DISCLAIMER

GOALS

My goal is to encourage people to become knowledgeable about and responsible for their own health and to bring it to a personal optimum level. Nutritional therapy is designed to improve your health but is not designed to treat any specific disease or medical condition. Reaching the goal of optimum health, absent other non-nutritional complicating factors, requires a sincere commitment from you, possible lifestyle changes, and a positive attitude. A Nutritional Therapist is trained to evaluate your nutritional needs and make recommendations for dietary change and nutritional supplements. A nutritional therapist is not trained to provide medical diagnoses, and no comment or recommendation should be construed as a medical diagnosis. Since every human being is unique, I cannot guarantee any specific result from my programs.

HEALTH CONCERNS

If you suffer from a medical or pathological condition, you need to consult with an appropriate healthcare provider. A Nutritional Therapist is not a substitute for your family physician or other appropriate healthcare provider. A Nutritional Therapist is not trained nor licensed to diagnose or treat pathological conditions, illnesses, injuries, or diseases.

If you are under the care of another healthcare provider, it is important that you contact them and alert them to your use of nutritional supplements. Nutritional therapy may be a beneficial adjunct to more traditional care and may also alter your need for medication, so it is important that you always keep your physician informed of changes in your nutritional program.

If you are using medications of any kind, you are required to alert the Nutritional Therapist to such use, as well as to discuss any potential interactions between medications and nutritional products with your pharmacist. If you have any physical or emotional reaction to nutritional therapy, discontinue their use immediately, and contact your Nutritional Therapist to ascertain if the reaction is adverse or an indication of the natural course of the body’s adjustment to the therapy.

COMMUNICATION

Every client is an individual, and it is not possible to determine in advance how your system will react to the supplements you need. It is sometimes necessary to adjust your program as we proceed until your body can begin to properly accept products geared to correct the imbalance. It is your responsibility to do your part by using your nutrition guidelines, exercising your body and mind sufficiently to bring your emotions into a positive balance, eating a proper diet, getting plenty of rest, and learning about nutrition. You must stay in contact with the Nutritional Therapist so we can let you know what is happening and the best course of action.

You should request that your other healthcare provider, if any, feel free to contact me for answers to any questions they may have regarding nutritional therapy.

LICENSURE

A Nutritional Therapist is not licensed or certified by any state. However, a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner ™ is trained by the Nutritional Therapy Association, Inc.® which provides a certificate of completion to students who have successfully met all course requirements, including a written and practical exam. A license to practice Nutritional Therapy is not required in some states. Laws and regulations regarding certification and licensure requirements differ from state to state.

By entering this website or purchasing or using my e-mails, opt-in gift, e-books, videos, social media, blog, consultations, programs, products, and/or services (collectively “Website, Programs, Products and Services”) from or related to Melissa Gauna, NTP or Nutritional Therapy Services, you are agreeing to accept all parts of this Disclaimer. Thus, if you do not agree to the Disclaimer below, STOP now and do not access or use this Website or any of my Programs, Products, or Services.

FOR EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

The information provided in or through my Website, Programs, Products, and Services is for educational and informational purposes only, and it is made available to you as self-help tools for your own use. Although I am a Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant & Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, while providing information outside of a previously established patient relationship, you acknowledge that I am providing you with general information and tools for your educational and informational purposes only. By sharing information in person, by phone or Skype, or online including but not limited to webinars, teleseminars, social media, speaking engagements, classes, handouts/.pdfs, videos, audio recordings, or otherwise through my Website, Programs, Products and Services, I am serving solely in the role of a Wellness Coach and providing this information solely for your educational and informational purposes, and I am not providing medical advice.

NOT MEDICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH ADVICE

The information provided in or through my Website, Programs, Products, and Services is not to be perceived or relied upon in any way as medical advice or mental health advice, nor does it create a practitioner-patient relationship in any way. I am not providing health care, medical or nutritional therapy services or attempting to diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure in any manner whatsoever any physical ailment or any mental or emotional issue, disease, or condition pertaining to any individual outside of an established patient relationship that I currently may have with that person. In addition, my Website, Programs, Products, and Services are not intended to be a substitute for the professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment that can be provided by your own Medical Provider (including advanced practice nurse, physician, physician’s assistant, or any other licensed health professional), Mental Health Provider (including psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, counselor, or social worker).  The information contained on this Website or provided through my Programs, Products, and Services has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.

