| Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions

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Effective Date: July 31, 2026

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Welcome to HealthChoicesNow.com. These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of this website, including its webpages, articles, videos, educational materials, consultation forms, downloadable resources, and other website features.

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The website is operated for Health Choices Now and John Parks Trowbridge, M.D. For purposes of these Terms, “Health Choices Now,” “the Practice,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Health Choices Now, John Parks Trowbridge, M.D., and their authorized representatives, as applicable.

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By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and Conditions. Do not use the website if you do not agree to these Terms.

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1. Website Purpose

HealthChoicesNow.com provides general educational information about health, wellness, medical conditions, treatment approaches, services offered by the Practice, and the professional background of John Parks Trowbridge, M.D.

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The website may also allow visitors to:

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• Learn about available treatments and services

• Review educational articles, books, videos, podcasts, brochures, and other materials

• Request information

• Submit a consultation request

• Contact the Practice

• Subscribe to newsletters or educational communications

• Access links to third-party websites, products, publications, or resources

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The website is intended for informational and educational purposes. It is not intended to provide individualized medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or emergency assistance.

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2. No Medical Advice

Information presented on this website is general in nature and should not be interpreted as medical advice for any particular individual or condition.

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Website content does not replace:

• An examination by a qualified healthcare professional

• A personalized diagnosis

• An individualized treatment plan

• Informed consent

• Medical testing

• Advice from a physician who is familiar with your medical history

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Do not begin, stop, delay, or modify any medication, supplement, treatment, diet, or healthcare plan based solely on information found on this website.

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Always consult an appropriately qualified healthcare professional regarding questions about your health, symptoms, diagnosis, medications, or treatment options.

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3. No Physician-Patient Relationship

Accessing this website, reading its content, submitting a form, sending an email, calling the Practice, or requesting a consultation does not create a physician-patient relationship.

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A physician-patient relationship is established only after the Practice has:

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1. Accepted you as a patient;

2. Completed an appropriate consultation or medical evaluation; and

3. Obtained any required registration documents, consent forms, and agreements.

The Practice is not obligated to accept any person as a patient merely because that person submitted a consultation request or contacted the office.

Until a physician-patient relationship has been formally established, you should continue to seek care from your current healthcare professionals.

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4. Medical Emergencies

This website and its forms are not monitored as emergency communication systems.

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Do not use the website, email, text messaging, consultation forms, or general contact forms to request emergency assistance or time-sensitive medical care.

Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room when you believe you are experiencing a medical emergency.

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Potential emergencies may include, but are not limited to:

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• Chest pain

• Difficulty breathing

• Severe bleeding

• Loss of consciousness

• Signs of a stroke

• Severe allergic reactions

• Suicidal thoughts

• Sudden or rapidly worsening symptoms

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Health Choices Now is not responsible for harm caused by using the website or electronic communications in place of emergency medical care.

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5. Consultation Requests

The website may allow you to request a consultation or additional information about a treatment or service.

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Submitting a consultation request:

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• Does not guarantee an appointment

• Does not guarantee acceptance as a patient

• Does not guarantee that a treatment is appropriate for you

• Does not establish a physician-patient relationship

• Does not constitute medical advice

• Does not guarantee any particular health outcome

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The Practice may contact you to obtain additional information, discuss scheduling, explain the consultation process, or determine whether the Practice may be able to address your needs.

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The Practice reserves the right to decline or discontinue a consultation request when appropriate, subject to applicable law and professional obligations.

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6. Information You Submit

You agree that information submitted through the website will be accurate, current, and complete to the best of your knowledge.

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You should not submit false information, impersonate another person, or submit information about another individual without appropriate authority or permission.

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Do not submit highly sensitive information through a general website form unless specifically instructed by the Practice. This may include:

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• Social Security numbers

• Financial-account information

• Government-issued identification numbers

• Complete medical records

• Detailed diagnostic reports

• Highly sensitive photographs

• Information requiring immediate medical attention

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When detailed medical information is needed, the Practice may direct you to a more appropriate communication or records-submission method.

