Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this website or receiving services from Dental Associates of Summerville, LLC ("we," "our," or "us"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these Terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this website and our services.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Dental Associates of Summerville, LLC regarding your use of our website and services. Your continued use of our website or services following any changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

2. Description of Service

2.1 Dental Care Services

Dental Associates of Summerville, LLC provides comprehensive dental care services including, but not limited to:

• Preventive dental care (cleanings, examinations, fluoride treatments)
• Diagnostic services (digital X-rays, oral cancer screenings, examinations)
• Restorative dentistry (fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures, dental implants)
• Cosmetic dental procedures
• Emergency dental care
• Pediatric dental services
• Periodontal treatment
• Root canal therapy

All dental services are performed by licensed dental professionals in accordance with applicable laws and professional standards.

2.2 Website Functionality

Our website provides informational content about dental health, our services, and our practice. The website also offers functionality for:

• Requesting appointments
• Contacting our office
• Learning about dental procedures and oral health
• Accessing patient information and resources

Our website is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any medical decisions should be made in consultation with a qualified healthcare provider.

3. Eligibility

Our dental services are available to all patients seeking dental care. By using our services, you represent that you are capable of entering into a binding agreement with us.

3.1 Minors

For patients under the age of 18, a parent or legal guardian must provide consent for treatment. The accompanying parent or legal guardian assumes full responsibility for all financial obligations and treatment decisions for minor patients. We reserve the right to require proof of guardianship or legal authority to consent for minor patients.

3.2 Capacity

You represent that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you are entering into these Terms on behalf of another person, you represent that you have the legal authority to bind that person to these Terms.

4. User Responsibilities

As a patient and user of our website and services, you agree to the following responsibilities:

4.1 Accurate Information

You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information when:

• Registering for an account or as a new patient
• Completing medical and dental history forms
• Scheduling appointments
• Communicating with our office
• Submitting insurance information

You agree to update your information promptly if any changes occur. Providing false, inaccurate, or misleading information may result in termination of services and may expose you to legal liability.

4.2 Appointment Attendance

You agree to:

• Arrive on time for scheduled appointments
• Provide at least 24 hours notice for appointment cancellations or rescheduling
• Understand that repeated no-shows or late cancellations may result in cancellation fees or discharge from our practice
• Bring required documentation and insurance information to appointments

4.3 Financial Responsibility

You agree to:

• Pay for services rendered according to our fee schedule
• Provide accurate insurance information
• Pay any balances not covered by insurance
• Settle outstanding balances within the specified payment terms

4.4 Compliance with Care Instructions

You agree to follow post-treatment care instructions provided by our dental professionals. Failure to follow care instructions may affect treatment outcomes and may result in the need for additional treatment at your expense.

5. Prohibited Uses

You may not use our website or services:

• For any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws or regulations
• To make fraudulent appointment requests or provide false information
• To impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
• To interfere with or disrupt the operation of our website or servers
• To attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of our website or systems
• To collect or store personal data about other users without their consent
• To transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• To engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of our website
• To harass, abuse, or harm another person
• To solicit or advertise products or services without our written consent

We reserve the right to investigate and prosecute violations of these Terms to the fullest extent permitted by law. We may report any suspected illegal activity to law enforcement authorities.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, and software, is the property of Dental Associates of Summerville, LLC or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws.

6.1 Ownership

The Dental Associates of Summerville, LLC name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Dental Associates of Summerville, LLC. You may not use such trademarks without our prior written permission.

6.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our website for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not:

• Copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, or distribute any content from our website without our prior written consent
• Modify or create derivative works based on our content
• Use our content for commercial purposes
• Remove any copyright or proprietary notices from our content

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

OUR WEBSITE AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
• FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
• NON-INFRINGEMENT
• ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF CONTENT
• UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE ACCESS
• FREEDOM FROM VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS

We do not warrant that our website will meet your specific requirements or that results obtained from our services will meet your expectations. Any reliance on our website or services is at your own risk.

Dental treatment results vary based on individual patient factors. We do not guarantee specific treatment outcomes. The information on our website is for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional dental advice.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above exclusions may not apply to you.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DENTAL ASSOCIATES OF SUMMERVILLE, LLC AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
• LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES
• DAMAGES RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE OUR WEBSITE OR SERVICES
• DAMAGES RESULTING FROM UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
• DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY THIRD-PARTY CONTENT OR CONDUCT

Our total liability for any claim arising from or related to our website or services shall not exceed the amount you paid, if any, for accessing our website or for the specific service giving rise to the claim.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of certain damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

9. Third-Party Services and Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Dental Associates of Summerville, LLC. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

We strongly advise you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services you visit. We do not warrant the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any information provided by third parties.

We may display third-party content, advertisements, or promotions on our website. Such content is the responsibility of the third party and does not represent our views or endorsements.

Our website may integrate with third-party services for appointment scheduling, payment processing, or other functionality. Your use of such third-party services is subject to their respective terms and policies.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to refuse service, terminate appointments, or discontinue providing dental care for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Violation of these Terms
• Abusive or threatening behavior toward staff or other patients
• Failure to meet financial obligations
• Repeated no-shows or late cancellations
• Providing false or misleading information
• Refusal to cooperate with treatment protocols
• Inappropriate conduct in our office or on our website

We may terminate your access to our website at any time, without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use our website will immediately cease.

Provisions of these Terms that should by their nature survive termination shall remain in effect after termination, including but not limited to intellectual property provisions, warranty disclaimers, and liability limitations.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of South Carolina, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or our services shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Dorchester County, South Carolina, and you consent to personal jurisdiction in those courts.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or revise these Terms at any time, effective immediately upon posting on our website. Your continued use of our website or services after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically for changes. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when these Terms were last modified.

We may attempt to notify you of significant changes to these Terms via email or through a prominent notice on our website. However, it is your responsibility to check these Terms regularly.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us:

14. Additional Provisions

14.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Dental Associates of Summerville, LLC regarding your use of our website and services.

14.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

14.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by us.

14.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms without restriction.