Policies & Terms

Agreement between User and www.msurology.com

Welcome to www.msurology.com. The www.msurology.com website (the "Site") is comprised of various web pages operated by MS Urology ("MSU"). www.msurology.com is offered to you conditioned on your acceptance without modification of the terms, conditions, and notices contained herein (the "Terms"). Your use of www.msurology.com constitutes your agreement to all such Terms. Please read these terms carefully, and keep a copy of them for your reference.

www.msurology.com is a Corporate Site.

Privacy

Your use of www.msurology.com is subject to MSU's Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs the Site and informs users of our data collection practices.

Electronic Communications

Visiting www.msurology.com or sending emails to MSU constitutes electronic communications. You consent to receive electronic communications and you agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures and other communications that we provide to you electronically, via email and on the Site, satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.

Children Under Thirteen

MSU does not knowingly collect, either online or offline, personal information from persons under the age of thirteen. If you are under 18, you may use www.msurology.com only with permission of a parent or guardian.

Links to Third Party Sites/Third Party Services

www.msurology.com may contain links to other websites ("Linked Sites"). The Linked Sites are not under the control of MSU and MSU is not responsible for the contents of any Linked Site, including without limitation any link contained in a Linked Site, or any changes or updates to a Linked Site. MSU is providing these links to you only as a convenience, and the inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by MSU of the site or any association with its operators.

Certain services made available via www.msurology.com are delivered by third party sites and organizations. By using any product, service or functionality originating from the www.msurology.com domain, you hereby acknowledge and consent that MSU may share such information and data with any third party with whom MSU has a contractual relationship to provide the requested product, service or functionality on behalf of www.msurology.com users and customers.

No Unlawful or Prohibited Use/Intellectual Property

You are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use www.msurology.com strictly in accordance with these terms of use. As a condition of your use of the Site, you warrant to MSU that you will not use the Site for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these Terms. You may not use the Site in any manner which could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Site or interfere with any other party's use and enjoyment of the Site. You may not obtain or attempt to obtain any materials or information through any means not intentionally made available or provided for through the Site.

All content included as part of the Service, such as text, graphics, logos, images, as well as the compilation thereof, and any software used on the Site, is the property of MSU or its suppliers and protected by copyright and other laws that protect intellectual property and proprietary rights. You agree to observe and abide by all copyright and other proprietary notices, legends or other restrictions contained in any such content and will not make any changes thereto.

You will not modify, publish, transmit, reverse engineer, participate in the transfer or sale, create derivative works, or in any way exploit any of the content, in whole or in part, found on the Site. MSU content is not for resale. Your use of the Site does not entitle you to make any unauthorized use of any protected content, and in particular you will not delete or alter any proprietary rights or attribution notices in any content. You will use protected content solely for your personal use, and will make no other use of the content without the express written permission of MSU and the copyright owner. You agree that you do not acquire any ownership rights in any protected content. We do not grant you any licenses, express or implied, to the intellectual property of MSU or our licensors except as expressly authorized by these Terms.

International Users

The Service is controlled, operated and administered by MSU from our offices within the USA. If you access the Service from a location outside the USA, you are responsible for compliance with all local laws. You agree that you will not use the MSU Content accessed through www.msurology.com in any country or in any manner prohibited by any applicable laws, restrictions or regulations.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless MSU, its officers, directors, employees, agents and third parties, for any losses, costs, liabilities and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) relating to or arising out of your use of or inability to use the Site or services, any user postings made by you, your violation of any terms of this Agreement or your violation of any rights of a third party, or your violation of any applicable laws, rules or regulations. MSU reserves the right, at its own cost, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, in which event you will fully cooperate with MSU in asserting any available defenses.

Liability Disclaimer

THE INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES INCLUDED IN OR AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SITE MAY INCLUDE INACCURACIES OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. CHANGES ARE PERIODICALLY ADDED TO THE INFORMATION HEREIN. MS UROLOGY AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS MAY MAKE IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR CHANGES IN THE SITE AT ANY TIME.

MS UROLOGY AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE SUITABILITY, RELIABILITY, AVAILABILITY, TIMELINESS, AND ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS CONTAINED ON THE SITE FOR ANY PURPOSE. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ALL SUCH INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF ANY KIND. MS UROLOGY AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WITH REGARD TO THIS INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS, INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL MS UROLOGY AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SITE, WITH THE DELAY OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE OR RELATED SERVICES, THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SERVICES, OR FOR ANY INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS OBTAINED THROUGH THE SITE, OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE SITE, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF MS UROLOGY OR ANY OF ITS SUPPLIERS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES/JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IF YOU ARE DISSATISFIED WITH ANY PORTION OF THE SITE, OR WITH ANY OF THESE TERMS OF USE, YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IS TO DISCONTINUE USING THE SITE.

Termination/Access Restriction

MSU reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to terminate your access to the Site and the related services or any portion thereof at any time, without notice. To the maximum extent permitted by law, this agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Montana and you hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of courts in Montana in all disputes arising out of or relating to the use of the Site. Use of the Site is unauthorized in any jurisdiction that does not give effect to all provisions of these Terms, including, without limitation, this section.

