Terms of Use — Sleep and Obesity Medicine

Version 3 Last updated 2026-08-21 15:09:23

Effective Date: August 21, 2026

Welcome to Sleep and Obesity Medicine PLC. By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use this website.

No Doctor-Patient Relationship

Use of this website and making an appointment does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Sleep and Obesity Medicine or R. Bart Sangal, MD, any other clinician associated with the practice, or any staff member. A doctor-patient relationship is only established when the practice has formally accepted you as a patient and applicable administrative and clinical requirements have been completed.

Telemedicine Services

Sleep and Obesity Medicine provides care through telemedicine where appropriate. Telehealth visits involve communication technology and may have privacy and security considerations. Telemedicine is not appropriate for every condition or every patient. The practice may determine that an in-person evaluation, emergency care, or referral to another provider is needed.

Patient Responsibilities

If you use our services, you agree to:

Provide accurate, current, and complete information
Follow treatment instructions to the best of your ability
Use medications only as prescribed
Inform the practice of changes in your symptoms, medications, or medical history
Seek emergency care when needed

Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use this website:

For unlawful purposes
To interfere with the operation or security of the website
To attempt unauthorized access to any system or data
To copy, scrape, or reproduce content without permission
To submit false, misleading, or harmful information

Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites for convenience. Sleep and Obesity Medicine does not control and is not responsible for the content, accuracy, security, or privacy practices of third-party sites. A link to another website does not mean we endorse that website or its services.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Sleep and Obesity Medicine is not liable for any damages arising from:

Use of this website
Reliance on website content
Technical interruptions or website errors
Third-party links or resources
Delays in seeking medical care based on website information

Disclaimer of Warranties

This website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. Sleep and Obesity Medicine makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, reliability, or availability of the website or its content.

Changes to the Website and Terms

Sleep and Obesity Medicine may update website content and these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. The Effective Date above will indicate the latest version. Continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the updated Terms.

Privacy

Your use of this website may involve the collection or use of personal information. Our privacy practices are described in our separate Notice of Privacy Practices and/or Privacy Policy, which is posted on the website. HIPAA-covered providers must provide patients with a Notice of Privacy Practices that explains how protected health information may be used and disclosed and what rights patients have regarding that information.

Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of Michigan, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, contact us at: Sleep and Obesity Medicine, 41000 Woodward Ave Ste 350 East, Office 332, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304.