Effective Date: January 2, 2026

Welcome to https://www.sturgeondentalmalibu.com (the “Website”). This Terms of Use Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into by and between you and David Sturgeon DDS Inc (operating as Sturgeon Dental Malibu, “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). This Agreement governs your access to and use of the Website, including any content, functionality, customer support, and services offered on or through https://www.sturgeondentalmalibu.com (collectively, the “Services”).

Please read this Agreement carefully before using the Website. By using or accessing the Services, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy (https://go.sturgeondentalmalibu.com/privacy). If you do not agree, you must exit the Website immediately.

1. Eligibility To access or use our Services, you must be at least 18 years of age and possess the legal authority to enter into this Agreement. By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements.

2. SMS & Text Messaging Terms (A2P 10DLC Compliance) By opting in to receive SMS/text messages from Sturgeon Dental Malibu, you agree to the following terms:

Program Description: Text messages are used to send account updates, appointment confirmations, reminders, customer service responses, promotional updates, and administrative alerts.

Opt-Out Instructions: You can cancel the SMS service at any time. Simply text STOP to opt out. After sending "STOP", you will receive a single confirmation message verifying that you have been unsubscribed. Following this, you will no longer receive SMS messages from us unless you re-subscribe.

Customer Support: If you experience issues or need assistance, text HELP, or reach out directly to [email protected] or call (424) 375-7939.

Rates & Frequency: Message and data rates may apply for messages sent to you from us and to us from you. Message frequency varies based on your interaction with our services and account activity. Contact your wireless provider for questions about your text or data plan.

Carrier Disclaimer: Wireless carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

Mobile Data Privacy: No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

3. Account Registration & Responsibilities You may be required to register for an account to access certain features. You promise to provide accurate, current, and complete information. You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately at [email protected] of any unauthorized access or security breach.

4. Prohibited Uses & Activities You agree to use the Services only for lawful purposes. You are expressly prohibited from:

Violating any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation.

Sending unsolicited commercial communications, spam, or chain letters.

Impersonating the Company, an employee, another user, or any other person or entity.

Attempting to interfere with, disable, overburden, or impair the proper working or security of the Website.

Scraping, data-mining, or utilizing automated devices (robots, spiders) to harvest data without authorization.

Reverse engineering, decompiling, or attempting to extract the source code of the Website or Services.

5. Payments, Orders, & Subscriptions

Purchases: Submitting an order creates an obligation to pay the specified price, taxes, and applicable fees. All payments are securely processed through third-party payment gateways.

Subscriptions & Renewals: If you purchase a recurring subscription, it will automatically renew at the end of each billing cycle unless canceled prior to the renewal date via your account settings or by contacting [email protected].

Refunds: All fees paid are non-refundable except as expressly set forth in a separate written agreement or service contract with us.

6. Intellectual Property Rights The Website, its entire contents, features, and functionality (including text, graphics, logos, images, and software) are owned by David Sturgeon DDS Inc, its licensors, or other providers and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access the site for personal or internal business use. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without prior written permission.

7. User Content & Communications Any communications, webchat messages, form submissions, or material you post on or transmit through the Website will be treated as non-confidential (subject to our Privacy Policy). By submitting content, you grant us a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and process such material solely to deliver and improve our Services.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, David Sturgeon DDS Inc DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE.

9. Limitation of Liability TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL David Sturgeon DDS Inc, ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE WEBSITE OR SERVICES.

10. Indemnification You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless David Sturgeon DDS Inc and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms of Use or misuse of the Services.

11. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution All matters relating to the Website, these Terms, and any dispute arising therefrom shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the jurisdiction in which David Sturgeon DDS Inc operates, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision. Any legal suit, action, or proceeding shall be instituted exclusively in the applicable local state or federal courts.

12. Changes to These Terms We reserve the right to revise and update these Terms of Use at any time. All changes are effective immediately when posted. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes.

13. Contact Information For technical support, SMS assistance, or general questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us at:

David Sturgeon DDS Inc 24955 Pacific Coast Hwy C100 Malibu, CA, 90265 Phone: (424) 375-7939 Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.sturgeondentalmalibu.com