Website Terms of Use

These Website Terms of Use ("Terms") are an agreement between you and Cookeville Oral Surgery ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"). They govern your access to and use of cookevilleos.com, including any content, features, and services offered on or through the website (the "Website"). Please read these Terms carefully before using the Website. By accessing or using any part of the Website, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the Website.

Related Policies

Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. Our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices describes your rights regarding protected health information. Our Accessibility Statement describes our commitment to digital accessibility.

Eligibility

The Website is intended for users who are at least 18 years old. By using this Website, you represent that you are 18 or older. If you are under 18, you may only use the Website with the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The date of the most recent revision will appear at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted means you accept the revised Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Website Content Is Not Medical Advice

The information on this Website is provided for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as, and should not be used as, a substitute for professional medical or dental advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider with questions about a medical condition or treatment.

• No doctor-patient relationship is created by your use of this Website.
• You should not delay seeking medical advice based on anything you read here.
• If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately.

Appointment Requests and Communications

You may request appointments or submit inquiries through the Website. Submitting a request does not guarantee an appointment. We will contact you to confirm scheduling. Communications through the Website are not encrypted and should not be used to transmit sensitive health information. For private health matters, please contact our office directly.

Accessing the Website and Account Security

We reserve the right to withdraw or modify the Website at any time without notice. We are not liable if any part of the Website is unavailable. You are responsible for making arrangements to access the Website and ensuring that anyone using your internet connection is aware of and complies with these Terms.

If you are provided a username, password, or other credentials, you must treat them as confidential and not share them. We may disable any credentials at any time if, in our judgment, you have violated these Terms.

Intellectual Property

The Website and all its content, features, and functionality (including text, graphics, logos, images, and software) are owned by the Company or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, or publicly display any content without our prior written consent.

Trademarks

The name Cookeville Oral Surgery, our logo, and all related names, logos, and slogans are trademarks of the Company. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission. All other trademarks appearing on the Website are the property of their respective owners.

Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the Website:

• For any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law or regulation.
• To impersonate or attempt to impersonate the Company, a Company employee, or any other person or entity.
• To engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Website.
• To introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful material.
• To attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website, server, or database.
• To collect or harvest personal information from other users.
• To use the Website for commercial solicitation without our prior written consent.

User Submissions

Any information, feedback, or materials you submit through the Website (excluding protected health information submitted through secure patient portals) become the property of the Company. By submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and irrevocable right to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute it for any purpose.

You represent that you own or control the rights to any content you submit and that it does not violate the rights of any third party.

Monitoring and Enforcement

We may, but are not obligated to:

• Monitor the Website for violations of these Terms.
• Take appropriate legal action against anyone who violates these Terms.
• Refuse, restrict, or disable access to the Website at our sole discretion and without notice.
• Cooperate with law enforcement as required.

Links to Third-Party Websites

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. These links are provided for convenience only. We do not control or endorse any third-party websites and are not responsible for their content, privacy policies, or practices. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk.

Linking to Our Website

You may link to our homepage, provided you do so in a way that is fair and legal and does not damage our reputation. You must not frame the Website or create a false association with us. We reserve the right to withdraw linking permission without notice.

Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE COMPANY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
• ANY WARRANTIES THAT THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE.
• ANY WARRANTIES REGARDING THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY CONTENT ON THE WEBSITE.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE COMPANY, ITS AFFILIATES, LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS, AND DIRECTORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Company, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers from any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of:

• Your violation of these Terms.
• Your use of the Website.
• Your violation of any third-party right, including intellectual property rights.
• Any content you submit to the Website.

Governing Law and Venue

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Tennessee, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Putnam County, Tennessee, or the United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee, and you consent to the jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

Time Limit to Bring Claims

ANY CAUSE OF ACTION OR CLAIM YOU MAY HAVE ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE WEBSITE MUST BE COMMENCED WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION ACCRUES; OTHERWISE, SUCH CAUSE OF ACTION OR CLAIM IS PERMANENTLY BARRED.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found by a court to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Waiver

No waiver by the Company of any term or condition in these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term. Any failure to assert a right or provision under these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Company regarding the use of the Website, superseding any prior agreements.

Copyright Complaints

If you believe that content on this Website infringes your copyright, please send a written notice to:

Cookeville Oral Surgery
Attn: Website Administrator
219 N Oak Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501
Email: records@cookevilleos.com

Include:

• A description of the copyrighted work.
• Identification of the infringing material.
• Your contact information.
• A statement of good faith belief.
• A statement under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

Questions and Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Cookeville Oral Surgery
219 N Oak Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501
Phone: (931) 201-9922
Email: records@cookevilleos.com