TERMS OF USE


Effective Date: September 2025

Thank you for visiting the Koʻolauloa Health Center (KHC) website. By accessing or using this site, its subpages, or any of its content, you agree to the following Terms of Use.

01/ OWNERSHIP & PURPOSE
This website is owned and operated by Koʻolauloa Health Center, a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). Its purpose is to provide information about our services and to support patients, prospective patients, and their families. This website is not intended to be an open public forum or a commercial tool.

02/ NO MEDICAL ADVICE

  • The information on this website is provided for educational and informational purposes only.

  • It does not constitute medical advice and should not be relied on as a substitute for professional medical care.

  • Use of this website does not create a patient–provider relationship.

  • Always consult a qualified health professional regarding your personal health needs.

  • In an emergency, call 911 immediately. Do not use this website to request emergency care.

03/ PRIVACY & CONFIDENTIALITY

  • Your use of this site is also subject to our Privacy Policy.

  • If you submit information through forms or our patient portal, it will be handled in accordance with HIPAA and other applicable laws.

  • KHC makes reasonable efforts to protect your information but cannot guarantee the security of transmissions over the internet.

04/ PATIENT PORTAL USE
If you access the patient portal through this website:

  • Portal access is for registered patients only.

  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.

  • Unauthorized use of another person’s account is prohibited.

  • KHC may revoke access if misuse is detected.

05/ ACCEPTABLE USE
If you access the patient portal through this website:

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the site, its servers, or related systems.

  • Transmit any malware, spam, or harmful content.

  • Use the site in any way that could damage, disable, or impair it.

06/ MONITORING & SECURITY
KHC reserves the right, but is not obligated, to monitor and record activity on this website for security, operational, and compliance purposes. By using this site, you consent to such monitoring. Unauthorized attempts to upload, change, or damage information, or otherwise compromise the integrity of the site, are strictly prohibited and may be subject to legal action.

07/ INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
All content on this website — including text, graphics, logos, and images — is the property of Koʻolauloa Health Center unless otherwise noted. You may not copy, reproduce, or distribute content without prior written permission, except for personal, noncommercial use.

08/ LINKS TO OTHER SITES
This website may contain links to third-party websites. These are provided for convenience only. KHC does not control and is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of those sites.

09/ DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
This website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. KHC does not guarantee that the site will be error-free, secure, or continuously available.

10/ LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
To the fullest extent permitted by law, KHC is not liable for any damages, losses, or injuries arising out of or relating to your use of this website or reliance on its content.

11/ GOVERNING LAW
These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Hawaiʻi. Any disputes shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Hawaiʻi.

12/ SEVERABILITY
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

13/ CHANGES TO TERMS
Koʻolauloa Health Center may modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. It is your responsibility to review the Terms periodically for updates.

14/ CONTACT US
If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:

Koʻolauloa Health Center
By U.S.P.S Mail at:
Koʻolauloa Health Center
P.O. Box 395
Kahuku, HI 96731
ATTN: Web Site Feedback

By electronic mail at: 

[email protected]
Subject Line: Web Site Feedback

Koʻolauloa Health Center receives HHS funding and has federal Public Health Service (PHS) deemed status with respect to certain health or health-related claims, including medical malpractice claims, for itself and its covered individuals.