Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: 04/21/2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of robertavinomd.com (the “Website”), operated by or on behalf of Robert J. Avino, M.D., an affiliated physician of Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute, P.A. (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.
2. About the Website
The Website provides general information about Dr. Avino, his practice, and orthopedic services including hip and knee replacement and robotic-assisted joint replacement. The Website is provided for informational and marketing purposes only.
3. No Medical Advice; No Doctor-Patient Relationship
The content on the Website — including text, graphics, images, and other material — is for general informational purposes only. It is not medical advice and is not a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment.
Using the Website, submitting a form, or communicating with us through the Website does not create a doctor-patient relationship. A doctor-patient relationship is established only through an in-person consultation with Dr. Avino and is governed by the practice’s standard intake and consent process.
Always seek the advice of a qualified physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read on the Website.
4. Emergencies
The Website is not intended for use in medical emergencies. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately or go to the nearest emergency room.
5. Accuracy of Information
We make reasonable efforts to keep the information on the Website accurate and current, but we do not warrant that it is complete, accurate, or up-to-date. Medical knowledge evolves, and individual circumstances vary. We may modify, update, or remove content at any time without notice.
6. Intellectual Property
All content on the Website — including text, graphics, logos, images, video, and design — is owned by or licensed to us and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may view and print pages from the Website for your personal, non-commercial use. Any other use, including reproduction, modification, distribution, republication, or commercial exploitation, requires our prior written consent.
7. User Submissions
If you submit any information, content, or materials through the Website (for example, through a contact form or feedback submission), you represent that you have the right to do so. You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, and share that content for purposes of responding to your inquiry, improving the Website, and operating the practice, consistent with our Privacy Policy and applicable law.
Do not submit any information that is confidential, defamatory, obscene, harassing, or that infringes the rights of any third party.
8. Prohibited Uses
You agree not to:
- Use the Website in any way that violates applicable law or regulation;
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website, our systems, or user accounts;
- Interfere with or disrupt the Website’s operation, including by introducing malware, viruses, or similar harmful code;
- Use automated systems, bots, scrapers, or similar technologies to collect information from the Website without our written consent;
- Impersonate any person or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity;
- Use the Website to harass, abuse, or harm another person.
9. Third-Party Links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or availability of any third-party website. Inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement.
10. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ANY WARRANTIES ARISING OUT OF COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE.
11. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL WE, OUR AFFILIATES, OR OUR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. OUR AGGREGATE LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR THE WEBSITE SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100).
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Robert J. Avino, M.D., Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute, P.A., and their respective affiliates, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Website, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.
13. Governing Law and Venue
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any dispute arising out of or related to these Terms or the Website shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Palm Beach County, Florida, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.
14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
15. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding your use of the Website and supersede any prior agreements on the same subject matter.
16. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. Material changes will be communicated through a prominent notice on the Website. Your continued use of the Website after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.
17. Contact Us
Robert J. Avino, M.D. c/o Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute, P.A. 4215 Burns Road, Suite 200 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 Phone: (561) 694-7776 Email: Te*******@**oi.com