Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms of Use and Amendments

Each time you use or cause access to this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use, as amended from time to time with or without notice to you. In addition, if you are using a particular service on this website or accessed via this website, you will be subject to any rules or guidelines applicable to those services, and they will be incorporated by reference within these Terms of Use. Please read the site’s Privacy Policy, which is incorporated within these Terms of Use by reference.

2. The Site Editor’s Service

This website and the services provided to you on and via this website are provided on an “AS IS” basis. You agree that the site editor reserves the right to modify or discontinue provision of this website and its services, and to remove the data you provide, either temporarily or permanently, at any time, without notice and without any liability towards you. The site editor will not be held responsible or liable for timeliness, removal of information, failure to store information, inaccuracy of information, or improper delivery of information.

3. Your Responsibilities and Registration Obligations

In order to use this website or certain parts of it, you may be required to register for a user account on this website; in this case, you agree to provide truthful information when requested, and — if a minimum age is required for eligibility for a user account — you undertake that you are at least the required age. By registering for a user account, you explicitly agree to this site’s Terms of Use, including any amendments made by the site editor that are published herein.

4. Privacy Policy

Registration data and other personally identifiable information that the site may collect is subject to the terms of the site editor’s Privacy Policy.

5. Registration and Password

If you create a user account on this site, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password. You will be responsible for all usage of your user account and username, whether authorized or not authorized by you. You agree to immediately notify the site editor of any unauthorized use of your user account, username, or password.

6. Your Conduct

You agree that all information or data of any kind — whether text, software, code, music, sound, photographs, graphics, video or other materials (“content”) — made available publicly or privately, is the sole responsibility of the person who provided said content. You agree that this website may expose you to material that may be objectionable or offensive. The site editor will not be responsible to you in any way for content displayed on this website nor for any error or omission.

By using this website or any service provided, you explicitly agree that:

(a) You will not provide any content which may be construed as unlawful, illegal, threatening, harmful, abusive, harassing, stalking, tortious, defamatory, libelous, vulgar, obscene, offensive, objectionable, pornographic, designed to interfere with or disrupt the operation of this website or any service provided. Any content submitted that is infected with a virus or other destructive or deleterious programming does give rise to civil or criminal liability.  Any content provided or conduct violating applicable local, national, or international law is a breach of our Terms of Use.
(b) You will not impersonate or misrepresent your association with any person or entity; you will not forge or otherwise seek to conceal or misrepresent the origin of any content provided by you.
(c) You will not collect or harvest any information about other users.
(d) You will not provide, and you will not use this website to provide, any content or service in any commercial manner, or in any manner that would involve junk mail, spam, chain letters, pyramid schemes, or any other form of unauthorized advertising or commerce; you will not use this website to promote or operate any service or content without the site editor’s prior written consent.
(e) You will not provide any content that may give rise to the site editor being held civilly or criminally liable, or that may be considered a violation of any local, national or international law, including — but not limited to — laws relating to copyrights, trademarks, patents, or trade secrets.

7. Submission of Content on this Website

By providing any content to this website:

(a) You agree to grant the site editor a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, non-exclusive right and license (including any moral rights or other necessary rights.) to use, display, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, distribute, perform, promote, archive, translate, and to create derivative works and compilations, in whole or in part. Such license will apply concerning any form, media, or technology already known at the time of provision or developed subsequently.
(b) You warrant and represent that you have all legal, moral, and other rights necessary to grant the site editor the licenses specified in this section 7.
(c) You acknowledge and agree that the site editor will have the right (but not obligation), at the site editor’s entire discretion, to refuse to publish, or remove, or block access to any content you provide, at any time and for any reason, with or without notice.

8. Third-Party Services

Goods and services of third parties may be advertised and/or made available on or through this website. Representations made regarding products and services provided by third parties will be governed by the policies and representations made by these third parties. The site editor will not in any manner be liable for or responsible for any of your dealings or interactions with third parties.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the site editor and the site editor’s representatives, subsidiaries, affiliates, related parties, officers, directors, employees, agents, independent contractors, advertisers, partners, and co-branders, from any claim or demand, including reasonable legal fees, that may be filed by any third party, arising out of your conduct or connection with this website or service, your provision of content, your violation of these Terms of Use, or any other violation by you of the rights of another person or party.

10. Limitation of Liability

You expressly understand and agree that the site editor will not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or exemplary damages; this includes but is not limited to, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses (even if the site editor has been advised of the possibility of such damages), resulting from
(i) the use of services or the inability to use services,
(ii) the cost of obtaining substitute goods and/or services resulting from any transaction entered into on through services,
(iii) unauthorized access to or alteration of your data transmissions,
(iv) statements by any third party or conduct of any third party using services, or
(v) any other matter relating to services.
In some jurisdictions, it is not permitted to limit liability and, therefore, such limitations may not apply to you.

