Terms of Service

1Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the DentalNearYou website ("Service") at dentalnearyou.ca, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"), our Privacy Policy, and all applicable laws and regulations.

If you are using our Service on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

2Service Description

DentalNearYou is an online directory service that helps Canadians find dental care providers. Our services include:

• Searchable database of dental providers across Canada
• Information about dental services and specialties
• Provider profiles including contact information and reviews
• Information about the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)
• Educational content about dental health

3User Responsibilities

When using our Service, you agree to:

• Provide accurate information when contacting providers or using our services
• Use the Service only for lawful purposes
• Verify provider credentials and qualifications independently
• Make your own healthcare decisions based on professional advice
• Respect the intellectual property rights of DentalNearYou and third parties
• Not attempt to access restricted areas or systems

4Medical Disclaimer

The inclusion of providers in our directory does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement of their services. Users should independently verify provider credentials, reviews, and suitability for their needs.

5Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by DentalNearYou and are protected by Canadian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or use any content from our Service without our prior written permission, except as permitted by law or these Terms.

6Prohibited Uses

You agree NOT to use the Service to:

• Violate any applicable law or regulation
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Harass, abuse, or harm another person or entity
• Send spam, unsolicited messages, or promotional material
• Scrape, mine, or collect data without authorization
• Introduce viruses or malicious code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with the proper functioning of the Service
• Post false, misleading, or defamatory content

7Limitation of Liability

We are not liable for:

• Actions, services, or conduct of dental providers listed in our directory
• Accuracy or completeness of provider information
• Technical issues, downtime, or service interruptions
• Third-party content or links
• Any decisions you make based on information from our Service

8Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless DentalNearYou and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from: (a) your use of the Service; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any third-party rights; or (d) any content you submit to the Service.

9Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including:

• Violation of these Terms
• Conduct that harms other users or our business
• Technical or security reasons

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately.

10Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved in the courts of Ontario, Canada.

11Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

12Contact Information

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