1. Who operates this site
thefootcarestore.com and "The Foot Care Store" (the "Site") are operated by Kurios Medical Supplies LLC, a Texas limited liability company ("we," "us," "our"). By using this Site, you agree to these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old, or the age of majority in your jurisdiction if that is older than 18, to use this Site or to make a purchase through any link on this Site. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement. The Site is not directed to, and should not be used by, anyone under this age.
3. Not medical advice; no physician-patient relationship
The Site is provided for general educational and informational purposes only. Content on the Site, including product recommendations and condition descriptions, reflects the clinical opinion of a licensed podiatric physician but does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment for any individual.
Unless you are an actual, established patient of the physician associated with this Site, no physician-patient relationship is created by your use of the Site, by browsing its content, or by purchasing any product referenced on it. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you read on this Site.
If you believe you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room immediately.
4. Affiliate relationships and compensation
The Site participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and other affiliate marketing programs, including with brands such as HOKA, New Balance, Dansko, Aetrex, Vionic, Orthofeet, Birkenstock, and Bauerfeind. This means we may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through links on the Site, at no additional cost to you.
Product selections reflect our own clinical reasoning and opinion. Affiliate relationships do not influence which products are featured, though we do financially benefit when you make a purchase through these links.
5. Use of the Site
You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes. You may not:
- Use the Site in any way that violates applicable federal, state, or local law
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its underlying systems
- Use automated means (bots, scrapers, or similar tools) to access or copy content from the Site without our prior written consent
- Misrepresent your affiliation with the Site or impersonate any person or entity
6. Intellectual property
All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, and layout, is owned by or licensed to Kurios Medical Supplies LLC and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws, except for product names, logos, and trademarks that belong to their respective third-party owners. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from Site content without our prior written permission.
7. Third-party links
The Site contains links to third-party websites, including retailers such as Amazon, HOKA, New Balance, Dansko, Aetrex, Vionic, Orthofeet, Birkenstock, and Bauerfeind. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, products, policies, or practices of any third-party site. Your use of any third-party site is subject to that site's own terms and privacy policy.
8. Disclaimer of warranties
The Site and its content are provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components, or that any product recommendation will be suitable for your particular medical condition.
9. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Kurios Medical Supplies LLC, its members, officers, and affiliates will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, arising from your use of the Site, reliance on its content, or purchase of any product referenced on it.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Kurios Medical Supplies LLC and its members, officers, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.
11. Changes to these Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes are effective upon posting to the Site, with the "Last updated" date above revised accordingly. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
12. Governing law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Texas.
13. Contact
Questions about these Terms of Use can be sent to info@thefootcarestore.com.