Copyright & Intellectual Property Notice
Effective Date: July 3, 2025
Last Updated: July 3, 2025
Copyright Statement
Copyright © 2025 Theressia L. Washington, MD, P.C. All rights reserved.
Virtual Concierge MD logo, text, graphics, photo images, and all other content are the property of Theressia L. Washington, MD, P.C. and are protected by United States and international copyright laws.
Intellectual Property Rights
What We Own
Theressia L. Washington, MD, P.C. owns all rights, title, and interest in:
- Website content and design
- Virtual Concierge MD trademarks and logos
- Medical content and educational materials
- Patient forms and documents
- Software and applications
- Marketing materials
- Domain names
Protected Trademarks
The following are trademarks or service marks of Theressia L. Washington, MD, P.C.:
- Virtual Concierge MD®
- TessMD Health™
- Dr. Tess of Beverly Hills™
- TessMD Virtual Health™
- [Logo designs and symbols]
Permitted Uses
Personal Use Only
You may:
- View website content
- Download single copies for personal use
- Print pages for non-commercial purposes
- Share links to our website
Required Attribution
Any permitted use must include:
- Copyright notice
- Attribution to source
- Link to original content
- No modification statement
Prohibited Uses
Without Written Permission, You May NOT:
- Reproduce website content for commercial use
- Create derivative works
- Distribute or publish our materials
- Use content for AI training
- Scrape or data mine content
- Remove copyright notices
- Modify or alter content
- Use logos or trademarks
- Create mirror sites
- Frame our content
User-Generated Content
Your License to Us
By submitting content (reviews, comments, suggestions), you grant us:
- Worldwide, royalty-free license
- Right to use, modify, and publish
- Right to create derivative works
- Right to use for marketing
- Perpetual and irrevocable rights
Your Warranties
You represent that your content:
- Is original or properly licensed
- Doesn't infringe others' rights
- Contains no confidential information
- Complies with applicable laws
- Is truthful and accurate
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)
Copyright Infringement Claims
To report alleged copyright infringement:
DMCA Agent
Virtual Concierge MD
9663 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 957
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Email: dmca@virtualconciergemd.com
Required Information:
- Identification of copyrighted work
- Identification of infringing material
- Your contact information
- Statement of good faith belief
- Statement of accuracy
- Physical or electronic signature
Counter-Notification
If you believe content was wrongly removed:
- Submit counter-notification
- Include required statements
- Accept jurisdiction
- Provide contact information
Third-Party Content
External Resources
Our website may contain:
- Links to third-party sites
- Embedded content
- Third-party tools
- External resources
No Endorsement
We don't endorse or claim ownership of third-party content.
Fair Use
Educational and Commentary Use
Limited use may be permitted for:
- Educational purposes
- News reporting
- Commentary or criticism
- Research purposes
Must comply with fair use doctrine under U.S. copyright law.
International Users
Geographic Restrictions
Content is:
- Intended for U.S. audiences
- Protected by U.S. law
- Subject to export controls
- May not be available globally
Photography and Images
Patient Images
- Used only with written consent
- Model releases on file
- HIPAA compliant usage
- May be illustrations/stock photos
Stock Photography
Some images licensed from third parties and subject to separate terms.
Enforcement
Our Rights
We reserve the right to:
- Pursue legal remedies
- Seek damages
- Obtain injunctive relief
- Terminate access
- Report violations
Penalties
Violations may result in:
- Civil penalties
- Criminal prosecution
- Statutory damages
- Attorney's fees
- Permanent ban
License Requests
How to Request Permission
For licensing inquiries:
Licensing Department
Virtual Concierge MD
9663 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 957
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Email: licensing@virtualconciergemd.com
Include:
- Specific content requested
- Intended use
- Duration of use
- Distribution scope
- Commercial/non-commercial purpose
Website Terms
Linking Policy
You may link to our homepage if:
- Link is text-only
- No false association implied
- No defamatory context
- No commercial purpose
- Prior written approval for logos
Framing Prohibited
Do not frame our content within another website.
Updates and Monitoring
Regular Reviews
We regularly:
- Monitor for infringement
- Update copyright dates
- Register new works
- Enforce our rights
- Review user content
International Protection
Our intellectual property is protected under:
- Berne Convention
- TRIPS Agreement
- WIPO Copyright Treaty
- National laws
Disclaimer
Medical Information
Copyright protection does not imply:
- Medical accuracy
- Professional advice
- Treatment recommendations
- FDA approval
Contact Information
For Copyright and IP Matters:
Virtual Concierge MD
Legal Department
9663 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 957
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Phone: (310) 275-8377
Email: legal@virtualconciergemd.com
For Licensing Requests: licensing@virtualconciergemd.com
For DMCA Claims: dmca@virtualconciergemd.com
© 2025 Theressia L. Washington, MD, P.C. Virtual Concierge MD® is a registered trademark. All rights reserved.