Terms & Conditions

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General Terms & Conditions

Scheduling & Non-Refundable Deposit: A deposit is required to secure your surgery date and lock in your quoted price. Because hospital and surgical team resources are reserved specifically for you, this deposit is strictly non-refundable, except in the specific event of a medical disqualification by our team as outlined in our Medical Clearance policy below.Rescheduling Policy: We understand that life happens. You are allowed one (1) complimentary date change to your surgery, provided you notify our coordination team at least 15 days prior to your originally scheduled date.Flight Delays & Cancellations: If your airline experiences unexpected delays or flight cancellations, please notify us immediately. Our team will work with the hospital to adjust your surgery schedule accordingly based on the new arrival time, with no additional penalty to you.Medical Clearance & Prorated Refunds: Your safety is our absolute priority. This surgical proposal is contingent upon final medical clearance. If our medical team discovers a critical condition during your in-person pre-operative evaluations that makes the surgery unsafe, the procedure will be canceled or postponed. In the event of a medical cancellation by our team, your refund will be prorated based on unspent funds, deducting only the logistical, laboratory, or hospital expenses already incurred up to the exact moment of diagnosis.Quote Validity: The prices, promotions, and inclusions listed in this medical proposal are strictly valid for fourteen (14) calendar days from the date of issue. After this period, the proposal will expire and may be subject to review or price adjustments based on current hospital fees.Undisclosed Conditions: Any extra medical interventions, specialist consultations, or extended hospital stays required due to undisclosed pre-existing conditions or non-compliance with pre-operative instructions will be the financial responsibility of the patient.Confidentiality: This medical proposal and its associated pricing are strictly confidential and customized specifically for {{contact.name}}. This document is intended solely for your personal review and may not be distributed, published, or shared with third parties, competing facilities, or on public forums for informational or comparative purposes.Companion Policy: Your package covers your companion's stay as long as they share your private hospital room. Any independent hotel bookings made by the companion are not covered in this proposal.©Dr. Sandy Martinez Castro | Cornerstone Bariatrics LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Payments & Deposits

Payment Terms & Conditions 1. Legal Entity This agreement is with Cornerstone Bariatrics LLC (doing business as Dr. Sandy Bariatrics), located at 3085 Beyer Blvd STE A-103, San Diego, CA 92154 US.2. Nature of Payment Payments made through this portal are custom deposits or installments applied toward your total surgery balance. All transactions are processed securely in USD. 3. Medical Clearance & Prorated Refunds Patient safety is our ultimate priority. All surgeries are strictly subject to final medical clearance. If Dr. Sandy Martinez and her medical team determine you are not a suitable candidate for surgery due to health reasons, your refund will be prorated based on unspent funds up to the day of diagnosis:If disqualified before arriving at the hospital: You will receive a refund minus any logistical, laboratory, or administrative fees already utilized.If disqualified after hospital admission: Your refund will be calculated by deducting all medical, hospital, and logistical expenses incurred up to that exact moment. 4. Cancellations, Rescheduling & Travel Delays Booking a surgery requires reserving operating rooms and medical staff. Therefore, voluntary cancellations and schedule changes are subject to the following:Cancellations: Cancellations made at least [Insert number, e.g., 30] days prior to the surgery date will receive a refund minus a $[Insert amount, e.g., 150] USD administrative fee. Cancellations made within [Insert number, e.g., 15] days of the surgery date are non-refundable.Rescheduling Policy: We understand that life happens. You are allowed one (1) complimentary date change to your surgery, provided you notify our coordination team at least 15 days prior to your originally scheduled date.Flight Delays & Cancellations: If your airline experiences unexpected delays or flight cancellations, please notify us immediately. Our team will work with the hospital to adjust your surgery schedule accordingly based on the new arrival time, with no additional penalty to you. 5. Agreement By submitting this payment, you agree to these terms and acknowledge that this transaction is governed by the laws of the State of California.

Medical Disclaimer

All content provided on this website, including text, graphics, images, videos, testimonials, and other material, is intended for general informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

You should always seek the advice of a qualified physician or other licensed healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment decision. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read on this website.

Consultation Requests and Communications

When you submit an inquiry, consultation request, or contact form through this website, you agree to provide accurate and truthful information. By doing so, you consent to being contacted by Dr. Sandy Martinez or members of her team through phone, email, SMS, WhatsApp, or other communication methods related to your inquiry.

Submitting your information through this website does not guarantee acceptance as a patient, eligibility for treatment, or scheduling of any procedure.

Privacy

Your use of this website is also subject to our Privacy Policy. By using this site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our privacy practices regarding the collection and use of your personal information.

Intellectual Property

All content on www.sandymartinezmd.com, including but not limited to text, logos, graphics, icons, images, videos, design elements, and website structure, is the property of Dr. Sandy Martinez or is used with appropriate permission, and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, distribute, or modify any part of this website without prior written consent, except for personal, non-commercial use.

Third-Party Links

This website may include links to third-party websites for your convenience or additional information. These external sites are not controlled by Dr. Sandy Martinez, and we are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, accuracy, or availability.

Accessing third-party websites through links on this site is done at your own risk.

No Guarantees or Warranties

We make reasonable efforts to ensure that the information on this website is accurate and up to date. However, we make no guarantees, representations, or warranties, express or implied, regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of any content on the site.

Use of this website and reliance on any information provided is at your own risk.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Dr. Sandy Martinez and her affiliates, staff, representatives, and service providers shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, this website.

This includes, without limitation, damages related to errors, omissions, interruptions, delays, viruses, data loss, or unauthorized access.

Website Availability

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of this website at any time without prior notice. We do not guarantee that the website will always be available, secure, or free from errors or harmful components.

User Conduct

By using this website, you agree not to:

Use the site for any unlawful purpose

Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the site, server, or related systems

Interfere with the operation or security of the website

Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information through forms or inquiries

Copy or misuse website content for commercial purposes without permission

Testimonials and Results

Testimonials and patient experiences shown on this website are individual experiences and are provided for informational purposes only. They do not guarantee or predict that any other person will achieve the same or similar results.

Individual outcomes vary depending on each patient’s medical condition, history, and compliance with treatment recommendations.

Changes to These Terms

We may revise or update these Terms & Conditions at any time without prior notice. Any changes will become effective immediately upon being posted on this website. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of those revised terms.

Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Contact

If you have any questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact us through the contact methods provided on www.sandymartinezmd.com