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Terms of Use

Welcome to Refine Medical Aesthetics and Wellness LLC (“Refine Medical Aesthetics and Wellness” “Company”, “we,” “us,” or “our”). We invite you to access and use our websites, (the “Websites”).

 

We provide visitors to our Websites (“Visitors”) access to the Websites subject to the following Terms of Use, which may be updated by us from time to time without notice to you and you agree to review the Agreement periodically so you are aware of modifications. Please read this Agreement carefully before accessing the Website. Accessing or browsing the public areas and using the Websites, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy, which is hereby incorporated by reference (this “Agreement”). If you do not agree to any of these terms, then please do not use the Websites.

 

You also acknowledge that the use of any products or services recommended, purchased or encouraged from our websites by you DOES NOT create a medical-professional-to-patient relationship between you and us.  You agree that you will consult with your appropriate medical professional if you have any questions or wish to seek professional advice regarding a medical condition or any other issue related to your health.  We cannot and do not assess, verify or guarantee the adequacy, accuracy or completeness of any material or the suitability or safety of any product provided on this website. You bear sole responsibility for your own health and decisions. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read through us.

 

The Website enables visitors who are at least eighteen (18) years of age to book appointments and make purchases.  Any user who visits these Websites is agreeing to the terms of this Agreement and the accompanying Terms and Conditions of Purchase with respect to such product or service. In the event of any conflict between the terms of this Agreement and the Terms and Conditions of Purchase, the Terms and Conditions of Purchase shall control.

 

THE SECTIONS BELOW TITLED “BINDING ARBITRATION” AND “CLASS ACTION WAIVER” CONTAIN A BINDING ARBITRATION AGREEMENT AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER. THEY AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS. PLEASE READ THEM.

 

Capitalized terms not defined in these Terms of Use shall have the meaning set forth in our Privacy Policy.

 

1. Use of our Website. We provide Visitors with access to the Services as described below. Visitors, as the term implies, are people who do not register with us, but want to explore the Websites. No login is required for Visitors. Visitors can: (i) view all publicly-available content on the Websites; and (ii) email us. Company is under no obligation to accept any individual as a Visitor and may accept or reject access in its sole and complete discretion.

 

2. Community Guidelines.  The Company community, like any community, functions best when its users follow a few simple rules. By accessing and/or using the Websites, you agree to comply with these community guidelines (the “Community Guidelines”) and that:
 

  1. You will comply with all applicable laws in your use of the Websites and will not use the Websites for any unlawful purpose;

  2. You will not upload, post, email, transmit, or otherwise make available any content that:

    1. infringes any copyright, trademark, right of publicity, or other proprietary rights of any person or entity; or

    2. is defamatory, libelous, indecent, obscene, pornographic, sexually explicit, invasive of another’s privacy, promotes violence, or contains hate speech (i.e., speech that attacks or demeans a group based on race or ethnic origin, religion, disability, gender, age, veteran status, and/or sexual orientation/gender identity; or

    3. discloses any sensitive information about another person, including that person’s email address, postal address, phone number, credit card information, or any similar information.

  3. You will not “stalk,” threaten, or otherwise harass another person;

  4. You will not spam or use the Websites to engage in any commercial activities;

  5. You will not access or use the Websites to collect any market research for a competing business;

  6. You will not impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity;

  7. You will not interfere with or attempt to interrupt the proper operation of the Websites through the use of any virus, device, information collection or transmission mechanism, software or routine, or access or attempt to gain access to any data, files, or passwords related to the Websites through hacking, password or data mining, or any other means;

  8. You will not cover, obscure, block, or in any way interfere with any advertisements and/or safety features (e.g., report abuse button) on the Websites;

  9. You will not use any robot, spider, scraper, or other automated means to access the Websites for any purpose without our express written permission; provided, however, we grant the operators of public search engines permission to use spiders to copy materials from the public portions of the Websites for the sole purpose of and solely to the extent necessary for creating publicly-available searchable indices of the materials, but not caches or archives of such materials;

  10. You will not take any action that imposes or may impose (in our sole discretion) an unreasonable or disproportionately large load on our technical infrastructure; and

  11. You will let us know about inappropriate content of which you become aware. If you find something that violates our Community Guidelines, please let us know, and we’ll review it.

    We reserve the right, in our sole and absolute discretion, to deny you access to the Websites, or any portion of the Websites, without notice, and to remove any content that does not adhere to these Community Guidelines.

3. Restrictions.  The Websites are only available for individuals aged 18 years or older. If you are 18 or older, but under the age of majority in your jurisdiction, you should review this Agreement with your parent or guardian to make sure that you and your parent or guardian understand it.

 

4. Fees and Payment. All bookings made on the Websites are subject to applicable taxes and fees. We (or our third-party payment processor) shall authorize your credit card, bank account, or other approved payment facility you provided during the registration process for the full payment of the fees and any applicable taxes, and you hereby consent to the same. If the mailing address you provided us is in the United States, all payments will be charged and made in U.S. dollars. If the mailing address you provided us is outside the United States or any of its possessions or territories, all payments will be charged and made in your local currency.

There are absolutely NO refunds. All purchases are final.

