Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing this website or enrolling in a Shapiro Orthodontic Academy course, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the site or enroll in the course.

Who This Course Is For

Our courses are educational continuing-education content intended for licensed dental professionals. Enrolling does not create any professional certification, license, or credential beyond what is explicitly stated, and does not replace formal clinical training or licensure requirements in your jurisdiction.

Course Access & Enrollment

Upon successful payment, you will receive access to the course materials for the stated program duration, plus any additional access period specifically advertised at the time of purchase. Access is personal to you and may not be shared, resold, or transferred.

Payment

Payments are processed securely through Stripe. Prices are as listed on the site at the time of your purchase and are subject to change for future enrollments.

Refunds

Refunds are handled according to our Refund & Cancellation Policy, available on our Refund Policy page.

Intellectual Property

All course materials, videos, documents, and content are the property of Shapiro Orthodontic Academy and are protected by copyright. You may not copy, distribute, resell, or publicly share course materials without our written permission.

Community Conduct

Access to our community (currently hosted on WhatsApp) is subject to our Community Guidelines. We reserve the right to remove any member who violates those guidelines.

No Professional or Medical Advice

Course content is educational in nature. It is not a substitute for your own clinical judgment, applicable professional standards, or the specific facts of any patient case. See our Medical & Educational Disclaimer for details.

Prohibited Uses

You agree not to misuse the site or course, including attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems, sharing your login or course access with others, or using the community to solicit unrelated business.

Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the course or community if you violate these Terms, without affecting your obligation to pay for any services already rendered.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Shapiro Orthodontic Academy is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the course or website, including outcomes of any clinical case you manage using techniques discussed in the course.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the site or course after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Contact Us

Questions about these Terms can be sent to support@shapiroacademy.com.