Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Website: SonyaSloanMD.com
Welcome to SonyaSloanMD.com (“Website”). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to the following Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately. These Terms may be updated periodically, and continued use constitutes acceptance of any changes.
1. Purpose of Website
This Website provides general information about Dr. Sonya Sloan’s professional background, public speaking, nonprofit work, educational content, and related services.
It is not a medical practice portal, a telemedicine service, or a source of individualized medical advice.
2. No Medical Advice
The content on this Website, including articles, videos, posts, downloadable materials, or communications, is for informational and educational purposes only.
Nothing on this Website:
- Creates a doctor–patient relationship
- Provides individualized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment
- Should be used as a substitute for any medical professional’s clinical judgment
- Should be considered medical, surgical, orthopedic, or emergency guidance
If you have medical concerns, seek care from a licensed healthcare provider.
If this is an emergency, call 911 immediately.
3. No Solicitation Policy
To maintain integrity and safety, this Website strictly prohibits solicitation of any kind, including but not limited to:
- Requests for medical advice or treatment
- Requests for prescriptions, imaging orders, or referrals
- Direct solicitations for business, fundraising, collaborations, or investments
- Uploading, posting, or sending unsolicited promotional materials
Any attempt at solicitation may be blocked, deleted, or ignored at the discretion of the Website administrator.
4. Not a Physician–Patient Relationship
Your use of this Website, submission of a message through a contact form, or interaction with any content does not establish a physician–patient relationship with Dr. Sonya Sloan or any associated entity.
Dr. Sloan does not respond to personal health inquiries, interpret medical tests, or offer treatment plans through this Website.
5. Intellectual Property
All content—including text, graphics, images, audio, video, branding, logos, and downloadable materials—is the property of Sonya Sloan, MD, or licensed third parties and is protected by copyright and trademark laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or publish any content without written permission.
6. User Conduct
By using this Website, you agree not to:
- Upload or transmit harmful, inappropriate, or unlawful content
- Attempt unauthorized access to the Website or its servers
- Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, crawlers) without written permission
- Harass, threaten, or attempt to contact Dr. Sloan for medical questions or personal requests
Violations may result in restricted access and appropriate legal action.
7. External Links Disclaimer
This Website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for convenience only and do not signify endorsement. Dr. Sloan is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or security of external sites.
8. Privacy
Use of this Website is also governed by the Privacy Policy, which describes how information is collected, stored, and used. By using the Website, you consent to the practices described therein.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Sonya Sloan, MD, and her affiliates are not liable for:
- Errors or omissions in Website content
- Reliance on information obtained through the Website
- Any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of the Website
Use this Website at your own risk.
10. Indemnification
By using the Website, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Dr. Sonya Sloan and any affiliated organizations from any claims, losses, liabilities, or expenses arising out of your misuse of the Website or violation of these Terms.
11. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any disputes must be resolved in state or federal courts located in Texas.
12. Contact Information
For general business inquiries only (not medical questions):
📧 admin@sonyasloanmd.com
Medical questions, emergency inquiries, and patient-specific messages will not be answered.
13. Acceptance of Terms
By visiting or using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms & Conditions.