Terms and Conditions

Nature of services

Services provided through claudiamrausch.com are regulatory, policy, and operational in nature. Engagements evaluate whether physicians, institutions, or clinical processes adhered to applicable licensure requirements, regulatory obligations, and accreditation standards.

Services do not include:

• Legal advice or legal representation
• Medical opinions or clinical assessments
• Standard of care determinations
• Diagnoses, treatment recommendations, or clinical guidance of any kind
• Representation before any court, agency, or regulatory body

Clients with active legal matters are encouraged to retain qualified legal counsel. Regulatory analysis provided through this practice may support legal strategy but does not replace legal representation.

No professional relationship until engagement is confirmed

Submitting a consultation inquiry, scheduling a consultation, or communicating through this site does not establish a professional relationship or create any obligation on the part of either party. A professional engagement begins only upon execution of a written engagement agreement confirming the scope of work, terms, and applicable fees.

Confidentiality

All consultation inquiries and discussions are treated as strictly confidential. Information shared in connection with a consultation is not disclosed to third parties except as may be required by applicable law, court order, or mandatory reporting obligations.

Confidentiality is a professional commitment — not a legally privileged relationship. Communications with this practice are not protected by attorney-client privilege or any other legally recognized privilege unless established through a separate agreement with qualified legal counsel.

Limitations of regulatory analysis

Regulatory analysis provided through this practice reflects the consultant's professional assessment of applicable regulatory, licensure, and accreditation requirements as applied to the facts presented. Such analysis:

• Represents professional opinion, not legal determination
• Is based on information provided by the client and publicly available regulatory frameworks
• Does not guarantee any particular outcome in legal, regulatory, or administrative proceedings
• May not account for jurisdiction-specific variations not identified during the engagement

Past case outcomes referenced on this site — including the withdrawal of a physician expert witness following submission of regulatory analysis — are described as examples of prior experience and do not constitute a guarantee or representation of future results.

Accuracy of site content

Content published on this site is provided for informational purposes only. Regulatory frameworks, accreditation standards, and licensure requirements are subject to change. While reasonable efforts are made to ensure accuracy, this site does not guarantee that all content reflects the most current regulatory requirements at the time of reading. Clients should verify current requirements with qualified legal or regulatory counsel before taking action.

Newsletter and subscription content

Content published through this site's newsletter and blog is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice, regulatory guidance specific to any individual situation, or a professional engagement. Subscribers may unsubscribe at any time.

If paid subscription tiers are introduced in the future, separate terms governing paid membership, access, cancellation, and refunds will be published and subscribers will be notified prior to any charges.

Intellectual property

All content published on claudiamrausch.com — including written analysis, service descriptions, and blog posts — is the intellectual property of Claudia M. Rausch. Content may not be reproduced, distributed, or used without express written permission.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the United States. Any disputes arising from use of this site or engagement with services offered through it shall be subject to applicable federal and state law.

Changes to these terms

These terms may be updated periodically. The effective date at the top of this page reflects the date of the most recent revision. Continued use of this site following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.