Terms of Use
Effective Date: July 17, 2026
Welcome to the website of Mitten Pediatrics & Lactation ("Practice," "we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use this website.
Website Purpose
This website is intended to provide general information about Mitten Pediatrics & Lactation, our services, pediatric health topics, lactation support, and Direct Primary Care membership options.
The information provided on this website is for educational and informational purposes only.
No Medical Advice
The content on this website is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition.
Information provided through this website should not be considered medical advice and should not replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.
Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider regarding any questions about a medical condition.
No Physician-Patient Relationship
Use of this website, including:
Viewing website content
Sending emails
Completing contact forms
Submitting membership inquiries
Downloading resources
does not establish a physician-patient relationship with Mitten Pediatrics & Lactation or any of its providers.
A physician-patient relationship is established only after enrollment in the practice and formal acceptance as a patient.
Medical Emergencies
This website is not monitored for urgent medical needs.
If you believe your child is experiencing a medical emergency:
Call 911 immediately, or
Seek emergency medical care.
Do not use website forms, email, or other online communications for urgent medical concerns.
Contact Forms and Communications
Information submitted through website contact forms is intended for general inquiries and membership questions.
Please do not submit confidential, sensitive, or urgent medical information through website forms unless specifically instructed to do so through a secure communication platform.
While we take reasonable steps to protect communications, information transmitted over the internet cannot be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Patient Portal
Current patients may have access to secure patient portal services provided by third-party vendors.
Use of the patient portal may be subject to additional terms, conditions, and privacy policies established by the portal provider.
Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials.
Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including but not limited to:
Text
Graphics
Logos
Branding
Images
Educational materials
Website design elements
is owned by or licensed to Mitten Pediatrics & Lactation and is protected under applicable intellectual property laws.
Content may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, modified, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission.
User Conduct
By using this website, you agree not to:
Use the website for any unlawful purpose
Attempt unauthorized access to website systems
Upload malicious software, viruses, or code
Interfere with the operation or functionality of the website
Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience and informational purposes.
Mitten Pediatrics & Lactation does not control and is not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites.
Accessing third-party websites is at your own risk.
Disclaimer of Warranties
This website and all content are provided "as is" and "as available."
Mitten Pediatrics & Lactation makes no express or implied warranties regarding:
Accuracy
Reliability
Availability
Completeness
Fitness for a particular purpose
of any website content, materials, or services.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Mitten Pediatrics & Lactation, its providers, employees, contractors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any damages arising from:
Your use of this website
Reliance on website content
Website interruptions or downtime
Technical errors
Third-party services or websites
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Mitten Pediatrics & Lactation, its providers, employees, contractors, and affiliates from any claims, damages, liabilities, losses, or expenses arising from:
Your misuse of this website, or
Your violation of these Terms of Use.
Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time.
Any updates will become effective immediately upon posting to this website. Your continued use of the website after changes have been posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
Governing Law
These Terms of Use shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Contact Information
Mitten Pediatrics & Lactation
847 Parchment Dr SE, Suite 130, Grand Rapids, MI
welcome@mittenpediatrics.com
If you have any questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us using the information above.