Terms of Use - Global Smiles Dental

Terms of Use Global Smiles Dental 8028 S. Emerson Ave., Suite A Indianapolis, IN 46237. Last Updated: 05/19/2026 These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the Global Smiles Dental website, including any pages, forms, online scheduling links, content, text, images, videos, service information, and other materials made available through the website. By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these Terms of Use, do not use this website. 1. About This Website This website is operated by Global Smiles Dental, located at 8028 S. Emerson Ave., Suite A, Indianapolis, IN 46237. The website is intended to provide general information about our dental practice, dental services, office location, patient resources, appointment options, and related topics. The content on this website is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to replace professional dental advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 2. No Dental or Medical Advice The information on this website is not dental, medical, or professional healthcare advice. Although we may provide general information about dental conditions, symptoms, procedures, treatment options, insurance, financing, and oral health, this information is general in nature and may not apply to your specific situation. You should not rely on this website to diagnose a dental condition, determine whether treatment is needed, choose a treatment plan, or delay seeking professional care. Always seek the advice of a licensed dentist or qualified healthcare provider regarding dental symptoms, treatment options, or health-related concerns. 3. No Dentist-Patient Relationship Created by Website Use Your use of this website, submission of a contact form, online appointment request, email communication, text message, phone call, or interaction with online scheduling tools does not automatically create a dentist-patient relationship with Global Smiles Dental or any of its dentists. A dentist-patient relationship is established only after you have been evaluated by a licensed dental provider and Global Smiles Dental agrees to provide care. Submitting information through this website does not guarantee that we will accept you as a patient, provide treatment, prescribe medication, or offer any specific dental service. 4. Emergency Disclaimer This website is not intended for dental, medical, or life-threatening emergencies. If you are experiencing a serious or life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. If you are experiencing a dental emergency, such as severe tooth pain, swelling, bleeding, trauma, infection, or a knocked-out tooth, contact our office by phone as soon as possible. Online forms, email, text messages, and appointment request tools may not be reviewed immediately and should not be used for urgent or emergency situations. 5. Appointment Requests and Online Scheduling This website may allow you to request or schedule an appointment online. An online appointment request is not confirmed until Global Smiles Dental or its scheduling system confirms the appointment. Appointment availability may change at any time. We reserve the right to reschedule, cancel, decline, or modify appointment requests based on provider availability, patient needs, insurance requirements, clinical considerations, scheduling conflicts, or other operational reasons. Submitting an appointment request does not guarantee same-day treatment, emergency treatment, acceptance as a patient, insurance coverage, or any specific procedure. 6. Accuracy of Website Information We make reasonable efforts to keep the information on this website accurate and up to date. However, we do not guarantee that all information is complete, current, accurate, or error-free. Dental services, provider availability, office hours, insurance participation, payment options, promotions, technology, and treatment information may change without notice. If you have questions about a service, appointment, insurance plan, payment option, or treatment, contact our office directly. 7. Insurance, Payment, and Financing Information Any information on this website about insurance, Medicaid, payment plans, financing, membership plans, discounts, or estimated costs is provided for general informational purposes only. Insurance coverage, benefits, deductibles, co-pays, eligibility, pre-authorizations, and out-of-pocket costs vary by patient, plan, carrier, and treatment. Global Smiles Dental does not guarantee that any treatment will be covered by insurance or that any specific payment or financing option will be available to every patient. Patients are responsible for understanding their insurance benefits and for paying any amounts not covered by insurance. 8. Treatment Results May Vary Any descriptions of dental procedures, treatment outcomes, before-and-after examples, testimonials, patient stories, or service benefits are for general informational and illustrative purposes only. Individual results vary based on many factors, including oral health, bone structure, gum condition, medical history, age, hygiene habits, treatment compliance, lifestyle, and the complexity of the case. Global Smiles Dental does not guarantee any specific dental, cosmetic, functional, financial, or health-related outcome. 9. Website Content and Intellectual Property All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, layout, design, icons, service descriptions, and other materials, is owned by or licensed to Global Smiles Dental unless otherwise stated. You may view, download, or print website content for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, republish, display, sell, exploit, or use website content for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Global Smiles Dental. 10. Acceptable Use You agree not to use this website in any way that: Violates any law or regulation Interferes with the operation or security of the website Attempts to gain unauthorized access to systems, accounts, data, or networks Introduces viruses, malware, bots, scraping tools, or harmful code Copies, scrapes, harvests, or collects website content or user information without permission Submits false, misleading, fraudulent, or harmful information Impersonates another person or entity Harasses, threatens, abuses, or harms others Attempts to disrupt our business, website, scheduling systems, advertising, or patient communications We reserve the right to restrict, block, or terminate access to the website for any misuse. 