You must provide current, complete, and accurate billing and credit card information. You must promptly update all billing information (such as billing address, card number, and expiration date) to keep your account current, complete, and accurate, and you must promptly contact us if your credit card is lost or stolen, or if you become aware of a potential breach of account security (such as an unauthorized disclosure or use of your Sign-In Name or Password). You hereby authorize Company to obtain or determine updated or replacement expiration dates for your credit card in the event that the credit card you provided us expires. We reserve the right to charge any renewal card issued to you to the same extent as the expired card. If payment is not received from your credit card issuer, you hereby agree to pay all amounts due upon demand. You agree to pay all costs of collection, including attorney’s fees and costs, on any outstanding balance. In certain instances, the issuer of your credit card may charge you a foreign transaction fee or related charges, which you will be responsible to pay. You are advised to check with your bank and credit card issuer for details.

 

5. Intellectual Property. The Websites contain material, such as videos, coursework, lesson/meal plans, recipes, shopping lists, training modules, photographs, software, text, graphics, images, sound recordings, and other material provided by or on behalf of Company (collectively referred to as the “Content”). The Content may be owned by us or third parties. The Content is protected under both United States and foreign laws. Unauthorized use of the Content may violate copyright, trademark, and other laws.

Visitors may view all publicly-available Content for their own personal, non-commercial use. No other use is permitted without the prior written consent of Company. Company retains all right, title, and interest, including all intellectual property rights, in and to the Content. You must retain all copyright and other proprietary notices contained in the original Content. You may not sell, transfer, assign, license, sublicense, or modify the Content or reproduce, display, publicly perform, make a derivative version of, distribute, or otherwise use the Content in any way for any public or commercial purpose. The use or posting of the Content on any other website, social media page, or in a networked computer environment for any purpose is expressly prohibited.

If you violate any part of this Agreement, your permission to access and/or use the Content and the Websites automatically terminates and you must immediately destroy any copies you have made of the Content.

The trademarks, service marks, and logos of Company (the “Company Trademarks”) used and displayed on the Websites are registered and unregistered trademarks or service marks of Company. Other company, product, and service names located on the Websites may be trademarks or service marks owned by others (the “Third-Party Trademarks,” and, collectively with Company Trademarks, the “Trademarks”). Nothing on the Websites should be construed as granting, by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license or right to use the Trademarks, without our prior written permission specific for each such use. Use of the Trademarks as part of a link to or from any site is prohibited unless establishment of such a link is approved in advance by us in writing. All goodwill generated from the use of Company Trademarks inures to our benefit.

Elements of the Websites are protected by trademark and other state and federal laws and may not be copied or imitated in whole or in part, by any means, including, but not limited to, the use of framing or mirrors. None of the Content may be retransmitted without our express, written consent for each and every instance.

 

6. Communications with Us.  Although we encourage you to email us, we do not want you to, and you should not, email us any content that contains confidential or medical information. With respect to all emails and communications you send to us, including, but not limited to, feedback, questions, comments, suggestions, and the like, we shall be free to use any ideas, concepts, know-how, or techniques contained in your communications for any purpose whatsoever, including but not limited to, the development, production, and marketing of products and services that incorporate such information without compensation or attribution to you.

 

7. No Warranties; Limitations of Liability.  

THE WEBSITES AND THE CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING THAT THE WEBSITES WILL OPERATE ERROR-FREE OR THAT THE WEBSITES, THEIR SERVERS, OR THE CONTENT ARE FREE OF COMPUTER VIRUSES OR SIMILAR CONTAMINATION OR DESTRUCTIVE FEATURES.

WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF TITLE, MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD-PARTY RIGHTS, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND ANY WARRANTIES ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, OR USAGE OF TRADE. WE MAKE NO GUARANTEES THAT THE WEBSITE OR ITS CONTENT WILL BE ERROR-FREE, UNINTERRUPTED, OR FREE OF HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL WE, OUR AFFILIATES, LICENSORS, OR PARTNERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF DATA, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR OTHER ECONOMIC LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS WEBSITE OR ITS CONTENT, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY, OR THE TOTAL LIABILITY OF OUR AFFILIATES, LICENSORS, OR PARTNERS, FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE OR CONTENT EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID TO US FOR ACCESSING THIS WEBSITE OR MAKING PURCHASES THROUGH IT IN THE THREE (3) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.

THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY APPLIES TO ALL CAUSES OF ACTION, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY. SOME JURISDICTIONS MAY NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES; IN SUCH CASES, OUR LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.

 

8. External Sites. The Websites may contain links to third-party websites (“External Sites”). These links are provided solely as a convenience to you and not as an endorsement by us of the content on such External Sites. The content of such External Sites is developed and provided by others. You should contact the site administrator or webmaster for those External Sites if you have any concerns regarding such links or any content located on such External Sites. We are not responsible for the content of any linked External Sites and do not make any representations regarding the content or accuracy of materials on such External Sites. You should take precautions when downloading files from all websites to protect your computer from viruses and other destructive programs. If you decide to access linked External Sites, you do so at your own risk.

 

9. Representations; Warranties; and Indemnification.  As a user of the Websites, you hereby represent, warrant, and covenant that you shall not submit to the Website any content that violates our Community Guidelines set forth above or any other term of this Agreement. Additionally, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold us and our freelancers, agents, successors, licensees, and assigns harmless from and against any damages, liabilities, losses, expenses, claims, actions, and/or demands, including, without limitation, reasonable legal and accounting fees, arising or resulting from: (i) your breach of this Agreement; (ii) your misuse of the Content or the Websites; and/or (iii) your violation of any third-party rights, including without limitation any copyright, trademark, property, publicity, or privacy right. We shall provide notice to you of any such claim, suit, or proceeding and shall assist you, at your expense, in defending any such claim, suit, or proceeding. We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control (at your expense) of any matter that is subject to indemnification under this section. In such case, you agree to cooperate with any reasonable requests assisting our defense of such matter.

