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Terms of Use
Effective date: October 1, 2026
These Terms of Use govern your use of this website operated by South Sound Musculoskeletal Institute ("SSMI"). By using this website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.
Educational Content Only; No Medical Advice
The content on this website, including text, graphics, images, and video, is for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not address your individual circumstances, and is not a substitute for evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment by a qualified clinician. Never disregard or delay seeking professional medical advice because of something you read on this website.
No Physician-Patient Relationship
Using this website, viewing its content, or submitting an inquiry through it does not create a physician-patient relationship with SSMI or any of its providers. A physician-patient relationship is established only through a clinical evaluation at our practice.
Emergencies
Do not use this website for urgent or emergency matters. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
No Guarantee of Outcomes
Descriptions of procedures, technologies, and recovery experiences reflect general information and individual results vary. Nothing on this website is a promise or guarantee of any particular result.
Intellectual Property
This website and its content are owned by or licensed to SSMI and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. You may view and print pages for personal, non-commercial use. Any other reproduction, distribution, or use requires our prior written permission.
Acceptable Use
You agree not to misuse the website, including by attempting to gain unauthorized access, interfering with its operation, submitting false information, scraping content, or using the site for any unlawful purpose.
Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
The website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including accuracy, completeness, or fitness for a particular purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, SSMI and its providers, employees, and agents are not liable for any damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this website or its content.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Washington, without regard to conflict of laws principles. Any dispute arising from these Terms or the website shall be brought in the state or federal courts located in Pierce County, Washington.
Changes and Contact
We may revise these Terms at any time by updating this page. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance. Contact: South Sound Musculoskeletal Institute, 1519 3rd Street SE, Suite 101, Puyallup, WA 98372, (253) 799-1830, CSteckler@southsoundmsk.com.