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Privacy Policy

TERMS OF SERVICE

Elite Sports Medicine Acupuncture®
Effective Date: May 18, 2026

Welcome to Elite Sports Medicine Acupuncture® (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using this website, booking services, submitting forms, opting into SMS communications, or participating in telehealth services through www.eliteacu.com, you agree to the following Terms of Service.

1. Services Provided

Elite Sports Medicine Acupuncture® provides:

  • Acupuncture services- cupping, light therapies, and tuina.

  • Sports Medicine Acupuncture® services- corrective exercises, myofascial release, postural and orthopedic exams. 

  • Wellness consultations

  • Telehealth consultations

  • Herbal Medicine Prescriptions

  • Educational blog content

  • Appointment scheduling

  • SMS and email communications

Information on this website is for informational and educational purposes only and is not medical advice or a substitute for professional medical evaluation.

2. Booking & Cancellation Policies

Appointments booked through this website are subject to availability and clinic policies.

Patients may be required to provide:

  • Name

  • Phone number

  • Email address

  • Payment information

  • Health intake information

Late cancellations and missed appointments may be subject to fees according to clinic policy.

3. Telehealth Services

Telehealth services may not be appropriate for all medical concerns. By participating in telehealth appointments, you acknowledge:

  • Technology limitations may occur

  • Privacy risks inherent to electronic communication may exist

  • Emergency medical conditions should call 911 or seek immediate emergency care

4. SMS Communications & Consent

By providing your mobile phone number and opting into SMS communications, you consent to receive:

  • Appointment reminders

  • Scheduling notifications

  • Clinic updates

  • Marketing and promotional messages (if separately consented)

Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.

You may opt out at any time by replying:

  • STOP to unsubscribe

  • HELP for technical help 

  • Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of receiving medical treatment or purchasing services.

5. Email Marketing

By subscribing to our email list, you agree to receive:

  • Wellness content

  • Promotions

  • Clinic updates

  • Educational blog content

You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in emails.

6. Intellectual Property

All website content including logos, branding, graphics, blog content, videos, and educational materials are the property of Elite Sports Medicine Acupuncture® unless otherwise stated.

You may not reproduce or distribute materials without written permission.

7. Limitation of Liability

Elite Sports Medicine Acupuncture® is not liable for:

  • Website interruptions

  • Technology failures

  • Delays in communication

  • Decisions made based on website content

Use of this website and services is at your own risk.

8. Privacy

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

9. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms of Service at any time. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of updated terms.

10. Contact Information

Elite Sports Medicine Acupuncture®
Website: www.eliteacu.com

PRIVACY POLICY

Elite Sports Medicine Acupuncture®
Effective Date: May 18, 2026

Elite Sports Medicine Acupuncture® (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your information.

This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and shared through www.eliteacu.com.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Appointment information

  • Health intake information

  • Payment information

  • IP address and browser data

  • Marketing preferences

Information may be collected when you:

  • Book appointments

  • Fill out forms

  • Subscribe to emails

  • Opt into SMS messaging

  • Participate in telehealth services

  • Browse the website

2. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

  • Schedule appointments

  • Provide acupuncture and wellness services

  • Send appointment reminders

  • Communicate clinic updates

  • Send marketing emails and SMS communications

  • Improve website functionality

  • Comply with legal obligations

3. SMS Privacy

Phone numbers collected for SMS communications will not be sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

SMS consent data and opt-in records are maintained in accordance with applicable regulations.

Users may opt out at any time by replying STOP.

4. HIPAA & Health Information

Certain health-related information may be protected under applicable healthcare privacy laws.

While general website browsing is not HIPAA-protected, information submitted through patient intake systems and secure healthcare platforms may be handled according to applicable healthcare privacy requirements.

5. Sharing Information

We do not sell personal information.

We may share information with:

  • Secure scheduling software providers

  • Payment processors

  • Email and SMS communication platforms

  • Healthcare technology vendors

  • Legal authorities when required by law

6. Cookies & Analytics

Our website may use:

  • Cookies

  • Analytics tools

  • Tracking technologies

These tools help us improve user experience and marketing performance.

Users may disable cookies through browser settings.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect personal information; however, no electronic transmission or storage system is guaranteed to be 100% secure.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

9. Your Rights

You may request to:

  • Access your personal information

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Opt out of marketing communications

  • Request deletion where applicable

10. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under 18 years old.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updated versions will be posted on this page.

12. Contact Information

Elite Sports Medicine Acupuncture®
Website: www.eliteacu.com

For SMS verification specifically, you’ll also want a short checkbox disclosure near forms that says something like:

“By submitting this form, you agree to receive appointment reminders and occasional promotional text messages from Elite Sports Medicine Acupuncture®. Message frequency varies. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply STOP to unsubscribe. View our Terms & Privacy Policy.”

And then hyperlink:

  • Terms of Service

  • Privacy Policy

on the form itself.

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