 

10. Compliance with Applicable Laws.  The Websites are based in the United States. We make no claims concerning whether the Content may be downloaded, viewed, or be appropriate for use outside of the United States. If you access the Websites or the Content from outside of the United States, you do so at your own risk. Whether inside or outside of the United States, you are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with the laws of your specific jurisdiction.

 

11. Termination of the Agreement. We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to restrict, suspend, or terminate this Agreement and your access to all or any part of the Websites, at any time and for any reason without prior notice or liability. We reserve the right to change, suspend, or discontinue all or any part of the Websites at any time without prior notice or liability. The following sections shall survive any termination of this Agreement: “Fees and Payment” (until you pay all fees and taxes due hereunder), “Intellectual Property,” “Communications with Us,” “No Warranties; Limitation of Liability,” “Representations; Warranties; and Indemnification,” “Termination of the Agreement,” “Controlling Law,” “Binding Arbitration,” “Class Action Waiver,” “Equitable Relief,” and “Miscellaneous.”

 

12. Digital Millennium Copyright Act. Company respects the intellectual property rights of others and attempts to comply with all relevant laws. We will review all claims of copyright infringement received and remove any Content deemed to have been posted or distributed in violation of any such laws. Our designated agent under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (the “Act”) for the receipt of any Notification of Claimed Infringement which may be given under that Act is as follows:

Refine Medical Aesthetics and Wellness LLC
By Mail: 275 3rd Street South, Suite 302, Stillwater, Minnesota 55082
By e-mail: hello@refinewellnessclinic.com

If you believe that your work has been copied on the Websites in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please provide our agent with notice in accordance with the requirements of the Act, including (i) a description of the copyrighted work that has been infringed and the specific location on the Websites where such work is located; (ii) a description of the location of the original or an authorized copy of the copyrighted work; (iii) your address, telephone number and email address; (iv) a statement by you that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent or the law; (v) a statement by you, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the copyright owner’s behalf; and (vi) an electronic or physical signature of the owner of the copyright or the person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyright interest.

 

13. Controlling Law. This Agreement and any action related thereto will be governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota without regard to its conflict of laws provisions.  You agree that if we are the prevailing party over a dispute on these terms that you will pay our reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs to bring a legal action.
 

14. Binding Arbitration.  In the event of a dispute arising under or relating to this Agreement, the Content, or the Websites (each, a “Dispute”), either party may elect to finally and exclusively resolve the dispute by binding arbitration governed by the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”).  Any election to arbitrate, at any time, shall be final and binding on the other party. IF EITHER PARTY CHOOSES ARBITRATION, NEITHER PARTY SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO LITIGATE SUCH CLAIM IN COURT OR TO HAVE A JURY TRIAL.  ARBITRATION IS DIFFERENT FROM COURT, AND DISCOVERY AND APPEAL RIGHTS MAY ALSO BE LIMITED IN ARBITRATION. All disputes will be resolved before a neutral arbitrator selected jointly by the parties, whose decision will be final, except for a limited right of appeal under the FAA. The arbitration shall be commenced and conducted by JAMS pursuant to its then current Comprehensive Arbitration Rules www.adr.org and Procedures and in accordance with the Expedited Procedures in those rules, or, where appropriate, pursuant to JAMS’ Streamlined Arbitration Rules and Procedures. All applicable JAMS’ rules and procedures are available at the JAMS website www.jamsadr.com. Each party will be responsible for paying any JAMS filing, administrative, and arbitrator fees in accordance with JAMS rules. Judgment on the arbitrator’s award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. This clause shall not preclude parties from seeking provisional remedies in aid of arbitration from a court of appropriate jurisdiction.  The arbitration may be conducted in person, through the submission of documents, by phone, or online. If conducted in person, the arbitration shall take place in the United States. The parties may litigate in court to compel arbitration, to stay a proceeding pending arbitration, or to confirm, modify, vacate, or enter judgment on the award entered by the arbitrator. The parties shall cooperate in good faith in the voluntary and informal exchange of all non-privileged documents and other information (including electronically stored information) relevant to the Dispute immediately after commencement of the arbitration. As set forth in Section 18 below, nothing in this Agreement will prevent us from seeking injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction as necessary to protect our proprietary interests.

 

15. Class Action Waiver.  You agree that any arbitration or proceeding shall be limited to the Dispute between us and you individually. To the full extent permitted by law, (i) no arbitration or proceeding shall be joined with any other; (ii) there is no right or authority for any Dispute to be arbitrated or resolved on a class action-basis or to utilize class action procedures; and (iii) there is no right or authority for any Dispute to be brought in a purported representative capacity on behalf of the general public or any other persons. YOU AGREE THAT YOU MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST US ONLY IN YOUR INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.

 

16. Equitable Relief.   You acknowledge and agree that in the event of a breach or threatened violation of our intellectual property rights and confidential and proprietary information by you, we will suffer irreparable harm and will therefore be entitled to injunctive relief to enforce this Agreement. We may, without waiving any other remedies under this Agreement, seek from any court having jurisdiction any interim, equitable, provisional, or injunctive relief that is necessary to protect our rights and property pending the outcome of the arbitration referenced above. You hereby irrevocably and unconditionally consent to the personal and subject matter jurisdiction of the federal and state courts in the State of Minnesota for purposes of any such action by us.
 

