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Terms of Use
The rules that govern reading, citing, and reusing the work published on this site.
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Acceptance
By accessing DrArielOrtiz.com you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
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Educational purpose
All content is provided for general informational and educational purposes. It is not medical advice, does not establish a physician–patient relationship, and is not a substitute for consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.
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No emergency use
Do not use this site to seek emergency medical care. If you believe you are experiencing a medical emergency, call your local emergency number or go to the nearest emergency department.
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Intellectual property
Text, photography, video, illustrations, and design on this site are the property of Dr. Ariel Ortiz®, the Obesity Control Center®, or their respective licensors, unless otherwise noted. Personal, non-commercial reading and linking are permitted. Republication, redistribution, or commercial use requires written permission.
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Citations and quotations
Short, attributed quotations for journalism, academic writing, or commentary are permitted under fair use. Please cite the page URL and author and link back where feasible.
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Third-party links
Links to external sites are provided for convenience. We do not endorse and are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of third-party sites.
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Disclaimers
The site is provided 'as is' and 'as available.' To the maximum extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including fitness for a particular purpose and accuracy of clinical information at the time of reading.
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Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Dr. Ortiz, the Obesity Control Center®, and their affiliates are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the site.
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Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of Mexico, without regard to conflict of law principles.
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Changes
We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
Last updated: June 2026.