You agree that no joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency relationship exists between you and MSU as a result of this agreement or use of the Site. MSU's performance of this agreement is subject to existing laws and legal process, and nothing contained in this agreement is in derogation of MSU's right to comply with governmental, court and law enforcement requests or requirements relating to your use of the Site or information provided to or gathered by MSU with respect to such use. If any part of this agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable pursuant to applicable law including, but not limited to, the warranty disclaimers and liability limitations set forth above, then the invalid or unenforceable provision will be deemed superseded by a valid, enforceable provision that most closely maMSUes the intent of the original provision and the remainder of the agreement shall continue in effect.

Unless otherwise specified herein, this agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the user and MSU with respect to the Site and it supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral or written, between the user and MSU with respect to the Site. A printed version of this agreement and of any notice given in electronic form shall be admissible in judicial or administrative proceedings based upon or relating to this agreement to the same extent and subject to the same conditions as other business documents and records originally generated and maintained in printed form. It is the express wish to the parties that this agreement and all related documents be written in English.

Changes to Terms

MSU reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to change the Terms under which www.msurology.com is offered. The most current version of the Terms will supersede all previous versions. MSU encourages you to periodically review the Terms to stay informed of our updates.

This privacy policy has been compiled to better serve those who are concerned with how their ‘Personally Identifiable Information’ (PII) is being used online. PII, as described in US privacy law and information security, is information that can be used on its own or with other information to identify, contact, or locate a single person, or to identify an individual in context. Please read our privacy policy carefully to get a clear understanding of how we collect, use, protect or otherwise handle your Personally Identifiable Information in accordance with our website.

What personal information do we collect from the people that visit our blog, website or app?

You may be asked to enter your name, email address, phone number or other details to help you with your experience.

When do we collect information?

We collect information from you when you fill out a form or enter information on our site.

How do we use your information?

We may use the information we collect from you in the following ways:

• To follow up with you after correspondence (email or phone inquiries)

How do we protect your information?

• We do not use vulnerability scanning and/or scanning to PCI standards.
• We only provide articles and information. We never ask for credit card numbers.
• We use regular Malware Scanning.
• Your personal information is contained behind secured networks and is only accessible by a limited number of persons who have special access rights to such systems, and are required to keep the information confidential. In addition, all sensitive information you supply is encrypted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology.
• We implement a variety of security measures when a user enters, submits, or accesses information to maintain the safety of your personal information.
• All transactions are processed through a gateway provider and are not stored or processed on our servers.

Do we use ‘cookies’?

Yes. Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your computer’s hard drive through your Web browser (if you allow) that enables the site’s or service provider’s systems to recognize your browser and capture and remember certain information. They are used to help us understand your preferences based on previous or current site activity, which enables us to provide you with improved services. We also use cookies to help us compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interaction so that we can offer better site experiences and tools in the future.

We use cookies to

• Compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interactions in order to offer better site experiences and tools in the future. We may also use trusted third-party services that track this information on our behalf.
• You can choose to have your computer warn you each time a cookie is being sent, or you can choose to turn off all cookies. You do this through your browser settings. Since browser is a little different, look at your browser’s Help Menu to learn the correct way to modify your cookies.

If you turn cookies off, some features will be disabled. It won’t affect the user’s experience that make your site experience more efficient and may not function properly.

Third-party disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your Personally Identifiable Information unless we provide users with advance notice. This does not include website hosting partners and other parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. We may also release information when it’s release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect ours or others’ rights, property or safety.

However, non-personally identifiable visitor information may be provided to other parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses.

Third-party links

Occasionally, at our discretion, we may include or offer third-party products or services on our website. These third-party sites have separate and independent privacy policies. We therefore have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites. Nonetheless, we seek to protect the integrity of our site and welcome any feedback about these sites.

Google

Google’s advertising requirements can be summed up by Google’s Advertising Principles. They are put in place to provide a positive experience for users. Google's advertising policies can be found here.

We have implemented the following

• Demographics and Interests Reporting
• We, along with third-party vendors such as Google use first-party cookies (such as the Google Analytics cookies) and third-party cookies (such as the DoubleClick cookie) or other third-party identifiers together to compile data regarding user interactions with ad impressions and other ad service functions as they relate to our website.

Opting out

Users can set preferences for how Google advertises to you using the Google Ad Settings page. Alternatively, you can opt out by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative Opt Out page or by using the Google Analytics Opt Out Browser add on.

COPPA (Children Online Privacy Protection Act)

When it comes to the collection of personal information from children under the age of 13 years old, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) puts parents in control. The Federal Trade Commission, United States’ consumer protection agency, enforces the COPPA Rule, which spells out what operators of websites and online services must do to protect children’s privacy and safety online.

We do not specifically market to children under the age of 13 years old.

Fair Information Practices

The Fair Information Practices Principles form the backbone of privacy law in the United States and the concepts they include have played a significant role in the development of data protection laws around the globe. Understanding the Fair Information Practice Principles and how they should be implemented is critical to comply with the various privacy laws that protect personal information.

