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PaulThomasMD.com

Terms of Service and Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 24, 2025

Part One: Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using PaulThomasMD.com and any affiliated sites operated by Paul Thomas, M.D., including WiththeWind.com, KidsFirst4Ever.com, and DrPaulApproved.com (collectively, the "Sites"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Sites.

These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Sites.

2. About These Sites

The Sites are owned and operated by Paul Thomas, M.D. (retired). They are published for educational and informational purposes related to children's health, vaccine research, integrative medicine, and related topics. The Sites are not operated by or affiliated with any medical practice, clinic, or healthcare provider.

3. Educational and Informational Use Only

All content on the Sites — including articles, blog posts, videos, podcasts, show notes, research summaries, and any other materials — is provided for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing on the Sites constitutes medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Content on the Sites does not establish a doctor-patient relationship between you and Paul Thomas, M.D., or any other individual associated with the Sites. Always consult a qualified and licensed healthcare provider before making any medical decisions, including changes to diet, supplementation, medications, or vaccine schedules.

Statements made by guests on With the Wind with Dr. Paul or any other affiliated show reflect the views of those individuals and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Paul Thomas, M.D. or the Sites.

4. Intellectual Property

All content published on the Sites, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, and downloadable materials, is the property of Paul Thomas, M.D. or its respective content creators and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.

You may share links to content on the Sites for personal, non-commercial, and educational purposes. You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, sell, or otherwise use content from the Sites for commercial purposes without the prior written permission of Paul Thomas, M.D.

The Sites contain links to third-party websites, including but not limited to YouTube, CHD.TV, DoctorsAndScience.com, Fullscript, and other external resources. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only. Paul Thomas, M.D. does not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or policies of any third-party sites. Your use of third-party sites is governed by their respective terms of service and privacy policies.

6. Supplement Referrals

The Sites include referral links to Fullscript and DrPaulApproved.com for nutritional supplements. These referral arrangements may result in a commission or other benefit to Paul Thomas, M.D. when purchases are made through those links. Referral relationships do not influence the educational content of the Sites. Supplement recommendations are not a substitute for professional medical advice.

7. No Warranties

The Sites and all content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. Paul Thomas, M.D. does not warrant that the Sites will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Paul Thomas, M.D. shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, the Sites or their content. This includes, without limitation, damages for loss of data, health outcomes, or other intangible losses.

9. User Conduct

By using the Sites, you agree not to:

  • Use the Sites for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws or regulations
  • Post, transmit, or distribute content that is defamatory, harassing, abusive, or otherwise objectionable
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Sites or their related systems
  • Use automated means to scrape, crawl, or otherwise extract content from the Sites without prior written permission

10. Governing Law

These Terms of Service and Privacy Policy are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Oregon.

11. Changes to These Terms

Paul Thomas, M.D. reserves the right to update or modify these Terms of Service and Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to the Sites with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Sites following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

Part Two: Privacy Policy

1. Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how PaulThomasMD.com and its affiliated Sites collect, use, and protect your personal information. We take your privacy seriously and are committed to handling your information responsibly and transparently.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Contact information, such as your name and email address, when you submit a contact form or sign up for our newsletter
  • Usage data collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools, including pages visited, time on site, browser type, and general location data
  • Information you voluntarily provide when communicating with us

We do not collect payment information. The Sites do not sell products directly.

3. How We Use Your Information

Information we collect may be used to:

  • Respond to inquiries submitted through the contact form
  • Send newsletters and educational updates to subscribers who have opted in
  • Improve the content and functionality of the Sites
  • Understand how visitors use the Sites through aggregated, anonymized analytics

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Newsletter and Email Communications

If you subscribe to the newsletter, your name and email address will be shared with GoDaddy Digital Marketing, our third-party email service provider, for the purpose of sending educational updates and announcements. GoDaddy Digital Marketing's use of your information is governed by their own privacy policy.

You may unsubscribe from newsletter communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in every email, or by contacting us directly at [email protected].

5. Cookies and Analytics

The Sites use cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve user experience and collect usage data. We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the Sites. Google Analytics collects data such as pages viewed, session duration, and general geographic location. This data is aggregated and anonymized.

You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. You may also adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though this may affect certain functionality of the Sites.

6. Third-Party Services

The Sites link to or embed content from third-party platforms, including YouTube and Fullscript. These services may collect data independently in accordance with their own privacy policies. Paul Thomas, M.D. is not responsible for the data practices of any third-party service.

Supplement referral links to Fullscript direct you to Fullscript's platform, which operates under its own terms and privacy policy. We do not receive or store any payment or account information from Fullscript transactions.

7. Children's Privacy

The Sites are directed to individuals who are at least 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. In compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), if we become aware that a child under 13 has submitted personal information, we will promptly delete it.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your data. California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to all verifiable requests within a reasonable timeframe.

10. This Policy Applies to Online Information Only

This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through the Sites and does not govern information collected through any other means, including offline communications.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Service or this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Paul Thomas, M.D. Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.paulthomasmd.com/contact.html

Last modified: February 24, 2025