Terms of Service
Welcome to theinstituteofbiologicaldentistry.com (the “Website”), owned and operated by The Institute of Biological Dentistry (“IBD,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of the Website, our online courses, digital content, community platforms, and SMS communication services (collectively, the “Services”).
By using our Services, including subscribing to our SMS/text updates, you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy.
1. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old and a licensed dental or healthcare professional to participate in our educational programs.
2. Program Name and Description
By enrolling in any program or opting into messaging on the Website, you agree to receive text (SMS) messages from The Institute of Biological Dentistry Alerts. These may include:
Program enrollment confirmations
Appointment reminders
Live event announcements
Course updates
Community alerts
Limited promotional offers (only if you have opted in)
Message frequency varies. Consent is not a condition of enrollment or purchase.
3. SMS Opt-Out Instructions
To stop receiving SMS messages, you may reply “STOP” to any message at any time.
You will receive a confirmation message confirming you’ve been unsubscribed.
4. Rejoining Instructions
If you wish to resubscribe after opting out, simply text “START” to the same number you previously unsubscribed from or rejoin by submitting your information again via our Website opt-in form.
5. SMS Help Instructions
For help with text messaging, reply “HELP” to any message or email us at [email protected]. We will respond promptly to resolve your concerns.
6. Message and Data Rates Disclaimer
Message and data rates may apply depending on your wireless carrier and service plan. Please consult your mobile service provider for applicable charges.
7. Carrier Liability Disclaimer
Wireless carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. Message delivery may be limited by your mobile carrier’s coverage or device capability.
8. Privacy and Data Usage
We value your privacy. For more information about how we collect and use your data, please see our full Privacy Policy.
No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. Information sharing to subcontractors in support services, such as customer service, is permitted. All other use case categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties, except for aggregators and providers of the Text Message services.
9. Compliance with Industry Standards
Our communications comply with all applicable SMS regulations and industry best practices, including but not limited to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), CTIA Guidelines, and Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) standards.
10. Legal Compliance
You agree to use the Website and Services only for lawful purposes. You may not use our content, programs, or community access to:
Violate any laws or regulations
Infringe upon our intellectual property
Mislead, harm, or defraud other users
Violations of these Terms may result in termination of your access without refund.
11. Intellectual Property
All content, materials, certifications, video trainings, names, logos, and trademarks used on our Website and within our programs are the intellectual property of The Institute of Biological Dentistry and may not be reproduced or redistributed without written permission.
12. Limitation of Liability
IBD will not be held liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of our Website or Services. Total liability is limited to the amount you paid for the Services.
13. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Website indicates your acceptance of any changes.
14. Contact Us
For questions or concerns related to these Terms or our SMS messaging services, contact us at: