TERMS OF USE POLICY
Effective Date: April 23, 2026 | Last Updated: April 23, 2026
These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Hudson Facial Plastic Surgery website located at https://hudsonfacialplastics.com (the “Site”) and any related content, features, or services offered by Hudson Facial Plastic Surgery (“Practice,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using our Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our Site.
1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
By accessing our Site, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you are accessing on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
2. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER — NOT MEDICAL ADVICE
THE CONTENT ON THIS SITE IS PROVIDED FOR GENERAL INFORMATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT INTENDED TO BE, AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE, MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT.
Nothing on this Site creates a physician-patient relationship between you and Hudson Facial Plastic Surgery or Dr. Caroline Hudson. Results depicted in before-and-after photographs are individual patient results and are not a guarantee of outcomes. You should always consult a qualified, licensed physician regarding any medical questions or conditions. In a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately.
3. PERMITTED USE
Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our Site for personal, non-commercial purposes to learn about our services and to contact us. You may not:
- Copy, reproduce, distribute, transmit, or create derivative works from any content on this Site without our prior written consent
- Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable federal, Illinois, or local law
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or our systems
- Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or any other malicious or technologically harmful material
- Use any automated means (including bots, scrapers, spiders, or crawlers) to access, monitor, or copy content from the Site without our express written permission
- Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Site
- Harass, intimidate, or threaten any employees or agents of our Practice
- Reproduce, modify, distribute, or publicly display any content from the Site without our prior written authorization
- Use any meta tags or other hidden text utilizing our name or trademarks without our express written consent
- Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone from using or enjoying the Site
4. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
All content on this Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, photographs, audio clips, video clips, data compilations, and software (“Content”), is the property of Hudson Facial Plastic Surgery or its content suppliers and is protected by United States copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. The Hudson Facial Plastic Surgery name, logo, and all related product and service names, design marks, and slogans are trademarks of Hudson Facial Plastic Surgery. You may not use any of our marks without prior written permission.
5. BEFORE-AND-AFTER PHOTOS AND PATIENT CONTENT
Before-and-after photographs and patient testimonials displayed on this Site are shared with patient consent and are protected under HIPAA and applicable Illinois law. These images may not be downloaded, reproduced, or used for any purpose without explicit written consent from Hudson Facial Plastic Surgery. Individual results depicted are not a guarantee of any particular outcome.
6. USER SUBMISSIONS
If you submit any information, comments, feedback, or other content to us through our Site (including contact forms, consultation request forms, or social media pages), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute such submissions in connection with our business. You represent that any submission you provide is accurate, does not infringe any third-party rights, and is not unlawful.
7. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND SERVICES
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services, including financing partners (e.g., CareCredit), review platforms, and social media sites. These links are provided for your convenience only. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk.
8. ONLINE CONSULTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Submitting a contact or consultation request form does not create a physician-patient relationship and does not constitute medical advice. Communication via our website or email may not be secure. Please do not submit sensitive medical or personal information through unsecured channels. For urgent medical matters, please call our office directly at 312-929-2661 or contact emergency services.
9. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.
10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, HUDSON FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE OR ITS CONTENT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
11. INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Hudson Facial Plastic Surgery and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of any third party.
12. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict-of-law provisions. Any dispute arising under these Terms shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Cook County, Illinois, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.
13. ILLINOIS CONSUMER PROTECTION
Nothing in these Terms limits your rights under applicable Illinois consumer protection laws, including the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act (815 ILCS 505). Illinois consumers may contact the Illinois Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division at 1-800-243-0618.
14. MODIFICATIONS TO TERMS
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our Site with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.
15. TERMINATION
We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to terminate or suspend your access to the Site at any time, for any reason, without notice or liability to you.
16. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
17. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, constitute the entire agreement between you and Hudson Facial Plastic Surgery concerning your use of the Site.
18. CONTACT US
For questions about these Terms of Use, please contact:
Hudson Facial Plastic Surgery 1640 N Wells St. Unit 207 Chicago, IL 60614 Phone: 312-929-2661 Fax: 312-500-5024 Email: info@hudsonfacialplastics.com Website: https://hudsonfacialplastics.com