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7. Email, Telephone, and Text Communications

When you provide your email address or telephone number, you authorize the Practice to contact you regarding your inquiry, consultation request, appointment, requested information, or services.

Electronic communications may include:

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• Email

• Telephone calls

• Voicemail

• Text messages

• Appointment reminders

• Follow-up communications

• Educational information you requested

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Ordinary email and text messaging may not be completely secure. Do not use ordinary electronic communications for emergencies or to transmit highly sensitive information unless instructed by the Practice.

When promotional or newsletter communications are offered, you may unsubscribe using the link provided in the communication or by contacting the Practice.

Consent to receive promotional text messages is not a condition of receiving medical care. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out of nonessential text communications by replying STOP when that option is provided.

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8. Self-Pay Services and Fees

Health Choices Now operates as a self-pay medical practice and does not bill health plans.

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Patients are responsible for paying the fees associated with consultations, treatments, products, laboratory services, medical supplies, and other services they authorize or receive.

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Information displayed on the website may not include every fee or expense associated with a treatment program. Treatment costs may vary depending on factors such as:

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• The patient’s individual needs

• The recommended treatment plan

• The number or duration of visits

• Laboratory testing

• Medications or supplements

• Medical supplies

• Services provided by outside professionals or facilities

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Any website pricing is subject to change unless it is included in a separate written agreement accepted by the Practice.

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Before receiving care, patients may be required to review and accept separate financial policies, payment terms, cancellation policies, refund policies, and treatment agreements. Those separate documents will control when they conflict with general information presented on the website.

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9. Treatment Information

Descriptions of treatments and services are provided for general educational purposes.

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• A treatment described on the website may not be:

• Appropriate for every patient

• Available to every person

• Appropriate for every medical condition

• Recommended without additional testing or evaluation

• Available in every jurisdiction

• Covered by the same regulatory status for every proposed use

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The benefits, risks, alternatives, expected costs, and regulatory considerations associated with a treatment should be discussed directly with an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

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Website content does not constitute informed consent for a medical procedure or treatment. Separate informed-consent documents and discussions may be required before treatment.

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10. No Guarantees of Results

Medical outcomes vary from person to person. Health Choices Now does not promise or guarantee that any treatment, service, medication, supplement, product, lifestyle change, or healthcare program will produce a particular result.

Factors affecting outcomes may include:

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• A patient’s diagnosis

• Age and general health

• Medical history

• Severity and duration of the condition

• Lifestyle

• Treatment participation

• Individual biological response

• Other medications or treatments

• Factors outside the Practice’s control

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Statements describing possible benefits or previous results should not be interpreted as promises, warranties, or guarantees.

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11. Testimonials and Patient Experiences

The website may include testimonials, patient stories, reviews, interviews, or descriptions of previous experiences.

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These materials reflect individual experiences and may describe favorable or best-case outcomes. They do not represent, warrant, or guarantee that another patient will experience the same or similar results.

Testimonials should not be used as the sole basis for making a healthcare decision.

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12. Educational and Professional Opinions

The website may contain medical commentary, professional opinions, clinical observations, summaries of published materials, or discussions of emerging and alternative approaches.

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Medical knowledge and professional standards may change over time. Website materials may not reflect the most recent research, regulatory developments, or clinical guidance.

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Nothing on the website should be interpreted as criticism of or a directive to disregard the advice of another qualified healthcare professional.

You are encouraged to discuss information obtained from the website with your existing physician or another appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

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13. Accuracy and Updates

Health Choices Now makes reasonable efforts to provide useful information but does not warrant that website content will always be:

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• Complete

• Accurate

• Current

• Free from typographical errors

• Appropriate for every user

• Available without interruption

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Content may be updated, corrected, removed, or replaced at any time without prior notice.

