Welcome to the LifeWorks Dental website. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our website (lifeworksdental.com) and the dental services provided by LifeWorks Dental (“we,” “our,” or “us”).
By accessing our website or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website or services.
Terms of Use Agreement
These Terms constitute a binding agreement between you and LifeWorks Dental. They govern your access to and use of our website and services, including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through our website.
By using our website or services, you represent that you have read and understand these Terms and agree to be bound by them. If you are using our services on behalf of a minor or dependent, you represent that you are the legal guardian or have the legal authority to agree to these Terms on their behalf.
Dental Services
LifeWorks Dental provides dental services including but not limited to preventive, restorative, cosmetic, and emergency dental care. All services are provided by licensed dental professionals in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards of dental practice.
Service Limitations
Our dental professionals reserve the right to refuse treatment to any patient if, in our professional judgment, the treatment would not be appropriate or in the patient’s best interest. We may refer you to a specialist or another provider if we determine that your dental needs are outside our scope of practice.
Treatment Decisions
You have the right to make informed decisions regarding your dental care. We will provide you with information about recommended treatments, alternatives, risks, benefits, and costs. However, it is your responsibility to ask questions if you do not understand any aspect of your treatment or our recommendations.
Appointments and Cancellations
We strive to provide timely and efficient service to all our patients. To help us maintain our schedule, please adhere to the following policies:
Scheduling
Appointments can be scheduled by phone, through our website, or in person. While we make every effort to accommodate your preferred appointment time, scheduling is subject to availability.
Confirmation
We may send appointment reminders via email, text message, or phone call. It is your responsibility to confirm your appointment and arrive on time.
Cancellation Policy
We require at least 24 hours’ notice for cancellations or rescheduling. Failure to provide adequate notice may result in a cancellation fee. Repeated no-shows or late cancellations may result in our inability to pre-schedule future appointments.
Late Arrivals
If you arrive more than 15 minutes late for your appointment, we may need to reschedule or abbreviate your treatment to accommodate other patients. We will make every effort to complete your scheduled treatment, but this cannot be guaranteed.
Payment and Insurance
Fees and Payment
Payment is expected at the time of service unless prior arrangements have been made. We accept various payment methods, including cash, check, credit cards, and approved financing options.
Insurance
We accept many dental insurance plans. As a courtesy, we will submit claims to your insurance company on your behalf. However, you are ultimately responsible for all charges not covered by your insurance, including deductibles, co-payments, and services not covered by your plan.
Insurance Verification
While we make every effort to verify your insurance coverage, it is your responsibility to understand your insurance benefits, limitations, and exclusions. We recommend contacting your insurance provider directly to confirm coverage for specific procedures.
Financial Arrangements
For extensive treatment plans, we may offer financial arrangements or payment plans. These arrangements must be made in advance of treatment and may require a signed financial agreement.
Collections
Accounts with balances over 90 days past due may be referred to a collection agency. You will be responsible for any collection costs, including attorney fees and court costs, in addition to the outstanding balance.
Website Use
Acceptable Use
You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use our website:
- In any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation
- To transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material without our prior written consent
- To impersonate or attempt to impersonate our practice, an employee, another user, or any other person or entity
- To engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the website, or which may harm our practice or users
User Contributions
Any content you submit to our website, including reviews, comments, or messages, must not:
- Contain any material that is defamatory, obscene, indecent, abusive, offensive, harassing, violent, hateful, inflammatory, or otherwise objectionable
- Infringe any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or other intellectual property rights
- Violate the legal rights of others or contain any material that could give rise to civil or criminal liability
- Be likely to deceive any person or promote any illegal activity
Website Accuracy
While we strive to keep our website information accurate and up-to-date, we cannot guarantee that all content will be error-free. Pricing, services, and other information may change without notice. In the event of a discrepancy between website information and official practice policies or pricing, the official information will prevail.
Intellectual Property
Our website and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, and audio, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof) are owned by LifeWorks Dental, its licensors, or other providers and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.
Limited License
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use our website for your personal, non-commercial use. This license does not include:
- Modifying or copying the materials
- Using the materials for any commercial purpose or for any public display
- Attempting to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on our website
- Removing any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials
- Transferring the materials to another person or “mirroring” the materials on any other server
Trademarks
The LifeWorks Dental name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of LifeWorks Dental or its affiliates. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission.
Disclaimers
Website Content
The information presented on our website is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as medical or dental advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified dental professional regarding your oral health concerns.
No Guarantees
While we strive for excellent results in all treatments, dental procedures carry inherent risks, and we cannot guarantee specific outcomes. Results may vary based on individual factors such as oral hygiene, compliance with home care instructions, and biological variations.
Website Availability
We do not guarantee that our website will be secure or free from bugs or viruses. We may update our website and change its content at any time. We may suspend access to our website for maintenance or other reasons.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by LifeWorks Dental. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, LifeWorks Dental and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and representatives shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses resulting from:
- Your use or inability to use our website or services
- Any unauthorized access to or use of our secure servers and/or any personal information stored therein
- Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from our website
- Any bugs, viruses, trojan horses, or the like that may be transmitted to or through our website
This limitation of liability does not apply to liability for death or personal injury, to the extent applicable law prohibits such limitation.
Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless LifeWorks Dental, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of our website or services.
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms or our website shall be instituted exclusively in the federal courts of the United States or the courts of the State of Texas, in each case located in Harris County.
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. The most current version will be posted on our website with the effective date. By continuing to access or use our website or services after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:
LifeWorks Dental
7951 Katy Fwy, Suite I
Houston, TX 77024?
Phone: (713) 956-5433