Terms and Conditions

These Terms and Conditions confirm the GPO Member’s desire to participate in the group purchasing programs and/or other arrangements available through Private Dentists Only GPO, LLC d/b/a Private Dental Alliance (“PDA”).

The Member’s participation in each of PDA’s individual programs is voluntary and independent from participation in any of PDA’s other programs.

PDA negotiates and enters into agreements with suppliers for products and services on behalf of Members according to PDA’s standard procedures.

PDA will provide information to the Member on its various programs and supplier contracts. PDA may also, from time to time, provide suppliers with the Member’s contact information as necessary to permit suppliers to provide the Member with pertinent information on their products and services.

Member and PDA agree as follows:

  1. Members are under no obligation to purchase from any PDA agreement. There are no minimum purchase quantities, and there are no hidden fees for the Member to participate in the PDA Group Purchasing Organization. In consideration of administrative services provided, PDA is paid by contracted suppliers based on the aggregate purchases of its members. Member hereby authorizes PDA to access Member’s purchasing transaction data, whether through or from suppliers, distributors, or any business-to-business e-commerce platforms used to place product or service orders. Member further authorizes PDA to share such purchasing transaction data with suppliers for the purpose of improving product pricing and service offerings, provided no portion of the data contains protected health information in violation of applicable laws.

  2. In consideration of administrative services provided, PDA is paid by contracted suppliers based on the aggregate purchases of its members. The amount of these fees is generally three percent (3%) but may vary depending on the agreement. Suppliers who pay in excess of 3% include, but are not limited to, Curve, Dental Intelligence, Pearl, Reach, DentalMarketing.com, Lean Dental Design, Kleer Membersy, Dental Warranty, ZenOne, Alta Voice, IT Harbor, CARR, Provide, Bank of America, CEDR, and EisnerAmper.

  3. Any information provided to PDA by Members will be kept strictly confidential and will not be shared with or sold to third parties. All information will be used solely by PDA for communication with Members.

  4. PDA Members who utilize Method for purchasing will be automatically enrolled in the PDA Preferred Brands program. More information about that program can be found [here].

  5. Members have the right to request that their membership be voided and that their business information be deleted from PDA records at any time.

  6. Members agree to periodically review materials and service information provided by PDA to determine if new opportunities have been created that may benefit their practice.

  7. PDA does not guarantee any specific terms and conditions in any contract or arrangement and does not promise or guarantee any specific outcomes. PDA is neither a supplier nor merchant of any products or services offered through PDA agreements and does not own, control, or invest in any suppliers.

  8. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY: PDA MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO ANY PRODUCT’S FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY AND MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO ANY PRODUCTS OR SERVICES OFFERED FOR SALE, RENT, OR USE UNDER ANY PDA AGREEMENT.

  9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THIS LIMITATION APPLIES DESPITE THE FAILURE OF THE ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY LIMITED REMEDY. PDA’S AGGREGATE LIABILITY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED $10,000.00, EXCEPT IN CASES OF PDA’S INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT.

  10. These Terms and Conditions, and any disputes arising from them, shall be governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina. In the event of a dispute, both parties agree to work in good faith for a period of 60 days to resolve the issue before pursuing other legal remedies.

  11. Member represents and warrants that: (a) they have full authority to enter into these Terms and Conditions; and (b) their execution and performance does not violate any other contract, agreement, or exclusive arrangement to which the Member is a party. The individual signing below certifies that they are authorized to execute these Terms and Conditions on behalf of the individual or entity they represent.

  12. Upon written request, PDA will provide Members with documentation of supplier or distributor remuneration on an annual basis. Requests should be sent to info@privatedentalalliance.com.

  13. PDA will provide Members with information on its programs and contracts. PDA may, from time to time, share Member contact information with suppliers so that suppliers may share relevant information regarding their products and services.

Term and Termination:

The term of these Terms and Conditions begins upon receipt and acceptance of a completed Member application form and continues until terminated by either party. Either party may terminate by providing written notice. Partial months are not prorated, and no refunds will be issued for partial billing periods. If termination notice is received, membership will end on the next billing cycle. Annual memberships are non-refundable and will automatically renew unless canceled prior to the next billing cycle. If canceled, the annual membership will terminate at the end of the current billing cycle.