17. Miscellaneous. Our failure to act on or enforce any provision of the Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of that provision or any other provision in this Agreement. No waiver shall be effective against us unless made in writing, and no such waiver shall be construed as a waiver in any other or subsequent instance. Except as expressly agreed by us and you in writing, this Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between you and us with respect to the subject matter, and supersedes all previous or contemporaneous agreements, whether written or oral, between the parties with respect to the subject matter. The section headings are provided merely for convenience and shall not be given any legal import. This Agreement will inure to the benefit of our successors, assigns, licensees, and sublicensees.

 

Refine Medical Aesthetics and Wellness LLC:

By Mail: 275 3rd Street South, Suite 302, Stillwater, Minnesota 55082

By e-mail: hello@refinewellnessclinic.com

 

Copyright © 2025

   
Last Modified 4.28.2025

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 4.28.2025

This Privacy Policy (“policy”) describes how Refine Medical Aesthetics and Wellness LLC ("Refine Medical Aesthetics and Wellness," "Company," "we," "us," or "our") processes certain information we collect from you on our website, https://www.refinewellnessclinic.com/ (the "Website"). This policy is designed to assist you in understanding how we collect and use the personal information you provide to us and to help you make informed decisions when using our Website.

This Privacy Policy applies only to personal information collected through our Website and does not apply to Protected Health Information (PHI). If you are a patient receiving healthcare services from Refine Medical Aesthetics and Wellness, any PHI we collect, use, or disclose is governed by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and related federal and state laws. Our handling of PHI is detailed in our Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP), which outlines your rights and how we protect your health information. You can view our Notice of Privacy Practices for more information.

Please note that while we take security and privacy seriously, this Privacy Policy does not govern any health-related information you provide through patient portals, appointment scheduling, secure messaging, or telehealth services. Any PHI collected through those channels is managed under HIPAA regulations and subject to strict privacy protections.

By using this Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Your use of this Website is also governed by our Terms of Use, which are incorporated by reference into this Policy. By accessing or using this Website, you acknowledge and agree to be bound by both this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use.

Please read this policy carefully to understand our policies and practices regarding your information and how we will treat it. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, your choice is not to use our Website. By accessing or using this Website, you agree to this privacy policy. This policy may change from time to time. Your continued use of this Website after we make changes is deemed to be acceptance of those changes, so please check the policy periodically for updates. 

This policy applies to information we may collect:

  • On this Website.

  • In email, text, and other electronic messages between you and this Website or our practice.

  • Through mobile or desktop applications used for scheduling, patient intake, or telehealth services.

  • When you engage with our online advertising or third-party services linked to this Website.

  • From third-party platforms that assist in patient care, such as appointment scheduling systems, electronic health record (EHR) platforms, or secure messaging services.

 

1. Information We Collect

Information We Collect About You and How We Collect It

We may collect several types of information from and about users of our Website, including information:

  • Personal Information – Information that can identify you, such as your name, postal address, email address, phone number, or any other identifier by which you may be contacted online or offline.

  • Non-Identifiable Information – Data that does not directly identify you but relates to your interactions with our Website, such as general location data, browsing activity, or aggregated usage statistics.

  • Technical Information – Details about your internet connection, the device and browser you use to access our Website, and website usage data.

 

We may collect this information:

  • Directly from You – When you provide information by scheduling an appointment, filling out forms, contacting us, or engaging with our services.

  • Automatically – As you navigate our Website, certain data may be collected through cookies, log files, and other tracking technologies. This may include usage details, IP addresses, device information, and browsing activity.

  • From Third Parties – We may receive information from service providers that help facilitate appointments, secure patient communications, analytics, or marketing efforts.

 

Personal Information You Provide to Us. You may submit personal information, which is information that can be used to identify you individually, when you interact with our website. We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Information provided through forms on our Website – Such as when scheduling an appointment, contacting our office, or requesting more information about our services.

  • Correspondence records – If you contact us via email, text, or other electronic means, we may store records of your communication, including your email address and any details you provide.

  • Feedback or surveys – If we conduct patient experience surveys or request feedback, we may collect responses for internal improvement.

  • Billing and payment details – If you make a payment for medical services through our Website, we may collect necessary billing information via a secure third-party payment processor.

  • Patient portal interactions – If applicable, we may collect information you submit through secure patient communication platforms integrated with our Website.

 

This may include your name, email address, phone number, and other identifiers. If you make a payment through our Website, billing details may be collected by a third-party payment processor—we do not store credit card details.

 

Information Collected Automatically. As you navigate through and interact with our Website, we may use automatic data collection technologies to collect certain information about your equipment, browsing actions, and patterns, including:

  • Website usage details – Information about your visits to our Website, such as traffic data, navigation patterns, and the pages you access.

  • Technical information – Details about your device, including your IP address, operating system, browser type, and other system settings.

  • Location data (if enabled) – If you grant permission, we may collect general location data to optimize your Website experience.

 

This data may be collected using cookies, log files, and similar tracking technologies. It is primarily used for analytics, security monitoring, and Website optimization. We do not automatically collect personal health information (PHI). Any health-related data you provide is subject to our separate HIPAA-compliant policies.

It helps us to improve our Website and to deliver a better and more personalized service, including by enabling us to:

  • Estimate our audience size and usage patterns.

  • Store information about your preferences, allowing us to customize our Website according to your individual interests.

  • Speed up your searches.

  • Recognize you when you return to our Website.

