Terms & Conditions

Last updated: September 9, 2026

1. Agreement to These Terms

These Terms and Conditions govern your use of applewhitedentalarts.com and any communications you receive from us, including text messages and email. By using this website, submitting a form, or opting in to receive messages from us, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site or opt in to our communications.

2. Who We Are

Applewhite Dental Arts is a d/b/a of Hedieh Pournik I PLLC, a Texas professional limited liability company.Applewhite Dental Arts 13515 Hargrave Road Houston, TX 77070 (281) 469-8300

3. No Dental or Medical Advice

The content on this website is provided for general educational purposes only. It is not dental or medical advice, and it is not a substitute for an examination, diagnosis, or treatment plan from a licensed dentist. Every patient is different. Treatment options, timelines, and costs described on this site are general and may not apply to you. Never delay seeking professional care because of something you read here.

4. No Doctor-Patient Relationship

Using this website, submitting a form, or exchanging messages with us does not create a doctor-patient relationship. That relationship begins only after you have been seen and accepted as a patient of the practice.

5. Appointment Requests

Requests submitted through this website or through our online scheduler are requests, not confirmed appointments, until our office confirms them with you directly. We will do our best to accommodate your preferred time, but availability changes.

6. Text Message (SMS) Program

We offer two types of text messages, and you choose which ones you receive by checking the corresponding box on our website form. Neither box is checked by default.

• Marketing messages. Follow-ups about a consultation request you submitted, including a link to book a time, and occasional information about our services.
• Non-marketing messages. Appointment confirmations and reminders, and replies when we were unable to answer your call.

Consent is not a condition of purchase or of receiving care. You can decline both and still request an appointment, call us, or be treated at our practice.Message frequency varies depending on your activity with us and your upcoming appointments.Message and data rates may apply. These are charged by your mobile carrier, not by us. Check your plan for details.To stop receiving messages, reply STOP to any message from us. You will receive one confirmation that you have been unsubscribed, and no further messages after that. To rejoin, submit the form again or ask our office.For help, reply HELP to any message, or call us at (281) 469-8300.Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.You must be 18 years of age or older to opt in to our text message program.We do not sell, rent, or share your mobile phone number or your SMS consent with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes. SMS opt-in consent is never shared with anyone.Do not use text messaging for emergencies or to send sensitive health information. Text messaging is not a secure channel. See Section 8.

7. Email Communications

If you provide your email address, we may send you appointment information and, where permitted, information about our services. Every marketing email includes an unsubscribe link. Unsubscribing from marketing email does not stop appointment-related email.

8. Not for Emergencies or Sensitive Information

If you are experiencing a dental or medical emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. Do not use this website, our forms, text messages, or email to report an emergency. We do not monitor these channels around the clock.Please do not send detailed health information, insurance identifiers, or other sensitive personal information through website forms, text message, or unencrypted email. Call our office instead.

9. Eligibility and Your Responsibilities

You must be at least 18 years old to use this website, submit a form, or opt in to receive text messages or email from us. If you are under 18, please have a parent or legal guardian contact our office by phone.You agree to provide accurate information, and to only submit a phone number or email address that belongs to you or that you are authorized to use. You agree not to use this site to interfere with its operation, attempt unauthorized access, or submit unlawful or harmful content.

10. Intellectual Property

The content on this website, including text, images, photographs of our work, logos, and design, is owned by or licensed to Hedieh Pournik I PLLC and is protected by copyright and trademark law. You may view and print pages for your own personal, non-commercial use. Any other reproduction or distribution requires our written permission.

11. Third-Party Links

This site may link to third-party websites for your convenience. We do not control them and are not responsible for their content, accuracy, or privacy practices.

12. Accessibility

We are committed to making this website usable by as many people as possible. See our Accessibility Statement, and please contact us if you encounter a barrier.

13. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.

14. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by Texas law, Hedieh Pournik I PLLC and its owners, employees, and contractors will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of this website or our electronic communications. Nothing in these Terms limits liability that cannot be limited under applicable law, and nothing here alters the professional obligations we owe to our patients.

15. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Hedieh Pournik I PLLC from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your misuse of this website or your violation of these Terms.

16. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of laws rules. Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of this website will be brought in the state or federal courts located in Harris County, Texas.

17. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent version. Continuing to use the site after a change means you accept the updated Terms.

18. Privacy

Our Privacy Policy explains what information we collect and how we use it, including the fact that we do not sell, rent, or share your phone number or your SMS consent with third parties for marketing purposes.

19. Contact Us

Questions about these Terms:Applewhite Dental Arts 13515 Hargrave Road Houston, TX 77070 (281) 469-8300