Terms and Conditions of Use

Young Smiles Pediatric Dentistry

Effective Date: March 2, 2026

Last Updated: April 1, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using this website ("Site"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms").

If you do not agree, you must immediately discontinue use of this Site.

These Terms form a binding agreement between you and Young Smiles Pediatric Dentistry ("Practice," "we," "us," "our").

2. Medical and Dental Disclaimer

All information provided on this Site is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, dental, diagnostic, or treatment advice.

Use of this Site does not create a dentist-patient relationship.

You must consult directly with a licensed dental professional before making any healthcare decisions.

Never delay or disregard professional medical advice based on information obtained from this Site.

3. Eligibility and Parental Authority

By using this Site, you represent that:

• You are at least 18 years of age, OR
• You are the parent or legal guardian of a minor patient

You certify that you have legal authority to act on behalf of any minor whose information you submit.

Providing false or misleading information may result in termination of access.

4. Appointment Requests and Communications

Submitting an online appointment request does not guarantee availability.

Appointments are confirmed only after direct confirmation from our office.

We are not responsible for:

• Missed messages
• Delayed responses
• Technical malfunctions
• Internet failures
• Communication errors

Electronic communication is not guaranteed to be secure.

5. HIPAA and Protected Health Information (PHI)

We comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ("HIPAA") and applicable Florida privacy laws.

5.1 Use of Electronic Communications

By submitting information through this Site, you acknowledge that:

• Electronic communications may not be fully secure
• Data may be intercepted despite reasonable safeguards
• You voluntarily assume these risks

5.2 Use and Disclosure of PHI

Any Protected Health Information ("PHI") collected is used and disclosed in accordance with:

• HIPAA
• Florida Statutes
• Our Notice of Privacy Practices

PHI will not be sold or improperly disclosed.

5.3 Security Disclaimer

While we implement administrative, physical, and technical safeguards, no system is immune from breach.

We are not liable for unauthorized access beyond our reasonable control.

6. Privacy Policy Incorporation

Your use of this Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy and Notice of Privacy Practices. These documents are incorporated into these Terms by reference.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

All Site content, including text, logos, trademarks, images, videos, layout, design, and software, is owned by Young Smiles Pediatric Dentistry and protected under U.S. copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

No content may be copied, distributed, modified, or reproduced without written authorization.

8. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

• Violate any law or regulation
• Access restricted areas
• Introduce malware
• Attempt system interference
• Harvest data
• Impersonate others
• Disrupt operations
• Misuse patient information

Violations may result in legal action.

9. Third-Party Websites

This Site may contain links to external websites. We do not control or endorse third-party content. We assume no responsibility for their privacy practices, accuracy, security, or policies. Accessing third-party sites is at your own risk.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

This Site is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE." To the fullest extent permitted by Florida and federal law, we disclaim all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for purpose, accuracy, availability, and non-infringement. We do not guarantee uninterrupted access.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Young Smiles Pediatric Dentistry shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive, or special damages arising from Site use, reliance on content, data breaches, communication failures, technical errors, or service interruptions — even if damages were foreseeable.

Total liability shall not exceed the amount paid, if any, for use of the Site.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Young Smiles Pediatric Dentistry and its staff from all claims arising from your Site use, violations, misrepresentation, unauthorized disclosures, or legal noncompliance, including attorney's fees and costs.

13. Arbitration and Class Action Waiver

13.1 Binding Arbitration

All disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration under Florida law, except where prohibited.

13.2 Class Action Waiver

You waive any right to participate in class actions, representative actions, or jury trials. Claims must be brought individually.

14. Governing Law and Venue (Florida)

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida. Any permitted legal action shall be filed exclusively in courts located in Florida. You consent to personal jurisdiction and venue.

15. Modifications

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes are effective upon posting. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

16. Termination

We may suspend or terminate access without notice for violations. All protective provisions survive termination.

17. Severability

If any provision is unenforceable, the remainder remains valid.

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement regarding Site use and supersede prior agreements.

19. Contact Information

For questions or concerns:

Young Smiles Pediatric Dentistry
13131 Kings Lake Drive Ste 104
Gibsonton, FL 33547
(813) 829-9075
info@youngsmiles.net

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