 

The technologies we use for this automatic data collection may include:

  • Cookies (or browser cookies). A cookie is a small file placed on the hard drive of your computer. You may refuse to accept browser cookies by activating the appropriate setting on your browser. However, if you select this setting you may be unable to access certain parts of our Website. Unless you have adjusted your browser setting so that it will refuse cookies, our system will issue cookies when you direct your browser to our Website. By continuing to use our Website, you consent to our use of cookies unless you opt out through your browser settings or our cookie management tool. If required by applicable privacy laws, we will request your explicit consent before using tracking technologies that collect personal data. You may also manage your cookie preferences using our website's cookie management tool.

  • Web Beacons. Pages of our Website and our emails may contain small electronic files known as web beacons (also referred to as clear gifs, pixel tags, and single-pixel gifs) that permit the Company, for example, to count users who have visited those pages or opened an email and for other related website statistics (for example, recording the popularity of certain website content and verifying system and server integrity). 

We may use certain third-party technology vendors (such as Google) in connection with your activity on certain pages, including for advertising purposes and to understand details about your use of the Site (including referring URL, cookie ID, device type, what web pages you visited, how you engaged with our content, clicks, cursor movement, and scrolling activity).

We may use tracking technologies like Google Analytics on certain pages. For more information on how Google Analytics uses data it collects, visit policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites. To opt out of Google Analytics, visit: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. To adjust your Google advertising settings, visit: myadcenter.google.com.

Information From Third Parties. In some cases, we may receive information about you from third parties to improve our services and interactions with you. This may include information from third-party service providers, such as scheduling software, payment processors, or marketing tools that facilitate our business operations. Additionally, if you engage with us on social media or other online platforms, we may collect publicly available information from your profile as permitted by the platform’s terms and your privacy settings.

2. How We Use Your Information.

We use the information we collect, including any personal information, to operate, improve, and personalize our services. Specifically, we may use your personal information to:

  • Respond to inquiries – If you contact us, we may use your information to respond to your questions or requests.

  • Schedule and manage appointments – We use your information to book appointments, confirm schedules, and provide appointment reminders.

  • Send service-related communications – This may include updates about our services, changes to office hours, or important notifications.

  • Provide customer support – If you have concerns about your interactions with our practice, we may use your information to assist you.

  • Present our Website and its content to you – To ensure a smooth browsing experience and optimize how you interact with our Website.

  • Provide you with requested services – This includes sharing information about medical services, treatments, or other healthcare-related offerings.

  • Comply with legal and contractual obligations – If you enter into an agreement with us (such as for telehealth services or payment processing), we may use your information for billing and record-keeping purposes.

  • Notify you about changes – If we update our policies, services, or Website functionality, we may send you relevant notices.

  • Send marketing communications (with your consent) – If you opt-in, we may send you updates about promotions, new services, or practice announcements. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in marketing emails.

  • For any other purpose with your consent – If a situation arises where we need to use your information differently, we will obtain your consent before doing so.

 

If you submit your contact details through our Website, we may use them to follow up on requests, confirm appointments, or send important updates about our services. With your consent, we may send marketing emails about services, promotions, or updates. You can opt out of marketing emails at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in the email.

 

Additionally, we may use automatically collected data to analyze website traffic, improve our online experience, and maintain security. We may also use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance functionality and provide relevant content. If you have given consent, we may send occasional marketing emails about new services, special offers, or relevant updates, and you can opt out at any time.

 

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share necessary information with trusted third-party service providers that assist us in delivering healthcare-related services, such as appointment scheduling platforms, EHR systems, or payment processors. Any data shared is done in accordance with HIPAA and applicable privacy laws to ensure the confidentiality of your information.

We also may disclose your personal information (i) in the event we sell or transfer all or a portion of our business assets (e.g., further to a merger, liquidation, reorganization, or any other business transaction, including negotiations of such transactions); (ii) to comply with legal requirements (for example, to respond to court orders, subpoenas, government or law enforcement agency requests, or other legal processes); (iii) to protect or defend Refine Medical Aesthetics and Wellness; (iv) where we perceive a threat or risk to individuals or property as a result of activity on our website; (v) in connection with their inappropriate use of our website, noncompliance with our Terms of Use, or a complaint filed about your use of our website; or (vi) with your consent or at your direction.

 

Choices About How We Use and Disclose Your Information

 

We strive to provide you with choices regarding the personal information you provide to us. We have created mechanisms to provide you with the following control over your information: 

  • Tracking Technologies and Advertising. You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of this site may then be inaccessible or not function properly.

  • Promotional Communication. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for advertising purposes. However, if you opt-in, we may send occasional updates about our medical services, promotions, or practice announcements.

    • Opting Out of Promotional Emails (if applicable): If you no longer wish to receive marketing emails from us, you can unsubscribe by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any marketing email or by emailing us at hello@refinewellnessclinic.com with your request.

    • Opting Out of Text Communications (if applicable): If you receive text reminders or promotional messages, you can opt out by replying STOP to the message.

  • Patient Communications. Even if you opt out of promotional messages, we may still send service-related communications such as appointment confirmations, reminders, or important policy updates. These communications are necessary for providing healthcare services and cannot be opted out of.

 

We do not control third parties' collection or use of your information to serve interest-based advertising. However these third parties may provide you with ways to choose not to have your information collected or used in this way.

 

4. Our Commitment to Security

 

Refine Medical Aesthetics and Wellness has adopted commercially reasonable security standards to prevent unauthorized access of information. These standards include physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect and secure the information that we collect from you.

 

While we follow generally accepted industry standards to protect the personal information submitted to us, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. Although we do our best to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee the security of your personal information transmitted to our Website. Any transmission of personal information is at your own risk. We are not responsible for circumvention of any privacy settings or security measures contained on the Website. If we become aware of a security breach affecting your personal information, we will take appropriate measures, such as notifying affected individuals as required by law.

