The Legal Stuff ~ Intuitive Feast

Please read the following policies carefully to understand your rights, responsibilities, and risks as a user of this website.

Disclaimer

This Website is owned by Anita Bermann, founder and owner of Intuitive Feast/ Ideal Feast Nutrition Counseling. (“Company,” “my,” “I,” “we,” or “us”). “You” are the viewer of this Website.

By viewing this website or anything offered through the website, including but not limited to blog entries, newsletters, articles, videos, social media, or other content, you agree to accept all parts of this Disclaimer. If you do not agree to the Disclaimer below, please stop and do not access this website.

This Website is For Educational and Informational Purposes Only

The information provided in or through this website is intended as educational and informational only and does not constitute medical advice nor substitute for an individual nutrition consultation with a Registered Dietitian. The information herein is to be used for general self-help purposes only. By providing writing, media, and other content on this website I am not acting in the role of your personal dietitian/nutritionist, nor is any content to be taken as a substitute for advice from a medical doctor, therapist, psychologist, or other medical or mental health provider. In my role as presenter of this site, I am not providing health care or medical nutrition therapy services, nor am I attempting to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical or mental health issue or condition. You agree and acknowledge that I and the Intuitive Feast website do no provide medical or mental health advice of any form, nor does viewing the information herein constitute a dietitian-patient relationship. Please seek the advice of your personal physician or mental health provider regarding any medical concerns and before implementing any dietary or lifestyle suggestions contained in or linked through this website. If you believe you have an eating disorder, please contact your medical or mental health provider right away. If you would like to establish a dietitian-patient relationship, please contact me to inquire about appointments. Please keep in mind that the information on this website has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

This Website Does Not Constitute Legal or Financial Advice

I am most certainly not a lawyer, accountant, or financial adviser of any type. Please do not make any financial decisions based on the information contained within this website; it does not serve as a substitute for consultation with a certified legal or financial professional. By viewing this website, you agree that the information herein is not legal or financial advice. I cannot be held liable for any actions you take as a result of viewing this website, nor can I be held liable for any errors or omissions. I also accept no liability for any loss or damages that you may incur. Please consult with your financial and/or legal counselor about your specific circumstances before making any legal or financial decisions.

You Accept Personal Responsibility for Use of This Website

You acknowledge that your viewing of this website and any associated media is voluntary and that you are solely and personally responsible for any choices you make now and in the future. By viewing this site, you accept full responsibility for your use, or non-use, of any information herein, and you agree to use your best judgement and the advice of your personal doctor, lawyer or other professional before implementing any suggestion or recommendation from this website into your life or business. By engaging with this website, you also agree that I am making no guarantees as to any particular result. I love when people reach their goals, but each individual’s result is different and depends on many factors including your own motivation, commitment, follow-up, and life situation. The real life examples and testimonials provided on this website are representative of only one person’s individual experience and not intent to represent a guarantee of similar results for others, they simply speak to my training and character. You agree that the information I provide on this website is not a guarantee of any particular outcome.

Limitation of Liability

You understand that your results from viewing this website or engaging my services through this website are unknown, and that there is inherent risk in engaging in any new activity. You agree that if you take action based on any suggestion or idea given on this website that it is at your own risk, with no liability on my part, understanding that this could even mean illness, injury, or death. You assume all risks of such actions and agree to absolve me of any liability or loss that you or anyone else may incur from the use of the information or ideas contained herein. You agree that you will not hold me or my agents liable for any harm you may suffer after viewing this wesbite, whether it is accident, injury, harm, loss, damage, loss of money, business interruptions or damage, physical or mental disease or condition, or any harm not mentioned. You also agree to fully and complete hold harmless, indemnify, and release me and any of my agents, employees, or staff from any and all causes of action, allegation, suits, claims, damages, or demands whatsoever, in law or equity, that may arise in past, present, or future in any way linked to your viewing of this website.

Terms and Conditions

This Website and all Content herein is owned by Anita Bermann, owner and founder of Intuitive Feast and Ideal Feast Nutrition Counseling, LLC. By using this website, you agree to abide by the following Terms and Conditions. Note that I may choose to change these Terms at any time and that the version displayed on this website will be the most updated and legally binding, whether you choose to read it or not.

Intellectual Property

All words, logos, trademarks, images, design or layout ideas, photos, documents, data, and other materials shown on this site are the intellectual property of Anita Bermann and are protected by intellectual property laws. By choosing to view or access this website content, you are being granted a revocable, non-transferable license for personal, non-commercial use. This means that you may not copy or steal any content for this site, or use for any other purpose, without my express written permission. Please understand that I have invested a great deal of time and money into creating the valuable content on this Website, and that using it in any manner that has not been authorized is an infringement of my intellectual property rights and can be prosecuted the full extent of the law.

You are free to print or download individual pages or resources provided on this website for your personal use at home. You may also share with others for not-for-profit limited educational use, provided that you do not alter the materials and give full credit to me by name. The right to use my intellectual property for such purposes does not imply in any way that you created this property or assume any ownership rights that belong to me.

If you would like to use my content in a school or classroom setting, or for any for-profit business or organization, you must receive my written permission first. Please do not copy, republish, sell, or modify any materials or words I provide on this website. You are welcome and encouraged to link directly to this site from your personal site or social media if you would like to share my words or ideas with your own followers, provided that you in no way suggest this is your own work. You also are expressly forbidden from charging money to anyone to access the link to my website or blog, unless you are given written permission by me to do so. Note that your choice to include a link to my website on your website or in your materials does not mean I have reviewed, sponsor or have endorsed any of your own content or ideas.

Any rights not expressly granted in these Terms and Conditions are reserved by me, Anita Bermann.

