Introduction
Welcome to https://www.lac.us. This website is owned and operated by LAC Healthcare Solutions, a division of LA Consilium LLC, located in Fairfax, Virginia. By visiting our website and accessing the information, resources, services, products, and tools we provide, you understand and agree to accept and adhere to the following terms and conditions as stated in this policy (hereafter referred to as the 'User Agreement'), along with the terms and conditions stated in our Privacy Policy.
This User Agreement is effective as of 11/12/1997. We reserve the right to change this User Agreement from time to time without notice. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this User Agreement periodically to familiarize yourself with any modifications. Your continued use of this site after such modifications will constitute acknowledgment and agreement of the modified terms and conditions.
Section 1: Responsible Use and Conduct
By visiting our website and accessing the information, resources, services, products, and tools we provide for you, either directly or indirectly (hereafter referred to as 'Resources'), you agree to use these Resources only for the purposes intended as permitted by (a) the terms of this User Agreement, and (b) applicable laws, regulations and generally accepted online practices or guidelines. You understand that:
a. In order to access our Resources, you may be required to provide certain information about yourself (such as identification, contact details, etc.) as part of the registration process or as part of your ability to use the Resources. You agree that any information you provide will always be accurate, correct, and up to date.
b. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any login information associated with any account you use to access our Resources. Accordingly, you are responsible for all activities that occur under your account/s.
c. Accessing (or attempting to access) any of our Resources by any means other than through the means we provide is strictly prohibited. You specifically agree not to access (or attempt to access) any of our Resources through any automated, unethical, or unconventional means.
d. Engaging in any activity that disrupts or interferes with our Resources, including the servers and/or networks to which our Resources are located or connected, is strictly prohibited.
e. Attempting to copy, duplicate, reproduce, sell, trade, or resell our Resources is strictly prohibited.
f. You are solely responsible for any consequences, losses, or damages that we may directly or indirectly incur or suffer due to any unauthorized activities conducted by you, as explained above, and may incur criminal or civil liability.
g. We may provide various open communication tools on our website, such as blog comments, blog posts, public chat, forums, message boards, newsgroups, product ratings and reviews, various social media services, etc. You understand that we do not generally pre-screen or monitor the content posted by users of these various communication tools, which means that if you choose to use these tools to submit any type of content to our website, then it is your personal responsibility to use these tools in a responsible and ethical manner. By posting information or otherwise using any open communication tools as mentioned, you agree that you will not upload, post, share, or otherwise distribute any content that:
i. Is illegal, threatening, defamatory, abusive, harassing, degrading, intimidating, fraudulent, deceptive, invasive, racist, or contains any type of suggestive, inappropriate, or explicit language;
ii. Infringes on any trademark, patent, trade secret, copyright, or other proprietary right of any party;
iii. Contains any type of unauthorized or unsolicited advertising;
iv. Impersonates any person or entity, including any LAC Healthcare Solutions employees or representatives.
We have the right at our sole discretion to remove any content that we feel in our judgment does not comply with this User Agreement, along with any content that we feel is otherwise offensive, harmful, objectionable, inaccurate, or violates any third-party copyrights or trademarks. We are not responsible for any delay or failure in removing such content. If you post content that we choose to remove, you hereby consent to such removal and waive any claim against us.
h. We do not assume any liability for any content posted by you or any other third-party users of our website. However, any content posted by you using any open communication tools on our website, provided that it doesn't violate or infringe on any third-party copyrights or trademarks, becomes the property of LAC Healthcare Solutions, and as such, gives us a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free, exclusive license to reproduce, modify, adapt, translate, publish, publicly display and/or distribute as we see fit. This only refers and applies to content posted via open communication tools as described and does not refer to information that is provided as part of the registration process, necessary to use our Resources. All information provided as part of our registration process is covered by our privacy policy.
i. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless LAC Healthcare Solutions, LA Consilium LLC, its parent company and affiliates, and their directors, officers, managers, employees, donors, agents, and licensors, from and against all losses, expenses, damages, and costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, resulting from any violation of this User Agreement or the failure to fulfill any obligations relating to your account incurred by you or any other person using your account. We reserve the right to take over the exclusive defense of any claim for which we are entitled to indemnification under this User Agreement. In such an event, you shall provide us with such cooperation as is reasonably requested by us.
Section 2: Privacy
Your privacy is of paramount importance to us. This section outlines our practices for collecting, using, and protecting your personal information. By using our website and services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this privacy policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect various types of information from and about users of our website and services, including:
- Personal Information: Identifiable information such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address, provided directly by you.
- Payment Information: Details necessary for processing transactions, such as credit card numbers and billing information.
- Device and Usage Information: Technical information about your device and how you interact with our website, including IP address, browser type, and browsing patterns.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information collected through cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic.
2. Use of Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Service Provision: To deliver, maintain, and improve our services.
- Customer Support: To respond to inquiries, provide support, and fulfill service requests.
- Transaction Processing: To process payments and manage orders.
