Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: April 23, 2026

Welcome to the website of Deschutes Eyecare (“Practice,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our website located at deschuteseyecare.com (the “Site”). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use this Site.


1. Website Purpose

This Site is provided for general informational purposes regarding Deschutes Eyecare’s optometry services, eye care products, office information, patient resources, and appointment scheduling for new and existing patients. All website content is subject to change without notice.

2. No Medical Advice

Information provided on this Site is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

You should not rely on information from this Site as a substitute for consultation with a qualified healthcare provider. Always seek professional medical advice regarding questions about your vision or eye health.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or seek immediate emergency care.


3. No Doctor-Patient Relationship Through Website Use

Use of this Site, including browsing, submitting forms, requesting appointments, or sending electronic communications, does not by itself create a doctor-patient relationship with Deschutes Eyecare.

A provider-patient relationship is established only after you have been accepted as a patient and evaluated by the Practice.


4. Appointment Requests and Scheduling

Our Site may allow new and existing patients to request or schedule appointments through third-party scheduling and communication services, including Weave.

Online scheduling is intended for routine, non-emergency appointments only.

Submitting an appointment request online does not guarantee an appointment time until confirmed by our office. Appointment availability may change, and we reserve the right to reschedule, modify, or cancel appointments when necessary.

You agree to provide accurate and current information when scheduling, including your full name, email address, phone number, and other information reasonably necessary to coordinate your visit.

If you need urgent eye care or immediate assistance, please contact our office directly. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or seek emergency care immediately.


5. Information Submitted Through the Site

When using contact forms, appointment requests, or scheduling tools, you may provide personal information such as your full name, email address, and phone number.

You agree that information you submit through the Site will be truthful, accurate, and current. You should avoid sending confidential or sensitive medical information through general website forms unless specifically requested through a secure channel.

Use of submitted information is also governed by our Privacy Policy.


6. Privacy

Your use of this Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how information collected through the Site may be gathered, used, stored, and shared as permitted by law.


7. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use this Site:

  • For any unlawful, fraudulent, or unauthorized purpose

  • To interfere with website functionality, security, or performance

  • To gain unauthorized access to systems or data

  • To submit false, misleading, or incomplete information

  • To transmit spam, malware, or harmful code

  • To misuse scheduling or communication tools


8. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, design, branding, layout, and other materials, is owned by or licensed to Deschutes Eyecare and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may access the Site for personal, non-commercial use only. No content may be copied, reproduced, distributed, modified, or exploited without prior written permission.


9. Third-Party Services and Links

This Site may include links to third-party websites or services, including scheduling, communications, maps, reviews, or social media platforms.

We are not responsible for the content, availability, privacy practices, or terms of third-party websites or services. Your use of third-party services, including Weave, is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies.


10. Disclaimer of Warranties

This Site is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

We do not warrant that the Site will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.


11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Deschutes Eyecare shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of, or inability to use, this Site.


12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Deschutes Eyecare and its owners, employees, contractors, and representatives from claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses arising from your misuse of the Site or violation of these Terms.


13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Oregon, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or use of the Site shall be brought in the appropriate courts located in or serving Bend, Oregon.


14. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time by posting revised Terms on this Site. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.


15. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding these Terms, please contact:

Deschutes Eyecare

61583 SE 27th St. Suite 150
Bend, OR 97702

Phone:
Email: contact@deschuteseyecare.com