Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: September 1, 2024
Company Name: Barrier Islands Psychiatry
Website: https://barrierislandspsychiatry.com/
Contact Information:


Introduction

Welcome to the Barrier Islands Psychiatry website. By accessing or using this website (https://barrierislandspsychiatry.com/), you agree to comply with the terms outlined in this document. These Terms and Conditions include important information regarding your rights, our SMS communication practices, and how you can opt-in or opt-out of SMS communications.


Messaging Policy

Messaging Frequency

Barrier Islands Psychiatry does not send marketing SMS messages.
SMS notifications are sent only for:

  • Appointment reminders.
  • Important updates about patient services.
  • Responses to patient inquiries or requests for support.

Opt-In Process

Patients opt-in for SMS communication by providing their phone number through our website’s contact form or during patient registration. Opt-in is confirmed when patients check the consent box during submission.

Opt-Out Process

Patients may opt-out of SMS notifications at any time by:

  • Sending a text message with the word “STOP” to 843-556-8177.
  • Sending an email to [email protected] with “STOP” in the subject line.

Information Collection and Use

Barrier Islands Psychiatry collects personal information, including name, email, and phone number, through the contact form and patient registration. This data is used to:

  • Communicate appointment reminders and service updates.
  • Respond to inquiries and patient requests.
  • Inform patients about health-related updates or service changes.

Data Security

All personal data is securely stored on U.S.-based data servers managed by a third-party company compliant with applicable laws. We implement industry-standard security protocols to protect data from unauthorized access or misuse.


Prohibited Uses

You agree to use this website in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:

  • Impersonating Barrier Islands Psychiatry or its representatives.
  • Using automated tools like bots to scrape website data.
  • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to the website or its data.

Legal Disclaimers

Barrier Islands Psychiatry provides this website “as is” without any warranties. We assume no liability for errors, inaccuracies, or interruptions in service.


SMS Consent Policy

Consent

By opting in through the contact form or patient registration, you agree to receive SMS notifications for the purposes outlined above.

No Third-Party Sharing

Your phone number will not be shared or sold to any third parties.

Opt-Out

To discontinue SMS notifications, follow the opt-out methods described above.


Governing Law

This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of South Carolina, United States. Any disputes arising from these terms will be resolved in Charleston, South Carolina.


Changes to Terms

Barrier Islands Psychiatry reserves the right to update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.


Contact Us

For inquiries or concerns about our terms, policies, or SMS practices, please contact:

Barrier Islands Psychiatry
843-556-8177
[email protected]