Terms of Service

01Acceptance of these terms

By accessing, browsing, submitting information through, or otherwise using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.

We may update these terms from time to time. Changes are effective when posted unless otherwise stated. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the updated terms.

02Educational information only

The content on this website, including articles, forms, videos, testimonials, book descriptions, downloadable materials, and references to cryoablation or other treatment options, is provided for general educational purposes.

• schoolContent is intended to help visitors learn and ask better questions of their healthcare team.
• stethoscopeContent is not a substitute for individualized medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, imaging review, pathology review, or clinical judgment.
• fact_checkMedical knowledge and treatment standards may change. You should confirm information with qualified healthcare professionals familiar with your specific situation.

03No doctor–patient relationship

Using this website, reading the book, requesting a free copy of the book, submitting a form, sending a message, or receiving a general response from our team does not create a doctor–patient relationship with Dr. Bednarski, Serenity Surgery & Wellness, or any member of our team.

A doctor–patient relationship is created only when the practice expressly agrees to provide clinical care and all required intake, consent, records, and appointment processes have been completed.

04Book requests and educational materials

The Freeze Breast Cancer book-request program is intended to provide educational resources to people exploring breast cancer treatment options. We may review requests, limit availability, decline duplicate or incomplete requests, and prioritize requests based on program criteria, inventory, shipping limitations, or administrative needs.

• redeemComplimentary books, gift codes, shipping options, and related offers may be changed or discontinued at any time.
• local_shippingShipping estimates are not guarantees. Delays may occur because of verification, inventory, carrier delays, address errors, weather, or other circumstances outside our control.
• publicInternational requests may be subject to shipping limitations, customs delays, duties, taxes, or additional costs.

05Appointments, consultations, and communications

Website forms, email, phone, text, and other online tools may be used to request information, request a consultation, or ask administrative questions. Submitting a request does not guarantee an appointment, procedure, eligibility for cryoablation, acceptance as a patient, insurance coverage, or a specific clinical outcome.

Do not use website forms or general email for urgent medical problems. Ordinary email and text messages may not be fully secure. Sensitive clinical communication should be handled through the secure channels designated by the practice, when available.

06Your responsibilities

When using this website or submitting information, you agree to:

• check_circleProvide accurate, current, and complete information.
• check_circleUse the website only for lawful, personal, informational, and non-commercial purposes.
• check_circleRespect the privacy, security, intellectual property, and legal rights of others.
• check_circleConsult qualified healthcare professionals before making decisions about diagnosis, treatment, medication, imaging, surgery, cryoablation, or follow-up care.

07Prohibited uses

You may not use the website in a way that could harm, interfere with, or misuse the website, our services, or other users. Prohibited uses include:

• blockSubmitting false, misleading, fraudulent, abusive, defamatory, threatening, or unlawful content.
• blockAttempting to access systems, data, accounts, forms, or areas of the website without authorization.
• blockIntroducing viruses, malware, scraping tools, automated requests, or other code that disrupts or burdens the website.
• blockCopying, redistributing, or commercially exploiting website content without permission.

08Intellectual property

The website, book title, text, design, layout, images, graphics, logos, educational materials, and other content are owned by or licensed to us and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.

You may view, print, or download content for your own personal, non-commercial educational use. You may not reproduce, modify, publish, sell, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without prior written permission, except where permitted by law.

09Testimonials and patient stories

Testimonials, reviews, and patient stories reflect individual experiences and are shared for informational purposes. They are not a guarantee that another person will have the same experience, treatment eligibility, recovery, cosmetic result, financial outcome, or clinical outcome.

10Third-party links and services

The website may link to or integrate with third-party websites, payment processors, scheduling tools, shipping carriers, analytics providers, social media platforms, video platforms, maps, or other services we do not operate. We are not responsible for third-party content, policies, security, availability, accuracy, or practices.

Your use of third-party services may be governed by their own terms and privacy policies.

11Payments, pricing, and availability

If any products, shipping fees, consultations, procedures, programs, or services are offered through or referenced on the website, prices, availability, eligibility, scheduling, payment terms, discounts, and refund policies may change at any time unless a written agreement states otherwise.

Clinical services, if any, are subject to separate practice policies, patient agreements, consent forms, financial policies, and applicable laws. Insurance coverage and reimbursement are not guaranteed.

12Disclaimer of warranties

The website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of accuracy, completeness, reliability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, availability, and uninterrupted or error-free operation.

We do not warrant that the website will be secure, free from errors, free from viruses, always available, or that any content will be current or complete at all times.

13Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Dr. Hania B. Bednarski, Serenity Surgery & Wellness, Freeze Breast Cancer, and their owners, clinicians, employees, contractors, representatives, and affiliates will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of the website or reliance on website content.

Nothing in these terms is intended to limit rights or remedies that cannot be limited under applicable law.

14Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Dr. Hania B. Bednarski, Serenity Surgery & Wellness, Freeze Breast Cancer, and their owners, clinicians, employees, contractors, representatives, and affiliates from claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising from your misuse of the website, violation of these terms, violation of law, or infringement of another person’s rights.

15Privacy

Your use of the website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information. Please review it carefully.

16Suspension, termination, and enforcement

We may restrict, suspend, or terminate access to the website or any website feature at any time if we believe a user has violated these terms, misused the website, created security risk, submitted abusive content, or engaged in unlawful conduct.

17Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of South Carolina, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, unless applicable law requires otherwise. Any disputes related to these terms or the website will be handled in the appropriate courts located in South Carolina, unless another venue is required by law.

18Contact us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, contact us using the information below.