Last updated: 10/January/2025
Welcome to www.windcrestpediatricdentistry.com (the “Website”), operated by Windcrest Pediatric Dentistry (“Windcrest,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).
These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Website. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.
1. Website for Informational and Educational Purposes Only
The content on this Website, including text, images, videos, and other materials, is provided for general informational and educational purposes only.
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It is not a substitute for professional dental, medical, or other health advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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Nothing on the Website is intended to create a doctor–patient relationship.
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You should always seek the advice of a dentist, physician, or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding your or your child’s oral health or general health.
In case of a dental or medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Do not rely on the Website or electronic communication for emergency situations.
2. Eligibility and Use of the Website
By using this Website, you represent and warrant that:
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You are at least the age of majority in your jurisdiction, or you are using the Website under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian.
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You will use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
Parents or legal guardians are responsible for supervising the use of this Website by minors.
3. Appointments, Online Forms, and Communications
3.1 Appointments and Requests
The Website may allow you to:
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Request an appointment
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Submit contact or request forms
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Provide limited information to help us schedule or respond to you
Submitting a form or request through the Website does not guarantee an appointment or create a patient relationship. An appointment is only confirmed when we contact you and explicitly confirm the date and time.
3.2 Electronic Communications
When you contact us through the Website, email, or other electronic means, you consent to receive communications from us electronically (unless and until you opt out where permissible).
Please do not include highly sensitive medical or financial information in unencrypted forms or emails.
4. No Dental or Medical Advice
All information on the Website is general in nature and:
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Is not tailored to any specific individual
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May not reflect the most current dental or medical standards
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Should not be relied upon to make decisions about diagnosis or treatment
Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personal medical or dental decisions.
5. Insurance, Billing, and Financial Information
Any information on the Website about insurance, accepted plans, billing, or fees is general and may change over time.
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It does not create a binding promise that a particular service will be covered by your insurance.
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Actual coverage, co-pays, and out-of-pocket costs are determined by your insurance plan and your individual benefits.
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You are responsible for confirming coverage with your insurer and for any fees or balances that are not covered.
For specific questions about costs or coverage, please contact our office directly.
6. Intellectual Property
All content on the Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, photos, icons, images, audio, video, and software (collectively, the “Content”), is owned by or licensed to Windcrest Pediatric Dentistry and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may:
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View the Website and print limited copies of pages for your personal, non-commercial use related to obtaining our dental services.
You may not, without our prior written permission:
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Copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or publicly perform any Content.
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Use any trademarks, logos, or branding from the Website.
All rights not expressly granted in these Terms are reserved by us.
7. User Conduct and Prohibited Uses
You agree not to:
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Use the Website for any illegal purpose or in violation of any applicable law or regulation.
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Transmit any content that is unlawful, defamatory, harassing, threatening, hateful, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.
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Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website, our servers, or any other systems or networks.
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Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
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Use any automated means (such as robots or scrapers) to access the Website without our prior written permission.
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Interfere with the security or operation of the Website.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Website if we believe you have violated these Terms.
8. Third-Party Links and Services
The Website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources (such as maps, payment portals, social media pages, or educational materials).
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These links are provided for your convenience only.
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We do not control and are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party sites.
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Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk and subject to their terms and privacy policies.
9. Privacy
Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
In addition, certain information about our patients may be considered Protected Health Information (PHI) and is governed by our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, which is separate from these Terms and the Website Privacy Policy.
10. Children’s Privacy and Use
While our practice focuses on pediatric patients, the Website is intended to be used and managed by adults, such as parents or legal guardians.
We do not knowingly permit children under 13 to submit personal information through the Website without appropriate parental or guardian consent. Parents or guardians who believe their child has submitted information should contact us so we can address the issue.
11. Disclaimers
Use at Your Own Risk. The Website and its Content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:
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Warranties of accuracy, completeness, reliability, or timeliness of the Content.
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Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
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Warranties that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
We do not warrant or guarantee any specific results from using the Website or acting on its Content.
12. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
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Windcrest Pediatric Dentistry, its owners, dentists, employees, contractors, and agents will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of or inability to use the Website or its Content.
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Our total liability for any claims arising out of or related to your use of the Website shall not exceed the amount you paid (if any) to use the Website, or, if no such amount was paid, a nominal amount such as $100.
Some jurisdictions do not allow exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.
13. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Windcrest Pediatric Dentistry and its owners, dentists, employees, contractors, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to:
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Your use of the Website
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Your violation of these Terms
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Your violation of any rights of another person or entity
14. Changes to the Website and Terms
We may, at any time and without notice:
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Modify, update, suspend, or discontinue all or part of the Website.
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Modify these Terms.
When we update the Terms, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted signifies your acceptance of the revised Terms.
15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and your use of the Website are governed by the laws of the State of [State], without regard to its conflict of law principles.
You agree that any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Website shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in [County], [State], and you consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts.
(Replace [State] and [County] with the correct location for your practice.)
16. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, that provision will be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
17. No Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision.
18. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, the Website, or our practice, please contact us:
Windcrest Pediatric Dentistry
Website: www.windcrestpediatricdentistry.com
Email: info@windcrestpediatricdentistry.com
Phone: (210) 657-4641
Address: 5500 Walzem Rd. San Antonio, TX 78218
