Terms of Use

Effective Date: 10/10/2025
This website is operated by Timothy M. Veal, M.D., Inc. (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). Your use of this website (the “Site”) signifies your agreement to these Terms of Use. Please read them carefully before using the Site.

1. Informational Use Only

The Site provides general information about psychiatry, mental health, performance, and related topics. The content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Always seek the advice of a qualified health care provider regarding any medical or mental health condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read on this Site.

2. No Doctor–Patient Relationship

Use of this Site does not establish a doctor–patient relationship with Dr. Timothy M. Veal or Timothy M. Veal, M.D., Inc. A formal doctor–patient relationship is established only after a direct consultation, evaluation, and execution of appropriate consent documentation.

Submitting a contact form, email, or SMS inquiry does not create a treatment relationship.

3. Emergency Situations

This Site does not provide crisis or emergency services.

If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, call 911 immediately or go to the nearest emergency department.

You may also contact your local crisis line for immediate support.

4. Use of Site Content

All content on this Site, including text, graphics, logos, downloads, and other materials, is owned by or licensed to the Company and is protected by intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content without prior written permission.

5. External Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites for convenience or reference. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or policies of third-party websites. Accessing third-party links is done at your own risk.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Timothy M. Veal, M.D., Inc. disclaims liability for any damages arising out of or related to your use of this Site.

Use of the Site is at your own risk.

7. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page and reflected in the “Effective Date” above. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

8. Governing Law

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

Medical doctors are licensed and regulated by the Medical Board of California. To check a license or file a complaint, visit www.mbc.ca.gov, email: licensecheck@mbc.ca.gov, or call (800) 633-2322.

9. Informational Disclosure

The Federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act requires that detailed information about payments and other transfers of value over ten dollars ($10) from manufacturers of drugs, medical devices, and biologics to physicians and teaching hospitals be made available to the public.

Information may be accessed at https://openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Dr. Timothy M. Veal currently has no disclosures over $10.00 from the above entities.

10. SMS Terms of Service

By opting into SMS communications through a website form, patient intake form, or other medium, you agree to receive SMS messages from Timothy M. Veal, M.D., Inc.

These messages may include:

  • Appointment reminders
  • Scheduling confirmations or updates
  • Care coordination communications
  • Follow-up instructions
  • Account notifications
  • General two-way communication related to your care

Message frequency varies depending on your interaction and treatment needs. Message and data rates may apply.

You can reply HELP to any message for assistance.

To opt out at any time, reply STOP to any message. After opting out, you will receive a confirmation message and will no longer receive SMS communications unless you opt in again.

For information on how your data is used and protected, please review our Privacy Policy at:https://drtimveal.com/privacy

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact:

Timothy M. Veal, M.D., Inc.

Email: contact@drtimveal.com

Phone: (858) 997-1397