Agreement to These Terms
These Terms of Use and Disclaimers ("Terms") govern your access to and use of michaelalbertmd.com (the "Site"), operated by Michael Albert MD LLC, an Oklahoma limited liability company ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.
Medical Disclaimer — No Physician-Patient Relationship
Nothing on this Site is medical advice. All content — including essays, newsletters, videos, social media posts, and discussion of medications such as GLP-1 and other incretin therapies — is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and it is not tailored to any individual's circumstances.
Your use of this Site, submission of any form, subscription to the newsletter, or any correspondence with us does not create a physician-patient relationship between you and Dr. Michael Albert or Michael Albert MD LLC. Never disregard professional medical advice, or delay seeking it, because of something you read on this Site. Never start, stop, or change a medication without consulting a qualified clinician who knows your medical history. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or your local emergency number immediately.
No Professional Relationship Without a Written Agreement
Descriptions of consulting, advisory, education, speaking, and writing services on this Site are informational only and do not constitute an offer. No consulting, advisory, or other professional relationship exists between you or your organization and Michael Albert MD LLC unless and until both parties execute a written agreement. Any discussion prior to such an agreement, including a discovery or "fit" call, is preliminary and non-binding.
Outcomes and Results
Clinical outcomes referenced on this Site — including average total body weight loss figures — describe results from specific published cohorts under specific care models. They are historical, aggregate results. They are not a promise, prediction, or guarantee of results for any individual patient, program, or organization. Real-world results vary based on many factors outside anyone's control.
Intellectual Property
The Site and its content — text, essays, graphics, logos, and design — are owned by Michael Albert MD LLC or used with permission, and are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may view, download, and print content for personal, non-commercial use with attribution. You may not republish, sell, or create derivative works from Site content without prior written permission. Requests: drmichaelalbertbusiness@gmail.com.
Acceptable Use
You agree not to use the Site to: violate any law; submit false, misleading, or malicious content through our forms; attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site or its infrastructure; scrape or harvest data at scale without permission; or interfere with the Site's operation.
Third-Party Sites and Services
The Site links to third-party sites and services, including the Substance Over Noise newsletter on Beehiiv, Medium, social media platforms, and organizations with which Dr. Albert is affiliated. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third party. Links do not imply endorsement.
Affiliations
Views expressed on this Site are those of Dr. Michael Albert and Michael Albert MD LLC. They do not necessarily represent the positions of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Vineyard, or any other organization with which Dr. Albert is or has been affiliated.
Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site and its content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, or non-infringement. Medical evidence evolves quickly; content that was accurate when published may become outdated, and we do not undertake to update it.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Michael Albert MD LLC and its members, officers, and agents will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising out of or relating to your use of the Site or its content. To the fullest extent permitted by law, our total aggregate liability for any claim relating to the Site will not exceed one hundred U.S. dollars ($100). Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations, so parts of this section may not apply to you.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Michael Albert MD LLC from claims, damages, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your violation of these Terms or misuse of the Site.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Oklahoma, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles. Any dispute arising from these Terms or the Site will be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Oklahoma, and you consent to their jurisdiction.
Changes; Severability
We may revise these Terms at any time by updating this page; continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance. If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full effect.
Contact
Questions about these Terms: drmichaelalbertbusiness@gmail.com. Michael Albert MD LLC, Oklahoma, USA.