Course disclaimer and participation agreement

Congratulations! Welcome to the land of the deeper dive. I know those of you who end up here are really committed to the material. Thank you for your interest and willingness to learn.

The first bit of housekeeping is the disclaimer. As I mentioned in the narrative, it is not just legalese, it is a bit of education.

Here is the full text for you to read:

COURSE DISCLAIMER AND TERMS OF USE

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PARTICIPATING

By enrolling in and participating in this course, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the following disclaimer and terms.

EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE ONLY

This course is designed for educational and informational purposes only. The content provided is intended to offer general knowledge about health science, principles, and health-related topics. This course is NOT intended to:

  • Provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment

  • Replace consultation with qualified healthcare professionals

  • Serve as a substitute for professional medical care

  • Offer personalized recommendations for specific health conditions

MEDICAL DISCLAIMER

No Doctor-Patient Relationship: Participation in this course does not create a doctor-patient relationship between the instructor and participants. The instructor is not acting as your personal physician through this course.

Individual Health Varies: Every individual has unique health needs, medical history, allergies, and dietary requirements. Information presented in this course may not be appropriate for your specific circumstances.

Consult Healthcare Professionals: Before making any significant changes to your diet, exercise routine, or lifestyle based on course content, you should consult with:

  • Your primary care physician

  • A registered dietitian, nutritionist, fitness trainer

  • Other qualified healthcare providers familiar with your medical history

LIMITATIONS OF SCOPE

This course covers general health care and health science principles and should not be used for:

  • Medical Conditions: Managing diabetes, heart disease, eating disorders, food allergies, or any other medical condition

  • Special Populations: Pregnancy, breastfeeding, pediatric nutrition, or geriatric care without professional guidance

  • Weight Management: Significant weight loss or gain programs without medical supervision

  • Supplement Recommendations: Specific supplement dosing or medical-grade nutritional interventions

PARTICIPANT RESPONSIBILITIES

As a course participant, you are responsible for and agree to:

  • Use course information responsibly and within appropriate limits

  • Seek professional medical advice for health-related decisions

  • Not apply course content to serious health conditions without medical supervision

  • Understand that results may vary significantly between individuals

  • Report any adverse effects from self care changes to qualified healthcare providers

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

The instructor, web host, course platform, and affiliated parties shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

  • Use or misuse of course information

  • Decisions made based on course content

  • Any health outcomes resulting from applying course principles

  • Technical issues with course delivery or access

  • Any other claims related to course participation

EMERGENCY SITUATIONS

This course does not provide emergency medical advice. If you experience any medical emergency or urgent health concerns, immediately contact:

  • Emergency services (911 in the US)

  • Your healthcare provider

  • Local emergency medical facilities

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All course materials are provided for personal, non-commercial educational use only. Redistribution, reproduction, or commercial use of course content is prohibited without express written permission.

UPDATES AND MODIFICATIONS

The instructor reserves the right to update course content and this disclaimer as needed to reflect current scientific understanding and legal requirements.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF UNDERSTANDING

By proceeding with this course, you acknowledge that:

  1. You understand this is an educational course, not medical advice

  2. You will consult healthcare professionals for medical decisions

  3. You assume responsibility for how you apply course information

  4. You will not hold the instructor liable for health outcomes

  5. You understand the limitations and scope of this educational content

Thanks very much for reading through this. It is meant to enlighten and protect readers, students and patients, not just the course creators.

Dr. Gina