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Terms of Use

Effective Date: February 16, 2026
Kum S. Hong DDS, LLC

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These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website operated by Kum S. Hong DDS, LLC (“Practice,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).

By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use immediately.

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1. Informational Purposes Only – No Medical Advice

The content on this website is provided for general informational purposes only.

It does not constitute:

  • Dental advice

  • Medical diagnosis

  • Treatment recommendations

  • Professional consultation

You should not rely on website content as a substitute for in-person evaluation by a licensed dental professional.

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2. No Dentist–Patient Relationship

Use of this website, including sending an email to our office, does not establish a dentist–patient relationship.

A dentist–patient relationship is formed only after:

  • An in-person evaluation; and

  • A mutual agreement to provide treatment.

Until such relationship is formally established, you should not send confidential or sensitive health information electronically.

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3. Emergency Disclaimer

This website is not monitored for medical emergencies.

If you are experiencing a dental or medical emergency, call 911 or seek immediate emergency care.

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4. Assumption of Risk

Your use of this website is voluntary and at your sole risk.

We make no representations or warranties regarding:

  • Accuracy

  • Completeness

  • Timeliness

  • Reliability of information

All content is provided “as is” and “as available.”

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5. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted under California law, Kum S. Hong DDS, LLC shall not be liable for:

  • Direct damages

  • Indirect damages

  • Incidental damages

  • Consequential damages

  • Special or punitive damages

arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, this website.

If liability is imposed despite this limitation, our total aggregate liability shall not exceed $100.

Nothing in these Terms limits liability where such limitation is prohibited by law.

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6. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Kum S. Hong DDS, LLC and its members, employees, contractors, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:

  • Your misuse of the website

  • Your violation of these Terms

  • Your violation of any law or third-party right

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7. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including:

  • Text

  • Logos

  • Graphics

  • Photographs

  • Layout design

is the property of Kum S. Hong DDS, LLC or licensed to us, and is protected under U.S. copyright and intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, display, or exploit any content without prior written consent.

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8. Third-Party Services

Our website may use services provided by third parties, including hosting and analytics providers such as
Wix.com and
Google LLC.

We are not responsible for third-party services, policies, or practices.

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9. Email Communications

If you contact us via email:

  • Communication may not be secure.

  • Do not transmit sensitive medical or personal information.

  • Submission of information does not create a dentist–patient relationship.

We are not responsible for intercepted or unauthorized email communications.

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10. Website Availability

We reserve the right to:

  • Modify

  • Suspend

  • Discontinue

  • Restrict access

to any part of the website at any time without notice.

We are not liable for any downtime or technical interruptions.

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11. Children’s Use

This website is not directed to children under 13.

While our dental practice treats minors, use of this website by minors should occur only with parental supervision.

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12. Accessibility

We are committed to making our website accessible to individuals with disabilities in accordance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you experience difficulty accessing any content, please contact our office for assistance.

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13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles.

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14. Binding Arbitration and Waiver of Jury Trial

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to this website shall be resolved exclusively through binding arbitration in the State of California.

You waive:

  • The right to file a lawsuit in court

  • The right to a jury trial

  • The right to participate in a class action

Arbitration shall be conducted on an individual basis only.

This provision does not apply to disputes that cannot legally be subject to arbitration.

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15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

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16. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time.

Continued use of the website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

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17. Contact Information

Kum S. Hong DDS, LLC

624 3rd Ave, Chula Vista, California 91910

United States

Email: dentist@kumshongdds.com

Phone: 619-427-7677

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