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The Practice has no obligation to update every historical article, recording, publication, interview, or educational resource after it is posted.

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14. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, the website and its content are owned by or licensed to Health Choices Now, John Parks Trowbridge, M.D., or their respective licensors.

Protected materials may include:

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• Text

• Articles

• Books and excerpts

• Videos

• Audio recordings

• Podcasts

• Photographs

• Graphics

• Logos

• Treatment descriptions

• Brochures

• Downloadable resources

• Website design

• Page layouts

• Trademarks

• Trade names

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Website materials are protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual-property laws.

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You may view, download, or print materials for personal, noncommercial, educational use when the website expressly permits it.

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You may not, without prior written permission:

• Republish website content

• Sell or commercially distribute website materials

• Copy substantial portions of the website

• Modify or create derivative works from protected content

• Use content in advertisements or promotional materials

• Remove copyright, trademark, authorship, or source notices

• Present website materials as your own work

• Use automated systems to collect or reproduce website content

• Use the Practice’s name, photograph, logo, or branding in a manner suggesting endorsement or affiliation

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Permissions may be requested by contacting the Practice.

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15. User Submissions

When you submit a question, comment, testimonial, review, photograph, document, or other material, you represent that:

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• You have the authority to submit it

• The information is not knowingly false

• The submission does not violate another person’s privacy or intellectual-property rights

• The submission is not unlawful, threatening, defamatory, abusive, or malicious

• The submission does not contain harmful code or unauthorized advertising

• Submitting information through a private medical or consultation form does not grant the Practice permission to publicly display your protected health information.

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The Practice will obtain any authorization required by law before publicly using identifiable patient information for promotional, testimonial, or marketing purposes.

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16. Acceptable Use

You may use this website only for lawful purposes.

You may not:

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• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website, servers, accounts, or databases

• Interfere with website security or operation

• Introduce viruses, malware, malicious code, or harmful material

• Use automated scraping, crawling, harvesting, or data-mining tools without permission

• Collect personal information about other users

• Submit fraudulent consultation requests

• Impersonate another person or organization

• Use the website to harass, threaten, or harm another person

• Use website content to provide unauthorized medical services

• Violate applicable laws, regulations, or professional standards

• Use the website in a manner that could damage the Practice’s reputation, systems, or legal rights

• We may restrict or terminate access when we reasonably believe these Terms have been violated.

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17. Third-Party Websites and Services

The website may link to third-party websites or services, including:

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• Online booksellers

• Video platforms

• Social media platforms

• Medical or educational resources

• Research publications

• Newsletter providers

• Maps

• Payment-processing services

• Scheduling or communication platforms

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Third-party websites are operated independently. Health Choices Now does not control and is not responsible for their:

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• Content

• Availability

• Privacy practices

• Security

• Products

• Services

• Prices

• Shipping

• Refund policies

• Representations

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A link does not necessarily indicate endorsement, sponsorship, partnership, or approval.

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Your use of a third-party website is governed by that party’s own terms and privacy policies.

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18. Purchases From Third Parties

The website may provide links that allow visitors to purchase books, publications, or other products from third-party retailers.

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Unless expressly stated otherwise, those transactions are between you and the third-party seller. The seller is responsible for payment processing, order fulfillment, delivery, returns, refunds, warranties, and customer service.

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Health Choices Now is not responsible for disputes arising from purchases completed through an independent retailer.

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19. Privacy

Your use of the website is also subject to the Health Choices Now Privacy Policy.

When you become a patient, certain medical information maintained by the Practice may also be governed by the Practice’s Notice of Privacy Practices and applicable medical-privacy laws.

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The Privacy Policy and Notice of Privacy Practices are separate documents serving different purposes. These Terms do not replace either document.

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20. Website Security

We use reasonable measures intended to protect the website and information submitted through it. However, no website, internet transmission, email system, or electronic database can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

You use the website and electronic communications at your own risk.

