LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOTICE

Last Updated: January 2025

Veterans Discseel & Spine Center of America (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of patient privacy, trademark protection, consumer transparency, and legal compliance. The following notices apply to all visitors, patients, attorneys, affiliates, and providers who access this website or utilize any Company services.

1. Privacy Policy

1.1 Overview

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, safeguard, and disclose information obtained through our website, forms, communications, and clinical operations.

1.2 Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information:

Name
Phone number
Email
Date of birth
Address
Medical information voluntarily submitted by you
Attorney or provider contact information (for referrals)

Technical Information:

IP address
Browser type
Device identifiers
Site usage analytics (via HIPAA-compatible tracking where applicable)

1.3 How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used for:

Scheduling consultations or appointments
Processing MRI uploads and clinical evaluations
Responding to attorney, provider, or patient inquiries
Improving website performance
Conducting internal quality, safety, and operational reviews
Coordinating care with authorized providers
Legal and compliance documentation

We never sell personal information.

1.4 HIPAA Compliance

Medical information submitted through this website is processed according to HIPAA privacy and security standards. Protected Health Information (PHI) is encrypted, securely stored, and accessible only to authorized personnel.

1.5 Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your information
Request corrections
Request deletion (as permitted by law)
Restrict or opt out of communications
Request an accounting of disclosures

To exercise these rights: privacy@veteransdiscseel.com (replace with your actual email)

2. Terms & Conditions

2.1 Use of Website

Accessing or using this site constitutes acceptance of these Terms.
You agree not to:

Misuse website content
Reproduce or distribute proprietary material
Engage in unlawful or harmful activities
Attempt to reverse engineer or replicate any medical procedure described herein

2.2 No Medical Advice

Content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.
A physician–patient relationship is not created by browsing this website.

2.3 Procedure Information

All procedures described are performed only by licensed medical providers working within their scope of practice.
Results vary.
No outcome is guaranteed.

2.4 Limitation of Liability

We are not liable for:

Reliance on website content
Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
Third-party links or external content

3. Trademark Notice

3.1 Ownership of Marks

Discseel® is a registered trademark owned by Dr. Kevin Pauza and is acknowledged as the pioneering procedure from which derivative methods originated.

3.2 Derivative Marks Owned by the Company

The following marks — including all variants, abbreviations, phonetic equivalents, procedural evolutions, and confusingly similar forms — are trademarks of Veterans Discseel & Spine Center of America:

Disc.Seel™
Veterans Disc.Seel™
Veterans Disc.Seel Network™
Intradiscal Therapy with Fibrin (ITF)™
Veterans IFT Method™
FibrinSeal™
ITF Academy™
Any derivative listed in Section 12 of the IP schedule and all future evolutions

Any unauthorized use, reproduction, alteration, commercial representation, or public display of these marks is strictly prohibited.

3.3 Prohibition on Competing or Confusing Marks

No party may create, market, or register intellectual property that is:

confusingly similar
derivative
substitutable
phonetic equivalents
misleading or likely to suggest affiliation

4. Intellectual Property Notice

All content on this website — including but not limited to:

text
images
graphics
procedures
methods
clinical descriptions
derivative terminology
scientific formulations
custom treatment wording
downloadable materials
videos
branded content

— is the exclusive property of Veterans Discseel & Spine Center of America, except where otherwise noted.

Unauthorized reproduction, reverse engineering, or distribution is strictly prohibited.

Derivative works created by affiliates, contractors, or providers automatically become Company property in accordance with federal IP law and the Company’s governing agreements.

5. HIPAA / Medical Disclaimer Notice

This website is for informational purposes only.
Nothing on this site constitutes:

medical advice
diagnosis
treatment
a physician–patient relationship
emergency guidance

Always consult a licensed medical provider for personalized care.

In case of emergency, call 911 immediately.

6. Copyright Statement

Discseel® is a registered trademark owned by Dr. Kevin Pauza and is used with acknowledgment.

All Disc.Seel™, ITF™, Veterans Disc.Seel™, Veterans Disc.Seel Network™, and all derivative marks are trademarks of Veterans Discseel & Spine Center of America.

No part of this site may be reproduced, stored, or transmitted in any form without written permission.

