posted on the site is based on current research and national treatment standards and has been written or reviewed and approved by Vanguard Spine and Pain health professionals unless otherwise specified.

The information provided on www.vanguardpainfl.com is for informational purposes only and is designed to support, not replace, the relationship that exists between you and your physician. This website is not a substitute for medical advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat a disease or health problem. Always seek the advice of your physician prior to making any treatment decisions.

Although our health information content on this website is reviewed and approved by physicians and healthcare professionals, Vanguard Spine and Pain do not guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of any information and is not responsible for any errors or omissions or for the results obtained from the use of such information.

Consent

You agree that your use of the Vanguard Spine and Pain website and any uses of any services or materials are subject to your agreement with all: Terms of Use, Copyright and Reprint Policy, and Website Privacy Policy.  You agree that you will not violate any local, state, federal or international laws by using this website or accessing any material on this website.  All trademarks, service marks, and logos or copyrights displayed and used on this site are the property of their respective owners. Nothing in this site should be construed as granting any right or license to use any Trademark without the written permission of its owner.

Site Access

Vanguard Spine and Pain reserve the right to prohibit, restrict or discontinue your access to certain pages within the website if you violate any of these Terms of Use. Vanguard Spine and Pain may modify these Terms of Use at any time without notice. The modified terms of use will be effective upon posting on our website. To remain in compliance, Vanguard Spine and Pain suggests that you review the Terms of Use, as well as the other website policies listed above, at regular intervals. 

Security

All forms that request personal information (name, address, email address, etc.) are secure and provide secure transmission over the Internet consistent with industry standards. Please refer to our Website Privacy Policy for more information concerning security practices utilized by Vanguard Spine and Pain.  

You acknowledge and agree Vanguard Spine and Pain do not operate or control the internet and therefore Vanguard Spine and Pain do not guarantee that the use of this website will be error-free or free of technological downtimes or unavailability. Use caution when online.

Vanguard Spine and Pain also reserve the right to temporarily or permanently discontinue this site, any page, or any functionality on this website at any time and without notice.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Vanguard Spine and Pain be liable for any direct, indirect, special, consequential or monetary damages, including fees and penalties in connection with your use of materials posted on this website, your use of any of the applications or services provided on this website, or connectivity to or from this site to any other site.

Third-Party Applications and Services

This website may provide access to various applications or services operated by third parties, including, but not limited to a chat feature. These third-party applications and services are outside of the control of Vanguard Spine and Pain and are not covered by these terms of use. You decide whether and with which third-party applications and services you want to utilize on this website and how you wish to utilize them. Vanguard Spine and Pain make no representations or warranties concerning such third-party applications and services. We encourage you to visit the specific third-party website prior to utilizing such third-party applications and services and reviewing the applicable terms of use for such third-party applications and services.

You shall be responsible for adhering to the use restrictions of any third-party applications or services that you access on this website.  You shall indemnify and hold harmless Vanguard Spine and Pain and its affiliates, their directors, physicians, officers, employees, agents, third parties, representatives, and assigns from all claims, obligations, causes of action, losses, damages, judgements, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your use of any third-party application or service that you access or use on this website.

Disclaimer

You will be solely liable for the results of your use of any third-party applications or services on the Vanguard Spine and Pain website, including but not limited to the website chat feature, if made available. Vanguard Spine and Pain disclaim all liability and indemnification obligations for any harm or damage caused to you by or through your use of any third-party application or service on this website. 

Governing Law

You agree that any claim or dispute relating to Vanguard Spine and Pain website or your use or reliance on this website shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida regard to its conflict of law’s provisions. The parties agree to be bound and shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the local, state or federal courts located in Collier County, Florida.  

Username and Password

In the event you access any Service requiring a Username and Password, you are solely responsible for keeping such Username and Password strictly confidential.

Children

Except as otherwise indicated, Vanguard Spine and Pain do not knowingly or intentionally collect personal information from children under age 18. The content of our website is directed at adults, and therefore this site is intended for use only by adults aged 18 over. If you are under the age of 18, please consult a parent or guardian for help in using this website.

Privacy

Please read the full text of our Website Privacy Policy to understand how any Protected Health Information (“PHI”), as that term is defined in the Notice of Privacy Practices (HIPAA), that you submit via the Vanguard Spine and Pain website will be treated.

Funding

This website is sponsored solely by Vanguard Spine and Pain and does not elicit advertising funding.

BY USING THIS WEBSITE, YOU ACCEPT THESE TERMS.  Last updated: 01/30/2026