Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using BracesWatchDog, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement.

Use License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to:

• Access and use BracesWatchDog for personal, non-commercial purposes
• Submit your orthodontic quote for analysis
• Download your personalized report

You agree NOT to:

• Reproduce, duplicate, or copy content for commercial purposes
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Scrape or automate data collection
• Reverse engineer or decompile our software

Intellectual Property

All content, design, and code on BracesWatchDog is owned by BracesWatchDog LLC or its licensors. You may not use, reproduce, or distribute any content without permission.

User Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining confidentiality of your account
• All activity under your account
• Providing accurate information
• Complying with all applicable laws

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

BracesWatchDog is provided "AS IS" without warranties of any kind. We are not liable for:

• Any damages from use or inability to use our service
• Any inaccuracies or errors in our analysis
• Any decisions made based on our recommendations
• Any lost profits or business interruption

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless BracesWatchDog from any claims, damages, or costs arising from:

• Your use of our service
• Your violation of these terms
• Your violation of any law
• Any disputes with third parties

Termination

We reserve the right to terminate your access if you:

• Violate these terms
• Engage in illegal activity
• Harass or threaten others
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes will be resolved through:

1. Good faith discussion
2. Mediation (if discussion does not resolve the matter)
3. Binding arbitration (if mediation fails)

You waive the right to a jury trial or class action.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by California law. Any legal action must be brought in California courts.

Changes to Terms

We may modify these terms at any time. Your continued use constitutes acceptance of changes.

AI Analysis Limitations

IMPORTANT: Our analysis uses artificial intelligence and has the following limitations:

• Our AI is trained on historical pricing data and may not reflect current market conditions
• AI analysis is not 100% accurate and may contain errors or misinterpretations
• Red flags identified are based on statistical patterns, not clinical evaluation of your specific case
• Your orthodontist may have valid reasons for pricing that differ from our analysis
• Pricing variations may be justified by factors we cannot assess (provider experience, location, specific techniques, materials, etc.)
• We cannot determine whether treatment is medically necessary or appropriate for your specific situation
• Always verify our findings with your orthodontist before making treatment decisions

Data Source & Accuracy

Our regional pricing analysis is based on:

• Publicly available pricing data from orthodontic providers
• User-submitted quote information (anonymized)
• Historical pricing trends and market data
• Data updated periodically but may not reflect all local providers or current market conditions

Limitations:

• We cannot account for all factors affecting orthodontic pricing
• Pricing may vary significantly based on provider expertise, location, and specific treatment approach
• Our database may not include all orthodontists in your area
• Market conditions change and our data may lag current pricing

Conversation Tips Disclaimer

The conversation tips and recommendations we provide:

• Are based on common practices and may not apply to all orthodontists
• Some orthodontists have fixed pricing policies
• Outcomes depend on many factors beyond our analysis
• Are not guaranteed to result in cost savings
• Should be discussed with your orthodontist professionally and respectfully

No Guarantee of Savings

BracesWatchDog does NOT guarantee that following our recommendations will result in cost savings. Your orthodontist may have valid reasons for their pricing, and fee adjustments may not be possible or appropriate in all situations.

Provider Experience & Specialist Training

Our analysis includes optional information about provider experience level to help explain pricing variations:

• Specialist training premium reflects that orthodontists complete 2-3 years of advanced training beyond dental school
• Experience premium is an educational factor showing how years of practice may affect pricing
• These are statistical factors used for analysis only and are not medical determinations
• Your orthodontist may have valid reasons for pricing that differ from these educational factors
• Always consult directly with your orthodontist about their qualifications and pricing

Contact Us

For questions about these terms:

Email: [email protected]
Address: BracesWatchDog LLC, 455 Market St Ste 1940 PMB 303242, San Francisco, California 94105-2448, US