Terms of Service
Effective Date: August 11, 2026
Last Updated: August 11, 2026
Welcome to https://www.friendlydental.us/ (the “Website”), operated by Friendly Dental of Somerset (“Friendly Dental,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern access to and use of the Website. By accessing or using the Website, submitting an inquiry, or requesting an appointment, the user agrees to these Terms. If the user does not agree, the Website should not be used.
1. Purpose of the Website
The Website provides general information about Friendly Dental of Somerset, dental services, appointment requests, patient resources, office information, and related educational content.
The Website is intended for informational and scheduling purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional dental, medical, or emergency care.
2. No Medical or Dental Advice
Content on the Website, including articles, service descriptions, videos, testimonials, before-and-after images, and educational materials, is provided for general informational purposes only.
Nothing on the Website should be treated as a diagnosis, treatment recommendation, professional dental or medical advice, a guarantee of a particular treatment result, or a replacement for an in-person examination, consultation, or individualized care plan.
Dental needs and results vary from person to person. Patients should contact Friendly Dental directly to schedule a consultation with a qualified dental professional.
3. Emergency Care
The Website, online forms, email, or social-media channels should not be used for a dental or medical emergency.
If there is a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. For urgent dental concerns during office hours, call (732) 649-3860.
4. Appointment Requests
The Website may allow users to request an appointment or submit an inquiry.
Submitting a request does not guarantee appointment availability, does not confirm an appointment until the office responds, does not create a dentist-patient relationship, and does not replace required patient forms, insurance verification, financial arrangements, or clinical evaluation.
Friendly Dental may contact the user using the phone number, email address, or other contact information provided to address the request.
5. SMS Terms
If a user expressly consents to receive text messages from Friendly Dental, the practice may send appointment reminders, scheduling updates, and practice-related messages to the mobile number provided.
- Message frequency varies.
- Message and data rates may apply.
- Consent is not a condition of treatment or purchase.
- Reply STOP to opt out at any time.
- Reply HELP for assistance.
- The user represents that they are the account holder or have authorization to enroll the mobile number provided.
Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
6. Acceptable Use
Users agree to use the Website lawfully and responsibly. Users must not:
- Use the Website for any unlawful, fraudulent, harmful, or abusive purpose
- Submit false, misleading, incomplete, or impersonated information
- Interfere with Website security, accessibility, performance, or functionality
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website, its systems, or related accounts
- Upload or transmit malware, viruses, spam, or harmful code
- Copy, scrape, reproduce, distribute, modify, or commercially exploit Website content without written permission
- Use automated tools to access, collect from, or disrupt the Website without authorization
- Misrepresent identity, eligibility, insurance information, or authority to act for another person
7. Intellectual Property
All Website content, including text, design, logos, graphics, images, videos, branding, service descriptions, downloadable materials, and software, is owned by or licensed to Friendly Dental and is protected by applicable intellectual-property laws.
Users may view and print Website content for personal, non-commercial use only. They may not reproduce, publish, modify, distribute, display, or create derivative works from Website content without prior written permission.
8. Testimonials and Results
Testimonials, reviews, before-and-after images, and patient stories represent individual experiences. They are not guarantees that the same or similar results will be achieved.
Treatment outcomes depend on many factors, including the patient’s clinical condition, oral-health habits, treatment plan, response to care, and compliance with professional recommendations.
9. Insurance, Fees, and Payment
Information about insurance participation, in-house dental plans, billing, financing, fees, discounts, or payment options on the Website is provided for general informational purposes and may change.
Coverage, eligibility, treatment costs, co-payments, deductibles, and out-of-pocket responsibility are subject to the patient’s insurance plan, treatment needs, and office policies.
10. Third-Party Services and Links
The Website may link to or use third-party services, including social-media platforms, video platforms, maps, payment tools, analytics providers, form tools, and security services.
Friendly Dental does not control and is not responsible for the content, availability, policies, security, or practices of third-party websites or services. Use of third-party services is governed by their own terms and privacy policies.
11. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Friendly Dental makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the Website, including warranties of accuracy, completeness, availability, security, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
12. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Friendly Dental, its dentists, employees, contractors, affiliates, and service providers are not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from or related to use of, inability to use, or reliance on the Website.
Nothing in these Terms limits liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law.
13. Indemnification
Users agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Friendly Dental, its dentists, employees, contractors, affiliates, and service providers from claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising from violation of these Terms, misuse of the Website, or infringement of another person’s rights.
14. Privacy
Use of the Website is also governed by the Privacy Policy and, where applicable, the Notice of Privacy Practices.
15. Changes to These Terms
Friendly Dental may revise these Terms at any time. Updated Terms will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
16. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New Jersey, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute arising from these Terms or the Website shall be handled in the appropriate state or federal courts located in New Jersey, unless applicable law requires otherwise.
17. Contact Us
Friendly Dental of Somerset
31 Clyde Road, Suite 101
Somerset, NJ 08873
Phone: (732) 649-3860
Email: info@friendlydental.us