 

5. Children's privacy

 

Our Website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. No one under age 13 may provide any personal information to or on the Website. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are under 13, do not use or provide any information on this Website or through any of its features, or provide any information about yourself to us, including your name, address, telephone number, email address, or any screen name or user name you may use. If we learn we have collected or received personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information. If you believe we might have any information from or about a child under 13, please contact us at hello@refinewellnessclinic.com.

 

6. Changes to Our Privacy Policy

 

Refine Medical Aesthetics and Wellness reserves the right to change this policy at any time without advance notice to our users. If we make material changes to how we treat our users' personal information, we will notify you through a notice on the Website home page. Modifications to the policy shall be effective when they are posted. We will notify you of any changes to the policy by updating the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. Your continued use of the website following the posting of any such modifications constitutes your acceptance and agreement to be bound by such modifications. We encourage you to check this policy regularly to see if we have made any modifications to this policy.

 

7. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding our website privacy policy or other general questions, please contact Refine Medical Aesthetics and Wellness by email, hello@refinewellnessclinic.com; by phone, (651) 309-4300; or by mail, 275 3rd Street South, Suite 302, Stillwater, Minnesota 55082.

Notice of Privacy Practices

Notice of Privacy Practices of Refine Medical Aesthetics and Wellness LLC

 

This notice describes how your medical records and related personal information may be used and disclosed by Refine Medical Aesthetics and Wellness (“Company” or Refine Medical Aesthetics and Wellness”) and how you are able to access this information. Please review it carefully. This consent form applies to all providers and all locations that I may receive care at through Refine Medical Aesthetics and Wellness.

Refine Medical Aesthetics and Wellness, is required by law to maintain the privacy of your protected health information (PHI). This document provides you with notice of your privacy rights and the legal duties and privacy practices of your practitioners and Refine Medical Aesthetics and Wellness with respect to your PHI. All terms of this notice regarding your PHI will be followed, unless terms are amended or added, to remain in accordance with federal and state law. If this notice changes, you will receive a copy of the revised notice via U.S. mail, to the last address you have provided for this communication purpose, or via email if you have indicated you prefer to receive electronic communication. At any time, you may request a paper copy of this notice, or an amended version, and one will be provided to you.

Understanding Your Protected Health Information

Protected health information is any identifiable patient information that contains:

  1. Any information that concerns your health and medical status or personal identifying information;

  2. Any information about medical or psychiatric care that has been, is being, or will be delivered to you;

  3. Financial information regarding payment for your medical visits and procedures and insurance information; and

  4. Any information about genetic testing, results, or information about you or your family members; a request for genetic services; clinical research participation that is related to genetics; or symptoms and/or diagnosis of a genetic disease or condition of either you or your family member(s).

 

The purpose of creating and storing your medical record is to document your hospital and clinic visits and communications between you and your health care providers. This process allows Refine Medical Aesthetics and Wellness to provide informed and quality care to our patients and to remain in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws. Your medical record will contain, among other things, examinations and test or lab results, diagnoses, treatments, visit notes, prescription orders, and a plan for future care or treatment.

Your Health Information Rights

 

Although your health record is the physical property of Refine Medical Aesthetics and Wellness, the information contained in it belongs to you. You have the following privacy rights:

1. The right to request restrictions on the use and disclosure of your PHI to carry out treatment, payment, or health care operations.

  • It is important for you to know that if agreeing to certain requests would negatively affect your care, Refine Medical Aesthetics and Wellness reserves the right to deny your request.

  • If you pay out-of-pocket, in full, for a health care or service cost, you may request Refine Medical Aesthetics and Wellness to not share that information or the information related to your service with your health insurer, and Refine Medical Aesthetics and Wellness will abide, provided there is not a law that requires that information to be shared.

 

2. The right to ask Refine Medical Aesthetics and Wellness to correct health information that you believe to be incorrect or incomplete. Please ask us how to do this. Refine Medical Aesthetics and Wellness reserves the right to deny your request, and you will be given notice in writing within 60 days as to why the request was denied. Additionally, if your request is denied, you can speak with your health care provider and request documentation of your request to be included in your health record, along with the denial, and for those documents to be included in any future disclosures of your PHI. Your request for amendment will automatically be denied if the documentation was created by an outside agency.

 

3. The right to ask us to contact you confidentially. You may specify to us the means in which you would prefer communications (via telephone, U.S. mail, email, etc.), and Refine Medical Aesthetics and Wellness will do its best to accommodate this request, within reason.

 

4. The right to request restrictions on the use and disclosure of your name, location of where you receive treatment or care, your health or medical status, diagnoses, or any other identifying information. You have the right to limit:

  • disclosure to your family and friends;

  • certain disclosures to those involved in your care, unless it would negatively affect the quality of the care you would receive; or

  • in the event of a disaster relief situation.

 

5. The right to get a list (an “accounting”) of those with whom we’ve shared your health information and why. This information is available to you for up to six years prior to the date you request this list. Not included in this list is:

  • Disclosures you requested Refine Medical Aesthetics and Wellness to make to specific individuals or entities.

  • Disclosures done for purposes of payment.

  • Disclosures that are industry practice for health care operations.

  • Disclosures that are mandatory according to federal and state law or for the purposes of maintaining our license with DHS or the Department of Health.

