Disclaimer

Basic Disclaimer

PLEASE NOTE: The information contained herein is intended for educational purposes only. This website is not a substitute for your own orthodontist or dentist. If you have a dental condition that needs attention, consult your own dentist, doctor, or orthodontist before embarking on any type of treatment.

This website is geared to the general public and patients who need information about orthodontic treatment.

Basic Privacy Statement

This website does not use or sell your information for any purpose. Confidentiality of data including your identity is respected by this Web site.  We undertake to honor or exceed the legal requirements of medical/health information privacy that apply in Georgia.

You may see some people used in videos or photos on this blog. Anyone who is identifiable as a patient has signed a consent form giving permission to use his or her images. Here is a good resource if you happened to wonder about: Medical Record Confidentiality HIPAA and Blogging. If I have used your image without your consent and you don't want it on the blog, or if you have changed your mind about the consent given, please let me know right away.

Links and Images Used On this Site

We may provide links on the Website to other websites which are not under our control. In general, any website which has an address (or URL) not containing our Domain Name is such a website. These links are provided for convenience or reference only and are not intended as an endorsement by us of the organization or individual operating the website or a warranty of any type regarding the website or the information on the website.

All the graphics used are either images made by me, or images thought to be non-copyrighted or intended for public access and are available and viewable on the Internet or other public sources. If you see something here that is your work and do not wish it to be used, please let me know.

Legal Disclaimer

TheSmileJournal.com blog was established and is intended to promote free discussion and to offer a platform for people to gather information and share ideas and concerns about orthodontic and dental treatment. Using or accessing activities of this web site should not be interpreted as a substitute for orthodontic/dental or medical evaluation and/or treatment by a qualified health care professional.

Participation in all interactive areas and use of resources offered is at the user's own volition and is not intended to provide or confirm a diagnosis, nor is any claim made as to therapeutic efficacy. Users are advised to seek the advice of a orthodontic/dental or medical professional.

The information contained in or made available through this site, TheSmileJournal.com cannot replace or substitute for the services of trained professionals in any field, including, but not limited to, financial, medical, dental, or legal matters. In particular, you should regularly consult a dentist or doctor in all matters relating to physical or mental health, particularly concerning any symptoms that may require diagnosis or medical attention.

Neither TheSmileJournal.com nor any of its affiliated organizations nor any of its or their respective licensors or suppliers make representations or warranties concerning any treatment, action, or application of medication or preparation by any person following the information offered or provided within or through TheSmileJournal.com Site. Neither we nor our affiliates or partners, or any of their affiliates, will be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, special, exemplary or other damages that may result, including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

TheSmileJournal.com assumes no liability whatsoever for direct or indirect, special or consequential damages relating in any way to the use of information provided here. TheSmileJournal.com makes no representations, warranties, or claims as to the validity, authenticity, quality, or viability implied of the consultation, advice, or services offered by the practitioners listed as other sources. We are not engaging in the practice of dentistry in any form. Participation in group discussions is at the user's own volition and TheSmileJournal.com does not make any representations regarding the content of, or effects of, participation in online discussion groups.

The information contained on this web site is provided in good faith, and every reasonable effort is made to ensure that it is accurate and up to date.

Accordingly, this information is provided 'as is' without warranty of any kind. In no event shall TheSmileJournal.com or its participants be liable for any damage arising, directly or indirectly, from the use of the information contained on this web site including damages arising from inaccuracies, omissions, or errors.

Any person relying on any of the information contained on TheSmileJournal.com or making any use of the information contained herein, shall do so at its own risk. TheSmileJournal.com  (including other dental professionals participating in any way whatsoever on this website) hereby disclaims any liability and shall not be held liable for any damages including, without limitation, direct, indirect or consequential damages including loss of revenue, loss of profit, loss of opportunity or any other loss. The information contained on this web site may be changed or updated at any time without notice.

Privacy Statement

TheSmileJournal.com does not collect any personal information about you, unless you choose to provide it. We will never share this information with a third party, or advertiser nor do we acquire information via cookies. TheSmileJournal.com assumes no liability or responsibility for personal information posted by its registered members or guests. TheSmileJournal.com discourages minor age members (under age eighteen) from posting personal information which may identify them, including photos, locations, and vital statistics, and will not be held liable or responsible for the posting or usage of said information by minors.

This site is privately and personally sponsored, funded and supported by Dr. Matt Walton. We have no outside funding.

Walton Orthodontics – Alpharetta Orthodontist

Alpharetta, GA