11. Reservation of Rights

The site editor reserves all of the site editor’s rights, including but not limited to any and all copyrights, trademarks, patents, trade secrets, and any other proprietary right that the site editor may have in respect of this website, its content, and goods and services that may be provided. The use of the site editor’s rights and property requires the site editor’s prior written consent. By making services available to you, the site editor is not providing you with any implied or express licenses or rights, and you will have no rights to make any commercial use of this website or provided services without the site editor’s prior written consent.

12. Applicable Law

You agree that these Terms of Use and any dispute arising out of your use of this website or products or services provided will be governed by and construed in accordance with local laws applicable at the site editor’s domicile, notwithstanding any differences between the said applicable legislation and legislation in force at your location. By registering for a user account on this website, or by using this website and the services it provides, you accept that jurisdiction is granted to the courts having jurisdiction over the site editor’s domicile and that any disputes will be heard by the said courts.

Notice of Privacy Practices

Capizzi MD Cosmetic Surgery & Med Spa

Effective Date: 4/10/2026

This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can access this information. Please review it carefully.

Capizzi MD Cosmetic Surgery & Med Spa is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your health information. Federal law requires us to maintain the privacy of your protected health information (“PHI”) and to provide you with this notice describing our legal duties and privacy practices.

Protected Health Information includes information that identifies you and relates to your past, present, or future physical or mental health condition, the healthcare services you receive, or payment for those services.

How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information

We may use and disclose your health information for the following purposes:

Treatment

We may use your health information to provide, coordinate, or manage your medical care. This includes communication between physicians, nurses, medical assistants, and other healthcare professionals involved in your care.

Example: A nurse or physician may review your medical history, treatment notes, or photographs in order to plan or perform a procedure.

Payment

We may use or disclose your health information to obtain payment for services we provide.

Example: Information may be shared with billing staff or financial institutions to process payment for procedures or treatments.

Healthcare Operations

We may use your health information to support the daily operations of our practice.

Examples include:

• Quality assessment and improvement activities
• Training of staff and medical professionals
• Licensing, accreditation, and credentialing activities
• Administrative and operational planning

Other Permitted Uses and Disclosures

Federal law also allows us to disclose health information in certain circumstances without your authorization, including:

Required by Law

When disclosure is required by federal, state, or local law.

Public Health Activities

To public health authorities for purposes such as disease prevention or reporting.

Health Oversight Activities

To government agencies authorized to oversee healthcare systems, licensing, or regulatory compliance.

Legal Proceedings

In response to a court order, subpoena, or lawful legal process.

Law Enforcement

When required by law or in response to lawful requests by law enforcement officials.

Serious Threat to Health or Safety

To prevent or reduce a serious threat to your health or safety or the health and safety of others.

Uses That Require Your Authorization

Certain uses of your health information require your written authorization, including:

• Use of information for marketing purposes
• Any disclosure not otherwise described in this notice

You may revoke an authorization at any time in writing, except where we have already acted on it.

Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information

You have the following rights under federal privacy law:

Right to Access

You may request a copy of your medical record. Requests must be made in writing. Records are typically provided within 30 days, as permitted by law. Medical records may have an administrative fee to produce, these fees are compliant with NC Medical Board.

Right to Request Amendments

If you believe information in your record is incorrect or incomplete, you may request that we amend the record.

Right to Request Restrictions

You may request restrictions on how we use or disclose your health information for treatment, payment, or operations. While we will consider your request, we are not always required to agree.

Right to Confidential Communications

You may request that we communicate with you through specific methods or at specific locations (for example, by phone, mail, or secure portal).

Right to an Accounting of Disclosures

You may request a list of certain disclosures of your health information made outside of treatment, payment, and healthcare operations.

Right to Receive a Paper Copy of This Notice

You may request a paper copy of this notice at any time, even if you have agreed to receive it electronically.

Our Responsibilities

Capizzi MD Cosmetic Surgery & Med Spa is required to:

• Maintain the privacy and security of your protected health information
• Provide you with this notice describing our legal duties and privacy practices
• Notify you in the event of a breach involving your unsecured health information
• Follow the terms of this notice currently in effect

We reserve the right to change our privacy practices and update this notice at any time. Updated notices will be posted on our website and made available in our office.

Questions or Complaints

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with our practice or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Filing a complaint will not affect the quality of care you receive.

To file a complaint or ask questions about this notice, please contact:

Privacy Officer
Capizzi MD Cosmetic Surgery & Med Spa
900 East Blvd Charlotte NC 28203

704-655-8988

You may also file a complaint with:

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Office for Civil Rights
https://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/complaints/

Acknowledgment

Patients may be asked to sign an acknowledgment that they have received or reviewed this Notice of Privacy Practices.