CONSULT YOUR OWN HEALTH CARE PROVIDER

My intent is NOT to replace any relationship that exists or should exist, between you and your own Medical Provider and Mental Health Provider. You should always seek the advice of your own Medical Provider and/or Mental Health Provider regarding any questions or concerns you have about your specific health situation, including but not limited to physical or mental health issues. I advise you to speak with your own Medical Provider or Mental Health Provider before implementing any suggestions obtained through my Website, Programs, Products, and Services, including but not limited to nutrition (food, vitamins, and/or supplements), natural therapies, exercise, and lifestyle habits. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking professional advice because of information you have read on this Website or received through any of my Programs, Products, and Services. You should not stop taking any medications without speaking to your own respective Medical Provider and/or Mental Health Provider. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your own Medical Provider or Mental Health Provider immediately.

NOT LEGAL OR FINANCIAL ADVICE

The information contained in my Website, Programs, Products, or Services is not intended to be a substitute for legal or financial advice that can be provided by your own attorney, accountant, and/or financial advisor. Although care has been taken in preparing the information provided to you, I cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions, and I accept no liability whatsoever for any loss or damage, howsoever arising. The law varies by state, and it is constantly changing and therefore, it affects each individual and business in different ways.  As a result, it is recommended to seek outside financial and/or legal counsel relating to your specific circumstances as needed. You are hereby advised to consult with your tax consultant, accountant, or lawyer for any and all questions and concerns you have, may have, or hereafter have regarding your own income and taxes and any and all information presented by our Website, Programs, Products or Services pertaining to your specific financial and/or legal situation.

PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY

You aim to accurately represent the information provided to us on or through our Website, Programs, Products, and Services. You acknowledge that you are participating voluntarily in using my Website, Programs, Products, and Services, and you alone are solely and personally responsible for your choices, actions, and results. You agree to use your own due diligence and judgment before applying any recommendation or suggestion that you may receive on or through our Website, Programs, Products, and/or Services. You acknowledge that you take full responsibility for your health, life, and well-being, as well as the health, lives, and well-being of your family and children (where applicable), for all decisions now and in the future.

NO GUARANTEES

My role is to support and assist you in reaching your own goals, but your success depends primarily on your own effort, motivation, commitment, and follow-through. I cannot predict, and I do not guarantee that you will attain a particular result, and you accept and understand that results differ for each individual. Each individual’s results depend on his or her unique background, dedication, desire, motivation, and actions. Your results will be based on many different variables, many of which I cannot control, and therefore I cannot make any guarantees as to your outcome.

EARNINGS DISCLAIMER

Any earnings or income statements or examples shown through our Website, Programs, Products, and Services are only estimates of what might be possible for you. There can be no assurance as to any particular financial outcome based on the use of our Website, Programs, Products, or Services. You agree that we are not responsible for your earnings, the success or failure of your business decisions, the increase or decrease of your finances or income level, or any other result of any kind that you may have as a result of information presented to you through our Website, Programs, Products, and Services. You are solely responsible for your results.

TESTIMONIALS

I present real-world experiences, testimonials, and insights about other people’s experiences with my Website, Program, Products, and Services for purposes of illustration only. The testimonials, examples, and photos used are of actual clients and the results they personally achieved, or they are comments from individuals who can speak to my character and/or the quality of my work. They are not intended to represent or guarantee that current or future clients will achieve the same or similar results.  Rather, these testimonials represent what is possible with my Website, Programs, Products, and Services.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK

As with all situations, there are sometimes unknown individual risks and circumstances that can arise during use of my Website, Programs, Products, and Services that cannot be foreseen that can influence or reduce results. You agree that I am not responsible for your personal choices or actions before, during or after use of my Website, Programs, Products or Services. You understand that any mention of any suggestion or recommendation on or through my Website, Programs, Products or Services is to be taken at your own risk, with no liability on my part, recognizing that there is a rare chance that illness, injury or even death could result. You accept full responsibility for the consequences of your use, or non-use, of any information provided by me through any means, and you agree to use your own judgment and due diligence before implementing any idea, suggestion or recommendation from my Website, Programs, Products or Services. Your use of this information is at your own risk, and you absolve me of any liability or loss that you, your family or children (if applicable), or any other person may incur from your or their use of the information provided.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