If you would like to request permission to use my content for any purpose not expressly given in these Terms, please contact me at anita@intuitivefeast.com. Should I decide to give you permission for another use, please know that I am in that circumstance only giving permission for the express written purpose I agree upon with you, and that any other use or purpose is considered an infraction of my intellectual property rights.

Errors and Omissions

I cannot and do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of any content on this website or any content linked from this website. I do make my best attempt to provide evidence-based and up-to-date scientific information, but science and opinions do often change quickly. I shall not be held liable for any errors or omissions that may occur, or any risk you assume as a result of those errors or omissions. Note that the links I provide to other websites are for your informational purposes only, and I cannot be held liable for the timeliness or accuracy of information provided on those websites. Any loss, damage, or suffering that you incur as a result of viewing these websites is between you and those websites. Please read their legal documents as well to understand whether you agree to the use of their sites and policies.

Unpermitted Use

By using this website, you agree that you will not engage in any fraudulent or otherwise inappropriate actions that may cause damage to the functionality or availability of the site, or that might cause to damage my reputation, business, or the confidentially and privacy of my users. You are responsible for any electronic communication or activity that arises from your computer. Please understand that you may not use this website in connection with any criminal activity or unlawful behavior, to send or adapt any materials in a way that is harmful, abusive, defamatory, menacing, invasive, indecent, or threatening to others or their rights. You also agree that you will not spam this website or the users of this website, or infect this website or communications sent from this website (emails, contact form, newsletter) with any software viruses, malware, or harmful computer code, or conduct a cyber attack on this website or its communications, whether intended or not. If you intentionally take any actions that might harm the functionality, visibility, or design of this website or communications received from this website, steal any personal information provided to me, or cause problems for my users, you will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. As stated previously, you also may not copy, resell, or use any information on this website for purposes not expressly granted by me.

Online Commerce

Choosing to buy any products I might offer for sale through this website, or following any links I provide allowing you to make purchases from other vendors, may result in the collection of your personal and financial information. This information may also be shared with an independent payment processing company. Please know that I am not responsible for any loss, damage, or harm that you suffer at the hands of these other merchants or payment processing companies and that I have no control over their business practices or the security of their information. They may have different terms and conditions than I do. You are liable for any damages that result from your decision to purchase a product offered on or suggested by this website.

Privacy Policy

Intuitive Feast is committed to protecting your privacy. Please read the following Privacy notice to understand how your information is used and collected when you visit this website. By accessing this website, you agree to be bound by the terms of this Policy. Note that I may change this Privacy Policy at any time and that the most recent version of the Policy will be posted here. All updates and amendments are immediately effective upon notice. I encourage you to regularly review this policy to stay abreast of changes that might affect you.

Information I Collect

By using the website Contact form or signing up for the Newsletter or other email lists, you will be providing information to me that may include your address, phone number, email, billing information, or other personally identifying and confidential information. You might also provide comments, photos, videos, testimonials, or other media. Note that any information you provide is voluntary on your part and that by providing said information, you are giving me permission to store, collect, and use that information according to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy and other documents.

Any confidential information that you provide will be stored by me internally or using a data management system. This information will only be accessed by me or other employees/contractors working with me for legitimate purposes. No contact information that you provide will ever be knowingly shared with or sold to outside companies or agencies for the purpose of sales or marketing their products without your express permission. (I do not sell or rent email addresses).

If you have signed up for my Newsletter, video channel, or to receive updates on future writings, events, or products that I may offer, you are giving consent for me to use and process your personal data specifically for the purpose identified on the sign-up form. Currently, I collect the name and email address of Newsletter subscribers and all of the above plus phone number for my Contact form. If I ask for other information, I will always tell you why I am asking and what purpose I plan to use that information for. Note that you may “unsubscribe” from my Newsletter at any time by clicking the link on the bottom of the emails. I currently use MailChimp to manage my Newsletter subscribers. Please contact me if you have any difficulty unsubscribing from their emails.

In addition to the above information, the Website also may collect traffic data (IP address) to help diagnose server or data problems or to optimize content for your viewing experience. IP address data is not personally identifiable. The traffic data collected will only be used for improving my services, and does not track your activities on any other website in any way. Anonymous traffic data may also be shared with business partners or advertisers on an aggregate basis. Note that I cannot be held liable for any data collection activities that happen on any websites that are linked or shared from this page.

Please note that I also have no responsibility or liability for any activities or content that link to or are linked from this website. I cannot be held liable for the privacy of information shared with any other website; I encourage you to review the privacy policies of all websites that you visit to understand how they might decide to use your information.

Unfortunately, the internet is a wild and crazy place, and whenever you voluntarily provide your confidential or any other information through this website it may be seen, collected, and used by others in ways that are beyond my control. I cannot be responsible for any unauthorized, improper, or illegal use by others of your voluntarily provided information.

In order to be in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), I do not knowingly collect information directly from children under the age of 13. All content on this website is directed to individuals 13 years and older.

Cookies

Cookies can be essential for a pleasurable diet, and are also sometimes essential for the optimal function of websites and web browsers. I do not set any personally identifiable information in cookies or use any additional data-capture tools. If cookies appear on this site, you can choose to disable then through your own web browser settings, however, disabling cookies may cause some website features to not work as intended or may diminish your overall viewing experience. I have no control over information collected by other websites or persons who may be linked through this website or my other communications.

HIPAA Privacy

Note that if you are a nutrition counseling client of Anita Bermann, I am authorized to release confidential information from your medical record regarding your care to other healthcare providers and insurance companies. I will not release any information outside of these purposes and appropriate requests. See here to read my full HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices detailing your rights to confidential treatment.