Terms of Use

Updated July 15, 2026

Please read these Terms of Use (“Terms”) carefully before using [drwilkeswc.com] (the “Site”), operated by Dr. Craig A. Wilkes, Foot and Ankle Specialist (“Practice,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.


1. No Medical Advice / Not a Substitute for Professional Care

The content on this Site — including text, graphics, images, and other material — is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, treatment, or advice.

  • Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
  • Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you read on this Site.
  • If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Do not use this Site or any contact/appointment form to communicate urgent or emergency medical concerns.

Use of this Site, or communication through it (such as contact forms), does not create a physician-patient relationship. A physician-patient relationship is only established after direct consultation with Dr. Wilkes or a member of the Practice in a clinical setting.


2. Use of the Site

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes. You agree not to:

  • Use the Site in any way that violates applicable local, state, national, or international law
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, other accounts, or systems/networks connected to the Site
  • Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code
  • Use automated means (bots, scrapers, etc.) to access or collect data from the Site without our prior written consent
  • Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
  • Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information through any form on the Site

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate your access to the Site at our discretion, without notice, for conduct we believe violates these Terms or is otherwise harmful.


3. Appointment Requests and Communications

Submitting an appointment request or contact form through the Site does not guarantee an appointment or immediate response. Appointments are confirmed only through direct communication with our office staff.

Do not use the Site’s contact or appointment forms to send sensitive medical information, urgent medical concerns, or protected health information. Standard email and web forms are not guaranteed to be secure or HIPAA-compliant channels of communication.


4. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site — including text, graphics, logos, images, and software — is the property of the Practice or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may view and print content from the Site for your personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on the Site without our prior written permission.


5. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We do not endorse and are not responsible for the content, products, services, or privacy practices of any third-party sites. Access third-party links at your own risk.


6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.


7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Practice and its owners, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of data, use, or goodwill, arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, the Site.


8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Practice and its owners, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) arising out of your use of the Site or your violation of these Terms.


9. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by a revised “Effective Date” at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.


10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state or federal courts located in Sacramento County, California.


11. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Dr. Craig A. Wilkes, Foot and Ankle Specialist

1650 Lead Hill Blvd. Suite 100 Roseville, CA 95661 Phone: 916.633.2260 Email: drwilkes@drwilkeswc.com