Terms of Service
Last Updated 10/10/2026
Overview
This website (drmarylalonde.com) is operated by Mary LaLonde. Throughout the site, the words “I”, “me”, and “my” refer to Mary LaLonde. I provide this website, including all information and services here, to you as long as you agree to these rules.
By browsing my site, using my contact form, or signing up for my Substack newsletter, you are agreeing to follow these terms and conditions. These rules apply to everyone who visits the site. Please read them carefully. If you do not agree with them, please do not use the website.
I might update these rules from time to time by posting changes directly to this page. Please check back occasionally to stay updated. Continuing to use the site means you agree to any new changes.
Section 1 - Website Terms
By using this website, you confirm that you are at least the legal age of majority where you live, or that you are of legal age and give your permission for any of your minor dependents to browse this site.
You agree not to use any of my content for illegal or unauthorized purposes. While using this site, you must follow all laws in your area, including copyright laws. You are also strictly prohibited from transmitting any computer viruses, malware, or harmful code. If you break or violate any of these rules, your access to my website and services will be terminated immediately.
Section 2 - General Conditions
I have the right to refuse service or access to my website to anyone, for any reason, at any time. You agree not to copy, duplicate, sell, or reuse any part of this website, its design, or my written content without my clear, written permission.
Section 3 – Website Information
I do my best to keep this website updated, but I am not responsible if some information is inaccurate, incomplete, or out of date. This website contains general information (like stories or updates about my debut memoir). You should not rely upon or use it for making decisions without consulting primary, more accurate, more complete, or more timely sources of information. Using the information on this site is at your own risk.
I can change the content of this website at any time, but I am not required to keep it updated. You agree that it is your responsibility to monitor changes to my site.
Section 3b – No Medical Advice or Doctor-Patient Relationship
The content on this website—including text, graphics, images, newsletter updates, Substack posts, and information about my memoir—is only for informational, educational, and storytelling purposes.
This site does not provide professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Reading this website, sending a message through my contact form, or subscribing to my newsletter does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Mary LaLonde.
Always talk to your own doctor or a qualified healthcare professional if you have questions about a medical condition. Never ignore professional medical advice or delay getting help because of something you read on this website.
Section 4 – Modifications to the Website
I reserve the right at any time to modify or discontinue the Site (or any part or content thereof) without notice at any time. I shall not be liable to you or to any third-party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service.
Section 5 – Substack and Other Third-Party Tools
I use outside platforms to help run my site. For example, my newsletter subscriptions are managed through Substack.
I do not control or monitor these outside tools. I provide access to them "as is" without any guarantees or endorsements. I am not responsible for any issues that come up when you use them. Your use of Substack or any other third-party tool is completely at your own risk, and you should make sure you agree with their separate company rules and privacy policies.
Section 6 – Links to Other Websites
My website may contain links to websites that I do not own or run. I am not responsible for checking their content or accuracy, and I am not liable for anything on those sites. Please review the rules and policies of those other websites carefully before you use them or share your information with them. Any complaints or questions about those links should be sent directly to the owners of those websites.
Section 7 – Feedback and Submission Forms
If you send me messages, feedback, creative ideas, or suggestions—whether through my contact form, by email, or otherwise—you agree that I can read, share, and use those comments without any restrictions. I am not required to:
Keep your comments private.
Pay you any money for your ideas.
Reply to your messages.
You promise that your comments will not violate anyone else's rights, including copyright, trademark, or privacy. Your messages must not contain illegal, abusive, or inappropriate material, and you may not use a fake email address or pretend to be someone else. You are responsible for the accuracy of what you write.
Section 8 – Personal Information & Opting Out
Your privacy is very important to me. When you share your first name, last name, and email address in my contact form or newsletter signup, that data is handled according to my Privacy Policy.
If you ever want to stop receiving my emails or want me to remove your personal information from my records, simply contact me through the contact form on drmarylalonde.com and let me know. You can also click the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any newsletter email.
Section 9 – Errors and Typos
Sometimes there might be minor errors, typos, or omissions on this website. I have the right to correct any errors and update information on the site at any time without giving you advance notice.
Section 10 – Prohibited Uses
You are strictly banned from using this site or its content:
For anything illegal or to encourage others to break the law.
To violate any local, state, federal, or international laws.
To steal or infringe upon my copyright or anyone else's intellectual property.
To harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, or discriminate against anyone based on gender, sexual orientation, religion, race, age, national origin, or disability.
To submit false or misleading information.
To upload viruses or malicious software.
To spam, phish, crawl, or scrape data from this website.
To interfere with the security features of this site.
If you violate any of these rules, I reserve the right to immediately block you from using my website.
Section 11 – My Liability is Limited
I cannot guarantee that your use of my website will always be uninterrupted, completely secure, or entirely error-free. You agree that using this website is completely at your own risk. The site is provided to you "as is" and "as available" without any official guarantees or warranties of any kind.
In no case shall Mary LaLonde be held legally responsible for any injury, loss, claim, or any direct or indirect damages of any kind—including lost data, lost savings, or any similar losses—arising from your use of this website or any content posted on it.
Section 12 – You Agree to Hold Me Harmless (Indemnification)
If you break these rules, violate any laws, or infringe on someone else's rights while using this site, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold Mary LaLonde harmless from any legal claims, demands, or expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) brought by an outside party because of your actions.
Section 13 – If a Rule is Found Illegal (Severability)
If a court or legal authority decides that any part of these Terms of Service is unlawful, invalid, or unenforceable, that specific part will be removed from the agreement. The rest of the rules will remain completely valid, active, and enforceable.
Section 14 – Stopping This Agreement (Termination)
These terms remain active unless and until either you or I decide to end them. You can end this agreement at any time simply by leaving my website and choosing never to use it again, or by letting me know you no longer want to use my services.
If I notice or suspect that you have broken any of these rules, I have the right to block you from accessing my website at any time without giving you advance notice.
Section 15 – Entire Agreement
If I happen to overlook a violation or choose not to enforce a specific rule right away, it does not mean I am giving up my right to enforce that rule (or any other rule) in the future.
These Terms of Service, along with my Privacy Policy, make up the entire and complete agreement between you and me regarding your use of this website. They completely replace and override any older versions of the rules, conversations, or agreements we might have had in the past.
Section 16 – Governing Law
These rules and any disputes related to this website will be handled and interpreted according to the laws of the United States.
Section 17 – Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, you can always contact me directly through the contact form on drmarylalonde.com.