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Table of Contents
- Medical Disclaimer & No Doctor-Patient Relationship
- Emergency Notice
- Limitation of Liability & Disclaimer of Warranties
- Informational Purpose Only
- Third-Party Resources & Links
- Terms of Use
- Intellectual Property
- Privacy Policy & CCPA Compliance
- Governing Law & California Compliance
- Contact Information
- Affiliate & Referral Disclosure
- Accessibility Statement
1. Medical Disclaimer & No Doctor-Patient Relationship
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The information contained on this website (GetDetox.com) is provided for general informational and educational purposes ONLY. It is NOT medical advice, and it is NOT a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, treatment, or care from a qualified, licensed healthcare provider. Do not rely on any content on this website as a replacement for consultation with a physician or other qualified healthcare professional.
No Doctor-Patient Relationship
Your access to and use of GetDetox.com does not create, and must not be construed as creating, a doctor-patient, therapist-patient, counselor-client, or any other professional healthcare relationship of any kind between you and the owner, operators, authors, editors, contributors, advertisers, or publishers of this website. Nothing on this website should be understood to establish, imply, or suggest any such relationship.
No Medical Advice
The content published on this website, including but not limited to articles, guides, resource listings, descriptions of medications and treatments, statistics, testimonials, infographics, videos, and any other materials, does not constitute medical advice, medical diagnosis, or treatment recommendations for any specific individual. All medical and healthcare decisions should be made in consultation with a qualified, licensed physician or healthcare professional who has personally examined you and is fully acquainted with your complete medical history, current conditions, and medications.
Specific Medical Disclaimer Provisions
- Do not make any changes to your medication, treatment plan, or relationship with your healthcare provider based on information found on this website without first consulting a licensed physician.
- Do not begin, stop, or alter any medication described on this website, including but not limited to buprenorphine (Suboxone), methadone, naltrexone (Vivitrol), clonidine, or any other substance, without direct physician supervision.
- Medication information on this website is general in nature and does not account for your specific health status, co-occurring medical conditions, other medications you may be taking, pregnancy or nursing status, age, weight, or other individual factors.
- Treatment outcomes, statistics, and recovery rates described on this website reflect population-level data from published research. Individual outcomes vary significantly. No specific medical result, treatment outcome, or recovery timeline is guaranteed, expressed, or implied.
- Information regarding emerging, investigational, or experimental treatments is provided for general educational awareness only. Such treatments are not endorsed or recommended by this website and may not be approved, available, or appropriate for any particular individual.
- All resource listings, referrals, facility information, and hotline numbers are provided as a convenience only and do not constitute medical endorsement, recommendation, or guarantee of any provider, organization, or facility.
Seek Professional Advice. Always seek the advice of a qualified and licensed healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, substance use disorder, mental health condition, medication, treatment option, or any other health-related matter. Never disregard, delay, or avoid seeking professional medical advice or treatment because of something you have read, seen, or heard on this website.
2. Emergency Notice
IF YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE IS EXPERIENCING A MEDICAL EMERGENCY OR A SUSPECTED DRUG OVERDOSE, CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY.
Do not use this website or any information on it to seek or substitute for emergency medical assistance. This website is not staffed, is not monitored in real time, and cannot provide emergency medical assistance of any kind at any time.
If you believe someone may be experiencing an opioid overdose, call 911 immediately, administer naloxone (Narcan) if available, and stay with the person until emergency services arrive.
For immediate, free, and confidential substance use crisis support:
- SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357 - Free, confidential, 24/7, English and Spanish
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 - 24/7 mental health and substance use crisis support
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 - Free, confidential, 24/7
- Emergency Services: 911
3. Limitation of Liability & Disclaimer of Warranties
No Warranties
THIS WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT, INFORMATION, MATERIALS, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE," WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE CALIFORNIA AND FEDERAL LAW, THE OWNER, OPERATORS, AUTHORS, EDITORS, CONTRIBUTORS, AFFILIATES, AND PUBLISHERS OF GETDETOX.COM EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Any implied warranty of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, or non-infringement;
- Any warranty that this website will be continuously available, uninterrupted, timely, secure, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components;
- Any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, currency, reliability, or suitability of any information, content, or material on this website;
- Any warranty that the information on this website reflects the current state of medical knowledge, clinical best practices, or FDA approvals at any given time.
Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE CALIFORNIA LAW AND FEDERAL LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE OWNER, OPERATORS, AUTHORS, EDITORS, CONTRIBUTORS, AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR LICENSORS OF GETDETOX.COM BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO:
- Your access to, use of, or inability to access or use this website or any content herein;
- Any reliance you place on information provided on this website;
- Any healthcare or medical decisions made based on information found on this website;
- Any delay in seeking or failure to seek professional medical care arising from information on this website;
- Any medical outcome, treatment result, adverse event, or health complication;
- Any third-party website, service, facility, provider, or resource linked to or referenced on this website;
- Any unauthorized access to, alteration of, or loss of your data or transmissions;
- Any errors, omissions, inaccuracies, or outdated information on this website.
This limitation of liability applies regardless of the legal theory asserted, whether in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise, and shall apply even if GetDetox.com has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with this website is to stop using it.
California Civil Code § 1668 Notice: Nothing in this disclaimer is intended to exclude or limit liability to the extent such exclusion or limitation is prohibited by California law, including liability arising from willful misconduct, gross negligence, fraud, or other claims where limitation or exclusion of liability is not permitted by statute.
Indemnification
You agree to fully indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the owner, operators, officers, directors, employees, agents, contributors, and licensors of GetDetox.com from and against any and all claims, demands, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs) arising from or related to: (a) your use of or access to this website; (b) your violation of any provision of these terms; (c) your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property or privacy rights; or (d) any content, information, or material you submit, post, transmit, or otherwise make available through this website.
4. Informational Purpose Only
All content published on GetDetox.com is provided exclusively for general educational and informational purposes aimed at improving public awareness of substance use disorder, detoxification, addiction treatment options, and recovery resources.
This website does NOT:
- Diagnose any medical or psychiatric condition;
- Prescribe, recommend, or facilitate the prescribing of any medication or controlled substance for any individual;
- Provide addiction counseling, psychotherapy, or any other professional therapeutic service;
- Facilitate the purchase, sale, transfer, or acquisition of any controlled substance, illicit drug, or prescription medication;
- Promote, encourage, or condone the non-medical or illicit use of any substance;
- Guarantee the quality, effectiveness, licensure, or accreditation of any treatment program, facility, provider, or resource referenced or listed on this website.
Medical and scientific knowledge regarding substance use disorders and their treatment is rapidly evolving. Information on this website may not reflect the most current clinical guidelines, research findings, FDA approvals, or best practices at any given time. Users are strongly encouraged to independently verify all information with current professional and governmental sources, and to consult with a licensed healthcare provider before making any health-related decisions.
5. Third-Party Resources & Links
This website may contain links to, references to, or listings of third-party websites, organizations, hotlines, treatment facilities, healthcare providers, and other resources. All such references are provided solely as a convenience and for general informational purposes.
The inclusion of any third-party link, reference, or listing on GetDetox.com does NOT constitute:
- Endorsement, recommendation, approval, or sponsorship of that organization, facility, provider, or resource by GetDetox.com;
- Any representation or guarantee regarding the quality, safety, effectiveness, availability, licensure, accreditation, or legal compliance of any third-party service or organization;
- Any agent, partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship between GetDetox.com and any third party.
GetDetox.com is not responsible for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, availability, or legality of any third-party website, resource, or service. Your use of third-party websites and services is entirely at your own risk and is subject to the terms and conditions of those third parties.
Contact information for hotlines, treatment programs, and other resources may change without notice. Always verify current contact and operational information directly with the relevant organization before relying on it.
6. Terms of Use
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using GetDetox.com in any manner, you acknowledge and agree that you have read, understood, and consent to be legally bound by these Terms of Use in their entirety, including the Medical Disclaimer and Privacy Policy incorporated herein. If you do not agree to any of these terms, you must immediately discontinue your use of this website.
Eligibility
This website is intended for users who are 18 years of age or older, or who are accessing the site with the knowledge and supervision of a parent or legal guardian. By using this website, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age, or that you have the consent of a parent or legal guardian.
Permitted Use
You may access and use this website solely for lawful, personal, non-commercial informational purposes. You expressly agree NOT to:
- Use this website in any way that violates applicable federal, California state, or local law or regulation;
- Use this website to solicit, advertise, promote, or facilitate the unlawful purchase, sale, distribution, or use of any controlled substance or prescription drug;
- Reproduce, republish, copy, distribute, modify, transmit, perform, display, or create derivative works from any content on this website without prior written permission from GetDetox.com;
- Use automated tools, bots, scripts, scrapers, or crawlers to access, extract, or harvest content from this website;
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any system, network, server, or database associated with this website;
- Transmit any unsolicited commercial communications, malicious code, viruses, or harmful data through or in connection with this website;
- Use this website to impersonate any person or entity, or falsely represent your affiliation with any person or entity.
