Terms of Use

Last updated: February 2026

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Rhode Island Spine Center, LLC website at rhodeislandspinecenter.com (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this Site.

Use of This Site

This Site is provided for informational and educational purposes related to the professional services of Rhode Island Spine Center, LLC. You may use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes only.

You agree not to:

  • Copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any content on this Site without written permission
  • Use automated tools to scrape, crawl, or extract data from this Site
  • Misrepresent your identity or affiliation when using the contact form
  • Use this Site in any manner that could damage, disable, or impair its operation
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any systems connected to this Site

Medical Disclaimer

All content on this Site, including the self-assessment tool, is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Use of this Site does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. See our full Disclaimer for complete details.

Intellectual Property

All content on this Site — including text, images, design, layout, and graphics — is the property of Rhode Island Spine Center, LLC and Dr. Donald R. Murphy, or is used with permission. All rights are reserved.

Clinical Reasoning in Spine Pain® (CRISP®) is a registered trademark of Dr. Donald R. Murphy. Unauthorized use of this trademark is prohibited.

The Rhode Island Spine Center, LLC name and associated branding are proprietary and may not be used without written authorization.

Contact Form Submissions

By submitting information through our contact form, you consent to the collection and processing of that information as described in our Privacy Policy. You represent that the information you provide is accurate and that you have the authority to share it.

Submission of a contact form does not guarantee a response within any specific timeframe and does not constitute a request for, or agreement to provide, medical services.

Self-Assessment Tool

The self-assessment tool on this Site is provided as an educational illustration only. It does not provide medical advice and should not be relied upon for healthcare decisions. Complete terms governing the use of this tool are included in our Disclaimer.

Disclaimer of Warranties

This Site and all content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

Rhode Island Spine Center, LLC does not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Rhode Island Spine Center, LLC, Dr. Donald R. Murphy, and all associated staff shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or exemplary damages arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, this Site or any content, tools, or services provided herein.

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory on which the claim is based, including negligence, and even if Rhode Island Spine Center, LLC has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Rhode Island Spine Center, LLC, Dr. Donald R. Murphy, and associated staff from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising from your use of this Site or violation of these Terms of Use.

External Links

This Site may contain links to third-party websites for informational purposes. Rhode Island Spine Center, LLC does not control or endorse these sites and is not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Visiting external links is at your own risk.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Rhode Island, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising from these terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Providence County, Rhode Island.

Modifications

Rhode Island Spine Center, LLC reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Contact

Questions about these Terms of Use may be directed to:

Rhode Island Spine Center, LLC
Email: info@rhodeislandspinecenter.com
Phone: (401) 000-0000