Terms & conditions of use
Welcome to OrthoFX! These Terms (the “Terms”) contain all sorts of important information you should have when visiting www.OrthoFX.com (the “Site”) and buying our aligners.
By using this Site, you agree that you have read and consent to these Terms. OrthoFX reserves the right to update these Terms and Conditions of Use at will. Your continued use of the Site means that you accept those changes.
*Doctor visits are scheduled every nine weeks. Additional visits are included if necessary. OrthoFX reserves the right to charge for excessive visits.
Please note, however, that OrthoFX is not a healthcare provider and any dental professionals you visit are not our employees or contractors. Because of the independent relationship between OrthoFX and these dental professionals, you recognize that OrthoFX is not liable for any loss or claim that you may have against any such dental professional. Also, please keep in mind that you may be charged for missed appointments with dental professionals.
This Site does not provide medical advice, nor recommend or endorse any of the dental providers listed the Site. OrthoFX does reasonable due diligence on any dental provider accessible through this Site to ensure that such professional holds the education and licenses necessary to practice dentistry. OrthoFX cannot evaluate whether a given dental provider has the experience or competency to provide the dental care required to meet your specific needs. OrthoFX does not recommend or endorse any dental provider accessible through this Site in any capacity. While this Site lists dental providers who have indicated a willingness to assist you with your dental needs, the selection of a dental provider and the evaluation of the provider’s ability to fully and competently meet your needs is your decision for which you assume all responsibility. Reliance on any information obtained from the use of this Site or from any of the dental providers accessed through this Site is solely at your own risk.
The content of this Site, including all text, graphics, images, information and other material (“Content”) contained on the Site, are intended for informational and educational purposes only. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The Content is for general informational purposes only and is not to be taken as medical advice or treatment information. While OrthoFX strives earnestly to update the Content, any individual reliance on the Content is at your own risk.
This Site, including all its Content are protected under applicable intellectual property and other laws, including without limitation the laws of the United States and other countries. All Content and intellectual property rights therein are the property of OrthoFX or the material is included with the permission of the rights owner and is protected pursuant to applicable copyright and trademark laws.
The presence of any Content on this Site does not constitute a waiver of any right in such Content. You do not acquire ownership rights to any such Content viewed through this Site. Except as otherwise provided herein, none of this Content may be used, copied, reproduced, distributed, republished, downloaded, modified, displayed, posted or transmitted in any form or by any means, including, but not limited to, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without our express prior written permission.
Permission is hereby granted to the extent necessary to lawfully access and use this Site and to display, download, or print portions of this Site on a temporary basis and for your personal, educational, noncommercial use only, provided that you (i) do not modify the Content; (ii) you retain any and all copyright and other proprietary notices contained in the Content; and (iii) you do not copy or post the Content on any network computer or broadcast the Content in any media.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are using and providing a valid email address. If the email address you provide is incorrect, the services you request may be interrupted and we will not be responsible for that interruption. Your personal information, email address and certain other information about you are governed by our Privacy Policy located at www.OrthoFX.com/terms.html. If you are under 13 years of age, you are not authorized to use the Service. In addition, if you are under 18 years old, you may use the Service only with the approval of your parent or guardian.
Verification Process Notice for Dental Professionals: We use email and post in your personal online doctor portal all relevant communications. Our preferred mode of communication whenever possible is by email. For verification responses, we use a unique numerical identifier for each customer (reference number) to ensure that OrthoFX and the dental professional are communicating about the correct individual.
Member Account, Password and Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and account, if any, and are fully responsible for any and all activities that occur under your password or account. You agree to (a) immediately notify OrthoFX of any unauthorized use of your password or account or any other breach of security, and (b) ensure that you exit from your account at the end of each session when accessing the Service. OrthoFX will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this Section.
Modifications to Service: OrthoFX reserves the right to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Service (or any part thereof) with or without notice. You agree that OrthoFX will not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension or discontinuance of the Service.
Mobile Services: To the extent you access the Site through a mobile device, your wireless service carrier’s standard charges, data rates and other fees may apply.