Welcome to the Main Street Pediatric Dentistry Of Belmont website. These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website and services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website.
These terms apply to all visitors, users, patients, and parents or guardians who access our website or services. Please read these terms carefully before scheduling appointments or using any features of our website.
Website Use and Access
Our website is provided for informational purposes about our pediatric dental services, practice information, and oral health education. You may access and use our website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to use our website in any way that could damage, disable, or impair its function or interfere with any other party’s use.
You may view, download, and print pages from our website for personal, non-commercial use, provided you do not modify the content and you retain all copyright notices. Any other use requires our prior written permission.
Appointment Scheduling and Cancellations
When you schedule an appointment through our website, phone, or in person, you agree to provide accurate and complete information. Appointments are subject to availability and confirmation by our office. We reserve the right to reschedule or cancel appointments when necessary.
We require 24-hour notice for appointment cancellations or rescheduling. Failure to provide adequate notice or missing appointments without notice may result in cancellation fees. Repeated no-shows may result in dismissal from our practice.
Patient Responsibilities
Parents and guardians are responsible for providing accurate health information about their children, including medical history, current medications, allergies, and insurance information. You agree to update this information whenever changes occur. Providing false or incomplete information may compromise your child’s care and safety.
You are responsible for following treatment recommendations, maintaining good oral hygiene between visits, and attending scheduled appointments. Payment for services is due at the time of service unless other arrangements have been made in advance.
Minors and Parental Consent
Our services are specifically designed for pediatric patients. Parents or legal guardians must provide consent for treatment of minors. By bringing your child to our practice, you represent that you have the legal authority to consent to dental treatment.
In some situations, we may provide limited treatment to minors without parental presence, but only with prior written consent. Emergency treatment may be provided when necessary to prevent serious harm, even if a parent or guardian cannot be immediately contacted.
Financial Terms
You are financially responsible for all services provided to your child, regardless of insurance coverage. We will submit insurance claims as a courtesy, but you remain responsible for any amounts not covered by insurance, including deductibles, co-payments, and non-covered services.
Payment is expected at the time of service unless prior arrangements have been made. We accept various forms of payment, and information about accepted payment methods is available from our office staff. Returned checks may incur additional fees.
Insurance
While we work with many insurance plans, coverage varies significantly between policies. Insurance benefits are a contract between you and your insurance company. We cannot guarantee what your insurance will cover or pay for any particular service.
You are responsible for understanding your insurance benefits, including coverage limitations, waiting periods, and annual maximums. Pre-treatment estimates are available for extensive treatment plans, but these are estimates only and not guarantees of coverage.
Privacy and Confidentiality
We are committed to protecting your child’s privacy and maintaining confidentiality of health information. Our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these terms by reference, explains how we collect, use, and protect personal and health information.
You acknowledge that email and text communications may not be secure. While we take reasonable precautions, we cannot guarantee the security of electronic communications. Sensitive health information should be discussed in person or through secure communication methods.
Photography and Records
We may take photographs, X-rays, or other images as part of treatment documentation. These become part of your child’s dental record. With your consent, we may use anonymous images for educational purposes, quality improvement, or practice marketing.
You may request copies of your child’s records in accordance with applicable laws. Reasonable fees may apply for copying and processing records requests.
Treatment Consent and Risks
Dental treatment involves inherent risks, and no guarantee can be made regarding treatment outcomes. By accepting treatment, you acknowledge these risks have been explained and you have had the opportunity to ask questions.
You have the right to be informed about treatment options, risks, benefits, and alternatives. You may refuse or discontinue treatment at any time, though doing so may affect your child’s oral health.
Intellectual Property
All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, and software, is owned by or licensed to Main Street Pediatric Dentistry Of Belmont. This content is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or commercially exploit any content from our website without our express written permission.
User Conduct
When using our website or communicating with our office, you agree not to submit any content that is unlawful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, invasive of privacy, or otherwise objectionable. You will not impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.
You agree not to attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of our website, other accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to our website through hacking, password mining, or any other means.
Third-Party Services and Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Main Street Pediatric Dentistry Of Belmont. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
Your use of third-party services, including insurance portals, payment processors, or educational resources, is governed by their respective terms and conditions.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Main Street Pediatric Dentistry Of Belmont shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses.
Our total liability for any claim arising from these terms or your use of our services shall not exceed the amount you paid for the services giving rise to the claim.
Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Main Street Pediatric Dentistry Of Belmont, its employees, agents, and affiliates from any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from your violation of these terms, your use of our website, or your child’s treatment.
This indemnification obligation will survive the termination of these terms and your use of our services.
Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our website and services at any time, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these terms. We may also dismiss patients from our practice for non-compliance with practice policies, repeated missed appointments, non-payment, or behavior that threatens the safety or well-being of other patients or staff.
Upon termination, your right to use our website will immediately cease. We will provide emergency care as required by law and assist with transferring records to another provider upon proper request.
Governing Law
These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of North Carolina, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of our services shall be resolved in the courts of Gaston County, North Carolina.
You waive any objection to jurisdiction and venue in such courts.
HIPAA Acknowledgment
You acknowledge that you have been informed of our Notice of Privacy Practices as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Our privacy practices explain how we use and disclose protected health information.
By accepting treatment, you acknowledge receipt of our privacy practices and consent to the use and disclosure of health information as described therein.
Severability
If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.
The failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
Entire Agreement
These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy and any other policies posted on our website, constitute the entire agreement between you and Main Street Pediatric Dentistry Of Belmont regarding the use of our website and services.
These terms supersede any prior agreements or understandings, whether written or oral, regarding the subject matter herein.
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify or replace these terms at any time at our sole discretion. If we make material changes, we will provide notice through our website or other appropriate means. Your continued use of our website or services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated terms.
We encourage you to review these terms periodically for any changes. The date of the most recent revision appears at the top of this page.
Acknowledgment and Acceptance
By using our website, scheduling appointments, or receiving services from Main Street Pediatric Dentistry Of Belmont, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you are accepting these terms on behalf of a minor child, you represent that you have the legal authority to do so.
We appreciate your trust in Main Street Pediatric Dentistry Of Belmont for your child’s oral health needs. We look forward to providing exceptional pediatric dental care in a friendly, comfortable environment designed especially for children.
