Terms of Use

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of this website (yndentistry.co.za), operated by Dr Yavini Naidoo (Pty) Ltd (registration number 2018/109030/07), trading as Yavini Dental Smiles, the practice of Dr Yavini Naidoo (“the practice,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of them, please do not use this website.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to limit or exclude any right you have under South African law that cannot lawfully be limited or excluded, including your rights under the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (“CPA”).

1. Acceptable Use

This website is provided to help you learn about the practice, its services, and general oral health topics. You agree to use it only for lawful purposes and in line with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Use this website in any way that breaches any applicable South African law or regulation
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of this website, its servers, or connected systems
• Use any automated system (such as bots, scrapers, or data-mining tools) to access the website without our written permission
• Introduce any virus, malware, or other harmful material to the website
• Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the website or its underlying infrastructure
• Impersonate the practice, its staff, or any other person
• Collect or harvest personal information of other users

2. Informational Purposes Only

All content on this website — including text, images, graphics, videos, articles, and descriptions of dental procedures — is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. Content may be simplified and may not reflect the most current clinical guidelines.

This website does not provide dental or medical advice. Always seek the advice of Dr Naidoo or another suitably qualified healthcare provider about any dental or medical condition. Never disregard professional advice, or delay seeking it, because of something you have read on this website.

3. No Doctor-Patient Relationship

Using this website — including submitting a contact form, requesting an appointment, or engaging with any content — does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and the practice. Such a relationship is established only through a formal consultation arranged and accepted by the practice.

4. Testimonials, Reviews, and Before-and-After Images

This website may display patient testimonials, reviews, or before-and-after images. These are provided for illustration only. Individual results vary. They reflect the experiences of specific patients and are not a promise or guarantee that you will achieve the same or similar results. All treatment decisions should be made in consultation with a qualified provider.

5. Pricing

Any pricing, special offers, or payment options shown on this website are provided as a general guide, may change without notice, and may be subject to conditions not fully described here. Displaying pricing does not constitute a binding offer. Final treatment costs depend on a clinical assessment and your individual circumstances. Please contact the practice directly for current pricing.

6. Appointment Request Forms

Any form on this website that lets you request an appointment or contact the practice is a request only. Submitting it does not guarantee an appointment, a response within a particular timeframe, or the availability of any service. These forms are not monitored in real time and must not be used for urgent or emergency communications. If you are experiencing a dental or medical emergency, contact your nearest emergency facility or call 10177 (ambulance) or 112 from a mobile phone immediately.

7. Third-Party Links

This website may link to third-party websites, platforms, or services. We provide these links for convenience only, and their inclusion does not imply endorsement. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, practices, or availability of third-party websites. Your use of them is at your own risk and is governed by their own terms.

8. Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including text, graphics, logos, images, photographs, videos, and the overall design and layout — is the property of the practice or its licensors and is protected by South African copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may view and print pages for your own personal, non-commercial use, and share links to the site for non-commercial purposes. You may not otherwise reproduce, distribute, modify, or commercially exploit any content without our prior written permission.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

To the fullest extent permitted by law, this website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We do not warrant that the website will always be available or uninterrupted, that its content is accurate, complete, or error-free, or that it is free of harmful components. This clause does not exclude any warranty or right that applies to you under the Consumer Protection Act and that cannot lawfully be excluded.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by South African law, the practice, its owner, employees, and service providers will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential loss, or any loss of profit, data, or goodwill, arising from your access to or use of (or inability to use) this website.

Where liability cannot lawfully be excluded, our total liability to you for all claims arising out of or relating to this website is limited to one thousand Rand (R1 000).

Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes our liability where it would be unlawful to do so under the Consumer Protection Act or other South African law — including liability for loss caused by our gross negligence or wilful misconduct, or for death or personal injury so caused.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms, and any dispute arising out of or relating to your use of this website, are governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa. You agree that any such dispute will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of the Republic of South Africa.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force, and the affected provision will be applied to the maximum extent permitted by law.

13. Changes to These Terms

We may amend these Terms from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the “Effective date” above. Your continued use of the website after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

14. Contact Us

For any questions about these Terms, please contact the practice: