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Welcome to the websites www.joannagarritano.com and www.nurturehealing.org (the “Websites, or “Sites”), operated by Nurture Healing, LLC, a Washington Limited Liability Corporation. (“Company”, “we”, “our”, or “us”). The Sites enables visitors (“Visitors”, “you”, “your”) who are at least eighteen (18) years of age to visit the websites and make purchases. These Terms and Conditions of Use (the “Agreement”) set forth the terms and conditions which govern your use of the Sites.
BY ACCESSING THIS SITE, YOU ARE INDICATING YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS OF USE.
By using the Sites, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and to use the Sites in accordance with these Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy and any additional terms and conditions that may apply to specific sections of the Sites or to products and services available through the Sites. Accessing the Sites, in any manner, whether automated or otherwise, constitutes use of the Sites and your agreement to be bound by these Terms of Use.
Please read this Agreement carefully before accessing the Sites. By accessing the Sites, Visitors agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. If Visitors do not wish to be bound by this Agreement, they are not authorized to use these Sites. We reserve the right to modify this Agreement at any time, and you agree to review the Agreement periodically to be aware of such modifications and your continued use of the Sites shall be deemed to be your conclusive acceptance of any modified Agreement.
You acknowledge and agree that you will consult with your physician if you have any questions or wish to seek advice regarding a medical condition, your diet, nutritional supplements, an exercise regimen or any other matter related to your health or general well-being. We cannot verify or guarantee the adequacy, accuracy or completeness of any material or the suitability or safety of any product provided on this website. You bear sole responsibility for your own health and diet research and decisions.
We reserve the right to change these Terms of Use or to impose new conditions on use of the Site, from time to time, in which case we will post the revised Terms of Use on this website. By continuing to use the Site after we post any such changes, you accept the Terms of Use, as modified.
Intellectual Property Rights:
These Sites and all the materials available on the Sites are the property of us and/or our affiliates or licensors, and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. The Sites are provided solely for your personal noncommercial use. You may not use the Sites or the materials available on the Sites in a manner that constitutes an infringement of our rights or that has not been authorized by us. More specifically, unless explicitly authorized in these Terms of Use or by the owner of the materials, you may not modify, copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, translate, sell, create derivative works, exploit, or distribute in any manner or medium (including by email or other electronic means) any material from the Sites. You may, however, from time to time, download and/or print one copy of individual pages of the Sites for your personal, non-commercial use, provided that you keep intact all copyright and other proprietary notices.
IMPORTANT: THESE SITES DO NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE.
THESE SITES OFFER HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION AND ARE DESIGNED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. YOU SHOULD NOT RELY ON THIS INFORMATION AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR, NOR DOES IT REPLACE, PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ANY INFORMATION ON THESE SITES IS NOT INTENDED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE ADVICE PROVIDED BY YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER HEATHCARE PROFESSIONAL. YOU SHOULD NOT USE THE INFORMATION ON THESE SITES FOR DIAGNOSING OR TREATING A HEALTH PROBLEM OR DISEASE, OR PRESCRIBING ANY MEDICATION OR TREAMENT. YOU SHOULD ALWAYS SPEAK WITH YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL BEFORE TAKING ANY MEDICATION OR NUTRITIONAL, HERBAL OR HOMEOPATHIC SUPPLEMENT OR ADOPTING ANY TREATMENT FOR ANY HEALTH PROBLEMS.
DR. GARRITANO ENCOURAGES YOU TO CONTINUE VISITING WITH AND BEING TREATED BY YOUR PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN OR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER. IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS OR QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH, YOU SHOULD ALWAYS CONSULT WITH A PHYSICIAN OR OTHER HEALTH-CARE PROFESSIONAL. DO NOT DISREGARD, AVOID OR DELAY OBTAINING MEDICAL OR HEALTH RELATED ADVICE FROM YOUR HEALTH-CARE PROFESSIONAL BECAUSE OF SOMETHING YOU MAY HAVE READ ON THESE SITES. CONSULT WITH YOUR OWN MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL REGARDING ALL NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS TO EVALUATE IF THEY COULD ADVERSALY AFFECT OR REACT WITH ANY MEDICATIONS OR PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS. THE USE OF ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS SITE IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
NOTHING STATED OR POSTED ON THIS SITE OR AVAILABLE THROUGH ANY SERVICES ARE INTENDED TO BE, AND MUST NOT BE TAKEN TO BE, THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE OR COUNSELING CARE. FOR PURPOSES OF THIS AGREEMENT, THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE AND COUNSELING INCLUDES, WITHOUT LIMITATION, PSYCHIATRY, PSYCHOLOGY, PSYCHOTHERAPY, OR PROVIDING HEALTH CARE TREATMENT, INSTRUCTIONS, DIAGNOSIS, PROGNOSIS OR ADVICE. INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THESE SITES AND THE USE OF ANY PRODUCTS OR SERVICES PURCHASED BY YOU ON THESE SITES DOES NOT CREATE A DOCTOR-PATIENT RELATIONASHIP BETWEEN YOU AND ANY OF THE PHYSICIANS AFFILIATED WITH OUR SITES.
