Terms of Service
Introduction
It is common practice for naturopaths, nutritionists, and other non-licensed practitioners to have a form such as this. You acknowledge and accept that I:
am not medically qualified and do not provide any medical diagnosis or advice regarding any specific health condition; am not a substitute for advice from a qualified veterinarian and can provide education only on general principles of health building for your pet; recommend that you consult your veterinarian before making any changes to your pet’s diet or exercise regime or taking any dietary supplement; do not warrant the accuracy of any information provided as I am not the originator of the information; am not liable for any losses you may suffer by relying on any advice I provide; do not guarantee any positive results as we have no control over those results; am not a covered entity or a business associate of a covered entity under HIPPA are unable to provide any diagnosis or CPT codes for insurance billing purposes
What I Do and Do Not Do
I obtain a set of laboratory test results on your behalf from a Certified Laboratory and provide you with a holistic or nutritional interpretation of those test results that you can use exclusively as an educational tool for personal health purposes. Your veterinarian may use the same test reports to diagnose and treat diseases or specific conditions, but I do not do this. The information I provide is not intended to, cannot, and should not be a substitute for a personal consultation with your qualified veterinarian. I do not accept any liability for any failure to identify any medical condition or disease, as this is not the purpose of my service. I may provide you with information about products that I believe might benefit your pet, but such information is not to be taken as an endorsement or recommendation. Some products may require a prescription, I do not dispense or prescribe any prescription products. The information provided is intended for educational purposes only and should not be taken as professional medical advice or used as a substitute for medical care. I am not responsible for any adverse effects or consequences that may result, either directly or indirectly, from that information.
Consult Your Doctor
I am not a qualified medical advisor and make no claims to be so. The information I provide should not be taken to be and is not a substitute for personal medical advice and instruction. You should not take any action based solely on our advice or guidance. You should consult your veterinarian:
-for any medical interpretation of your pet’s lab test results; on any matter relating to your pet’s health and well-being
-before making any changes to your pet’s exercise routine or diet; before taking giving your pet nutritional, herbal, homeopathic, or hormonal supplementation
-before beginning your pet on any therapy or modality
Exclusion of Warranties
I will provide my services to you with reasonable care and skill. But I make no other warranty, express or implied, with respect to those services. All other warranties are excluded to the maximum extent permitted by law. I make no warranty as to the accuracy of the laboratory test results I receive. I make no warranty, expressed or implied, about the quality or effectiveness of any interpretation, apparatus, advice, treatment, or product. In no event will I be liable for any physical or mental injury or any adverse side effects that may arise from the use of any such interpretation, apparatus, advice, treatment, or product. I believe that the information I provide, including that on our websites, videos, postings, brochures, emails, flyers, and information packets, is accurate, but I cannot guarantee such accuracy. I, therefore, make no warranty as to the accuracy of that information, and it should not be relied upon as being correct, complete, or accurate. It is your responsibility to verify such matters independently from primary sources of information and by taking specific professional advice.
Exclusion of Liability
If you rely on, buy or use a product or therapy or modality, you do so at your own risk. I do not guarantee any results as I have no control over those results. Each animal is different, and the way a pet reacts to a product or therapy may be significantly different from another. I cannot predict how you may respond to any particular product or therapy.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, I exclude:
any and all liability in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty or otherwise for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential costs, losses, claims, damages, expenses or proceedings (including but not limited to loss of profits and wasted management time) incurred or suffered by you or your pet arising directly or indirectly out of or in connection with our services, including but not limited to any loss, damage or expense arising from any defect, error, imperfection, fault, mistake or inaccuracy with the information, education or advice I provide; any and all liability for injury or loss arising out of the use of, or reliance on, the laboratory results and/or the dietary, supplement, and lifestyle suggestions we may provide; any and all liability for injury or loss arising from any product or treatment you may choose to take; any and all liability for any failure to identify any medical condition or disease. You understand and agree that this is not the purpose of our services.
This is a comprehensive limitation of liability that applies to all damages of any kind, including (without limitation) compensatory, direct, indirect, or consequential damages or injury, loss of data, income or profit, loss of or damage to property, and claims of third parties.
No recommendation
All material and information I may provide about products and therapies are provided solely for educational purposes and for use when discussing your pet’s health with your veterinarian. By providing you with such material and information, I do not necessarily endorse, recommend or promote any such product or therapy.