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Terms and Conditions

Ideal Practices | Last Updated: March 7, 2026

Agreement to Terms

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Ideal Practices website at idealpractices.com, as well as any services, events, courses, newsletters, or other offerings provided by Ideal Practices, LLC ("Ideal Practices," "we," "us," or "our").

By accessing our website or engaging with our services, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our website or services.

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Changes will be reflected by the updated date at the top of this page. Continued use of our website or services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

About Our Services

Ideal Practices provides business consulting services, educational content, and resources designed to help associate dentists evaluate and pursue dental practice ownership. Our offerings include, but are not limited to:

  • Business consulting engagements for dental practice startups
  • The Startup Practice Blueprint™, a virtual educational event
  • The Dental Startup Success Newsletter
  • Online courses and educational materials hosted at idealpractices.com/online-courses
  • The Startup Dentist book and related resources
  • Ownership Clarity Calls with our advisory team
  • Webinars, podcasts, and other digital content

Consulting Services

Scope and Engagement

Our consulting services are provided under a separate consulting agreement executed between Ideal Practices and each client. Nothing on our website, in our free resources, or in any event or course constitutes the establishment of a consulting relationship. A consulting relationship is only formed upon execution of a signed written agreement and receipt of any applicable fees.

No Guarantees of Outcome

Dental practice ownership involves significant financial risk and business complexity. While we have helped more than 900 associate dentists navigate the startup process, we cannot and do not guarantee any specific result, income level, timeline, or outcome for any individual client. Results depend on factors including market conditions, individual effort, financial circumstances, and decisions made by the client. All guidance provided by Ideal Practices is educational and advisory in nature.

Not Legal, Financial, or Medical Advice

The information and guidance provided by Ideal Practices, whether through consulting, events, courses, newsletters, or any other channel, does not constitute legal, financial, accounting, tax, or medical advice. We strongly recommend consulting with licensed professionals in those fields before making major financial or legal decisions, including decisions related to practice acquisition, real estate, equipment financing, or business structure.

Events: The Startup Practice Blueprint™

Registration and Attendance

Registration for the Startup Practice Blueprint™ is subject to availability. Seating is limited and registration is not confirmed until you receive written confirmation from Ideal Practices. We reserve the right to decline or cancel registrations at our discretion.

Refund and Cancellation Policy

Please contact us at hello@idealpractices.com if you need to cancel or transfer your registration.

Recording and Intellectual Property

The Startup Practice Blueprint™ and all content presented during the event, including presentations, slides, frameworks, and materials, are the proprietary intellectual property of Ideal Practices. Attendees may not record, reproduce, distribute, or share event content without prior written permission from Ideal Practices.

Online Courses and Educational Content

Access to Ideal Practices online courses is provided for your personal, non-commercial use only. Course content, including videos, worksheets, frameworks, and written materials, is protected by copyright and may not be copied, distributed, resold, or shared without written permission.

We reserve the right to update, modify, or discontinue course content at any time without notice.

Website Use

Permitted Use

You may access and use our website for lawful purposes related to exploring dental practice ownership and our consulting services. You agree not to:

  • Use our website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of our website or related systems
  • Use automated tools to scrape, copy, or extract content from our website
  • Transmit any harmful, offensive, or disruptive content through our website
  • Misrepresent your identity or affiliation when contacting us or using our services

Accuracy of Information

We make reasonable efforts to keep the information on our website accurate and up to date. However, we do not warrant that all content is complete, current, or free of errors. Information about costs, timelines, market conditions, or third-party services is provided for general informational purposes and may change without notice.

Intellectual Property

All content on the Ideal Practices website and across our platforms, including text, graphics, logos, images, course materials, podcast episodes, newsletter content, frameworks, and trademarks, is owned by or licensed to Ideal Practices and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

The Startup Practice Blueprint™ is a registered trademark of Ideal Practices. Unauthorized use of our trademarks, branding, or proprietary content is strictly prohibited.

Nothing in these Terms grants you any right or license to use our intellectual property except as expressly permitted.

Third-Party Links and Resources

Our website may reference or link to third-party websites, vendors, lenders, equipment suppliers, real estate professionals, and other service providers. These links are provided as a convenience and do not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. Ideal Practices does not receive referral commissions or compensation for vendor recommendations. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party website or service.

Testimonials and Case Studies

Client stories, testimonials, and case studies featured on our website and in our materials reflect the individual experiences of those clients and are not a guarantee that you will achieve the same results. Individual outcomes vary based on a wide range of personal and market factors.

Privacy

Your use of our website and services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

Our website and services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Ideal Practices and its officers, employees, advisors, and agents will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from your use of our website or services, or from any decision made in reliance on information provided by Ideal Practices, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Our total liability to you for any claim arising out of or related to these Terms or our services will not exceed the amount you paid to Ideal Practices in the twelve months preceding the claim.

No Affiliation

Ideal Practices has no affiliation with Facebook, DentalTown, Dental Entrepreneur, IgniteDDS or the ADA

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Ideal Practices and its officers, employees, advisors, and agents from and against any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your use of our website or services, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any third-party rights.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising from or related to these Terms or our services will first be submitted to good-faith negotiation. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation, it will be resolved through binding arbitration in Tampa, Florida in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except that either party may seek injunctive or equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid under applicable law, that provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or severed if modification is not possible, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any applicable consulting agreement, constitute the entire agreement between you and Ideal Practices regarding your use of our website and services and supersede any prior agreements or understandings.

Contact Us

Questions about these Terms? Please reach out:

Ideal Practices, LLC Email: hello@idealpractices.com Website: idealpractices.com

Ideal Practices exists to advocate for associate dentists and guide them toward practice ownership with clarity and confidence. These Terms exist to protect that relationship and ensure we can continue doing this work the right way.