Terms of Use

Effective Date: May 28, 2026

Welcome to the website of Newport Orthopedic Institute (“NOI,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), including www.newportortho.com and any related webpages operated by NOI (the “Site”). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to the following Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these Terms of Use, please do not use this Site.

Website Content Is for Informational Purposes Only

The information provided on this Site is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You should always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition, symptoms, diagnosis, or treatment options. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking care because of something you have read on this Site.

No Physician-Patient Relationship

Your use of this Site does not create a physician-patient relationship between you and Newport Orthopedic Institute, any NOI physician, provider, employee, or affiliated entity. A physician-patient relationship is only established through a scheduled appointment, formal evaluation, and direct care provided by an NOI healthcare professional.

Emergency Medical Matters

This Site is not intended for medical emergencies. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Do not use this Site, online forms, appointment request tools, email, or messaging features for urgent or emergency medical needs.

Appointment Requests and Online Scheduling

This Site may provide access to appointment request forms, online scheduling tools, phone numbers, patient portals, or links to third-party scheduling platforms. Submitting a request through the Site does not guarantee an appointment, specific provider availability, insurance acceptance, or a particular treatment outcome. If you need to confirm, cancel, or reschedule an appointment, please contact Newport Orthopedic Institute directly by phone.

Accuracy of Website Information

We make reasonable efforts to keep the information on this Site accurate and up to date. However, medical information, provider availability, office locations, accepted insurance plans, services, and scheduling details may change without notice. NOI does not guarantee that all Site content is complete, current, or error-free. We reserve the right to update, modify, or remove Site content at any time.

Third-Party Links and Services

This Site may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, scheduling systems, patient portals, payment systems, social media pages, or other external resources. These links are provided for convenience only. NOI does not control and is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, security, accuracy, or availability of any third-party websites or services. Your use of third-party websites is subject to their own terms, policies, and practices.

Privacy and Patient Information

Your use of this Site is also subject to our Privacy Policy and any applicable Notice of Privacy Practices. Please do not submit sensitive medical information through general website forms, email, or other nonsecure communication channels unless specifically instructed to do so through an approved secure platform.

Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, design elements, page layouts, physician biographies, service descriptions, and other materials, is owned by or licensed to Newport Orthopedic Institute unless otherwise stated. You may view and download Site content for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, display, publish, sell, or use any Site content for commercial purposes without prior written permission from NOI.

User Conduct

You agree not to use this Site in any way that: Interferes with the operation or security of the Site; Attempts to gain unauthorized access to any systems, accounts, or data; Introduces viruses, malware, or harmful code; Misrepresents your identity or affiliation; Violates any applicable law, regulation, or third-party right; or Uses Site content for unauthorized commercial purposes.

No Guarantees Regarding Outcomes

Medical outcomes vary by patient and depend on many factors, including diagnosis, condition severity, medical history, treatment plan, compliance, and individual response to care. Nothing on this Site should be interpreted as a guarantee of diagnosis, treatment, recovery, surgical outcome, or medical result.

Insurance and Billing Information

Information about insurance, billing, payment, or accepted plans may be provided for convenience, but it may not reflect the most current details. Patients are responsible for confirming insurance coverage, benefits, referral requirements, authorization requirements, deductibles, co-pays, and out-of-pocket costs directly with their insurance provider and NOI’s billing team.

Disclaimer of Warranties

This Site and all content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. NOI makes no warranties or representations, express or implied, regarding the operation of the Site, the accuracy of content, or the availability of any Site feature. To the fullest extent permitted by law, NOI disclaims all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Newport Orthopedic Institute, its physicians, providers, employees, affiliates, representatives, and partners shall not be liable for any damages arising from or related to your use of, or inability to use, this Site or any linked third-party website. This includes direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or other damages, even if NOI has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Changes to These Terms

NOI may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted means you accept the updated Terms of Use.

Governing Law

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