7. Locations

Mailing Office: Building 110 16th Street Suite 1400 Denver, CO, US 80202

Community Outreach Affiliate Locations

2700 Corporate Dr, Birmingham, AL 35203

7027 Old Madison Pike NW, Huntsville, AL 35806

400 W Capitol Ave, Suite 1700, Little Rock, AR 72201

16703 Early Riser Ave, Land O' Lakes, FL 34638

5011 Gate Pkwy, Building 100, Jacksonville, FL 32256

8909 University Pkwy, Suite A, Pensacola, FL 32514

3997 Commons Dr W M, Destin, FL 32541

3030 N Rocky Point Dr W Suite 665, Tampa, FL 33607

6320 Venture Drive Suite 201, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202

604 Robin Road Suite 1, Lakeland, FL 33803

311 SE 29th Pl, Ocala, FL 34471

3760 NW 83 St Suite 3, Gainesville, FL 32606

12202 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34613

1000 S Belcher Rd Suite A6, Largo, FL 33771

2202 N Westshore Blvd, Suite 200, Tampa, FL 33607

701 Brickell Ave, Suite 1550, Miami, FL 33131

7408 Lake Worth Rd, Suite 900, Lake Worth, FL 33467, USA

4413 US Highway 331 South, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435, USA

995 Marwalt Dr, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547, USA

2333 W Hillsborough Ave #120, Tampa, FL 33603, USA

11911 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618, USA

3340 Peachtree Rd NE, Suite 1800, Atlanta, GA 30326

5547 Veterans Parkway, 1st & 2nd Floor, Columbus, GA 31904.

233 N Houston Rd, Suite 140, Warner Robins, GA 31093

312 S 4th St, Suite 700, Louisville, KY 40202

650 Poydras St, Suite 1400, New Orleans, LA 70130

125 S Congress St, Suite 1325, Jackson, MS 39201

321 S Boston Ave, Suite 300, Tulsa, OK 74103

1001 SW C Ave, Suite 300, Lawton, OK 73501

Metro Office Park 2, Street 1, Guaynabo, 00968

654 Ave. Luis Muñoz Rivera, Suite 600, San Juan, PR 00918

1320 Main St, Suite 300, Columbia, SC 29201

2411 N Oak St, Suite 200, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

424 Church St, Suite 2000, Nashville, TN 37219

2911 TURTLE CREEK BLVD STE 925 DALLAS TX 75219-6292
US

9001 Estate Thomas, Suite 102, Charlotte Amalie, VI 00802

400 Renaissance Center, Detroit, MI 48243

8. Contact Information (ADA Compliance Requirement)

Phone: 800-931-6086
Fax: 844-387-2476

ADA ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

ADA Accessibility Statement
Veterans Discseel & Spine Center of America

Veterans Discseel & Spine Center of America is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We continually improve the user experience for everyone and apply the relevant accessibility standards required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Accessibility Measures Implemented

We take the following measures to ensure accessibility:

Alternative text descriptions for images
Keyboard navigation compatibility
High-contrast text options
Responsive design for all devices
Logical and consistent site structure
Captions or transcripts for multimedia when applicable
Avoidance of flashing or seizure-inducing content

Standards

This website is designed to conform with:

WCAG 2.1 Level AA Guidelines
ADA Title III requirements for public accommodations
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act

Feedback & Assistance

If you experience difficulty accessing any part of this website, please contact us immediately so we can assist you:

Accessibility Support:
Phone: 800-931-6086 (Available 24 hours)

We aim to respond to accessibility requests within 48 hours.

Ongoing Compliance

We perform periodic audits of this website to identify and correct accessibility issues. Our goal is to provide an accessible, safe, and usable digital experience for every visitor.

COOKIE POLICY (GOOGLE ANALYTICS COMPLIANT)

Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Veterans Discseel & Spine Center of America uses cookies and similar technologies to collect and store information when you visit our website.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. They help us understand how users interact with our website so we can improve functionality, performance, and security.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

a. Essential Cookies

Required for basic site functionality such as navigation, form submission, and accessibility.

b. Performance & Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to:

track page views
monitor traffic patterns
improve site performance
identify usability issues

Google Analytics may collect:

IP address (anonymized when required)
device type
browser information
pages visited

All data is used in aggregate and does not identify you personally.

c. Functional Cookies

Used to remember preferences, such as font size or accessibility settings.

3. Cookie Management

You may:

Accept all cookies
Decline non-essential cookies
Delete cookies stored on your browser
Configure your browser to block cookies

Declining certain cookies may affect site performance.

4. Google Analytics Disclosure

By using our website, you acknowledge that your anonymized browsing data may be processed by Google in accordance with their privacy practices.
Learn more:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies

5. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Check this page for updates.

CCPA COMPLIANCE NOTICE (CALIFORNIA)

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Notice

This section applies only to residents of California.

We comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and extend applicable rights to California residents regarding the collection and handling of personal information.

1. Categories of Personal Information Collected

We may collect:

Identifiers (name, email, phone, address)
Medical information voluntarily submitted
Internet activity (analytics data, IP address)
Professional or attorney-related information (when referring clients)

We do not sell personal information.

2. Your CCPA Rights

California residents have the right to:

Know what personal information we collect
Access personal information
Request deletion of personal information
Request correction
Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do NOT sell data)
Limit use of sensitive personal information

To exercise these rights, contact:
Email: privacy@veteransdiscseel.com
Phone: 800-931-6086

3. Verification

To protect your privacy, we may require identity verification before fulfilling CCPA requests.

4. Non-Discrimination

We will not deny services, charge different prices, or provide a different level of care because you exercised your privacy rights.