Accuracy of Information
While GetDetox.com makes reasonable good-faith efforts to publish accurate and current information, no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, is made regarding the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or reliability of any content. You should independently verify all information before relying on it for any health-related or other decision.
Modifications to Website and Terms
GetDetox.com reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify, update, suspend, discontinue, or remove any part of this website or these terms at any time and without prior notice. Your continued use of this website following any modification to these terms constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.
7. Intellectual Property
All content on GetDetox.com, including but not limited to text, articles, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, data compilations, and software, is the property of GetDetox.com or its respective content licensors and is protected under United States copyright law, California law, and applicable international copyright treaties and conventions.
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and view content on this website for personal, non-commercial informational use only. This license does not include the right to: download content (except through page caching necessary for personal use); modify or create derivative works; use the content for any commercial purpose; or remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices.
The name "GetDetox.com," the GetDetox logo, and any associated marks, names, or slogans are trademarks or service marks of GetDetox.com. Nothing on this website grants, by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any right or license to use these marks without the prior written consent of GetDetox.com.
If you believe that content on this website infringes your copyright, please contact us with a detailed description of the allegedly infringing material and your contact information so that we may investigate and respond appropriately.
8. Privacy Policy & CCPA Compliance
California Privacy Rights Notice: This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA), as amended and expanded by the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 (CPRA), codified at California Civil Code §§ 1798.100-1798.199, and all other applicable California privacy statutes and regulations.
Categories of Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information when you use this website:
- Identifiers: IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, and related technical identifiers automatically collected through server logs and analytics tools.
- Internet or Network Activity: Browsing history on this website, pages visited, referring URLs, time and date of visits, time spent on pages, and other standard web analytics data.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and similar technologies to support site functionality and analytics. You may decline cookies through your browser settings; however, certain site features may not function as intended.
- Voluntarily Submitted Information: Any information you choose to provide by contacting us via email, contact form, or other means, including your name, email address, and the content of your message.
How We Use Collected Information
Information we collect is used to: operate, maintain, and improve the website; analyze website traffic, usage patterns, and user behavior; respond to inquiries submitted to us; detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized access; comply with applicable legal obligations; and protect the security and integrity of the website and its users. We do not sell personal information to third parties.
Sensitive Health Information
We recognize the highly sensitive nature of health and substance use information. GetDetox.com does not require users to submit personally identifiable health information to access or use this website. In the event that you voluntarily submit any health-related information (for example, through a contact form), such information will be treated with heightened confidentiality protections and will not be disclosed to third parties except as required by applicable law.
Your California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) Rights
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the CCPA and CPRA (California Civil Code §§ 1798.100 et seq.):
- Right to Know (§ 1798.110): You have the right to request disclosure of the specific pieces and categories of personal information we have collected about you, the categories of sources from which that information was collected, the business or commercial purpose for collecting it, and the categories of third parties with whom it has been shared.
- Right to Delete (§ 1798.105): You have the right to request deletion of personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain legal exceptions.
- Right to Correct (§ 1798.106): You have the right to request that we correct inaccurate personal information that we maintain about you.
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing (§ 1798.120): GetDetox.com does not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. If this practice changes, we will provide a prominent opt-out mechanism as required by law.
- Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information (§ 1798.121): To the extent we collect sensitive personal information, you have the right to direct us to limit its use to purposes specified by law.
- Right to Non-Discrimination (§ 1798.125): We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights, including by denying services, charging different prices, or providing a different level or quality of service.
To exercise any of the above rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 10. We will acknowledge your request within 10 business days and respond substantively within 45 calendar days, as required by California law. If additional time is required, we will notify you of the extension and the reasons for the delay.
Do Not Track
California law requires us to disclose how we respond to "Do Not Track" (DNT) browser signals. At this time, this website does not respond to DNT signals in a uniform or standardized manner, as no industry-wide standard for DNT response has been formally established. We will update this policy if and when such a standard is adopted.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, or as required or permitted by applicable law. Analytics and usage data may be retained in aggregate and anonymized form for longer periods for the purpose of website improvement and research.
Children's Privacy
This website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take prompt steps to delete such information. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
9. Governing Law & California Legal Compliance
Choice of Law & Venue
These Terms of Use, the Medical Disclaimer, the Privacy Policy, and all matters arising out of or related to your use of GetDetox.com shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without giving effect to any conflict of law principles that would require or permit the application of the laws of another jurisdiction. Any legal action, suit, or proceeding arising out of or relating to these terms or your use of this website shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts of competent jurisdiction located within the State of California, and you hereby irrevocably consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.
