Legal Disclaimer & Terms of Use

Read on to learn about the terms of use for http://www.firstourselves.com and the programs offered by First Ourselves:

Guidelines for Forums membership

Incorporated in these terms of use are the special guidelines applicable to members of the First Ourselves Forums.

Copyright

All of the material on First Ourselves is copyrighted. We get frequent emails asking for permission to reprint First Ourselves’ articles in blogs, newsletters, conferences and classrooms. You can use our content as long as you link to firstourselves.com and credit Karly Randolph Pitman and First Ourselves as the author and source of the material. As a courtesy, please send us a copy of the articles or a link to the site where it appears.

Terms of Use, Conditions, and Legal Disclaimer:

These terms and conditions govern the participant’s use of this Site and by accessing this Site the participant agrees to be bound by them.

First Ourselves reserves the right to change these terms and conditions at any time without notice by updating this posting and the participant’s continued access to or use of this Site will constitute their acceptance of any such changes.

Disclaimer

The statements made about products and services have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (U.S.). They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition or disease. Please consult with your own physician or health care specialist regarding the suggestions and recommendations made at First Ourselves, as well as any other such sites which distribute the content therein.

Except as specifically stated on this site, neither First Ourselves nor any of its authors, contributors, or other representatives will be liable for damages arising out of or in connection with the use of this site. This is a comprehensive limitation of liability that applies to all damages of any kind, including (without limitation) compensatory, direct, indirect or consequential damages, loss of data, income or profit, loss of or damage to property and claims of third parties.

This website provides services such as information on body image, weight loss, sugar addiction, health, and nutritional information. As such, use of this service implies your acceptance of the terms described herein.

You, user of services provided by First Ourselves, understand that certain services are provided by First Ourselves.

You understand that a private citizen without any professional training in the medical, health, and nutritional field is providing the services. You understand that these services are provided without a health examination and without prior discussion of my health condition. You understand that in no way will First Ourselves provide medical advice, and that no medical advice is contained within this site or the services provided.

You understand that these services are not intended as a substitute for consultation with a licensed healthcare practioner, such as your physician. Before you begin any weight loss or fitness program, or change your nutritional regimen, you will consult your physician or other licensed healthcare practioner to ensure that you are in good health and that these services will not harm you.

If you experience any unusual symptoms after following these services, you will stop performing the exercise(s) and consult with your healthcare practitioner immediately.

You understand that the information and content of these services should not be used to diagnose a health problem or disease, or to determine any health-related treatment program, including weight loss, diet, or exercise.

You understand that there are risks associated with the use of these services. Use of these services implies that you assume all risks, known and unknown, inherent to exercise, workout programs, nutrition programs, and physical changes and/or injuries which may result from the use of these services.

Benefits:

Participation in a regular program of physical activity has been shown to produce positive changes in a number of organ systems. These changes include increased work capacity, improved cardiovascular efficiency, and increased muscular strength, flexibility, power, and endurance. Additionally, studies have shown following a controlled-carbohydrate diet provides benefits to your health, including weight loss, among others.

Risks:

You recognize that exercise and diet changes can carry some risk to the musculoskeletal system (strains, sprains) and the cardio-respiratory system (dizziness, discomfort in breathing, heart attack). You hereby certify that you know of no medical problem that would increase your risk of illness and injury because of participation in a regular exercise program, or you will not use any service related to an exercise program. Additionally, your decision to begin a diet program is yours alone and First Ourselves nor any of its authors, contributors, or other representatives will be liable for damages arising out of or in connection with the use of the information provided at this site.

You hereby release First Ourselves from any liability related to these services to the fullest extent permitted by law. This includes any damages, costs, or losses of any nature arising from the use of these services and the information provided by these services, including direct, consequential, special, punitive, or incidental damages, even if First Ourselves has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Your use of these services confirms your agreement to the above terms and conditions. If you do not agree, you will not utilize these services.

While we’re offering our opinion and experience, do not substitute our advice for medical advice and prescriptions from your physician or other health care professional. You should not use information from First Ourselves to diagnose or treat a medical or psychological condition. Blog owner cannot be held responsible for any adverse effects or consequences resulting from the use of any information included in First Ourselves. If you have a pre-existing medical or psychological condition or are now taking medication(s), consult your doctor ASAP before adopting any changes to your meal plan. By visiting First Ourselves, you’re agreeing to all these terms and conditions. Feedback and suggestions are always welcome. Spamming and flaming are not allowed; inappropriate comments will be edited. Thank you for respecting all users on the site.

