Disclaimers
Disclaimers [Body Temple Online]
Nature of Content: The purpose behind Body Temple Online’s programs is to provide clients, yoga professionals, fitness professionals, and healthcare providers (collectively referred to as “clients”) generalized health education program which empowers, teaches, and educates clients to improve various aspects of their lifestyle, mood, and health through education via yoga, stress reduction techniques, improving sleep, and improving overall fitness and to provide continuing education for yoga professionals and fitness professionals.
The Website and/or Application content is educational and informational in nature and is provided only as general information and is not medical, physical therapy, psychological or nutritional advice, opinion, diagnosis, treatment or guarantee. Developments in medical research may impact the health, fitness and nutritional advice that appears here. No assurance can be given that the advice contained in this site will always include the most recent findings or developments with respect to the particular material. You may discover there are other methods and materials to accomplish the same end result.
The program’s content is not intended to create and does not constitute any professional relationship between Company (or any of its officers, directors, trustees, employees, coaches, consultants, independent contractors, bloggers, experts, agents, volunteers, affiliates, or agents) and you, and does not create any doctor-patient, physical therapist-patient, or any other professional relationship, including a nutritional or dietician relationship, with any of the Company’s independent contractors, experts, coaches, employees, consultants, or agents. The content is not intended to solicit clients or patients; and should not be relied upon as medical, psychological, or other professional advice of any kind or nature whatsoever. Even if those providing information via the educational program or website display professional licensure or other credentials in the healing arts, or cite clinical trials or other medical literature, they are limited to providing information, support, encouragement, guidance and education, and are not providing any clinical service via the Website or Application. The information provided through the Website or Application should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease. The information contained in these communications is not comprehensive and does not include all the potential information regarding the subject matter, but rather, is merely intended to serve as one resource for general and educational purposes.
You should consult your physician or other health care professional before starting this or any other program to determine if it is right for your needs. This is particularly true if you (or your family) have a history of high blood pressure or heart disease, or if you have ever experienced chest pain when exercising or have experienced chest pain in the past month when not engaged in physical activity, smoke, have high cholesterol, are obese, or have a bone or joint problem that could be made worse by a change in physical activity. Do not engage in any fitness program or follow any information regarding exercise or physical activity if your physician or health care provider advises against it. If you experience faintness, dizziness, pain or shortness of breath at any time while exercising you should stop immediately.
Company Is Not Acting As A Medical Provider and Does Not Provide Medical Advice: Any and all content stated or posted on the Website/Application or available through any product is not intended to be, and must not be taken to be, the practice of medicine, physical therapy, psychology, chiropractic, or the provision of medical, psychological/mental health, or nutritional or chiropractic care or any other professional healthcare. The information provided on this Website/Application is not a substitute for medical diagnosis, advice, or treatment, or other professional healthcare. If you have or suspect you may have a medical or psychological problem, you should consult your medical doctor or psychologist or appropriate healthcare provider. If you think you have a medical emergency, call 911 immediately. Never disregard or delay medical advice received from your licensed healthcare provider based on information on the Website. Always consult your physician, psychologist, or licensed healthcare provider before seeking any new treatment, or before you alter, suspend, or initiate any change in your medical or psychological treatment, medication or herbal supplement, routine, or procedure.
We do not guarantee that any person’s use of the Website/Application is the appropriate course of treatment for any individual’s particular health care problem. Communications on or through the Website/Application do not create client-professional relationships and are not the subject of any associated privileges or confidentiality protections.
If you are in crisis, reach out for help to a crisis help line. A list of crisis help lines and service providers can be found by doing a search in your online search engine, or contact any of the organizations listed below: National Suicide Hotline 800-273-TALK (800-273- 8255); National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE (800-799-7233); National Child Abuse Hotline 800-4-A-CHILD (800-422-4453). While we provide online services, we do not have a 24-hour hotline for medical or psychological emergencies; nor do we handle requests in crisis situations, such as if you are feeling suicidal or in need of immediate assistance due to emotional crisis. If you are in crisis, contact one of the above organizations or another resource of your choice. If you need help finding mental health services and support in your community contact an appropriate organization, such as for example: National Mental Health Association Information Center: nmha.org.
Company is only providing informational and educational self-help resources to you.
Testimonials and Endorsements: Consumers generally may not be expected to achieve the same or similar results as others who have used our services and who have subsequently written or recorded video testimonials and endorsements. We post testimonials for informational purposes only; we do not claim that anyone will experience the same or similar results as mentioned in these writings or videos. Nor do we claim that a significant number of consumers may obtain similar results. Results experienced by any one individual who has written a testimonial or endorsement or provided a video testimonial, is not necessarily what any given consumer should expect to experience. Any information that could be regarded as a testimonial or endorsement on the Website does not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction by us regarding the outcome of any past, ongoing, or future conversation or interaction with you.