- Personalization: To customize user experience and deliver relevant content.
- Analytics: To understand website usage and improve functionality.
- Communications: To send you service-related updates and promotional materials, subject to your communication preferences.
3. Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your personal information for marketing or lead generation purposes. Your information may be shared only in the following situations:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing or order fulfillment. These providers have access to your information solely to perform their functions and are obligated to maintain confidentiality.
- Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, regulatory requirements, or legal processes to protect our rights or the rights of others.
- Business Transactions: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction, with the acquiring entity required to uphold similar privacy standards.
4. Consent and Compliance
We adhere to stringent standards regarding user consent and data handling:
- Explicit Consent: We will obtain your explicit consent before collecting, using, or sharing your information for purposes not directly related to the provision of our services.
- No Third-Party Use Cases: We do not share your personal information for third-party lead generation or marketing purposes.
- No Political Use: We do not utilize voter registration databases or similar databases to obtain consent or for outreach purposes.
5. Data Security
We implement robust security measures to safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. User Rights
You have the right to:
- Opt-Out: Choose not to receive promotional communications by following the unsubscribe link in any email or contacting us directly.
- Access and Correction: Request access to your personal information and correct any inaccuracies.
- Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to applicable laws.
- Manage Cookies: Adjust your browser settings to manage cookies and other tracking technologies.
7. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed at children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. If we become aware of such data collection, we will take steps to delete the information promptly.
8. Policy Changes
We may update this privacy section from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or regulatory requirements. Any updates will be effective immediately upon posting on our website, and we encourage you to review this section regularly.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy section or our data practices, please contact us at:
- Company Name: LAC Healthcare Solutions
- Location: 10304 Eaton Pl Suite 100, Fairfax, VA 22030, United States
- Website: www.lac.us
- Email: legal@lac.us
- Phone: (703) 904-6308
By continuing to use our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the privacy practices described in this section.
Section 3: Limitation of Warranties
By using our website, you understand and agree that all Resources we provide are "as is" and "as available." This means that we do not represent or warrant to you that:
i. The use of our Resources will meet your needs or requirements.
ii. The use of our Resources will be uninterrupted, timely, secure or free from errors.
iii. The information obtained by using our Resources will be accurate or reliable, and
iv. Any defects in the operation or functionality of any Resources we provide will be repaired or corrected.
Furthermore, you understand and agree that:
v. Any content downloaded or otherwise obtained through the use of our Resources is done at your own discretion and risk, and you are solely responsible for any damage to your computer or other devices for any loss of data that may result from the download of such content.
vi. No information or advice, whether expressed, implied, oral or written, obtained by you from LAC Healthcare Solutions or through any Resources we provide shall create any warranty, guarantee, or conditions of any kind, except for those expressly outlined in this User Agreement.
Section 4: Limitation of Liability
In conjunction with the Limitation of Warranties as explained above, you expressly understand and agree that any claim against us shall be limited to the amount you paid, if any, for use of products and/or services. LAC Healthcare Solutions will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or exemplary loss or damages which may be incurred by you as a result of using our Resources, or as a result of any changes, data loss or corruption, cancellation, loss of access, or downtime to the full extent that applicable limitation of liability laws apply.
Section 5: Copyrights/Trademarks
All content and materials available on https://www.lac.us, including but not limited to text, graphics, website name, code, images and logos are the intellectual property of LAC Healthcare Solutions and are protected by applicable copyright and trademark law. Any inappropriate use, including but not limited to the reproduction, distribution, display, or transmission of any content on this site is strictly prohibited, unless specifically authorized by LAC Healthcare Solutions.
Section 6: Termination of Use
You agree that we may, at our sole discretion, suspend or terminate your access to all or part of our website and Resources with or without notice and for any reason, including, without limitation, breach of this User Agreement. Any suspected illegal, fraudulent, or abusive activity may be grounds for terminating your relationship and may be referred to appropriate law enforcement authorities. Upon suspension or termination, your right to use the Resources we provide will immediately cease, and we reserve the right to remove or delete any information that you may have on file with us, including any account or login information.
Section 7: Governing Law
This website is controlled by LAC Healthcare Solutions from our offices located in Fairfax, Virginia, United States. It can be accessed by most countries around the world. As each country has laws that may differ from those of Virginia, by accessing our website, you agree that the statutes and laws of Virginia, without regard to the conflict of laws and the United Nations Convention on the International Sales of Goods, will apply to all matters relating to the use of this website and the purchase of any products or services through this site.
Furthermore, any action to enforce this User Agreement shall be brought in the federal or state courts located in Fairfax, Virginia, United States. You hereby agree to personal jurisdiction by such courts and waive any jurisdictional, venue, or inconvenient forum objections to such courts.
