Website Terms of Use
These Website Terms of Use apply to the public website operated by Taos Health Systems DBA Holy Cross Medical Center, referred to in these terms as “Holy Cross Medical Center,” “we,” “our,” or “us.” For purposes of these Terms of Use, “Holy Cross Medical Center” includes the hospital, affiliated clinics, departments, programs, services, and other parts of the Holy Cross Medical Center health care system.
By using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use this website.
Informational Use Only
The information on this website is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, prevent, or manage any disease, condition, illness, injury, or health concern.
Nothing on this website is intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or care from a qualified health care provider. You should always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health care professional with questions about a medical condition, treatment, medication, or health concern.
Use of this website does not create a provider-patient relationship between you and Holy Cross Medical Center, any affiliated clinic, or any health care provider.
Medical Emergencies
Do not use this website, website forms, email, text messaging, or other general website contact methods for medical emergencies, urgent medical needs, or time-sensitive health concerns.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Voluntary Use of Website and Forms
Use of this website is voluntary. Our website may include forms that allow visitors to request information, sign up for communications, register for classes or events, or otherwise contact Holy Cross Medical Center.
Submitting information through a website form is voluntary. Website forms are not intended for emergency requests, urgent medical concerns, diagnosis, treatment, medical advice, or sensitive patient care communications.
Holy Cross Medical Center is not responsible for delays in receiving, reviewing, or responding to information submitted through general website forms.
No Guarantee of Accuracy or Availability
Holy Cross Medical Center makes reasonable efforts to keep website information accurate and current. However, we do not guarantee that all information on the website is complete, accurate, current, or error-free.
Services, programs, classes, locations, provider availability, hours, and other information may change without notice. You should contact Holy Cross Medical Center directly to confirm current information before relying on website content.
We do not guarantee that the website will be available at all times or free from errors, interruptions, viruses, or other harmful components.
Third-Party Websites and Services
This website may include links to third-party websites, platforms, or services that are not operated by Holy Cross Medical Center. These may include patient portal systems, donation platforms, payment systems, scheduling or registration tools, external health information resources, social media platforms, or other external websites or services.
Third-party websites and services are provided for convenience only. Holy Cross Medical Center does not control and is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, security practices, accuracy, availability, or operation of third-party websites or services.
When you use a third-party website or service, you are subject to that third party’s terms, policies, and practices.
Patient Portal, Payments, and Donations
The public Holy Cross Medical Center website does not operate the patient portal directly, does not directly process donation payments, and does not directly collect payment card or banking information.
If you access a patient portal, make a donation, submit a payment, or use another third-party system linked from this website, you may be leaving the Holy Cross Medical Center website or interacting with a service operated by a third party.
Privacy
Your use of this website is also subject to our Website Privacy Policy.
The Website Privacy Policy applies to information submitted through or collected by the public website. It does not replace Holy Cross Medical Center’s HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, which explains how patient medical information may be used and disclosed and how patients may exercise their rights related to protected health information.
User Responsibilities
You agree not to use this website in a way that:
- Violates any applicable law or regulation
- Attempts to gain unauthorized access to any system, account, network, or data
- Interferes with the operation, security, or availability of the website
- Submits false, misleading, harmful, or inappropriate information
- Uses the website for unlawful, abusive, fraudulent, or malicious purposes
Holy Cross Medical Center may restrict or block access to the website if misuse is suspected.
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise noted, the content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, design elements, and other materials, is owned by or licensed to Holy Cross Medical Center.
You may view, download, or print website content for personal, noncommercial, informational use only. You may not copy, modify, distribute, display, publish, sell, or use website content for commercial purposes without written permission from Holy Cross Medical Center.
Changes to These Terms
Holy Cross Medical Center may update these Terms of Use from time to time.