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Terms of Use

Welcome to 97 Smiles. These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the 97 Smiles website, including any content, functionality, appointment scheduling tools, forms, messaging services, and other online features available through our website.

Last Updated: June 2025

By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the website.

Agreement Between You and 97 Smiles

These Terms of Use constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("you," "your," or "user") and 97 Smiles ("97 Smiles," "we," "our," or "us").

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, patients, prospective patients, and anyone who accesses or uses the website.

Your use of this website is also subject to our:

By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to all applicable policies.

Website Access & Acceptable Use

This website is provided for informational, educational, and appointment-scheduling purposes.

You agree to use the website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.

You agree not to:

  • Submit false or misleading information
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website or its systems
  • Interfere with the operation or security of the website
  • Upload malicious code, viruses, or harmful software
  • Use automated tools to scrape, copy, or collect website data without authorization
  • Impersonate another individual or organization
  • Use the website in violation of any applicable law or regulation

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to users who violate these Terms.

Age Requirements

This website is intended for users who are at least thirteen (13) years old.

If you are under 18 years of age, you should use this website only with the involvement of a parent or legal guardian.

By using this website, you represent that you meet these requirements.

Informational Purposes Only

The content provided on this website is intended for general informational and educational purposes only.

Information found on this website does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Dental conditions vary from patient to patient, and treatment recommendations can only be made following a professional examination by a licensed dental provider.

You should not delay seeking professional dental care based solely on information found on this website.

Emergency: If you believe you are experiencing a dental emergency, contact a dental professional immediately or seek emergency medical care.

Appointment Requests & Communications

Submitting an appointment request through our website does not guarantee a scheduled appointment.

Appointments are confirmed only after communication with our team.

By submitting your contact information, you authorize 97 Smiles to contact you regarding:

  • Appointment scheduling
  • Appointment reminders
  • Treatment-related communications
  • Customer service inquiries
  • Information about services you have requested

Communication may occur through phone calls, emails, or text messages in accordance with our Privacy Policy and SMS Privacy Policy.

Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including but not limited to:

  • Text, images, and logos
  • Graphics, videos, and designs
  • Layouts, trademarks, and service marks

is owned by or licensed to 97 Smiles and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

You may view and use website content for personal, non-commercial purposes only.

You may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, or republish
  • Modify, distribute, or create derivative works

without prior written permission from 97 Smiles.

Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites or services.

These links are provided for convenience only.

97 Smiles does not control and is not responsible for the content, accuracy, security, privacy practices, or policies of third-party websites.

Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk.

Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and all content provided through it are offered on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, 97 Smiles disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • Merchantability
  • Fitness for a particular purpose
  • Non-infringement
  • Accuracy of information
  • Availability of services

We do not guarantee that the website will be uninterrupted, secure, error-free, or free of viruses or harmful components.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, 97 Smiles and its owners, employees, contractors, affiliates, providers, and representatives shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from:

  • Use of the website
  • Inability to access the website
  • Reliance on website content
  • Website interruptions
  • Unauthorized access to information

Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the website is to discontinue its use.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless 97 Smiles, its affiliates, employees, contractors, officers, directors, and representatives from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses arising from:

  • Your use of the website
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any law or third-party rights

Privacy and HIPAA

Any personal information collected through this website is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable privacy laws.

Protected health information is managed in accordance with applicable healthcare privacy requirements, including HIPAA where applicable.

Please review our Privacy Policy and HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices for additional information.

Changes to These Terms

97 Smiles may update these Terms of Use from time to time.

Any updates become effective immediately upon posting to this page.

Your continued use of the website following any updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

We encourage users to review this page periodically.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any dispute arising from these Terms or use of the website shall be resolved in the appropriate state or federal courts located within Michigan.

Severability

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

Contact Us

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

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Entire Agreement

These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy, SMS Privacy Policy, and HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, constitute the entire agreement between you and 97 Smiles regarding your use of this website.

By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Use.