Section 8: Payment Terms
As a customer of LAC Healthcare Solutions, you agree to pay for items purchased in accordance with the agreed-upon terms. By default, all new accounts shall be required to submit a valid credit card for payment. At the sole discretion of LAC Healthcare Solutions, a customer may be granted terms for payment in the form of bank wire transfer or company check based on creditworthiness. In the event that your company or organization is granted terms for payment, you agree to pay the full amount on or before the invoice due date. If payment is not received by the due date, you agree that LAC Healthcare Solutions may charge your credit card in the amount due, and if payment is still not fully received, may also procure the services of a third-party firm to collect. Please direct any questions you may have regarding account setup, credit application, or other billing-related matters to [email address].
Section 9: Returns & Cancellations
Most stocked products provided by LAC Healthcare Solutions are returnable within 30 days from the date of shipment. Non-stock, special order, and manufacturer drop-ship items are not returnable, and often may not be cancelled once submitted. In the event that a product return is the result of incorrectly-shipped or damaged goods, LAC Healthcare Solutions will provide a full refund by physical check for the product(s) in question, as well as inbound & outbound shipping fees. In the event of customer error, product will be refunded by physical check upon receipt of the returned goods, minus shipping fees and fifteen percent of total product value in the event that the item is classified as a returnable item with the manufacturer in question. Certain items restricted by manufacturer return policy are non-returnable and non-refundable. Certain stocked items, governed by restrictive manufacturer delivery policy, once ordered may not be cancelled except in severe backorder situations and may incur significant cancellation fees of up to $50 per item if it may be cancelled. Should a customer wish to inquire as to the return or cancellation policy for a particular item prior to ordering, requests may be submitted to [email address].
Section 10: Guarantee
UNLESS OTHERWISE EXPRESSED, LAC Healthcare Solutions EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
Section 11: Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Agreement
a. Arbitration Agreement
Any disputes or claims relating in any way to your use of our website, our services, or to any products or services sold or distributed by LAC Healthcare Solutions or through https://www.lac.us, will be resolved by binding arbitration, rather than in court, except that you may assert claims in small claims court if your claims qualify. This includes any claims you may bring against our affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, or other representatives.
b. Arbitration Rules and Governing Law
Arbitration shall be conducted by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its rules, including the AAA's Supplementary Procedures for Consumer-Related Disputes. The arbitration shall be held in Fairfax, Virginia, or at another mutually agreed location. The AAA rules are available at www.adr.org or by calling 1-800-778-7879. The statutes and laws of Virginia, without regard to the conflict of laws and the United Nations Convention on the International Sales of Goods, will apply to all matters relating to the arbitration.
c. Waiver of Class Actions
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, you and LAC Healthcare Solutions agree to bring any dispute only in an individual capacity, and not on behalf of, or as part of, any purported class, consolidated, or representative proceeding. Arbitrators can only award relief on an individual basis, and they may not award relief against LAC Healthcare Solutions for any other person or entity.
d. Costs of Arbitration
Each party will be responsible for their own costs and fees associated with arbitration. However, if the arbitrator finds that the arbitration was not frivolous, LAC Healthcare Solutions will pay the fees charged by the AAA, including the arbitrator fees.
e. Severability
If any part of this Arbitration Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining portions will remain valid and enforceable.
Section 12: Additional Terms
a. Force Majeure
LAC Healthcare Solutions shall not be liable for any delay or failure to perform resulting from causes outside its reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, strikes, or shortages of transportation facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.
b. Assignment
You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under this User Agreement without the prior written consent of LAC Healthcare Solutions. Any assignment or transfer in violation of this clause shall be null and void.
c. Severability
If any provision of this User Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall be enforced.
d. No Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of this User Agreement will not be considered a waiver of those rights.
e. Entire Agreement
This User Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between us regarding our website and supersedes and replaces any prior agreements we might have had between us regarding the website.
Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using LAC's Resource and Platform. Your use of our website constitutes your agreement to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.
Section 13: Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our Return & Refund Policy, please feel free to contact us using the following information:
Company Name: LAC Healthcare Solutions
Location: 10304 Eaton Pl Suite 100, Fairfax, VA 22030, United States
Website: www.lac.us
Email: legal@lac.us
Phone: (571) 560-1534
We are committed to ensuring your satisfaction and will do our best to address any issues you may encounter. Thank you for choosing LAC Health for your medical equipment needs.
We kindly ask all customers to familiarize themselves with our payment policy before making a purchase. By shopping with LAC.us or its subsidiaries, you acknowledge and agree to comply with the terms and conditions outlined in this policy. We reserve the right to modify or update our payment policy as necessary, and any changes will be reflected on this page. Although these policies were made available online at a later date than the effective date, they apply rectroactivley and have always been in place. Thank you for choosing LAC.us as your trusted provider of medical equipment. We appreciate your business.
Note from CEO, Gabriel Nieves: I will always support and help you n your issues, we will not act aggresivley against any loyal customers, failure to keep this word by anys staff member including general counsel should report this immediately to quality@lac.us for immediate review. We are a healthcare organization, and as such the Hippocratic Oath will be the guiding ethical framework.
You can reach me directly at gnieves@lac.us, but please ensure you have exhausted our available support resources or this level of support will be unstustainale.
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