You are responsible for using reasonable security precautions, including protecting your devices, passwords, and internet connection.

21. Website Availability

We may modify, suspend, restrict, or discontinue any part of the website at any time.

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The website may be temporarily unavailable because of:

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• Maintenance

• Software updates

• Technical problems

• Cybersecurity events

• Internet interruptions

• Third-party service interruptions

• Circumstances outside our control

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We are not liable for losses resulting solely from website unavailability or interruption.

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22. Disclaimer of Warranties

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

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Health Choices Now disclaims warranties regarding the website, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, noninfringement, availability, and security.

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We do not warrant that:

• The website will meet every user’s expectations

• The website will always be uninterrupted or error-free

• Every defect will be corrected

• The website will be free from viruses or harmful components

• Information obtained through the website will produce a particular medical, personal, or financial result

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Nothing in this section limits any duty or responsibility that cannot lawfully be limited.

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23. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Health Choices Now and its physicians, employees, representatives, contractors, licensors, and service providers will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from:

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• Access to or use of the website

• Inability to access the website

• Reliance on general website information

• Third-party links or services

• Unauthorized access to electronic communications

• Website errors, interruptions, or security incidents

• Decisions made without obtaining appropriate professional medical advice

Nothing in these Terms is intended to waive or limit liability for professional medical services, gross negligence, willful misconduct, fraud, or any other responsibility that cannot lawfully be waived or limited.

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Separate laws, consent forms, and agreements govern medical care provided after a physician-patient relationship has been established.

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24. Indemnification

To the extent permitted by law, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Health Choices Now and its physicians, employees, representatives, contractors, licensors, and service providers from claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, and reasonable expenses arising from:

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• Your unlawful use of the website

• Your violation of these Terms

• Your infringement of another person’s rights

• False or unauthorized information you submit

• Malicious interference with the website or its systems

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This section does not apply to claims arising from professional medical care or from conduct for which indemnification cannot lawfully be required.

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25. Geographic Availability

Health Choices Now is located in Texas, United States.

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The website may be accessible from other states or countries, but access does not mean that the Practice offers medical care or is authorized to practice medicine in every jurisdiction.

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Visitors outside Texas are responsible for determining whether website access and any requested services are lawful and appropriate in their location.

Any medical services will be provided only when legally and professionally permitted.

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26. Governing Law

These Terms and any dispute relating solely to website access or use will be governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

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Any legal proceeding concerning these Terms or website use must be filed in a state or federal court with proper jurisdiction over the Practice’s principal office in Humble, Texas, unless applicable law requires otherwise.

This provision does not alter legal rights or procedures applicable to professional medical care, medical records, or healthcare-liability claims.

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27. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms and Conditions at any time.

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Revised Terms will be posted on this webpage with an updated effective date. Changes become effective when posted unless otherwise stated.

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Your continued use of the website after revised Terms are posted indicates your acceptance of those revisions.

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28. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is determined to be unlawful, invalid, or unenforceable, that provision will be enforced to the fullest extent permitted or removed when necessary.

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The remaining provisions will continue in effect.

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29. No Waiver

Failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not waive our right to enforce that provision or another provision in the future.

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30. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the website Privacy Policy and any other policies expressly incorporated by reference, constitute the agreement governing general website use.

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These Terms do not replace patient-registration documents, informed-consent forms, financial policies, treatment agreements, or other documents governing medical care.

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When a separate signed agreement applies to a specific service or transaction, that agreement will control to the extent of any conflict.

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31. Contact Information

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Questions about these Terms and Conditions may be directed to:

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Health Choices Now
John Parks Trowbridge, M.D., FACAM
Humble Medical Arts Building
9816 Memorial Boulevard, Suite 205
Humble, Texas 77338

Telephone: 1-800-FIX-PAIN
Email: patient@healthchoicesnow.com