Terms & Conditions

Please note. This website, WegMD.com represents the business “Russell A Weg”

WEBSITE TERMS OF USE & PRIVACY NOTICE

Website: www.WegMD.com
Business: Russell A Weg (“Practice,” “we,” “us,” or “our”)
Effective Date: 4/11/2026

IMPORTANT NOTICE

By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.

If you do not agree, you should not use this website.

PART I — TERMS OF USE

1. NO MEDICAL ADVICE & NO PHYSICIAN-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP

The information on this website is provided for general informational and educational purposes only.

  • It is not medical advice

  • It is not a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment

  • Use of this website does not create a physician-patient relationship

  • Contacting us through this website (including forms or email) does not establish care

A physician-patient relationship is only formed through a formal clinical encounter with the Practice.

If you have a medical emergency, call 911 or seek immediate medical care.

2. NOT FOR EMERGENCY USE

This website is not intended for urgent or emergency medical situations. Do not submit urgent medical concerns through this website.

3. NO RELIANCE ON WEBSITE CONTENT

All content is provided “as is” for general informational purposes. You should not rely on this website as a substitute for professional medical judgment.

4. INTERNET & COMMUNICATION RISKS

Electronic communication (including website forms and email) may not be fully secure.

  • You should avoid submitting highly sensitive or confidential medical information through this website

  • Transmission of information is at your own risk

  • We are not responsible for unauthorized interception of data

5. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

This website may contain links to external websites not controlled by us.

We are not responsible for:

  • Content or accuracy of third-party websites

  • Privacy practices of external sites

  • Any damages or losses from their use

Accessing third-party websites is at your own risk.

6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, and materials, is the property of Russell A Weg or its licensors.

  • You may not copy, reproduce, or distribute content without written permission

  • Unauthorized use may violate applicable laws

7. ACCEPTABLE USE

You agree not to:

  • Use this website for unlawful purposes

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access

  • Introduce viruses or harmful code

  • Misuse contact forms or submission tools

We reserve the right to restrict access for misuse.

8. DISCLAIMERS OF WARRANTIES

This website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

We make no warranties regarding:

  • Accuracy or completeness of content

  • Availability or uninterrupted operation

  • Absence of errors or technical issues

  • Absence of viruses or harmful components

To the fullest extent permitted by law, all warranties are disclaimed.

9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Russell A Weg, its physicians, employees, and affiliates are not liable for any damages arising from:

  • Use of this website

  • Reliance on website content

  • Errors or omissions

  • Technical failures or interruptions

This includes direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, and punitive damages.

10. CHANGES TO TERMS

We may update these Terms at any time without notice. Updates will be posted on this page.

Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any changes.

11. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflict of law principles.

PART II — PRIVACY NOTICE (WEBSITE & GENERAL)

12. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We may collect:

  • Information you voluntarily submit (forms, emails, inquiries)

  • Basic technical data (browser, device, IP address)

  • Information needed to respond to inquiries or provide services

13. HOW WE USE INFORMATION

We may use information to:

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Schedule or coordinate care

  • Improve website functionality

  • Maintain business operations

  • Comply with legal obligations

14. HIPAA NOTICE (IMPORTANT)

If you become a patient of the Practice, your medical information will be protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

A separate Notice of Privacy Practices will govern:

  • Medical records

  • Treatment information

  • Billing and insurance data

Website communications alone do not establish HIPAA-covered treatment unless and until a clinical relationship is formed.

15. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION RISK NOTICE

You acknowledge that:

  • Email and web submissions may not be secure

  • You should not transmit highly sensitive medical information through the website

  • We are not responsible for unauthorized interception of data

16. SHARING OF INFORMATION

We do not sell personal information.

We may share information only:

  • As required to respond to your inquiry

  • With service providers assisting our operations

  • As required by law

17. COOKIES & TRACKING (IF APPLICABLE)

This website may use cookies or analytics tools to improve user experience and monitor website performance.

You may disable cookies in your browser settings.

18. DATA SECURITY

We implement reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect information submitted through this website. However, no system is completely secure.

PART III — NEW YORK & REGULATORY DISCLOSURES

19. NEW YORK LAW COMPLIANCE

This website is intended for use in accordance with New York State law and applicable federal regulations.

If you believe your rights have been violated, you may contact appropriate regulatory authorities, including:

  • New York State Department of Health

  • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (OCR)

20. CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions regarding these Terms or Privacy practices:

Russell A Weg
Phone: 212-470-2044
Email: Office@WegMD.com
Website: www.WegMD.com

FINAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT

By using this website, you acknowledge that:

  • You have read and understood these Terms and Privacy Notice

  • You agree to be bound by them

  • You understand this website does not create a physician-patient relationship