Terms of Service

Please read these terms carefully before using our platform.

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of Dental Standards of Care (Dental-SC). By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

Effective Date: February 10, 2026 | Last Updated: February 10, 2026

⚠️ Important Notice

If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the website. Your continued use constitutes acceptance of these Terms.

About Dental-SC

Dental Standards of Care (Dental-SC) is an independent, informational dental knowledge platform providing evidence-based articles, research summaries, and educational content reviewed by licensed dental professionals.

What We Are

  • An educational resource platform
  • A medical knowledge library
  • A clinically reviewed content hub

What We Are NOT

  • A medical advice provider
  • A diagnosis or treatment service
  • A professional dental practice
  • An appointment booking platform

Use of Content

All content published on Dental-SC is provided for general informational and educational purposes only.

You May

  • Read, view, and browse content for personal use
  • Share articles on social media with proper attribution
  • Reference content for educational purposes (with citation)
  • Print articles for personal reference

You May NOT

  • Copy, reproduce, or republish content without permission
  • Modify, adapt, or create derivative works
  • Use content for commercial purposes
  • Use content to provide medical advice to others
  • Scrape or extract data using automated tools
  • Remove copyright or attribution notices

No Medical Advice

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Content on Dental-SC is NOT a substitute for professional dental consultation, diagnosis, or treatment.

Always seek the advice of a licensed dental professional regarding any dental or medical condition.

Never disregard professional advice or delay seeking care based on information obtained from this website.

Medical Reviewers & Contributors

Articles on Dental-SC may be authored or reviewed by licensed dental professionals.

Important: Reviewer participation does NOT establish a doctor–patient relationship between the contributor and any website user.

Third-Party Links

Dental-SC may contain links to external websites for reference purposes.

We do not control and are not responsible for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or availability of third-party sites. Use external links at your own discretion.

Acceptable Use

You agree not to misuse the website or engage in any activity that may:

Illegal Activity

Violate applicable laws or regulations

IP Infringement

Infringe intellectual property rights

Security Breach

Disrupt or compromise website security

Unauthorized Access

Attempt access to systems or data

Intellectual Property

Copyright & Ownership

All content, design elements, logos, trademarks, and materials on Dental-SC are the property of Dental Standards of Care unless otherwise stated. Unauthorized use is prohibited.

Limitation of Liability

Legal Disclaimer

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Dental-SC shall NOT be liable for any:

  • Direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Loss of data, profits, or business opportunities
  • Damages arising from use or inability to use the website
  • Reliance on information provided on the platform
  • Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in content

Disclaimer of Warranties

The website and content are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without warranties of any kind.

We make no warranties regarding accuracy, completeness, reliability, timeliness, or availability of content. Use at your own risk.

Changes to These Terms

Dental-SC reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time.

Update Policy

Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Governing Law

Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts in India.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Contact Information

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

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 2-3 business days.