2026-2027 Terms Of Use

**Terms of Use**

 

Effective Date: November 9, 2026

 

These Terms of Use govern your use of www.timothyparkerod.com (the "Website") and our text messaging program, operated by Dr. Timothy Parker, O.D. ("we," "us" or "our"). By using the Website or our text messaging program, you agree to these terms.

 

**1. Not Medical Advice**

Content on the Website is for general information only and is not a substitute for an eye exam or professional medical advice. Using the Website, submitting a form or sending us a message does not create a doctor-patient relationship. If you have a medical emergency, including sudden vision loss or an eye injury, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

 

**2. Appointments and Online Scheduling**

Online scheduling is provided through a third-party service. Appointment requests are subject to availability and confirmation. Please call our office if you need to change or cancel an appointment.

 

**3. Use of the Website**

You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and not to interfere with its operation, attempt to gain unauthorized access, or submit false or harmful information.

 

**4. Intellectual Property**

The Website's text, images, logos and design are owned by or licensed to us and may not be copied or reused without permission.

 

**5. Third-Party Links**

The Website may link to third-party sites and services, including our scheduling provider and social media pages. We do not control and are not responsible for their content or practices.

 

**6. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability**

The Website is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising from your use of the Website. Nothing in these terms limits any liability that cannot be limited by law.

 

**7. Privacy**

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy at www.timothyparkerod.com/privacy-policy.

 

**8. Text Messaging Terms**

 

**Program description.** Dr. Timothy Parker, O.D. offers text messages to patients and callers who request them. When you call our office, our phone menu gives you the option to receive a text message with a link to our online scheduler. We may also reply to text messages you send us. We do not send marketing or promotional text messages.

 

**How you opt in.** You opt in by selecting the text message option in our phone menu, by checking the text message consent box on our website contact form, or by texting our office first. Consent is not a condition of any purchase or service.

 

**Message frequency.** Message frequency varies; typically one message per request.

 

**Costs.** Message and data rates may apply. We do not charge for text messages.

 

**Opting out.** Reply STOP to any message to stop receiving texts. You will receive one confirmation message and no further messages unless you opt in again. You may reply START to resubscribe.

 

**Help.** Reply HELP for help, or call us at 706-635-1194.

 

**Carriers.** Wireless carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

 

**Privacy.** We do not sell, rent or share your mobile phone number with anyone. No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Text messaging opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties.

 

**9. Governing Law**

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Georgia.

 

**10. Changes to These Terms**

We may update these terms from time to time. Changes take effect when posted on this page with a new effective date.

 

**11. Contact Us**

Dr. Timothy Parker, O.D.

88 Highland Xing, Ellijay, GA 30540

Phone: 706-635-1194

Email: tparker@ellijayfamilyvision.com

 

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The help number here is 706-635-1194, from the website, but his privacy notice lists 706-515-2020. Use whichever one he picks on both pages.