Terms of Use
Smile Encinitas Dental Care

1) Summary

• This website is for general information and easy contact with our office. It is not medical advice and does not replace an exam with a dentist. If you have a dental emergency, call us or dial 911.
• By using the site, you agree to be respectful, follow the law, and not misuse our content or tools.
• We may update these Terms from time to time. Your continued use means you accept the changes.

2) Who may use this site

This site is intended for adults and for teens using it with a parent or guardian. Do not send personal information if you are under 13 without a parent’s permission. Local, state, and federal laws apply.

3) Not medical or dental advice

Content on this site—text, images, videos, or downloads—is for education only. It may help you learn about dental topics and our services, but it is not a diagnosis or a treatment plan for your specific case.

Only an in-person exam with a licensed dentist can provide that.

4) Your privacy

Your use of the site is also governed by our Privacy Policy and HIPAA Notice, which explains how we handle personal information and health information. Website messages may become part of your patient record once you become a patient. (Please avoid sending sensitive medical details through open forms; call us if needed.)

5) Intellectual property

All site content—including text, logos, photos, graphics, icons, and layout—is owned by Smile Encinitas Dental Care or used with permission. You may view and print pages for personal use only. Do not copy, upload, sell, or re-publish our content without written consent.

6) Acceptable use (what you agree not to do)

You agree not to:

• Break the law or help others do so.
• Try to harm, hack, scrape, or interfere with the site or our systems.
• Upload spam, offensive content, or anything that infringes another person’s rights.
• Misrepresent yourself or pretend to be someone else.

We may suspend or limit access to protect the site and our users.

7) Third-party links and tools

For your convenience, our site may link to third-party websites (for maps, scheduling, payments, reviews, or videos). We do not control these sites and are not responsible for their content or policies. Please review their terms and privacy rules before using them.

7) Third-party links and tools

For your convenience, our site may link to third-party websites (for maps, scheduling, payments, reviews, or videos). We do not control these sites and are not responsible for their content or policies. Please review their terms and privacy rules before using them.

8) No warranties (site provided “as is”)

We work hard to keep information current and the site running. Still, the site is provided “as is” and “as available.” We do not make promises about accuracy, uptime, or that the site will be error-free or virus-free. You use the site at your own risk.

9) Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent allowed by law, Smile Encinitas Dental Care, Dr. Deering, and our team are not liable for any damages that result from your use of (or inability to use) this site, including indirect or special damages. Some states do not allow limits on certain damages, so these limits may not apply to you.

10) Indemnification

You agree to defend and hold harmless Smile Encinitas Dental Care, Dr. Deering, employees, and agents from claims and costs (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) that arise from your misuse of the site or your violation of these Terms.

11) User content (reviews, messages, uploads)

If you share a review, comment, or upload, you give us a non-exclusive right to display it on the site and our social pages. Do not post anything you do not have the right to share or that reveals another person’s private information. Testimonials reflect the views of those patients only and do not guarantee similar results.

12) Scheduling, payments, and communications

If we offer online scheduling or payments through a partner, you agree to follow that partner’s terms. Appointment requests made online are not confirmed until our team contacts you. By sending us your phone or email, you allow us to contact you about your care. Message and data rates may apply from your carrier.

13) Changes to the site and these Terms

We may change or remove content, features, or access at any time. We may also update these Terms. When we do, we will post the new date at the top of this page. Your continued use after changes means you accept the updated Terms.

14) Accessibility

We aim to make our website usable for everyone. If you have trouble using any part of the site, please call us and we will help. We also welcome feedback on how to improve accessibility.

15) Governing law and venue

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflicts-of-law rules. You agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of state and federal courts located in San Diego County, California for any dispute related to these Terms.

16) Severability

If any part of these Terms is found to be illegal or unenforceable, the rest will still apply.

17) Assignment

We may transfer our rights and duties under these Terms to another entity, for example if the practice is sold or merged. You may not assign your rights under these Terms without our written consent.

18) Entire agreement

These Terms, plus our Privacy Policy and HIPAA Notice, are the entire agreement between you and Smile Encinitas Dental Care regarding this website and replace any prior agreements about the site.

19) Contact us

Questions about these Terms? Please contact:

Smile Encinitas Dental Care (Dr. Dustin Deering)
Phone: 760-753-9036
4401 Manchester Ave., Ste. 203
Encinitas, CA 92024

By using this website, you confirm that you have read and agree to these Terms of Use.