No Credentialing: To the extent the Website/Application or program lists other consultants, licensed medical practitioners, physical therapists, or coaches that operate in a capacity other than coaching or educating with Company, (“Practitioners”), we are merely a directory and do not certify or credential Practitioners and shall not be liable for certifying or credentialing Practitioners. We make no representations or warranties about any Practitioner, nor do we have any responsibility over, or for supervising, any outside clinical practice such Practitioner may operate. We do not screen, perform background checks, confirm the qualifications, evaluate, or endorse any Practitioner. The inclusion of a list of Practitioners on the Website/Application does not imply recommendation, referral or endorsement of such Practitioner nor is such information intended as a tool for verifying the credentials, qualifications, or abilities of any Practitioner contained therein; nor do we offer any guarantee, testimonial, endorsement, or validation of credentials of or services provided by the same.
We may receive a fee from Practitioners for use of our platform and technology and various other services. However, this does not imply endorsement of a particular Practitioner.
We will not be liable for claims for negligent credentialing or negligent supervision of, or for negligence by, any such Practitioner. Any opinions, advice, or information expressed by any person are those of that person and do not reflect our opinions. We do not recommend or endorse any Practitioner that may be mentioned on the Website/Application. We do not make any treatment decisions.
You understand that it is your responsibility to check the certification and/or licensing of any healthcare practitioner involved in your care. Our role is strictly limited to providing access to information for your consideration. You assume all risk of pursuing any course of action following receipt of information by any party. While we make efforts to verify that Practitioners have the background that they claim they have, we cannot warrant or guarantee their accuracy. We are not liable for any loss or damages caused by your reliance on any Website/Application Content including Practitioner profiles.
Videos: Videos from this site are educational and informational only and are not medical, psychological, physical therapy, or nutritional advice. They do not create or constitute any professional relationship between us and you. Always consult your licensed healthcare providers and never disregard or delay medical advice based on information on our videos.
Testimonials: Clients generally may not be expected to achieve the same or similar results as others who have used our services and who have subsequently written or recorded video testimonials and endorsements. We make no guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding any information or health outcome or about the completeness, reliability or accuracy of the information. All information is presented “as is,” use at your own risk, and make your own health and wellness decisions by consulting with your licensed healthcare provider.
Social Media: Although our Company may hire licensed practitioners, the information we are providing is educational. This is not medical advice nor does it create a doctor patient relationship, physical therapist relationship, or any other type of relationship between us. You should always consult your own doctor before making any changes to your healthcare. Our goal is to educate, guide, consult, and empower clients regarding lifestyle, mood, and health through education through yoga, stress reduction techniques, improving sleep, and improving overall fitness. We believe that with our educational support and guidance you can improve your lifestyle and health, or in the case of healthcare providers you can improve the services you provide to your patients, in a spirited and resilient way. Always consult your licensed healthcare provider and never disregard or delay medical advice based on information posted on this page or post.
Email Communications: Any information provided by Body Temple Online (“Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) through email is not intended to create and does not constitute a professional relationship between you and us and does not create any doctor-patient, physical therapist-patient, or any other professional relationship. The information provided in any of our communications is not a substitute for a medical diagnosis, advice, or treatment, or other professional healthcare. If you have or suspect you may have a medical or psychological problem, you should consult your medical doctor or psychologist or appropriate healthcare provider.
Email communications with us should never be used to communicate protected health information, nor to comply with HIPAA. If you do share any protected health information through email, you do so at your own risk.
If you think you have a medical emergency, call 911 immediately. Never disregard or delay medical advice received from your licensed healthcare provider based on information provided in our communications. Always consult your physician, psychologist, or licensed healthcare provider before seeking any new treatment, or before you alter, suspend, or initiate any change in your medical or psychological treatment, medication or herbal supplement, routine, or procedure.
If you are in crisis, reach out for help to a crisis help line. A list of crisis help lines and service providers can be found online, or contact any of the organizations listed below: National Suicide Hotline 800-273-TALK (800-273- 8255); National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE (800-799-7233); National Child Abuse Hotline 800-4-A-CHILD (800-422-4453). While we provide online services, we do not have a 24-hour hotline for medical or psychological emergencies; nor do we handle requests in crisis situations, such as if you are feeling suicidal or in need of immediate assistance due to emotional crisis. If you are in crisis, contact one of the above organizations or another resource of your choice. If you need help finding mental health services and support in your community contact an appropriate organization, such as for example: National Mental Health Association Information Center: nmha.org.
