Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using myspecialtydentist.com ("the Site"), operated by My Specialty Dentist ("MSD," "we," "us," or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the Site.

Description of Service

My Specialty Dentist is a dental specialist directory and educational content hub. We provide:

• A searchable directory of dental specialists across the United States, seeded from publicly available data sources including the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES).
• Educational articles about dental conditions, treatments, procedures, symptoms, and related topics.
• Tools to help patients find and connect with dental specialists in their area.

User Accounts and Provider Profiles

Certain features of the Site may require you to create an account. You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
• All activity that occurs under your account.
• Providing accurate and current information.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms or that we reasonably believe contain fraudulent information.

SMS Communications and Consent

When you provide your mobile number and check the SMS opt-in box on a form on the Site, you consent to receive automated text messages from My Specialty Dentist at the number provided. Consent is not a condition of using the Site.

Message types include:

• Verification codes (two-factor authentication).
• Confirmation of patient inquiries.
• Follow-up messages about inquiry status.
• Provider account notifications.

Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Mobile carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

To opt out, reply STOP at any time. For help, reply HELP or email [email protected]. Standard carrier rates apply per your wireless plan.

Provider Claims and Data Accuracy

Provider profiles on the Site are initially populated from publicly available data (primarily the NPPES/NPI Registry). Dental professionals may claim and update their profiles to add or correct information. The claim process includes identity verification to confirm that the person claiming a profile is the licensed professional named on it.

• Providers who claim profiles represent that they are authorized to do so and that the information they provide is accurate.
• MSD does not independently verify all provider-submitted information beyond NPI data and identity verification. Users should independently verify provider credentials, licensure, and insurance acceptance.
• Providers may not misrepresent their credentials, specializations, or practice details.

Intellectual Property

All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of My Specialty Dentist or its content contributors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

• You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content without prior written permission.
• Limited quoting or linking to our content for non-commercial, informational purposes is permitted with proper attribution.
• The "MSD Recognized" badge and related marks are proprietary to My Specialty Dentist.

Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these terms.
• Scrape, crawl, or harvest data from the Site in an automated manner without our written consent.
• Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely claim an affiliation with a dental practice or professional.
• Interfere with or disrupt the Site or servers or networks connected to the Site.
• Post or transmit any content that is defamatory, obscene, fraudulent, or otherwise objectionable.

DMCA Notice and Takedown

We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe content on the Site infringes your copyright, send a written notice to our designated agent that includes:

• An identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
• An identification of the material claimed to be infringing, including the URL where it appears on the Site.
• Your contact information (name, address, phone number, and email).
• A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
• A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the owner's behalf.
• Your physical or electronic signature.

Send notices to [email protected]. We will respond to valid takedown requests as required by the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. We may terminate the accounts of users who repeatedly infringe copyrights.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, My Specialty Dentist and its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses, arising from:

• Your use of or inability to use the Site.
• Any reliance on content or information provided through the Site.
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the Site, including providers.
• Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your data.

In no event shall our total liability exceed the amount you have paid to us, if any, in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless My Specialty Dentist and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

Arbitration and Class Action Waiver

Please read this section carefully. It affects your legal rights, including your right to bring a lawsuit in court.

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site (a "Dispute") shall be resolved by binding individual arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules, rather than in court, except that:

• You may assert claims in small-claims court if your claims qualify.
• Either party may seek injunctive relief in court for infringement of intellectual property rights.

Class Action Waiver. You and MSD agree that any Dispute shall be resolved on an individual basis, not as part of any class, consolidated, or representative action. Neither you nor MSD will seek to have a Dispute heard as a class action or in any proceeding in which a party acts as a representative of others.

Opt-Out Right. You may opt out of this arbitration agreement by sending written notice to [email protected] within thirty (30) days of first accepting these Terms. The notice must include your name, address, and a clear statement that you wish to opt out of arbitration.

If any portion of this section is found unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in effect, except that if the class action waiver is found unenforceable, the entire arbitration agreement shall be void.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Subject to the Arbitration and Class Action Waiver section above, any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Colorado.

Modifications to 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 modifications are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, contact us at:

[email protected]