Applicable California & Federal Law Compliance
GetDetox.com is operated in good-faith compliance with applicable California and federal laws, including the following:
- California Business & Professions Code §§ 17200 et seq. (UCL) - GetDetox.com does not engage in any unlawful, unfair, or fraudulent business acts or practices.
- California Civil Code §§ 1798.100 et seq. (CCPA/CPRA) - As fully described in Section 8 of this policy.
- California Business & Professions Code §§ 2052, 2053 (Unlicensed Practice of Medicine) - GetDetox.com is not engaged in the practice of medicine. No content on this website constitutes the practice of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, or any other licensed healthcare profession.
- California Health & Safety Code § 11376.5 (Good Samaritan Law) - Information about California's Good Samaritan protections for overdose reporting is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
- HIPAA (45 C.F.R. Parts 160 & 164) - GetDetox.com is not a covered entity under HIPAA. However, any voluntarily submitted health information is treated with heightened sensitivity and appropriate confidentiality protections.
- 21 U.S.C. § 823(g) (Drug Addiction Treatment Act) - GetDetox.com does not prescribe, dispense, or facilitate the dispensing of any controlled substance. All medication references are strictly informational and educational.
- ADA (42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.) and Section 508 - We are committed to making GetDetox.com accessible to individuals with disabilities, conforming to WCAG 2.1, Level AA. Our accessibility commitments include: sufficient color contrast ratios; semantic HTML for screen readers; descriptive alt text for images; keyboard-navigable interactive elements; avoidance of content that could trigger photosensitive conditions; and screen-reader-compatible forms. If you encounter accessibility barriers, please contact us.
- California Unruh Civil Rights Act (Civil Code § 51) - GetDetox.com is operated without discrimination on the basis of disability, consistent with California's Unruh Act requirements for digital properties.
No Promotion of Unlawful Activity
Nothing on GetDetox.com is intended to encourage, facilitate, assist, or condone any illegal activity of any kind, including but not limited to the unlawful purchase, sale, possession, manufacture, or distribution of any controlled substance. All information is provided solely for lawful educational and public health awareness purposes.
Severability
If any provision of these terms is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable under applicable California or federal law, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect without impairment.
Waiver
The failure of GetDetox.com to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision unless acknowledged and agreed to in writing by GetDetox.com.
Entire Agreement
These Terms of Use, together with the Medical Disclaimer and Privacy Policy set forth on this page, constitute the entire agreement between you and GetDetox.com with respect to your use of this website and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, with respect to the same subject matter.
10. Contact Information
For questions, concerns, or formal requests regarding this Medical Disclaimer, Terms of Use, or Privacy Policy, including to exercise your California consumer privacy rights, please contact us:
GetDetox.com
Email: getdetox@proton.me
Mailing Address: 311 N. Robertson Blvd. #911, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Website: getdetox.com
For all privacy-related requests, legal correspondence, and CCPA rights exercises, please submit a written request to getdetox@proton.me or mail written inquiries to the address above.
Response Timeline: We will acknowledge all privacy-related requests within 10 business days and provide a substantive response within 45 calendar days as required by California law. In the event additional time is needed, you will be notified in writing within the initial 45-day period.
11. Affiliate & Referral Disclosure
GetDetox.com is a free informational resource. As of the date of this policy, this website does not earn revenue from affiliate links, referral fees, or paid placements to treatment centers, facilities, or any other third-party services. No content on this website is sponsored, and no treatment provider or organization has paid for inclusion or preferential placement.
If this business model changes in the future, this section will be updated and clear disclosures will be added in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Endorsement Guides (16 C.F.R. Part 255) and any applicable California advertising and disclosure requirements. Any such disclosures will be prominently displayed near the relevant content.
12. Accessibility Statement
GetDetox.com is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), as well as applicable requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the California Unruh Civil Rights Act (Civil Code § 51).
Our accessibility efforts include:
- Semantic HTML structure for screen reader compatibility
- Sufficient color contrast ratios throughout the site
- Descriptive alt text for all meaningful images
- Full keyboard navigation support for all interactive elements
- Avoidance of content that could trigger photosensitive conditions
- Responsive design that supports text resizing and zoom
Feedback and Contact: If you encounter any accessibility barriers on this website, or if you have suggestions for how we can improve accessibility, please contact us at getdetox@proton.me. We take accessibility feedback seriously and will make reasonable efforts to address reported issues promptly.
This disclaimer, terms of use, and privacy policy were last reviewed and updated on March 23, 2026. GetDetox.com reserves the right to update this page at any time to reflect changes in applicable law, our practices, or the services offered on this website. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of this website following any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.
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