Terms of Use
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using https://orthodontics.com (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Site.
Informational Purposes Only
The content on this Site is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Always seek the advice of a qualified professional with any questions you may have.
Intellectual Property
All content on this Site, including text, images, logos, and graphics, is the property of American Orthodontic Society or its licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our express written permission.
Third-Party Links
This Site may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over the content of those sites and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.
SMS / Text Messaging Terms
American Orthodontic Society may offer SMS (text message) communications for event notifications, scheduling confirmations, organizational announcements, or other informational purposes.
Consent
By providing your mobile phone number and checking the SMS consent box on any of our forms, you expressly consent to receive text messages from American Orthodontic Society at the mobile number provided. Consent is not a condition of purchasing any goods or services. You may opt in to receive messages by completing a form on our website or texting START to our messaging number.
Message Frequency
Message frequency varies. You may receive messages related to event notifications, scheduling confirmations, organizational announcements, and other operational communications. We do not send marketing or promotional messages unless you have separately opted in to receive them.
Message and Data Rates
Message and data rates may apply. Your mobile carrier's standard messaging and data rates apply to all text messages sent and received. We are not responsible for any charges assessed by your carrier.
Opt-Out
You may opt out of receiving text messages at any time by replying STOP to any message you receive from us. After opting out, you will receive a single confirmation message and no further text messages will be sent. You may also contact us directly to request removal from our messaging list.
Help
For help or questions about our text messaging program, reply HELP to any message or contact us at the information provided at the bottom of this page.
Privacy
We will not sell, rent, or share your mobile phone number or opt-in status with third parties or affiliates for promotional purposes. Your information is used solely for the communications described above. For full details, see our Privacy Policy.
Supported Carriers
Our SMS program is supported on most major US carriers including AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint, and others. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
Disclaimer of Warranties
This Site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted or error-free.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, American Orthodontic Society shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site.
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state in which American Orthodontic Society is located, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
Contact Us
American Orthodontic Society
1785 TX-26, Suite 200, Grapevine, TX 76051
(972) 234-4000
