Website Terms of Use

Effective Date: July 29, 2026

These Website Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your use of bariatric-partners.com, which is operated by Bariatric Accreditation Partners LLC (“Bariatric Accreditation Partners,” “BAP,” “we,” “our,” or “us”).

By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms. Please discontinue use of the website if you do not agree with them.

1. Purpose of the Website

This website provides general information about Bariatric Accreditation Partners, our consulting team, and the services we may offer to bariatric surgery programs and healthcare organizations.

Website content is provided for general informational and educational purposes only.

2. No Professional or Medical Advice

The website does not provide:

  • Medical advice

  • Patient-specific clinical recommendations

  • Legal advice

  • Regulatory advice

  • Financial advice

  • Official accreditation determinations

Information on the website should not be used to diagnose or treat a health condition or to make decisions concerning individual patient care.

Bariatric Accreditation Partners’ consultants do not establish a physician-patient, nurse-patient, dietitian-patient, attorney-client, or other professional treatment relationship with website visitors.

3. No Consulting Relationship

Visiting this website, sending an email, calling Bariatric Accreditation Partners, or requesting a consultation does not create a consulting or contractual relationship.

A consulting relationship is established only through a written agreement signed by Bariatric Accreditation Partners and the client organization.

Information submitted before a formal engagement should not be considered confidential unless Bariatric Accreditation Partners has expressly agreed otherwise in writing.

4. No Protected Health Information

Do not submit protected health information, patient-identifying information, medical records, or other sensitive clinical information through the website or by ordinary email.

Any exchange of protected health information associated with an established client engagement must occur through approved processes and in accordance with applicable agreements and security requirements.

5. Accreditation Disclaimer

Bariatric Accreditation Partners provides independent consulting intended to help bariatric programs assess their operations, organize documentation, strengthen processes, and prepare for accreditation-related activities.

Bariatric Accreditation Partners does not grant accreditation, make official accreditation decisions, or guarantee that a client will obtain or maintain accreditation.

Accreditation decisions remain solely within the authority of the applicable accrediting organization.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, Bariatric Accreditation Partners is an independent consulting company and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by the American College of Surgeons, MBSAQIP, or another accrediting organization.

6. Permitted Use

You may use the website only for lawful, professional, and informational purposes.

You may not:

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website or related systems

  • Interfere with website security or functionality

  • Introduce viruses, malicious code, or harmful technology

  • Copy or use website content for commercial purposes without permission

  • Misrepresent your identity or affiliation

  • Use the website in violation of applicable law

  • Use Bariatric Accreditation Partners’ name, logo, materials, or content in a misleading manner

7. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, the website and its content—including text, graphics, logos, photographs, service descriptions, templates, design elements, and branding—are owned by or licensed to Bariatric Accreditation Partners LLC.

You may view and print reasonable portions of the website for personal or internal business reference. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, publish, sell, license, or create derivative works from the content without prior written permission from BAP.

Third-party names, trademarks, and program names remain the property of their respective owners.

8. Accuracy and Changes

We strive to provide useful and accurate information, but accreditation standards, program requirements, regulations, and professional practices may change.

We do not warrant that all website information is complete, current, or free from error. We may change, remove, or update website content and service descriptions at any time without notice.

Specific services, pricing, schedules, responsibilities, and deliverables are determined through a written client proposal or consulting agreement.

9. Third-Party Links

The website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided for convenience only.

Bariatric Accreditation Partners does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for third-party content, availability, security, or privacy practices. Accessing a third-party website is at your own discretion and risk.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

Bariatric Accreditation Partners disclaims all warranties, express or implied, concerning the website, including warranties of accuracy, completeness, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, availability, and noninfringement.

Bariatric Accreditation Partners does not warrant that the website will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, or free from errors or harmful components.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Bariatric Accreditation Partners LLC and its owners, consultants, contractors, officers, representatives, and service providers will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from or related to:

  • Access to or use of the website

  • Inability to access the website

  • Reliance on website content

  • Third-party websites or services

  • Unauthorized access to information transmitted through the website or ordinary email

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited.

12. Indemnification

To the extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Bariatric Accreditation Partners and its owners, consultants, contractors, representatives, and service providers from claims, losses, liabilities, damages, and expenses arising from your unlawful use of the website or violation of these Terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Oregon, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Any dispute concerning the website or these Terms will be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction located in Oregon, unless applicable law requires otherwise.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect.

15. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms periodically. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the website after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

16. Contact Us

Questions concerning these Terms may be directed to:

Bariatric Accreditation Partners LLC
Email: info@bariatric-partners.com
Website: bariatric-partners.com