This document outlines the terms and conditions for using the Current Dental Terminology (CDT), copyrighted by the American Dental Association (ADA). It is crucial for all users to understand this agreement before utilizing CDT. By proceeding, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these terms. If you disagree, you should exit this page and refrain from using CDT. This agreement is legally binding and applies to individuals and organizations alike.
This license grants you, your employees, and agents limited use of CDT solely for internal purposes within your organization in the United States and its territories. This usage is specifically authorized for programs administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). You are responsible for ensuring that all users within your organization comply with these terms. The ADA retains all rights to CDT, and you must not remove or alter any copyright notices.
Any use of CDT not explicitly authorized is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, making copies for resale, transferring CDT to unauthorized parties, creating derivative works, or any commercial exploitation outside the scope of this agreement. For uses beyond those permitted here, you must obtain a separate license directly from the American Dental Association at their website: http://www.ADA.org/. Government use is subject to specific Federal Acquisition Regulation Clauses (FARS) and Department of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) restrictions. Organizations contracting with CMS may have separate commercial CDT licenses with the ADA; this agreement does not extend to those licenses or any programs outside of CMS administration.
ADA Disclaimer of Warranties and Liabilities
CDT is provided “as is” without any warranties, either express or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. CDT does not include fee schedules, unit values, or related listings. The ADA does not practice medicine or provide dental services and disclaims all responsibility for the software’s content and any consequences arising from its use or interpretation. Liability related to CDT usage rests with the software provider or CMS, not the ADA. This agreement can be terminated if you violate its terms. The ADA is a third-party beneficiary of this agreement.
CMS Disclaimer
The ADA, as the copyright holder, determines the scope of this license. Direct any questions regarding the license or CDT use to the ADA. End users of CDT do not represent or act on behalf of CMS. CMS disclaims liability for any end-user use of CDT and is not responsible for errors, omissions, or inaccuracies within CDT. CMS is not liable for any damages, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential, arising from the use of CDT.
This license is conditional upon your full acceptance of these terms. By clicking “I Accept,” you signify your agreement to these conditions and gain access to use the software under these terms. If you do not agree, click “I Do Not Accept” to exit.