In order to be in line with Fair Information Practices we will take the following responsive action, should a data breach occur:

• We will notify you via email
• Within 7 business days
• Send information, respond to inquiries, and/or other requests or questions

We also agree to the Individual Redress Principle which requires that individuals have the right to legally pursue enforceable rights against data collectors and processors who fail to adhere to the law. This principle requires not only that individuals have enforceable rights against data users, but also that individuals have recourse to courts or government agencies to investigate and/or prosecute non-compliance by data processors.

CAN SPAM Act

The CAN-SPAM Act is a law that sets the rules for commercial email, establishes requirements for commercial messages, gives recipients the right to have emails stopped from being sent to them, and spells out tough penalties for violations.

We collect your email address in order to:

• To be in accordance with CANSPAM, we agree to the following:
• Not use false or misleading subjects or email addresses.
• Identify the message as an advertisement in some reasonable way.
• Include the physical address of our business or site headquarters.
• Monitor third-party email marketing services for compliance, if one is used.
• Honor opt-out/unsubscribe requests quickly.
• Allow users to unsubscribe by using the link at the bottom of each email.

If at any time you would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, you can email us at info@mississippiurology.com and we will promptly remove you from ALL correspondence.

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This notice takes effect on September 13, 2013 and remains in effect until FURTHER NOTIFICATION.

THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW PROTECTED MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GAIN ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.

1. MISSISSIPPI UROLOGY CLINIC, PLLC IS PERMITTED TO MAKE USES AND DISCLOSURES OF PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION FOR TREATMENT, PAYMENT AND HEALTH CARE OPERATIONS.

• For treatment.
• For payment.
• For health care operations.

2. MISSISSIPPI UROLOGY CLINIC, PLLC IS PERMITTED OR REQUIRED, UNDER SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, TO USE OR DISCLOSE PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION WITHOUT THE INDIVIDUAL'S WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION.

3. OTHER USES AND DISCLOSURES WILL BE MADE ONLY WITH THE INDIVIDUAL'S WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION, AND THE INDIVIDUAL MAY REVOKE SUCH AUTHORIZATION.

4. MISSISSIPPI UROLOGY CLINIC, PLLC INTENDS TO ENGAGE IN (N)ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES:

Mississippi Urology Clinic, PLLC may contact the individual to provide appointment reminders or information about treatment alternatives or other heath-related benefits and services that may be of interest to the individual or patient.
Mississippi Urology Clinic, PLLC may contact the individual/Patient to raise funds for Mississippi Urology Clinic, PLLC; or

5. THE INDIVIDUAL HAS THE FOLLOWING RIGHTS REGARDING PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION:

• The right to request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures of their PHI; Mississippi Urology Clinic, PLLC is not required to agree to a requested restriction, however.
• The right to receive confidential communications of protected health information, as applicable.
• The right to inspect and copy protected health information, as provided in the Privacy Regulation. If they request a copy of the information, a reasonable fee to cover expenses associated with their request may be charged.
• The right to amend protected health information, as provided in the Privacy Regulation.
• The right to receive an accounting of disclosures of protected health information. An individual's request must specify a time period of up to six years and may not include dates prior to (effective date of this regulation).
• The right to receive notification in the event of a breach of unsecured protected health information.
• The right to obtain a paper copy of the Notice from the covered entity upon request. This right extends to an individual who has agreed to receive the Notice electronically.

6. MISSISSIPPI UROLOGY CLINIC, PLLC IS REQUIRED BY LAW TO MAINTAIN THE PRIVACY OF PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION AND TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH NOTICE OF ITS LEGAL DUTIES AND PRIVACY PRACTICES WITH RESPECT TO PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION.

7. MISSISSIPPI UROLOGY CLINIC, PLLC IS REQUIRED TO ABIDE BY THE TERMS OF THE NOTICE CURRENTLY IN EFFECT.

8. MISSISSIPPI UROLOGY CLINIC, PLLC RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE TERMS OF THIS NOTICE. THE NEW NOTICE PROVISIONS WILL BE EFFECTIVE FOR ALL PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION THAT IT MAINTAINS.

9. MISSISSIPPI UROLOGY PLLC WILL PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS OR PATIENTS WITH A REVISED NOTICE.

10. INDIVIDUALS MAY COMPLAIN TO MISSISSIPPI UROLOGY CLINIC, PLLC AND TO THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, WITHOUT FEAR OF RETALIATION BY THE ORGANIZATION, IF THEY BELIEVE THEIR PRIVACY RIGHTS HAVE BEEN VIOLATED.

11. MISSISSIPPI UROLOGY CLINIC, PLLC'S CONTACT PERSON FOR MATTERS RELATING TO COMPLAINTS IS THE: PRACTICE ADMINISTRATOR

12. IF AN INDIVIDUAL WOULD LIKE THEIR COMPLAINT REVIEWED BY AN OUTSIDE AGENCY, THEY MAY CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:

Department of Health and Human Services
The Hubert H. Humphrey Building
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20201

If there are any questions regarding any of the information on this page, you may contact us using the details below.

Address:
Mississippi Urology Clinic
501 Marshall Street, Suite 301 Jackson, MS 39202

Email:  
info@mississippiurology.com

Phone:
(601) 353-9900