Terms and Condition & Privacy Policy

1. Purpose of the System
The Dental Age Calculator is a web-based application developed for forensic, academic, and dental research purposes. It allows users such as forensic practitioners, dentists, researchers, and students to estimate dental age based on panoramic radiographs using established scientific methods (Demirjian, Chaillet, Willems I, and Willems II).

This system is not intended for clinical diagnosis or legal decision-making. All outputs represent estimated values and should be interpreted by qualified professionals.

2. Data Ownership
All data inputted into this system — including anonymized patient data and user information — remains the exclusive property of the principal researcher. The external website development company and any associated service providers do not own, control, or use this data for any purpose other than system maintenance and operation.

3. Data Collected

1. When registering and using this system, users may be asked to provide:
   ●Personal Information: First name, last name, email address, password, job title, country, and institution.
   ●Research Input Data: Patient demographic data (e.g., anonymous patient ID, gender, race/ethnicity, chronological age), panoramic radiograph (optional), and dental development stages based on panoramic radiographs.
2. No personally identifiable patient data (e.g., names, medical record numbers, or facial images) should be entered.
3. Users are solely responsible for ensuring that any data they input has been anonymized and complies with ethical and institutional requirements.

4. Data Privacy and Security
All transmitted data are encrypted via secure CSRF protection.

1. User passwords are securely stored using industry-standard encryption.
2. Data are stored in protected databases accessible only to authorized research administrators.
3. The system does not share, sell, or distribute user or patient data to third parties.
4. Users must ensure compliance with local data protection and ethical standards (e.g., patient consent, anonymization).

5. Third-Party Development and Hosting
This website is developed and maintained by an authorized external web development company (PT. Green Website Indonesia) acting solely as a technical service provider.

1. The developer is bound by a written confidentiality and data-processing agreement/MoU.
2. hey are permitted to access system data only for maintenance, hosting, or troubleshooting purposes.
3. They are prohibited from using, copying, or disclosing any information stored within the system.
4. All maintenance and hosting services comply with recognized data security and privacy standards.

6. User Responsibilities
By using this calculator, users agree to:

1. Provide accurate and anonymized research data.
2. Maintain the confidentiality of their login credentials.
3. Use the calculator only for educational, forensic, or research purposes.
4. Avoid uploading or entering personally identifiable patient data.
5. Comply with their institution’s ethical and legal data policies.

Violation of these terms may result in termination of user access.

7. Limitation of Liability
The developer, principal researcher, and affiliated institution shall not be held responsible for:

1. Any clinical, forensic, or legal outcomes derived from the calculator’s results.
2. Any loss, damage, or claims resulting from misuse of the system.
3. Any technical interruption or data loss due to the internet, server, or hardware failure.

All services are provided “as is” for research and educational purposes without warranty of any kind.

8. Consent
By creating an account or using this website, you confirm that you:

1. Have read and understood these Terms and Conditions and the Privacy Policy;
2. Consent to the collection and use of your data as described; and
3. Acknowledge that you are responsible for compliance with your local data protection regulations.

9. Contact Information
For questions or concerns regarding privacy, system use, or data handling, please contact:
Email: dentalagecalculator@gmail.com