Terms of Service
Effective Date: March 5, 2026
Last Updated: March 5, 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the website located at drvickiebhatia.com (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and customers of the Site. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use the Site.
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
2. About the Site
drvickiebhatia.com is owned and operated by Vickie Bhatia, Ph.D. The Site offers information, resources, and products or services related to Dr. Bhatia's professional practice. Nothing on this Site constitutes professional, medical, psychological, or legal advice unless explicitly stated in a formal service agreement.
3. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years of age to use this Site or make purchases. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement. If you are under 18, you may only use the Site with the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian.
4. Products and Services
4.1 Purchases
When you purchase a product or service through the Site, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete purchase and account information. We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any order at our discretion.
4.2 Pricing
All prices are listed in U.S. dollars and are subject to change without notice. We are not responsible for typographical errors in pricing. In the event of a pricing error, we reserve the right to cancel the transaction and notify you accordingly.
4.3 Payment
Payment is due at the time of purchase. We use third-party payment processors to handle transactions securely. By submitting payment information, you authorize us to charge the applicable amount through our payment processor.
5. Intellectual Property
All content on this Site — including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, and downloadable materials — is the property of Vickie Bhatia, Ph.D. and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, display, or create derivative works from any content on this Site without our prior written permission. Personal, non-commercial use for reference purposes is permitted provided you do not remove any copyright or proprietary notices.
6. User Conduct
By using this Site, you agree not to:
Use the Site for any unlawful or fraudulent purpose
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its systems
Transmit any harmful, offensive, or disruptive content
Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
Collect or harvest personal data from other users without consent
Use automated tools (e.g., bots, scrapers) to access or interact with the Site
We reserve the right to terminate access for any user who violates these terms.
7. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience and reference. We do not control these sites and are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or terms. Linking to a third-party site does not imply our endorsement of that site or its content.
8. Disclaimers
8.1 No Professional Advice
Content on this Site is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute and should not be relied upon as professional, psychological, medical, legal, or financial advice. Always consult a qualified professional for guidance specific to your situation.
8.2 No Warranty
The Site and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Vickie Bhatia, Ph.D. shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Site, including but not limited to loss of data, revenue, or profits, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Our total liability to you for any claim arising from your use of the Site shall not exceed the amount you paid to us, if any, in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Vickie Bhatia, Ph.D. and any affiliated parties from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.
11. Privacy
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review it to understand our data practices.
12. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Illinois.
13. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
14. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Vickie Bhatia, Ph.D. regarding your use of the Site and supersede any prior agreements or understandings.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Vickie Bhatia, Ph.D.
Website: drvickiebhatia.com
Email: drvickiebhatia@gmail.com