 

One accounting will be available to you per year at no cost. If you require more than one list in a 12 month span, you may be required to pay a reasonable fee for it.

 

6. The right to file a complaint if you feel your rights have been violated and Refine Medical Aesthetics and Wellness will not retaliate against you if you file a claim.

 

You can file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights by:

 

7. The right to inspect and copy your PHI, in the presence of a Refine Medical Aesthetics and Wellness staff person, unless in the case of psychotherapy notes, if your clinician or treatment team has determined that disclosure to you of the information contained would be detrimental to your physical or mental health, or it is likely to cause you to inflict self-harm or harm to another.

 

You may request copies of your PHI by submitting a written request or filling out a release of information form that details your request. Refine Medical Aesthetics and Wellness will provide requested documents within a reasonable period, no more than 10 business days. There may be a fee for each page copied.

 

8. The right to rescind a release of information or authorization to release your PHI to an outside entity or agency. If the information has already been shared with your permission, we cannot take the information back, however, if you have given permission and change your mind, you can rescind the release of information at any time. You may do this by submitting your request in writing.

 

Refine Medical Aesthetics and Wellness’s Responsibilities regarding your PHI:

 

  • It is our duty to keep your health information secure, private, and protected.

  • It is our duty to notify you if there has been a breach of your health information.

  • We will follow the responsibilities and practices laid out in this notice and remain up to date with changes in federal or state law to remain in compliance.

  • We will abide by your requests regarding your PHI, within reason, and according to applicable federal and state law.

  • We will never share your information without written consent from you for marketing purposes or sale of your information.

  • We will make all attempts to ensure your PHI is a thorough and complete representation of the services and treatments you receive with Refine Medical Aesthetics and Wellness.

 

How Refine Medical Aesthetics and Wellness may use or disclose your PHI, with your consent (please note that releases of information or written consent that is signed and dated is generally only valid for a period of one year, or less if specified):

  • For the purposes of your treatment, payment for services, and the general operations of Refine Medical Aesthetics and Wellness. 

  • When you have requested your medical record, or portions of your medical record, be released to another agency/entity.

  • When organ and tissue donation or organ procurement organizations request it.

  • For health, medical, or scientific research, provided you do not object to it. If you object, your health information will not be released.

 

If you do not object and portions of your health record are released, you may request, and we will provide, information on to whom the health record was released to and the date it was released.

 

In most cases, Refine Medical Aesthetics and Wellness will not connect your name to health records released for research purposes. 

 

Refine Medical Aesthetics and Wellness may share your personal information with public health or other authorized agencies without your consent (under federal and state law) when:

  • The disclosure is to a related entity that is affiliated with Refine Medical Aesthetics and Wellness and it is related to your treatment.

  • The disclosure is to provide health care services in the event of a medical emergency or disaster relief situation.

  • There is a substantial barrier to communicating with you and Refine Medical Aesthetics and Wellness's medical or clinical staff believe you intend for us to provide care to you.

  • Health care services are provided to you as an inmate.

  • Refine Medical Aesthetics and Wellness is required by law to treat you and we are unable to obtain your consent, despite attempting to do so.

  • Refine Medical Aesthetics and Wellness is complying with certain government functions such as military, national security, correctional facilities, and presidential protective services.

  • It is necessary to protect or reduce a serious threat to someone’s health or safety. You will be informed of this disclosure, unless informing you would further put that person’s safety or health at risk.

  • Suspected abuse or neglect of a child or vulnerable adult is reported.

  • Reporting product recalls.

  • Preventing or controlling diseases.

  • Reporting adverse reactions to medications.

  • It is a part of Refine Medical Aesthetics and Wellness's oversight activities, such as audits, inspections, or investigations from a government agency.

  • It is a part of managing our operations, such as with business partners that we do work with but are not our employees or affiliates. These business partners are required by law to keep your information secure and protected.

  • It is required for workers’ compensation claims.

  • It is necessary to work with a medical examiner or coroner.

  • A public health authority is collecting information regarding vital life events, such as birth or death.

  • Legal actions require it, such as a court order, grand jury subpoena, warrant, or other legal process or for law enforcement purposes.

  • To defend Refine Medical Aesthetics and Wellness in a legal action or related proceedings you bring against Refine Medical Aesthetics and Wellness.

  • Federal or state law requires it.

 

Special Provisions for PHI Related to Psychotherapy Notes or Substance Use Treatment:

Psychotherapy notes and records related to substance use treatment may be a part of your PHI. These portions of your health record require separate written consent that explicitly states the types of records that will be released or communication that can take place, the purpose of the release, the expiration date, and the person, agency, or entity the records are to be released to.

Mandated Reporting

Under certain State Law, persons in designated professional occupations are mandated to report suspected child abuse or neglect of vulnerable adults. Persons who work with children and families are in a position to help protect children and vulnerable adults from harm. These persons may be required by law to report to authorities if they know or have a reason to believe that a person is being abused or neglected, and this may be done without your consent. Behavioral health personnel may be required to break confidentiality and report certain information to the appropriate authorities.

Medical Power of Attorneys/Durable Power of Attorneys

If you have a health care directive and have appointed a medical power of attorney or a durable power of attorney, this appointed person will have the ability to make medical decisions for you and access your PHI, but only in the case that you become incapacitated or incompetent.

Adults who Have Guardians

If a guardian has been appointed to you through a court order, your guardian has the power to give necessary consent for you to receive medical or professional care and your guardian also has full access to your PHI.

