1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Birch Health website at birchhealth.org ("Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.
These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Site.
2. No Medical Advice
The content on this Site is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Nothing on this Site should be construed as establishing a patient-physician relationship.
Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this Site.
In the case of a medical emergency, call 911 or your local emergency services immediately.
3. Use of the Site
You agree to use this Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others. You agree not to:
- Use the Site in any way that violates applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations
- Transmit any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising or promotional material
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site
- Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Site
- Use the Site to collect or harvest personal information about others
4. Intellectual Property
All content on this Site — including text, graphics, logos, images, and software — is the property of Birch Health or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without our express written permission.
5. Disclaimer of Warranties
This Site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Birch Health does not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Birch Health and its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Site, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
Our total liability for any claim arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall not exceed $100.
7. Privacy
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices.
9. Third-Party Links
This Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Birch Health. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
10. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Tennessee, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Sullivan County, Tennessee.
11. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will post the updated Terms on this page with a new effective date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:
Birch Health
Email: benemery@birchhealth.org
Phone: (423) 251-1977
Location: 247 Broad Street, Suite 302, Kingsport, Tennessee