Copyright Policy

Last Updated: October 2025

Smiles by Nikki (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users of our website, https://smilesbynikki.com (the “Site”), to do the same.

This Copyright Policy outlines how we protect our copyrighted materials and handle claims of copyright infringement. By accessing or using our Site, you agree to comply with this Policy and all applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.

1. OWNERSHIP OF CONTENT

All content appearing on this Site — including but not limited to text, images, graphics, logos, videos, icons, digital downloads, software, and layout — is the exclusive property of Smiles by Nikki, unless otherwise stated.

This includes:

  • Written content and educational materials
  • Practice-related photographs and staff images
  • Logo, trademarks, and branding
  • Before-and-after treatment images (with patient consent)
  • Blog articles, marketing copy, and visual design

All rights are reserved under applicable U.S. and international copyright laws.

Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, display, or transmission of Site content is strictly prohibited without prior written permission from Smiles by Nikki.

2. PERMITTED USE OF SITE CONTENT

Visitors may:

  • Access and view content on the Site for personal, non-commercial use
  • Download or print materials for personal reference or educational use only, provided they are not modified and copyright notices remain intact

You may not:

  • Reproduce or republish any portion of the Site for commercial purposes
  • Copy design elements, layouts, or code for use on another website
  • Remove copyright or trademark notices from any materials
  • Use our logo or branding without express written authorization

Any use of content beyond what is explicitly permitted under this Policy constitutes copyright infringement and may result in legal action.

3. COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT AND DMCA NOTICE

Smiles by Nikki complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and responds promptly to claims of copyright infringement that occur on our Site.

If you believe that any material on this Site infringes upon your copyright, you may submit a written notice that includes:

  1. A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized agent
  2. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
  3. Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing, including its location on the Site
  4. Your contact information, including address, telephone number, and email address
  5. A statement that you have a good faith belief the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
  6. A statement that the information provided is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the owner’s behalf

DMCA notices can be submitted to us at:
📩 Contact via Online Form

Upon receiving a valid notice, we will investigate the claim and remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material if necessary.

4. COUNTER-NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE

If you believe that your content was removed or disabled in error, you may submit a counter-notification that includes:

  1. Your physical or electronic signature
  2. Identification of the material that was removed or the location where it appeared before removal
  3. A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed due to mistake or misidentification
  4. Your name, address, telephone number, and a statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the appropriate U.S. District Court

Once we receive your counter-notice, we may restore the removed material unless the original complainant files a legal action seeking a court order to restrain your use of the content.

5. COPYRIGHT AND PATIENT MEDIA

Smiles by Nikki occasionally features before-and-after treatment photos, patient stories, or testimonials on our Site and social media platforms.

All patient-related media is:

  • Used only with express written consent in accordance with HIPAA and privacy regulations
  • Copyrighted as part of the practice’s intellectual property once published online
  • Not to be downloaded, copied, or shared without permission

Patients who wish to revoke consent for the use of their images may contact our office, and such content will be removed in accordance with applicable law.

6. THIRD-PARTY CONTENT

Certain images or materials used on this Site may be licensed from third-party providers, stock photo agencies, or software developers. These items remain the property of their respective copyright owners and are used under valid licenses.

You may not reuse, reproduce, or redistribute third-party content found on our Site without obtaining permission from the original rights holder.

7. TRADEMARKS

All trademarks, service marks, and trade names associated with Smiles by Nikki, including our logo and brand identity, are protected under U.S. trademark law. Unauthorized use of our marks in connection with any product or service that is not ours is strictly prohibited and may violate trademark laws.

8. VIOLATIONS OF THIS POLICY

We reserve the right to take appropriate action in response to copyright violations, including:

  • Removal of infringing content
  • Restricting user access to the Site
  • Reporting violations to internet service providers or legal authorities

Repeated or intentional violations may result in permanent restriction from using our Site or services.

9. COPYRIGHT LICENSE REQUESTS

If you wish to use any Smiles by Nikki content for non-commercial or educational purposes — such as citing articles, referencing materials, or sharing practice information — please contact us through our Contact Page.

We typically grant permission for non-commercial educational use with appropriate attribution and link to the original source.

10. CHANGES TO THIS COPYRIGHT POLICY

We may update this Copyright Policy at any time to reflect legal changes or updates to our Site content. Updates will be posted here with a new “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.

11. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Copyright Policy or your intellectual property rights, please contact us at:

📞 706-738-8898
🌐 Contact Page