Effective Date: October 2026
Practice: SkinMD Dermatology & Cosmetics ("SkinMD," "we," "us," or "our")
Website: skinmdbr.com (the "Site")

SkinMD Dermatology & Cosmetics respects your privacy and is dedicated to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding data collection, usage, and safeguarding during our pre-opening holding and pre-registration phase.

1. Information We Collect

• Voluntarily Provided Information: When you subscribe to our pre-opening patient registry or waitlist, we collect your name and email address. If you contact us directly via email, we collect your name, email address, and any information provided in your message.
• Automated Technical Data: When you navigate our Site, our web servers and standard diagnostic utilities may automatically log technical data, including your IP address, browser type, device operating system, referring URL, and visit timestamps. This data is non-personally identifiable and utilized solely to monitor site performance and security.

2. How We Use Your Information

We collect and use your contact details solely for legitimate operational purposes, specifically:

• Delivering construction updates, clinic timeline announcements, and official launch details.
• Providing priority notification for clinical and cosmetic appointment scheduling once booking opens.
• Responding directly to administrative, media, or general practice inquiries.
• Maintaining website security, stability, and fraud prevention.

We do not sell, rent, lease, trade, or monetize your personal information to third-party marketing firms or data brokers.

3. Third-Party Technical Providers

We may share your email and contact information with trusted third-party technical vendors who provide essential infrastructure on our behalf (such as secure web hosting providers and email delivery systems). These vendors are bound by confidentiality obligations and are prohibited from utilizing your personal information for any secondary purpose.

4. Email Communications & Opt-Out (CAN-SPAM)

Joining our pre-opening registry initiates periodic email announcements regarding our practice opening. You retain full control over these notifications and can unsubscribe at any point by clicking the Unsubscribe link included at the bottom of our announcement emails, or by emailing us directly at info@skinmdbr.com with "Unsubscribe" in the subject line.

5. Data Security

We maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect against unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration of personal information submitted via the Site. However, no internet transmission or electronic data storage method is guaranteed to be 100% secure.

6. Contact Us

For questions regarding this pre-opening Privacy Policy, please contact our administrative team:
SkinMD Dermatology & Cosmetics
2106 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Email: info@skinmdbr.com

Notice to Prospective Patients Regarding Medical Health Records & PHI:

This pre-opening website functions exclusively as an informational platform and does not constitute a covered clinical health records conduit under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

1. No Physician-Patient Relationship

Interacting with this pre-opening holding site, submitting a waitlist inquiry, or contacting our administrative office via email does not establish a physician-patient relationship with Dr. Jessica Chu or SkinMD Dermatology & Cosmetics. A physician-patient relationship is formed solely upon the completion of in-person clinical intake, execution of medical consents, and direct evaluation by the physician.

2. Explicit Prohibition on Submitting PHI

This website is hosted on standard web servers and is not connected to an encrypted Electronic Health Record (EHR) system or HIPAA-compliant patient portal. Do not submit Protected Health Information (PHI) through this website or general contact emails. Prohibited submissions include:

• Personal medical, surgical, or dermatologic histories.
• Photographs or descriptions of rashes, moles, lesions, or active clinical symptoms.
• Biopsy results, laboratory panels, or clinical documentation.
• Prescription requests, medication inquiries, or acute clinical questions.

3. Notice of Privacy Practices Upon Clinic Opening

SkinMD Dermatology & Cosmetics maintains compliance with federal HIPAA privacy standards, the HITECH Act, and Louisiana medical records statutes. Upon the commencement of clinical patient appointments, all patients will receive our complete, formal Notice of Privacy Practices outlining how medical records are handled, stored, used for treatment and billing operations, and disclosed in accordance with state and federal law.

4. Medical Emergencies

This website and our general email channels are not monitored for emergency medical triage. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, severe allergic reaction, or acute skin event, dial 911 immediately or visit the nearest emergency facility.

Effective Date: October 2026
Site: skinmdbr.com

Welcome to skinmdbr.com. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please discontinue using this website.

1. Informational & Marketing Site Use

This website serves as a pre-opening landing page to provide public information regarding the clinic location, general service offerings, and project timelines. All timelines, renderings, procedural menus, and clinic announcements are provisional and subject to change without notice.

2. No Medical Advice Rendered

The content on skinmdbr.com is provided solely for general informational and educational purposes. Nothing on this website constitutes medical advice, dermatologic diagnosis, or clinical recommendations. Content on this site does not replace individual medical consultations with a board-certified physician.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this site, including branding, logos, clinic names, graphics, text, images, and layout designs, is the property of SkinMD Dermatology & Cosmetics and is protected under United States and international intellectual property laws. Reproduction, redistribution, or unauthorized commercial use of any site materials is prohibited without prior written consent.

4. Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability

This site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. SkinMD Dermatology & Cosmetics disclaims all liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from your use of or inability to access this website.

5. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the State of Louisiana. Any legal action or dispute arising out of this website shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.

Our Digital Accessibility Commitment:

SkinMD Dermatology & Cosmetics is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all visitors, including individuals with disabilities. We continually review and improve our web architecture to ensure full compliance with Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

1. Conformance Standards

Our website strives to conform with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards established by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), which define accessibility best practices for individuals with visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive limitations.

2. Accessibility Features on Our Pre-Opening Site

• Color Contrast: Text colors are calibrated to maintain contrast ratios against backgrounds for clear readability.
• Assistive Device Compatibility: Semantic HTML structures are implemented to support screen readers and speech synthesis software.
• Keyboard Navigation: All interactive elements, form fields, and dropdown drawers are navigable via keyboard controls.
• Descriptive Alternative Text: Non-decorative image elements feature descriptive alt tags.

3. Ongoing Auditing & Known Limitations

Digital accessibility is an ongoing process. During our pre-opening phase, third-party integrations (such as embedded interactive map widgets) may occasionally present accessibility limitations outside our direct control.

4. Accessibility Assistance Coordinator

If you experience difficulty reading or navigating any part of this site, or need assistance joining our pre-registration waitlist, our team is ready to assist you:

• Email: info@skinmdbr.com (Subject line: Accessibility Assistance Request)
• Physical Facility: 2106 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

We review accessibility feedback promptly and will provide any requested information or registration assistance via accessible alternate communication channels.