Terms of Services

Effective Date: June 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Santa Barbara Fertility Center website located at www.santabarbarafertility.com (the “Website”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Website.

These Terms apply to all visitors and users of the Website. Santa Barbara Fertility Center reserves the right to update these Terms at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. Nature of Website Content

This Website is provided for general informational purposes only. The content published here — including descriptions of services, educational materials, and provider information — does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Nothing on this Website should be used as a substitute for professional medical consultation, evaluation, or care from a qualified healthcare provider. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Santa Barbara Fertility Center makes no representations or warranties regarding the completeness, accuracy, or currency of the content on this Website. Medical information and clinical practices may change over time.

3. No Online Services or Forms

This Website does not collect personal information through online intake forms, appointment request forms, or patient portals. No medical records, health data, or patient information is submitted through this Website.

To schedule an appointment or communicate with our office, please contact us directly:

Phone: (805) 965-3400
In person: 536 East Arrellaga, Suite 201, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Office hours: Monday–Thursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | Friday 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

4. Privacy and Health Information

Santa Barbara Fertility Center is a HIPAA-covered entity. The collection, use, and disclosure of your Protected Health Information (PHI) is governed by our Notice of Privacy Practices.

Because this Website does not include online forms or data collection tools, no PHI is transmitted or received through the Website itself. Any health information you share with our office — by phone or in person — is handled in accordance with HIPAA and our Privacy Practices.

5. No Tracking or Marketing Technology

This Website does not use marketing tracking technologies, advertising pixels, behavioral analytics, or third-party remarketing tools. We do not collect visitor data for advertising or marketing purposes.

Standard web server logs (such as IP addresses and page visit timestamps) may be retained for security and operational purposes only. These logs are not shared with third parties for commercial use.

6. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, including patient resource organizations, pharmaceutical references, and professional associations. These links are provided for convenience only.

Santa Barbara Fertility Center does not endorse and is not responsible for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party websites. Accessing third-party sites is at your own risk and subject to those sites’ own terms and policies.

7. Intellectual Property

All content on this Website — including text, images, graphics, logos, and the overall design — is the property of Santa Barbara Fertility Center or its licensors and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.

You may view and print pages from this Website for your personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, transmit, or create derivative works from any Website content without prior written permission from Santa Barbara Fertility Center.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website and its content are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

Santa Barbara Fertility Center does not warrant that:

The Website will be available at all times or free from errors
Any information on the Website is current, complete, or accurate
The Website is free from viruses or other harmful components

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Santa Barbara Fertility Center, its physicians, staff, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of, or inability to use, this Website or its content.

In no event shall Santa Barbara Fertility Center’s total liability to you for all claims arising from use of this Website exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00).

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties or exclusions of certain damages. If these laws apply to you, some of the above limitations may not apply.

10. California Users — Additional Rights

This Website is operated by a medical practice licensed in the State of California. California residents may have additional rights under California law, including the California Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

Because this Website does not collect personal information through online tools, CCPA opt-out rights do not apply to Website visitors in the context of this Website. For questions about your rights as a patient, please contact our office or refer to our Notice of Privacy Practices.

Notice to Consumers: Santa Barbara Fertility Center physicians are licensed and regulated by the Medical Board of California — (800) 633-2322 | www.mbc.ca.gov

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or use of the Website shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Santa Barbara County, California. You consent to personal jurisdiction in those courts.

12. Changes to These Terms

Santa Barbara Fertility Center reserves the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to the Website. The Effective Date at the top of this page will be updated accordingly.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Santa Barbara Fertility Center
536 East Arrellaga, Suite 201
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Phone: (805) 965-3400
Website: www.santabarbarafertility.com
Office Hours: Mon–Thu 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | Fri 8:00 am – 1:00 pm