I will not be held responsible or liable in any way for the information, products, or materials that you request or receive through or on my Website, Programs, Products, or Services.  In no event will I be liable to you, or to any other individual, company, or entity, for any type of damages, including direct, indirect, special, incidental, equitable or consequential damages, for any use of or reliance on my Website, Programs, Products, and Services, or on those affiliated with me in any way.  I do not assume liability for accidents, delays, injuries, harm, loss, damage, death, lost profits, personal or business interruptions, misapplication of information, physical or mental disease or condition or issue, any type of loss or damage or otherwise, due to any act or default by me or anyone acting as my agent, owner, business, consultant, affiliate, joint venture partner, or otherwise affiliated with my business or me, who is engaged in delivering my Programs, Products or Services.

INDEMNIFICATION AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS

You hereby fully and completely hold harmless, indemnify, and release me and any of my employees, shareholders, directors, staff, consultants, agents, affiliates, or anyone else affiliated with my business from any and all liability, damages, and claims; including but not limited to those related to lost profits, personal or business interruptions, personal injuries, accidents, misapplication of information, physical or mental disease or condition or issue, or any type of loss or damage or otherwise, even if I am expressly advised in advance of the possibility of such damages or difficulties. You agree that you fully and completely hold harmless, indemnify and release me from any and all causes of action, allegations, suits, sums of money, claims, or demands whatsoever, in law or equity that may arise in the past, present or future that arises from your participation in or is in any way related to my Website, Programs, Products, and Services. In the event that you use any information, gift, product, program, or service provided on or through my Website, Programs, Products, and Services by me or affiliated with me or my business, you are solely liable and responsible for any actions, errors, omissions, or consequences.

NO WARRANTIES

I make no warranties related to the performance or operation of my website, programs, products, or services.  I make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the information, content, materials, programs, products, or services included on or through the website or made available to you in any other way. To the full extent permissible by applicable law, I disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

ERRORS AND OMISSIONS

Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information shared on or through my Website, Programs, Products, and Services, the information may inadvertently contain inaccuracies or typographical errors. I am not responsible for the views, opinions, or accuracy of facts referenced on or through my Website, Programs, Products, and Services or those of any other individual or company affiliated with my business or me in any way. Every effort has been made to present you with the most accurate, up-to-date information, but because the nature of scientific research, technology, and best practices is constantly evolving, I cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of my Website, Programs, Products or Services, or for any errors or omissions that may occur.

NO ENDORSEMENT

References or links in my Website, Programs, Products, or Services to the information, opinions, advice, programs, products, or services of any other individual, business, or entity do not constitute my formal endorsement. I am merely sharing information for your own self-help only. I am not responsible for the website content, blogs, e-mails, videos, social media, programs, products, and/or services of any other person, business, or entity that may be linked or referenced in my Website, Programs, Products, or Services.  Conversely, should my Website link appear in any other individual’s, business’s or entity’s website, program, product or services, it does not constitute my formal endorsement of them, their business or their website either.

AFFILIATES

From time to time, I may promote, affiliate with, or partner with other individuals or companies whose programs, products, and services align with mine.  In the spirit of transparency, I want you to be aware that there may be instances when I promote or market for other partners and in exchange I receive financial compensation in the form of affiliate compensation and/or other rewards. Please note that I am highly selective as to the partners whose programs, products and/or services I promote, and I only promote or share the programs, products, and services of those I respect. At the same time, you agree that any such promotion or marketing does not serve as any form of endorsement whatsoever. You are still required to use your own judgment to determine that it is appropriate for you. You assume the risk when using or purchasing any such affiliate program, product, or service, as I waive all liability related to any of my affiliates, including any of their websites, programs, products, or services.

By using my Website, Programs, Products and Services you implicitly signify your agreement to all parts of the above Disclaimer.