Terms of Use

Last Updated: 2/19/2026

Please read these Terms of Use carefully before using the website located at www.drjohnumhau.com (the “Site”). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

These Terms may be updated periodically. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of those changes.

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Educational Purpose

This website is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It is intended to share research, clinical perspectives, and educational materials related to Alcohol Use Disorder and related topics.

Nothing on this Site constitutes medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Viewing or using this Site does not create a doctor–patient relationship between you and Dr. John C. Umhau.

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If you have a medical concern, you should consult a qualified healthcare professional directly.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or seek emergency care immediately.

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No Doctor–Patient Relationship

Information provided on this Site is general in nature and may not apply to your specific circumstances. Accessing this Site, submitting contact forms, or sending email does not establish a physician–patient relationship.

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Clinical services, when applicable, are offered separately through Dr. Umhau’s medical practice and are governed by separate terms and professional standards.

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No Warranty

The Site and its content are provided “as is.” While reasonable efforts are made to ensure accuracy, no guarantees are made regarding completeness, reliability, or timeliness of information.

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Dr. Umhau disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of accuracy, merchantability, and fitness for a particular purpose.

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Use of the Site is at your own risk.

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Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Dr. Umhau and affiliated entities shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of the Site or reliance on its content.

Intellectual Property

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All content on this Site — including text, graphics, logos, images, video, and design — is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.

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You may view and download materials for personal, non-commercial use only. Reproduction, redistribution, or commercial use without written permission is prohibited.

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External Links

This Site may contain links to third-party websites for informational purposes. Dr. Umhau does not control or endorse the content, privacy policies, or practices of external sites and is not responsible for their content.

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Children

This Site is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

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Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Maryland, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

 

Contact

For questions regarding these Terms, you may contact:

Dr. John C. Umhau

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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 2/19/2026

DrJohnUmhau.com (“the Site”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting any personal information you provide while visiting this website.

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This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as:

• Name

• Email address

• Information submitted through contact forms

• Information submitted for speaking or media inquiries

 

Providing this information is entirely voluntary.

 

Automatically Collected Information

 

When you visit the Site, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device type

• Pages visited

• Date and time of access

This information is collected for analytics and website performance purposes.

 

2. How We Use Information

Information collected may be used to:

• Respond to inquiries

• Improve the website

• Analyze site usage

• Maintain security

DrJohnUmhau.com does not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

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3. No Medical Records

This Site is an educational platform and does not collect medical records.

If you seek clinical services, those services are provided through a separate medical practice and governed by separate privacy policies and applicable healthcare laws.

 

Submitting a contact form on this Site does not establish a physician–patient relationship.

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4. Cookies and Analytics

The Site may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and analyze traffic.

You may disable cookies in your browser settings, although some site features may not function properly.

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Analytics tools (such as Google Analytics or Wix analytics tools) may collect aggregated, non-identifiable usage information.

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5. Data Security

Reasonable administrative and technical measures are used to protect personal information.

However, no method of internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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6. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.

Visitors should review the privacy policies of any external sites they access.

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7. Children’s Privacy

This Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

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8. International Visitors

This Site is operated from the United States. If you are visiting from outside the United States, you acknowledge that information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

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9. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of any revisions.

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10. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Dr. John C. Umhau