Submissions

You agree that any and all comments, messages, postings, data, suggestions, creative ideas, designs, concepts, product suggestions and other items or materials disclosed, submitted or offered to First Ourselves through or in connection with this Site (“Submissions”), including, but not limited to, survey responses, shall become, and remain, First Ourselves’ property. Any correspondence received via e-mail or otherwise becomes the property of First Ourselves and may be published at the author’s discretion. By sending me e-mail correspondence, you agree to such terms and conditions. First Ourselves is, and shall be, under no obligation (i) to pay to anyone any compensation for or in connection with the use of any Submission; or (ii) to respond to any Submission. You represent and warrant that no Submission by you will violate any right of any third party, including, but not limited to, copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, privacy or other personal or proprietary right.

First Ourselves cannot and does not agree to consider or review every Submission, and is not liable or responsible for the content of any material posted on this Site by users. You agree not to upload, post, distribute or otherwise publish on this Site any material that (i) is libelous, defamatory, obscene, abusive, pornographic, threatening or an invasion of privacy; (ii) infringes the intellectual property rights, including, but not limited to, any copyright, patent, trade secret or trademarks, of any person or entity; (iii) is illegal in any way or advocates illegal activity; or (iv) advertises or solicits funds, goods or services.
You are and shall remain solely responsible for the content of any Submission you make.

Downloads

In the event that First Ourselves permits items to be downloaded from the site, First Ourselves grants the participant a non-exclusive, non assignable and non-transferable license to use and display, for personal, non-commercial, use only, one copy of any material that the participant may download from the site, including, but not limited to any files, codes, audio-visual material or images incorporated in or generated by the software (collectively “Downloaded Material”) provided, however that the participant maintains all copyright and other notices contained in such Downloaded Material. First Ourselves grants the participant no further rights or licenses of any kind in respect of any trade marks or names used on this web site, which are the property of First Ourselves.

The Participant also agrees not to alter, disassemble, decompile, reverse, engineer or otherwise modify any of the Downloaded Material.

Links

This Site may contain links to other sites. First Ourselves is not responsible for the availability of, or any content or material contained in, or obtained through, any such sites. Any link to another site, and reference to third-party information, products or services linked to this Site, is not, and should not be construed as, an express or implied endorsement by First Ourselves. Any questions or comments relating to such other sites should be addressed to the operator or operators of those sites.

Accuracy of information

Material in this Site may contain inaccuracies or typographical errors. First Ourselves shall not be liable or responsible for any loss or damage caused by or arising from any user’s reliance on information obtained from or through this Site. It is your responsibility to evaluate the information and other content available through this Site. This Site and the information and materials contained in this Site are subject to change at any time, and from time to time, without prior or subsequent notice.

No warranties

This site and the contents of this site are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. First Ourselves makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, including, but not limited to, warranties of title or freedom from malicious programs (such as viruses, worms or Trojan horses) or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, with respect to this site or its contents and expressly disclaims any representations and warranties. First Ourselves does not represent or warrant that the information contained in this site is accurate, complete or up-to-date, that this site is free of defects or that any defects will be remedied. You agree, by using this site, that your use of this site is at your sole risk, that you assume full responsibility for all loss of use, loss of data and costs associated with all necessary servicing or repairs of any equipment and/or software that you use in connection with this site, and that First Ourselves shall not be responsible or liable for any damages of any kind whatsoever arising out of, caused by or related to your use of this site. Where applicable law does not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, some or all of the foregoing disclaimers of warranty may not apply to you.

Limitation of liability

In no event shall First Ourselves be liable for any actual, direct, indirect, special, punitive, incidental, exemplary or consequential damages, or any other damages whatsoever, even if First Ourselves has been previously advised of the possibility of such damages, whether in an action under contract, tort or under any other theory, arising out of or in connection with the use, inability to use, or performance of the information, products and materials on this site. Because some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, some or all of the above limitations may not apply to you.

Indemnity

You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless First Ourselves from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, costs and expenses, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs, arising from or related to your use of this Site.