INFORMATION AND STATEMENTS REGARDING DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS AVAILABLE ON THESE SITES HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION AND ARE NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE, OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE.
Limitation of Liability:
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, NEGLIGENCE, SHALL WE, OUR SUBSIDIARY AND PARENT COMPANIES OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THAT RESULT FROM THE USE OF, OR THE INABILITY TO USE, THE SITES, INCLUDING OUR MESSAGING, BLOGS, COMMENTS OF OTHERS, BOOKS, EMAILS, PRODUCTS, OR SERVICES, OR THIRD-PARTY MATERIALS, PRODUCTS, OR SERVICES MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SITES OR BY US IN ANY WAY, EVEN IF WE ARE ADVISED BEFOREHAND OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. (BECAUSE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN CATEGORIES OF DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN SUCH STATES, OUR LIABILITY AND THE LIABILITY OF OUR SUBSIDIARY AND PARENT COMPANIES OR AFFILIATES IS LIMITED TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY SUCH STATE LAW.) YOU SPECIFICALLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DEFAMATORY, OFFENSIVE OR ILLEGAL CONDUCT OF ANY USER. IF YOU ARE DISSATISFIED WITH THE SITES, ANY MATERIALS, PRODUCTS, OR SERVICES ON THE SITES, OR WITH ANY OF THE SITE’S TERMS AND CONDITIONS, YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IS TO DISCONTINUE USING THE SITES AND THE PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND/OR MATERIALS.
You agree at all times to defend, indemnify and hold harmless NURTURE HEALING AND its affiliates, their successors, transferees, assignees and licensees and their respective parent and subsidiary companies, agents, associates, officers, directors, shareholders and employees of each from and against any and all claims, causes of action, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses, including legal fees and expenses, arising out of or related to your breach of any obligation, warranty, representation or covenant set forth herein.
Online Use:
THESE SITES ARE CONTINUALLY UNDER DEVELOPMENT AND AR MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, IMPLIED OR EXPRESS, AS TO ITS ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS OR APPROPRIATENESS FOR ANY PURPOSES.
Throughout the Site, we may provide links and pointers to Internet sites maintained by third parties. Our linking to such third-party sites does not imply an endorsement or sponsorship of such sites, or the information, products or services offered on or through the sites. In addition, neither we nor affiliates operate or control in any respect any information, products or services that third parties may provide on or through the Site or on websites linked to by us on the Site.
If applicable, any opinions, advice, statements, services, offers, or other information or content expressed or made available by third parties are those of the respective authors or distributors, and not the Company. Neither the Company nor any third-party provider of information guarantees the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any content. Furthermore, the Company and Joanna Garritano neither endorses nor is responsible for the accuracy and reliability of any opinion, advice, or statement made on any of the Sites by anyone other than an authorized Nurture Healing representative while acting in his/her official capacity.
Commerce:
Products are offered for sale through the Sites. In the event you wish to purchase any of these products, you will be asked by the Company or an authorized third party on Company’s behalf to supply certain personal information, including without limitation, your full name, address, telephone number and credit card information. You agree to provide the Company or such third party with accurate, complete and current information at all times, and to comply with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. You shall be responsible for all charges incurred through your account as well as for paying any shipping and handling charges, and applicable taxes.
Payment:
Your right to purchase products that are available for purchase through the Sites is conditional on our receipt of payment for such products. If payment cannot be charged to your credit card or if a charge is refunded for any reason, including chargeback, we reserve the right to either suspend or terminate your account, thereby terminating this Agreement and all obligations hereunder.
Warranties:
THE INFORMATION, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES OFFERED ON OR THROUGH THE SITES AND BY THE COMPANY AND ANY THIRD-PARTY SITES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITES OR ANY OF ITS FUNCTIONS WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT ANY PART OF THESE SITES, INCLUDING BULLETIN BOARDS, OR THE SERVERS THAT MAKE IT AVAILABLE, ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.
WE DO NOT WARRANT OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE SITES OR MATERIALS ON THESE SITES OR ON THIRD-PARTY SITES IN TERMS OF THEIR CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, TIMELINESS, RELIABILITY OR OTHERWISE.
