Terms of Use
Effective Date: August 7, 2026
Welcome to the website of Summerfield Pediatric Dentistry & Oral Surgery (“SPD,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of www.summerfieldpediatricdentistry.com and any pages, features, forms, or services available through the website.
By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the website.
1. About This Website
This website is provided for general informational purposes and to help patients, parents, and guardians learn about our practice, our pediatric dental and orthodontic services, our team, office information, appointment options, and related resources.
The information available on this website is not intended to replace professional dental or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
2. No Medical or Dental Advice
Content on this website is provided for general educational and informational purposes only.
Nothing on this website should be interpreted as individualized dental, orthodontic, medical, or other healthcare advice. Viewing the website, submitting a form, sending us an email, or communicating with us through the website does not by itself create a dentist-patient, doctor-patient, or other professional healthcare relationship.
Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding questions about your child’s dental or medical condition, diagnosis, treatment, or care.
3. Emergencies
This website and its contact forms are not intended for emergency communications.
If you or your child is experiencing a dental or medical emergency, please contact an appropriate healthcare provider immediately or call 911 when necessary.
Do not rely on email, website forms, or other electronic communications for urgent or emergency care.
4. Appointment Requests
Submitting an appointment request through this website does not guarantee or confirm an appointment.
An appointment is confirmed only after our office has contacted you and the appointment has been accepted and scheduled by our team.
We may contact you by telephone, email, text message, or another communication method you provide in connection with your request.
If you need to cancel, reschedule, or discuss an existing appointment, please contact our office directly.
5. Electronic Communications and Text Messages
The website may provide options to contact SPD by email, telephone, SMS/text message, or online form.
By choosing to communicate with us electronically, you understand that ordinary email and SMS communications may not always be encrypted or secure.
Message and data rates may apply to SMS communications depending on your mobile carrier and service plan.
Please do not send highly sensitive medical, financial, or personal information through ordinary email or SMS unless specifically instructed by our office to do so.
6. Information About Children
Our dental services are provided to children and adolescents; however, this website is intended primarily for use by parents, legal guardians, and other adults seeking information about our services.
Children should not submit personal information through this website without the involvement and permission of a parent or legal guardian.
7. Website Content
Unless otherwise stated, the text, graphics, logos, photographs, illustrations, videos, page designs, and other materials appearing on this website are owned by or licensed to Summerfield Pediatric Dentistry & Oral Surgery and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
You may view and use website content for your personal, non-commercial use.
You may not, without our prior written permission:
reproduce or republish substantial portions of the website;
modify or create derivative works from our website content;
use our trademarks, logos, photographs, or branding for commercial purposes;
scrape, copy, or systematically collect website content;
attempt to interfere with the security or operation of the website.
8. Acceptable Use
You agree not to use this website:
for unlawful, fraudulent, or abusive purposes;
to transmit malicious software, viruses, or harmful code;
to attempt unauthorized access to the website or related systems;
to impersonate another person;
to submit false or misleading information;
to interfere with the website’s availability, security, or performance.
We may restrict access to the website if we reasonably believe it is being misused.
9. Third-Party Websites and Services
Our website may contain links to websites or services operated by third parties, including maps, scheduling tools, social media services, website platforms, or other external resources.
These third-party websites and services are governed by their own terms and privacy practices.
We do not control and are not responsible for the content, security, availability, or privacy practices of third-party websites.
A link from our website does not necessarily constitute an endorsement of the third-party website or service.
10. Privacy and Health Information
Your use of this website is also subject to our Privacy Policy.
Certain health information maintained by our practice may also be protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) and other applicable healthcare privacy laws.
Where applicable, our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices describes how protected health information may be used and disclosed and explains patient rights concerning that information.
The website Privacy Policy is not intended to replace our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.
For information regarding our HIPAA privacy practices, please contact our office.
11. Accuracy of Information
We make reasonable efforts to keep information on this website accurate and current. However, services, providers, availability, office hours, policies, fees, insurance participation, and other information may change.
We do not guarantee that all website content will always be complete, accurate, or up to date.
Please contact our office to confirm information that is important to your care or appointment.
12. Website Availability
We do not guarantee that the website will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, or free from errors.
The website may occasionally be unavailable because of maintenance, technical problems, updates, third-party service interruptions, or circumstances outside our control.
13. Disclaimer of Warranties
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, this website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the operation of the website or the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or availability of its content.
Nothing in these Terms limits any rights that cannot legally be limited or waived.
14. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Summerfield Pediatric Dentistry & Oral Surgery and its owners, dentists, orthodontists, employees, contractors, and representatives will not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or similar damages arising from your use of, inability to use, or reliance on this website.
This limitation does not apply where liability cannot legally be excluded or limited.
15. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms of Use periodically to reflect changes to our website, services, business practices, or legal obligations.
When we make changes, we will update the Effective Date shown at the top of this page.
Your continued use of the website after revised Terms are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
16. Governing Law
These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
Any rights or remedies available to you under applicable federal, state, or local law remain unaffected.
17. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact:
Summerfield Pediatric Dentistry & Oral Surgery
188 Summerfield Street
Scarsdale, NY 10583
Phone: (914) 472-2929
Email:[email protected]