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Last updated: April 30, 2026

Terms of Service

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Shoreline Aesthetics website and your relationship with us as a patient or prospective patient. By using our website or scheduling an appointment, you agree to these Terms.

Use of Our Website

You may use our website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:

  • Use the site in any way that violates applicable law or regulation
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the site or its systems
  • Use any automated means (bots, scrapers) to access or use the site without permission
  • Interfere with the site's normal operation or other users' use of the site

Medical Disclaimer

The information on our website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Aesthetic and medical treatments described on this site involve potential risks and may not be suitable for everyone. Always consult with Whitney Buckland, PA-C or another qualified healthcare provider before beginning any treatment. Individual results vary, and no specific outcome is guaranteed.

Treatment Consent & Records

All medical-grade treatments require informed written consent obtained at your consultation or before treatment. Treatment records are maintained in accordance with South Carolina medical record retention requirements and our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.

Pricing & Treatment Plans

  • Pricing displayed on our website is current at the time of publication and is subject to change.
  • Final pricing for any treatment is determined at consultation based on your individual treatment plan.
  • "Member" pricing requires an active Society membership; benefits cease upon cancellation, but banked credits remain valid per the Cancellation Policy above.
  • Promotional pricing, package deals, and limited-time offers are governed by their own terms communicated at the time of offer.

Photography & Before/After Images

We may take clinical photographs as part of your treatment record. These are considered protected health information and are not shared without your written authorization. If you'd like your treatment photos used for marketing, social media, or educational purposes, we'll request specific written authorization separately.

Intellectual Property

All content on our website — text, photographs, logos, graphics, and design — is owned by Shoreline Aesthetics, LLC or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our written permission.

Third-Party Links & Services

Our website may contain links to third-party services (booking platform, payment processor, etc.). We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of those services.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Shoreline Aesthetics, LLC, its owners, employees, and contractors are not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our website. This limitation does not apply to medical care provided to you, which is governed by applicable medical malpractice and consumer protection law.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of South Carolina, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of our website will be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Charleston County, South Carolina.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms periodically. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when they were most recently revised. Continued use of our website or services after a change constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.