Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: September 1, 2026
These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of drdanbrandwein.com, the online appointment and callback assistant, website forms, and SMS/text messaging services provided by Dr. Daniel Brandwein DPM, PA, FACFAS (“Practice,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).
By using the Website or voluntarily submitting a request through our online services, you agree to these Terms.
1. Website Purpose
The Website provides general information about the Practice and may allow visitors to:
- Request an appointment
- Request a callback
- Contact the Practice
- Use an automated appointment assistant
- Voluntarily opt in to SMS appointment assistance
- Access general information about podiatric services
The Website and automated tools are intended for administrative and informational purposes.
They are not a substitute for examination, diagnosis, or treatment by a qualified healthcare professional.
2. Appointment and Callback Requests
Submitting an appointment request or callback request through the Website, automated assistant, or SMS service does not guarantee or confirm an appointment.
A requested date or time is not considered confirmed until the Practice communicates confirmation directly to you.
The Practice may contact you to coordinate your request.
3. Automated Appointment Assistant
The Website may use an automated or AI-assisted system to help visitors request appointments or callbacks.
The assistant may:
- Collect basic contact information
- Present predefined response options
- Allow you to request a callback
- Allow you to request an appointment
- Collect preferred appointment dates or times
- Provide office contact information
- Confirm receipt of a request
The automated assistant is not a physician or medical professional.
It does not diagnose medical conditions, provide medical advice, prescribe treatment, or replace consultation with a licensed healthcare provider.
4. SMS/Text Messaging Program
Dr. Daniel Brandwein DPM, PA, FACFAS may provide an optional SMS messaging service for individuals who expressly consent to receive text messages.
The SMS program may send messages that:
- Welcome you to the appointment assistance service
- Present predefined options
- Allow you to request a callback
- Allow you to request an appointment
- Confirm receipt of a callback request
- Confirm receipt of an appointment request
- Provide Practice contact information
- Provide administrative information directly related to your request
The SMS program is not intended for medical advice, diagnosis, treatment discussions, medical histories, insurance information, or other sensitive medical information.
Please do not send sensitive medical information by standard text message.
5. SMS Consent
You will receive SMS messages only when you have voluntarily provided your mobile telephone number and affirmatively consented to receive text messages from the Practice.
Consent to receive SMS messages is:
- Voluntary
- Not a condition of receiving medical treatment
- Not a condition of purchasing goods or services
- Not required to request an appointment by other available methods
Providing a telephone number by itself does not constitute SMS consent unless the applicable form or process clearly provides an SMS consent option and you affirmatively agree to it.
6. Message Frequency
Message frequency varies depending on your interaction with the SMS appointment assistance service.
You may receive messages when you:
- Initially opt in
- Select an appointment or callback option
- Submit a request
- Receive confirmation of your request
The Practice does not use this SMS program for unsolicited promotional text message campaigns.
7. Message and Data Rates
Message and data rates may apply.
Your mobile carrier’s normal messaging and data charges may apply to messages sent or received through the SMS service.
The Practice is not responsible for charges imposed by your wireless carrier.
8. How to Opt Out
You may stop SMS messages at any time by replying:
STOP
After you reply STOP, you may receive a final confirmation message acknowledging your opt-out.
After your opt-out is processed, you will no longer receive messages through that SMS program unless you later provide new consent.
9. SMS Help
For assistance with the SMS program, reply:
HELP
You may also contact the Practice directly at:
(954) 984-7500
10. Supported Carriers and Message Delivery
Wireless carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
SMS delivery depends on your wireless provider, mobile device, service availability, network conditions, and other factors outside the Practice’s control.
The Practice does not guarantee that every text message will be delivered immediately or successfully.
11. SMS Privacy
Mobile telephone numbers, SMS opt-in information, and text messaging consent information will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties or affiliates for their marketing or promotional purposes.
Service providers may process mobile information solely as necessary to operate and deliver the Practice’s messaging services.
Additional information regarding our privacy practices is available in our Privacy Policy.
Privacy Policy:
drdanbrandwein.com/privacy-policy-3/
12. No Medical Advice Through SMS
SMS messages are for administrative appointment and callback assistance only.
Do not use the SMS service to:
- Request a medical diagnosis
- Ask for treatment recommendations
- Send detailed medical histories
- Transmit sensitive medical records
- Request prescription changes
- Report a medical emergency
Medical questions should be discussed directly with an appropriate healthcare professional.
13. Medical Emergencies
Do not use the Website, automated assistant, email, social media, or SMS service for medical emergencies.
If you believe you are experiencing a medical emergency:
Call 911 or seek immediate emergency medical care.
Electronic communications may not be reviewed immediately.
14. Accuracy of Information
We attempt to provide accurate and current information on the Website.
However, healthcare information, office procedures, services, availability, hours, and other information may change.
Website content should not be relied upon as a substitute for direct confirmation from the Practice.
15. No Provider-Patient Relationship Created by Website Use
Simply visiting the Website, using an online form, interacting with the automated assistant, or exchanging administrative SMS messages does not by itself establish a physician-patient relationship.
A physician-patient relationship is established only as permitted by applicable law and Practice procedures.
16. Appropriate Use
You agree not to misuse the Website or automated services.
You may not:
- Attempt unauthorized access to Website systems
- Introduce malicious code or software
- Interfere with Website operation
- Submit fraudulent information
- Impersonate another individual without authorization
- Use automated systems to abuse Website forms
- Use the SMS service for unlawful purposes
We may restrict access to services when necessary to protect the Website, Practice, patients, or other users.
17. Information Submitted on Behalf of Another Person
If you submit an appointment request or callback request on behalf of another person, you represent that you have appropriate authority or permission to provide the necessary information.
Parents, guardians, caregivers, and authorized representatives may submit requests when legally permitted.
18. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, Website content, including:
- Text
- Graphics
- Designs
- Branding
- Logos
- Images
- Website layout
- Written materials
is owned by or licensed to the Practice and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
Content may not be reproduced, distributed, modified, or commercially exploited without appropriate permission.
19. Third-Party Websites and Services
The Website may link to third-party websites or services.
These may include:
- Social media platforms
- Mapping services
- Appointment technology
- Telecommunications providers
- Other external services
The Practice does not control and is not responsible for third-party websites, terms, privacy practices, availability, or security.
20. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website and online services are provided on an “as available” and “as is” basis to the extent permitted by law.
We do not guarantee uninterrupted availability, error-free operation, or that electronic communications will always be successfully transmitted or received.
Nothing on the Website guarantees a particular medical outcome.
21. Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Practice will not be responsible for indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising solely from use of or inability to use the Website or automated administrative communication tools.
Nothing in these Terms limits any rights or obligations that cannot legally be limited under applicable law.
22. Privacy
Your use of the Website and online services is also governed by our Privacy Policy.
The Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, disclosed, and protected, including special protections applicable to SMS opt-in information.
Privacy Policy:
drdanbrandwein.com/privacy-policy-3/
23. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms periodically to reflect changes to:
- Our Website
- Appointment systems
- SMS services
- Technology
- Business practices
- Applicable laws or regulations
The updated version will be posted on the Website with a revised effective date.
Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms to the extent permitted by law.
24. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by applicable federal law and the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where another law is required to apply.
25. Contact Information
Questions regarding these Terms or the SMS program may be directed to:
Dr. Daniel Brandwein DPM, PA, FACFAS
159 S. Pompano Parkway
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
Phone: (954) 984-7500
Website: drdanbrandwein.com
The address and office telephone number match the practice information already published on the current site.