 

Minors

Minors are persons who are under the age of 18. Parents of certain minor children, who are able to consent for treatment on their own without their parent’s involvement, do not have access to their minor child’s health record and the release of records or PHI will require written consent from the minor child. The only exception to this is if the health care professional treating the minor believes that failure to inform the minor’s parent or guardian would seriously jeopardize the health of the minor patient. Minors who are able to consent for treatment on their own include:

  • Minors who live apart or separately from their parents or legal guardians and is managing his or her own financial affairs.

  • Minors who are married.

  • Minors who are parents to a biological child.

  • When the services are to determine the presence of or to treat pregnancy and conditions associated therewith.

  • When the services are related to venereal disease(s)/STDs/STIs.

  • For Hepatitis B vaccinations.

  • When the services are for the assessment or treatment of alcohol or drug abuse.

  • Emergency treatment for medical, dental, or other health services if the risk to the minor’s life or health is of such a nature that treatment should be given without delay and the requirement of consent would cause a delay in treatment.

 

Additionally, parents may be deemed to not be personal representatives of their minor child, and therefore have limited or no access to their minor child’s PHI if the minor is subject to domestic violence, abuse, neglect, or endangerment and notifying the parent of the minor’s PHI may place the minor in further danger.

No Surprises Act

​No Surprises Act – Legal Notice - MN

What is “balance billing” (sometimes called “surprise billing”)? 

When you see a doctor or other health care provider, you may owe certain out-of-pocket costs, such as a copayment, coinsurance, and/or a deductible. You may have other costs or have to pay the entire bill if you see a provider or visit a health care facility that isn’t in your health plan’s network.

“Out-of-network” describes providers and facilities that haven’t signed a contract with your health plan. Out-of-network providers may be permitted to bill you for the difference between what your plan agreed to pay and the full amount charged for a service. This is called “balance billing". This amount is likely more than in-network costs for the same service and might not count toward your annual out-of-pocket limit.

“Surprise billing” is an unexpected balance bill. This can happen when you can’t control who is involved in your care—like when you have an emergency or when you schedule a visit at an in-network facility but are unexpectedly treated by an out-of-network provider.

Protections against balance billing

Laws are in place to protect you from being billed more for out-of-network services than your in-network cost sharing amount (copay, coinsurance, or deductible). For example, in Minnesota, Minn. Stat. 62K.11 protects patients against balance billing in some circumstances. (see https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/62K.11). (See also Minnesota Statutes 62Q.556 – Unauthorized Provider Services.)

Emergency care from an out-of-network provider or facility

The most you can be billed for emergency services is your plan’s in-network cost sharing amount. This includes services you may get after you are in stable condition, unless you sign a written consent allowing us to balance bill you for those services.

 

In-network hospitals, surgery centers, and facilities

You can only be billed your plan’s in-network cost sharing amount if you:

  • Saw an out-of-network physician.

  • Received out-of-network services for anesthesia, pathology, radiology, laboratory, or emergency care.

  • Did not know that the provider you saw was out of your network or an in-network provider was not available.

  • Did not anticipate needing the services you received.

  • An in-network provider has taken a specimen from you for testing and sent it to an out-of-network testing facility without your written consent.

 

For services listed above, your out-of-network provider must have your written consent to balance bill you. Signing the consent gives up your protection not to be balanced billed. The provider cannot ask you to give up this protection.

 

Other protections

 

When balance billing is not allowed, you are only responsible for paying your share of the costs (such as copayments, coinsurance, or the deductible that you would pay if the provider or facility was in-network.)

Your health plan generally must:

  • Cover emergency services without requiring you to get approval for services in advance (prior authorization).

  • Cover emergency services by out-of-network providers.

  • Base your cost sharing for emergency services on what it would pay an in-network provider or facility. This amount must be shown in your Explanation of Benefits.

  • Count any amount you pay for emergency services on what it would pay an out-of-network services toward your deductible and out-of-pocket limit.

 

You are not required to get care out-of-network; you can choose a provider or facility in your plan’s network.

 

You’re never required to give up your protections from balance billing. You also aren’t required to get care out-of-network. You can choose a provider or facility in your plan’s network.

For more information

 

If you believe you have been wrongly billed, you may contact 1-800-985-3059.

 

Visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises/consumers for more information about your rights under federal law.

 

Visit www.ag.state.mn.us/consumer/health/default.asp for more information about your rights under Minnesota law.

 

Uninsured and Self-Pay Patients

 

Your right to a Good Faith Estimate

 

Your rights under the law

 

You have the right to a written estimate of your medical bill (called a Good Faith Estimate) when:

  • Your appointment is scheduled 3 or more days in advance and

  • You will not be using insurance to pay for the visit or, you do not have insurance.

 

You may also request an estimate if one is not automatically provided.

 

The Good Faith Estimate will include the expected charges of the item or service, such as: the cost of the non-

emergent clinic visit, plus any tests, procedures, and supplies.

 

As a service to you, we provide a fee schedule for all of our patients to view so they know the Good Faith Estimate for all services.

 

Make sure to save a copy or photo of your Good Faith Estimate. If you receive a bill from us that is at least $400 more than your estimate, you can dispute it. This must be done within 120 calendar days of receiving the bill.

 

If you have questions

 

Our patient account representatives can answer questions about your Good Faith Estimate and explain the possible costs of your care.

 

By Email:        hello@refinewellnessclinic.com

By phone:       (651) 309-4300

By Mail:          275 3rd Street South, Suite 302, Stillwater, Minnesota 55082.

 

For more information about your rights and the No Surprise Bill Act, visit: www.cms.gov/nosurprises

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