Visitors acknowledge and agree that their use of any product purchased through the Sites is at their sole risk. The Company expressly disclaims and has no responsibility for how you use the products provided through the Sites, and makes no promises, guarantees, predictions of success or any claims to special experience, insight, or expertise in providing the Sites.
The Company attempts to be as accurate as possible. However, the Company does not warrant that the product descriptions or other content of this site are accurate, complete, reliable, current, or error-free. The appropriateness of use of a given product may vary depending on circumstances. Information may and is subject to change.
No information obtained from the Company, whether provided orally or in writing, shall create any express or implied warranty. The Company shall have no liability, obligation or responsibility to any person or entity for any loss, damage, injury or adverse consequence alleged to have happened directly or indirectly as a consequence of using the products sold on this website. Specifically, the Company disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability, and fitness for any particular purpose. The Company makes no guaranty of continuous, uninterrupted or secure access to the Sites. Operation of the Sites may be interfered with by numerous factors outside of the control of the Company.
Indemnity:
You shall indemnify and hold the Company harmless from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, injuries, losses or expenses, including attorneys’ fees and expenses of counsel and the collection thereof, that may be incurred by or asserted or awarded against Company, arising out of or in connection with or by reason of, or in connection with the preparation for a defense of, any investigation, litigation or proceeding arising out of, related to or in connection with your use of our Sites, your connection to our Sites, your purchase of products or services from our Sites, your breach of this Agreement, or your violation of any law or the rights of a third party.
Third Parties:
Your participation, correspondence or business dealings with any third party found on or through the Websites, regarding payment and delivery of specific goods, and any other terms, conditions, representations or warranties associated with such dealings, are solely between you and such third party. You agree that the Company shall not be responsible or liable for any loss, damage, or other matters of any sort incurred as the result of such dealings.
Privacy:
The Company views the protection of your privacy as a very important responsibility. The terms regulating the handling of personally identifiable information and other information provided by you in connection with the Sites is described in our Privacy Policy. The Privacy Policy can be found at http://nurturehealing.org/privacy-policy/
Contact Us:
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Websites, please contact us by e-mail at support@nurturehealing.org or write to us at Nurture Healing, P.O. Box 11581, Bainbridge, WA 98110
Termination:
We may cancel or terminate your right to use the Sites or any part of the Sites at any time without notice. In the event of cancellation or termination, you are no longer authorized to access the part of the Sites affected by such cancellation or termination.
Disclaimer:
Nurture Healing, LLC (the “Company”) operates the websites nurturehealing.org and joannagarritano.com (Sites) and through these Sites provides informational and educational content, programs, and courses. The Company does not provide medical diagnosis, treatment, or prescription of any kind. All information provided on this website or in connection with any communications supported by the Company’s informational and educational programs and courses, including without limitation, website content, website copy, downloadable documents, real-time video, real-time audio, telephonic communications or email communications, pre-recorded video or audio or other mediums of communication are intended to be for general informational and educational purposes only, and are in no way intended to create a physician – patient relationship as defined by state and federal law. Company informational and educational programs and courses are not a substitute for professional medical diagnosis or treatment. Reliance upon any information or education provided by the Company’s informational and educational programs and courses or reliance upon any information or education provided by the Company’s Principals, Employees, Agents and Contractors is solely at your own risk. Always consult your personal physician regarding the applicability of any information on this site or in the programs and courses with respect to your symptoms or medical conditions.
To the extent that any information is provided through these Sites, it is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute or substitute for (i) medical advice or counseling, (ii) the practice of medicine including but not limited to psychiatry, psychology, psychotherapy or the provision of health care diagnosis or treatment, (iii) the creation of a physician-patient or clinical relationship, or (iv) an endorsement, a recommendation or a sponsorship of any third party, product or service by the Company or any of the Company’s related companies, agents, employees, consultants or service providers. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider promptly. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements available on this Website have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
You understand that although Joanna Garritano, MD is a licensed medical doctor any communications by Dr. Garritano are merely informational and educational in nature and are not intended as a diagnosis or prescription for treatment. Unless you see Dr. Garritano in direct consultation in her medical practice, you understand that diagnosis and implementation of any recommendations by Dr. Garritano must be implemented by your personal physician. You understand that any guidance offered by Dr. Garritano through this website, and programs offered through Nurture Healing are offered merely as information and education and you will not construe it as practicing medicine. By using these Sites, you acknowledge that you are only seeking information and education from Dr. Garritano and you are not seeking personal diagnosis and treatment recommendations. You also waive any right to initiate any claims or litigation against Dr. Garritano for medical malpractice since you acknowledge that you must take any information you receive from Dr. Garritano to your own personal physician for further diagnosis and treatment plans.
By proceeding, you acknowledge a complete and clear understanding and acceptance of and agreement with these terms of service, the disclaimer and waivers with no reservations.