NOTICE OF LEGAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE OF THE CLARITY VISION WEBSITE

INTRODUCTION:

Welcome to our new Clarity Vision website (herein referred to as the “Clarity Vision Website”) with is the sole property of Clarity Vision, LLC, a North Carolina limited liability company (herein referred to as “Clarity Vision”).

Below, you will find our legal notices that explain your rights as well as ours with regard to images, branding, personal privacy, etc. Please review this information before proceeding to navigate our pages. If you have any specific concerns or complaints regarding the protection of your personal information of use of trademarked material, feel free to contact our offices directly.

1) TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE; COPYRIGHT, AND TRADEMARK INFORMATION

By accessing the Clarity Vision Website, you are agreeing to be bound by these Terms and Conditions of Use, all applicable laws and regulations, including, but not limited to any applicable local laws. If you do not agree with any of these terms and conditions, you are prohibited from using or accessing the Clarity Vision Website.

The materials contained on the Clarity Vision Website are protected by applicable state and federal copyright and trademark laws and are the sole property of Clarity Vision. All graphics, text, logos, icons, audio/video clips, and/or digital downloads are the property of Clarity Vision, or its affiliates, and are protected under applicable state and federal copyright laws.

All materials listed above containing the Clarity Vision logo, brand, graphics, text, audio/video clips, and digital downloads are trademarked and may not be used without prior written consent of Clarity Vision.

All other third parties associated with the Clarity Vision Website have trademarks for their respective companies and are afforded the same protection.

Any downloadable software made available through the Clarity Vision Website is copyrighted by the third party responsible for its creation.

The use of these downloads is considered a license agreement between the user and the provider or creator of the software, and it is the user ‘s responsibility to determine what limitations are applicable to the user from the provider or creator of said software.

2) USE LICENSE

Permission to use the Clarity Vision Website and its content is limited. Content on the Clarity Vision Website is trademarked and can only be used with written permission from an authorized representative of Clarity Vision. The content of this Clarity Vision Website is designated for personal , non-commercial transitory viewing only.

The Clarity Vision Website grants the viewing and printing of material from the website solely for the use of Clarity Vision, and not republishing or posting to any other person, company, or entity. The use of the Clarity Vision Website constitutes a license between Clarity Vision and the user. Clarity Vision allows this “Use License” with the understanding that this is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license the user may not:

• modify or copy materials unless used for our office practices such as patient information and data gathering to aid in your eye exams and scheduling;

• use the materials for any commercial purpose, or for any public display (commercial or non-commercial);

• remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials; or

• transfer the materials to another person not employed by Clarity Vision.
  
  

3) DISCLAIMER RELATING TO THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES

The materials on the Clarity Vision Website are provided as is and, although affiliated with other entities such as insurance, eyewear, and contact lens companies, Clarity Vision is not responsible for, and does not accept any responsibility for use of these third-party websites. Clarity Vision provides links to other websites as a convenience only and user accepts responsibility for any risks associated with use of such links. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by Clarity Vision and the use of any such linked website is at the user’s own risk.

4) LIMITATIONS

In no event shall Clarity Vision be liable for any damages arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on the Clarity Vision Website, even if Clarity Vision or its authorized representative has been notified in writing of the possibility of such damages. This is including but is not limited to, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption.

5) REVISIONS

It is left to the discretion of Clarity Vision to make changes to the materials contained on the Clarity Vision Website at any time without notice.

6) SITE TERMS OF USE MODIFICATIONS

Clarity Vision may revise these terms of use for the Clarity Vision Website at any time without notice. By using the Clarity Vision Website you are agreeing to be bound by the Terms and Conditions of Use as they may be amended and revised from time to time.

PRIVACY POLICY

User privacy is of the utmost importance to us at Clarity Vision and we have developed this policy to help ensure the information you disclose remains strictly confidential. The privacy policy with respect to the use of the Clarity Vision Website is set forth below. Please read the privacy policy before continuing to use the Clarity Vision Website.

As a patient, you will be made aware of the purposes for which information is being collected before or at the time of collection. This will typically be when requesting an appointment or when payment information is required for a purchase. All of this information is secure and will not be shared with third parties unless we have your authorization to do so. The use of third-party affiliates will likely be required if purchases are made through the Clarity Vision Website and the use of any online payment system will be considered a binding agreement between the consumer and the third-party. We will collect and use the information provided only for the services listed above unless we obtain your consent or are required by law to release the information.

We will only hold your information for as long as it takes to fulfill our mutual needs.

The Clarity Vision Website uses cookies to assist with the collection of data gathering and analytics for our website traffic. No personal, identifiable information is gathered or used with respect to this practice.

As stated above, your information will be collected lawfully, only when necessary, and with your prior knowledge. Collected information will not be shared unless a third-party is necessary to facilitate your purchase or payment in which your authorization is required. We will never share your personal information with a third-party without consent.

The information collected upon your use of the Clarity Vision Website will be limited solely to the relevant personal data used for those purposes listed on the Clarity Vision Website which include, but are not limited to, scheduling future appointments, communicating with Clarity Vision offices, making purchases, or paying bills. All information you provide is correct, up-to-date, and accurate to the best of your knowledge.

The information collected through the use of the Clarity Vision Website is protected with safeguards that inhibit loss, theft, misuse, or alteration. The Clarity Vision Website has security measures in place to safeguard our users and their personal information.

​​​​​​​Customers or patients are always welcome to contact our offices directly if they have any questions regarding our privacy policies and practices. As a medical practice, Clarity Vision is obligated under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPPA”) to abide by the federally mandated protocols when dealing with patient information. No health information can or will be disclosed without written authorization from the individual in question. Clarity Vision is committed to conducting our business in accordance with these principles in order to ensure that the confidentiality of our patients’ personal information is protected and maintained.