1. Legally Binding Agreement
Welcome to Correct Smiles Orthodontics ("Clinic," "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("Patient," "User," or "you") and Correct Smiles Orthodontics concerning your access to and use of our website, applications, booking platform, and related clinical services. By accessing our platform, booking an appointment, or utilizing our services, you expressly acknowledge that you have read, understood, and unequivocally agree to be bound by these Terms.
2. Medical Disclaimer and No Professional Advice
The content provided on this website, including text, graphics, images, and other materials, is strictly for informational and educational purposes. It does not constitute and should not be construed as medical, dental, or orthodontic advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Booking a consultation through our platform does not establish a doctor-patient relationship until an in-person or formal clinical examination is conducted by our authorized dental professionals. Reliance on any information provided on this website is solely at your own risk.
3. Appointment Booking, Rescheduling, and Cancellations
3.1 Availability: All appointments are subject to the availability of our practitioners and clinical staff. Correct Smiles Orthodontics reserves the unilateral right to reschedule, modify, or cancel appointments due to emergencies, operational constraints, or unforeseeable events without prior liability.
3.2 Patient Cancellations: While we strive to accommodate schedule changes, patients are required to provide adequate notice for cancellations. Excessive cancellations or "no-shows" may result in the forfeiture of booking privileges or the imposition of cancellation fees as permitted by law.
4. Payment Terms, Fees, and Third-Party Processors
4.1 Financial Responsibility: By booking a service or purchasing a treatment package, you agree to pay all applicable fees, including but not limited to consultation fees, diagnostic charges, and treatment costs. Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
4.2 Payment Gateways: We utilize secure third-party payment gateways (e.g., Razorpay) to process online transactions. By submitting payment information, you warrant that you are legally authorized to use the designated payment method. Correct Smiles Orthodontics expressly disclaims any liability for payment processing errors, security breaches, or unauthorized charges resulting from the use of such third-party services.
5. Limitation of Liability and Indemnification
5.1 Limitation of Liability: To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Correct Smiles Orthodontics, its practitioners, directors, employees, or affiliates be liable for any indirect, punitive, incidental, special, or consequential damages, including but not limited to loss of data, revenue, or physical distress, arising out of or in any way connected with the use of our website or non-clinical digital services.
5.2 Indemnification: You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Correct Smiles Orthodontics and its personnel 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 the website.
6. Intellectual Property Rights
All content, trademarks, logos, service marks, and proprietary material displayed on this website are the intellectual property of Correct Smiles Orthodontics or its licensors. You are strictly prohibited from copying, reproducing, distributing, modifying, or creating derivative works of any content without our express prior written consent.
7. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter shall be governed by and construed exclusively in accordance with the laws of India, specifically the jurisdiction of the courts located in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir. You irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts.
8. Amendments
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. Material changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of the platform following the posting of revised Terms constitutes your explicit acceptance of such changes.