Acceptance of These Terms
The website at torresorthodontics.com (the "Site") is owned and operated by Torres Orthodontics ("Torres Orthodontics," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
We may update these terms from time to time. The most current version is always posted here, and the date of the most recent update appears at the bottom of the page. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted means you accept the updated terms.
Not Medical Advice
The content on this Site is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical, dental, or orthodontic advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Always seek the advice of Dr. Rodney Torres or another qualified health care provider with any questions you have regarding a medical or orthodontic condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking treatment because of something you have read on the Site.
Reading the Site, contacting us through the Site, or scheduling a consultation does not create a doctor-patient relationship. A doctor-patient relationship is established only after you have been seen in one of our offices and a written treatment plan has been agreed upon.
Use of the Site
You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else's use of the Site. Prohibited activities include, without limitation:
- Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, our servers, or systems connected to the Site
- Using the Site to transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
- Scraping, harvesting, or otherwise collecting information about other users
- Using automated tools (such as bots or crawlers) to access the Site in a way that imposes an unreasonable load on our infrastructure
- Impersonating any person or entity, or misrepresenting your affiliation with any person or entity
- Using the Site in a manner that violates any applicable federal, state, or local law
Intellectual Property
All content on the Site, including but not limited to text, images, graphics, logos, video, audio, and software, is the property of Torres Orthodontics or its licensors and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may view, download, and print content from the Site for your personal, non-commercial use only, provided you keep all copyright and other proprietary notices intact. You may not otherwise reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, or transmit any of the material on the Site without our prior written permission.
"Torres Orthodontics" and the Torres Orthodontics logo are trademarks of Torres Orthodontics. All other trademarks, service marks, and product names referenced on the Site are the property of their respective owners.
Information You Send to Us
You should not send protected health information, sensitive personal information, or other confidential information through the Site or through unsecured email. Web forms and email are not secure channels for communicating health information.
To discuss your care, please call the office closest to you using the numbers below, or sign in to your secure patient portal. Once you are an established patient, our staff can guide you to the right way to share clinical details.
If you do choose to submit information through the Site (for example, when scheduling an appointment), you agree that the information you provide is accurate and complete to the best of your knowledge.
Appointment Requests and Scheduling
Scheduling buttons on the Site take you to a secure third-party scheduler. Submitting a request through the scheduler is a request only; an appointment is not confirmed until you receive a written confirmation from our office. Free smile exams and other complimentary services are offered as described on the Site, subject to availability and any limitations noted at the time of booking.
Text Messaging
If you opt in to text messages from Torres Orthodontics, you agree to receive appointment reminders, treatment-related communications, and similar messages at the phone number you provide. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any of our messages. Our SMS practices are described in greater detail in our Privacy Policy.
Third-Party Links, Content, and Services
The Site contains links to third-party websites and tools, including but not limited to embedded videos, online schedulers, maps, translation services, and our patient portal. These third-party services are not controlled by Torres Orthodontics, and we are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or accessibility.
When you leave the Site through a link or embedded service, the third party's terms and privacy policy apply. Please review them before using any third-party service.
Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site and all content on it are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Torres Orthodontics disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and accuracy of information.
We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components. You use the Site at your own risk.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Torres Orthodontics, its owners, employees, agents, and affiliates will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of (or inability to use) the Site, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you in full. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Torres Orthodontics and its owners, employees, agents, and affiliates from any claim, demand, loss, or expense (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms of Use, or your violation of any rights of a third party.
Privacy
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms of Use by reference. Please review it carefully.
Accessibility
We are committed to making the Site accessible to all visitors. Please see our Statement of Accessibility for accessibility features, recommendations, and how to contact us if you encounter difficulty using any part of the Site.
Governing Law
These Terms of Use, and any dispute arising out of or related to your use of the Site, are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles. You agree that any legal action or proceeding relating to the Site or these terms will be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Hillsborough County or Miami-Dade County, Florida, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms of Use is held to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be enforced to the maximum extent permitted by law and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
Entire Agreement
These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy, make up the entire agreement between you and Torres Orthodontics regarding your use of the Site. They supersede any prior agreements or understandings between you and us regarding the Site.
Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at the office closest to you.
Last updated: May 22, 2026