11. User Submissions If you submit information through this website, including forms, appointment requests, comments, questions, reviews, messages, images, or other content, you are responsible for the accuracy and legality of that information. You agree not to submit information that is false, unlawful, defamatory, abusive, threatening, discriminatory, obscene, infringing, or otherwise inappropriate. By submitting non-confidential content, such as feedback, testimonials, or general inquiries, you grant Global Smiles Dental the right to use, respond to, store, and process that information for legitimate business purposes, subject to applicable privacy and healthcare laws. Protected health information is handled according to our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices. 12. Privacy Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information. Protected health information may also be governed by HIPAA and our Notice of Privacy Practices. Please review our Privacy Policy and HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices for more information. 13. Third-Party Links and Tools This website may contain links to third-party websites or tools, including online scheduling platforms, payment processors, review platforms, social media pages, insurance resources, maps, advertising platforms, and patient communication systems. These third-party websites and tools are not controlled by Global Smiles Dental. We are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, security, terms, accuracy, availability, or performance. Your use of third-party websites or tools is at your own risk and may be governed by their own terms and privacy policies. 14. Communications by Phone, Text, and Email By providing your phone number or email address, you authorize Global Smiles Dental to contact you regarding appointment requests, scheduling, treatment-related matters, patient service, billing, account matters, and other communications related to your interaction with our office. Communications may be made by phone, voicemail, text message, email, or other available methods. Standard text messaging and email may not be fully secure. Do not submit sensitive dental, medical, financial, or insurance information through unsecured communication channels unless you understand and accept the risks. You may opt out of promotional text messages by replying “STOP” when applicable. Even if you opt out of promotional messages, we may still contact you for appointment, treatment, billing, legal, or transactional purposes. 15. Call Tracking and Recording Global Smiles Dental may use call tracking, call recording, or call analytics tools for scheduling, quality assurance, staff training, marketing attribution, patient service, and operational purposes, where permitted by law. By calling our office, you consent to the collection and use of call-related information as described in our Privacy Policy and as permitted by applicable law. 16. Reviews, Testimonials, and Social Media Reviews, testimonials, ratings, social media comments, and other public content may reflect individual experiences and opinions. They do not guarantee that every patient will have the same experience or outcome. If you post on public platforms, your content may be visible to others. Do not post sensitive dental, medical, financial, insurance, or personal information on public review sites or social media pages. Global Smiles Dental may respond to public reviews in a general manner but will not disclose protected health information unless authorized or permitted by law. 17. Promotions, Offers, and Discounts Any promotions, discounts, special offers, or advertised pricing are subject to change, expiration, eligibility requirements, clinical appropriateness, insurance restrictions, and applicable laws. Promotions may not be combined with insurance or other offers unless expressly stated. Some offers may not apply to all services, all patients, or all treatment plans. Global Smiles Dental reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue promotions at any time. 18. Website Availability We do not guarantee that this website, online forms, scheduling tools, or third-party features will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. The website may be unavailable due to maintenance, technical issues, hosting interruptions, third-party service disruptions, cybersecurity events, or other factors. We are not liable for any website downtime, technical error, lost submission, delayed message, or inability to access the website. 19. Disclaimer of Warranties This website and its content are provided “as is” and “as available.” Global Smiles Dental makes no warranties or representations of any kind, express or implied, regarding the website, its content, its availability, its accuracy, or its fitness for any particular purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Global Smiles Dental disclaims all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement. 20. Limitation of Liability To the fullest extent permitted by law, Global Smiles Dental, its dentists, employees, contractors, owners, affiliates, vendors, and representatives shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or other damages arising from or related to: Your use of the website Your inability to use the website Errors or omissions in website content Reliance on website information Appointment scheduling issues Third-party websites or tools Website downtime or technical issues Unauthorized access to information Viruses, malware, or harmful code Any other matter related to the website Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations of liability, so some of these limitations may not apply to you. 21. Indemnification You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Global Smiles Dental, its dentists, employees, contractors, owners, affiliates, vendors, and representatives from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, arising from or related to: Your use of the website Your violation of these Terms of Use Your submission of false, misleading, unlawful, or harmful information Your violation of any law or regulation Your infringement of any rights of another person or entity Your misuse of website content, forms, tools, or communications 22. Governing Law These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of Indiana, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising from or related to this website or these Terms of Use shall be handled in the appropriate state or federal courts located in Indiana, unless otherwise required by law. 23. Changes to These Terms Global Smiles Dental may update these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. When changes are made, the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will be revised. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the updated Terms of Use. 24. Severability If any part of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, the remaining sections will continue in full force and effect. 25. Contact Us If you have questions about these Terms of Use, contact us at: Global Smiles Dental 8028 S. Emerson Ave., Suite A Indianapolis, IN 46237 Phone: (317) 648-5527 Email: globalfront@7daysfamilydental.com Website: globalsmilesdental.net