Website terms

Terms & Conditions

These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of the Georgetown Healthcare System, Inc. website, online forms, contact options, text messaging references, location directory, informational content, and related digital resources. By viewing, browsing, submitting information through, or otherwise using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms.

Website information only

The website is provided for general informational, educational, administrative, and organizational purposes only. Content may describe services, locations, care access pathways, appointment support, community resources, and general health-related topics, but it is not medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or a substitute for speaking with a licensed healthcare professional.

No emergency use

This website, online forms, email, phone, and SMS channels are not emergency services and should not be used for urgent medical needs. If you believe you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or seek immediate care from an emergency medical provider. Do not delay seeking emergency care because of anything you read on this website.

Appointments and communications

Submitting a form, sending an email, calling a phone number, opting into SMS messages, or using any contact option does not guarantee an appointment, response within a specific time, provider-patient relationship, diagnosis, treatment, referral, eligibility determination, acceptance as a patient, or availability of any particular provider, location, or service.

Accuracy, third-party links, and updates

Georgetown Healthcare System, Inc. works to keep website information accurate and current, but service descriptions, hours, programs, locations, contact details, availability, eligibility, and other information may change without notice. Third-party links may be offered for convenience, but we do not control and are not responsible for external websites, content, privacy practices, policies, or availability.

Additional conditions

More detail about website use, communications, and responsibilities.

Acceptable use

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes. You may not misuse the website, interfere with its security or operation, attempt unauthorized access, submit false or misleading information, impersonate another person, upload harmful content, harvest data, or use the website in a way that violates applicable law or the rights of Georgetown Healthcare System, Inc. or others.

Website content and intellectual property

All website text, page layouts, graphics, logos, visual designs, button labels, directories, and other materials are owned by or licensed to Georgetown Healthcare System, Inc. unless otherwise stated. You may view, download, or print content for personal, non-commercial informational use, but you may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or exploit website materials without written permission.

Limitation of responsibility

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Georgetown Healthcare System, Inc. is not liable for damages or losses arising from your use of, inability to use, reliance on, or interaction with this website, online forms, text messaging, third-party links, directory information, or website content. This includes direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or similar damages.

Changes to these terms

Georgetown Healthcare System, Inc. may update these Terms at any time by posting a revised version on this page. Updates are effective when posted unless a different effective date is stated. Continued use of the website after updates are posted means you accept the revised Terms. You should review this page periodically.

Website policies

Additional terms for forms, directories, messaging, and availability.

Online forms and submitted information

When you submit an online form, you are responsible for providing accurate information and for avoiding emergency or highly sensitive information unless specifically requested through an appropriate secure channel. Form submissions may be reviewed, routed, stored, or responded to according to operational needs and applicable law.

Location directory information

The location directory is provided to help visitors identify possible care access points and community healthcare sites. Directory listings may be incomplete, outdated, or subject to change. You should confirm address, services, hours, insurance, eligibility, and appointment requirements directly before relying on a listing.

SMS and electronic communications

If you provide a phone number and consent to SMS communications, you agree that Georgetown Healthcare System, Inc. may send text messages as described in the consent language and SMS Privacy Policy. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out and HELP for support where supported.

Website availability and changes

The website may be modified, suspended, interrupted, or discontinued at any time without notice. Georgetown Healthcare System, Inc. does not guarantee uninterrupted access, error-free content, compatibility with every device, or that every feature will remain available.

For questions about these Terms and Conditions, website use, communications, or online information, contact Georgetown Healthcare System, Inc. at info@gthfs.org or call 888-971-9588.