1. Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using the The Smile Spot Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics website located at southburypediatricdentist.com (the “Website”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). These Terms apply to all visitors, patients, parents, guardians, and others who access or use the Website.
If you do not agree to these Terms, please discontinue use of the Website immediately.
The Smile Spot Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics is a pediatric dental and orthodontic practice operated under the beBright shared services organization. References to “The Smile Spot Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics,” “we,” “us,” or “our” in these Terms refer to The Smile Spot Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics and its affiliated entities.
2. No Medical Advice — Informational Purposes Only
The content on this Website — including but not limited to text, graphics, images, blog posts, videos, and downloadable resources (“Content”) — is provided for general informational and educational purposes only.
THE CONTENT ON THIS WEBSITE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL OR DENTAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. Always seek the advice of your dentist, orthodontist, or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a dental, orthodontic, or medical condition.
Do not disregard professional dental or medical advice or delay seeking it based on information you have read on this Website.
3. No Provider-Patient Relationship
Use of this Website — including submitting contact forms, appointment requests, or registration forms — does not create a provider-patient relationship between you and The Smile Spot Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics or any of its providers.
A provider-patient relationship is only established through an in-person clinical encounter at one of our office locations, following completion of all required intake and consent documentation.
4. Use of This Website
This Website is intended for use by parents and legal guardians seeking pediatric dental and orthodontic services on behalf of their minor children, as well as by adult patients where applicable. By using this Website, you represent that:
- You are at least 18 years of age, or
- You are the parent or legal guardian of a minor on whose behalf you are submitting information or requesting services.
You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe upon the rights of others. You agree not to:
- Submit false or misleading information
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website
- Use the Website for any commercial purpose without our written consent
- Upload or transmit any harmful, offensive, or disruptive content
5. Online Forms, Registration & Appointments
The Smile Spot Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics offers online tools including appointment request forms and downloadable new patient registration forms. Please note:
- Submitting an appointment request form does not guarantee a confirmed appointment. Our team will contact you to confirm scheduling.
- New patient registration forms must be completed in full prior to your first visit. Incomplete forms may result in rescheduling.
- All information submitted through our online forms is subject to our Privacy Policy.
For minor patients, all registration forms and consent documents must be completed by a parent or legal guardian. Adult patients may complete registration on their own behalf. By submitting registration information, you represent that you have the legal authority to do so.
6. Privacy & HIPAA
The Smile Spot Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics is committed to protecting the privacy of your health information in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and applicable state laws.
Our collection, use, and disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI) is governed by our Notice of Privacy Practices, which is provided to all patients (or their parent or legal guardian) at their first visit and is available upon request at our office.
Our Website Privacy Policy, available at https://southburypediatricdentist.com/privacy, governs how we collect and use information through the Website itself, including through contact forms, cookies, and analytics tools.
7. SMS/Text Messaging Program
The Smile Spot Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics offers an opt-in text messaging program to share appointment reminders, account and treatment updates, promotional offers, and other information related to our pediatric dental and orthodontic services.
By opting in, you agree to receive recurring text messages from The Smile Spot Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics at the mobile number provided. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.
You can cancel text messages at any time by texting “STOP.” After you send the SMS message “STOP” to us, we will send you an SMS message confirming that you have been unsubscribed. After this, you will no longer receive SMS messages from us. If you want to join again, sign up as you did the first time, and we will start sending SMS messages to you again.
If at any time you have questions about the text messages, text “HELP” to the number you received the message from, or contact our office directly at 203-405-6301.
Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
Participation in this messaging program is not a condition of any purchase or service, and your consent to receive texts is not required to receive care from our practice.
Our collection and use of information through this messaging program is governed by our Privacy Policy, available at https://southburypediatricdentist.com/privacy.
8. Intellectual Property
All content on this Website — including text, photographs, graphics, logos, icons, and software — is the property of The Smile Spot Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics or its content licensors and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
You may view and print content from this Website for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any Website content without our prior written permission.
9. Third-Party Links & Services
This Website may contain links to third-party websites, including insurance portals, payment processing services (such as our online bill pay), and patient communication platforms. These links are provided for your convenience only.
The Smile Spot Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics does not control, endorse, or accept responsibility for any third-party websites or their content, privacy practices, or terms. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
10. Disclaimer of Warranties
THIS WEBSITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
The Smile Spot Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics does not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Website at any time without notice.
11. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE SMILE SPOT CHILDREN’S DENTISTRY & ORTHODONTICS AND ITS AFFILIATED ENTITIES, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THIS WEBSITE OR ITS CONTENT.
12. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Connecticut, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts.
13. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
The Smile Spot Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics
250 Main Street South, Southbury, CT 06488
https://southburypediatricdentist.com/contact
203-405-6301