Terms of Service

Last modified May 2018

Welcome to http://www.AlexiaLewisRD.com (“Website”). This website is created and run by Alexia Lewis and by any employees, independent contractors, volunteers, and interns (together, “we” or “us”). Alexia is a Registered Dietitian, Florida (USA) Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist, and American Council on Exercise Certified Health Coach. Alexia’s mission is helping people create a better life through science; humor; beautiful, delicious, food; and a balanced approach to nutrition, exercise, and wellness.

Before using this Website and/or blog, we recommend that you thoroughly read through these Terms of Service (“Terms”) and the Privacy Policy (“Policy”). The Terms and Policy apply to associated products, services, and anything posted on the Website (together, “Services”).

By using this Website, you verify that you have read these Terms, and agree to them. Your agreement signifies that you are at least 18 years old and eligible by law to use and (when available) enroll in these Services. You agree by using these Services that you have provided true information as requested on any registration forms. By navigating this website, you also agree to these Terms.

We reserve the right to change or modify these Terms at any time. Any and all updates will be posted on the Website and will be effective immediately. You may not be notified of any changes via email. Continuing to use our Services indicates your agreement to the changes. If at any time you no longer agree to the Terms, you must suspend your use of our Services immediately by discontinuing any use of the Website (visiting pages), canceling your membership (if any), and unsubscribing yourself from the Newsletter (instructions are at the bottom of every newsletter). If you violate any of the Terms of Service, we reserve the right to terminate your membership. We also reserve the right to refuse service to anyone, at any time, for any reason. You may use the Contact Form if you have any questions whatsoever about the content of these terms.

Please be aware that agreeing to these Terms by using the Services holds the same weight as a written and signed contract. You agree that you will not challenge the enforceability of these Terms based on the fact that they are electronic.

Purchase & Use Information

In order to purchase or access certain content on the Website, you may need to provide some personal information (see Privacy Policy for more details). You agree that any information you provide is accurate, current, and complete. You also understand and agree that any information you provide is subject to the Privacy Policy.

If you are dissatisfied with any portion of the Services, or with any of these Terms of Service, your sole and exclusive remedy is to discontinue using the Services.

Any logins, accounts, usernames, and password created on this Website are for your personal use only and cannot be shared with others. Each account is to be used by one person only. Please do not falsely create accounts for any other individuals. Do not share your account with anyone else. If you enjoy our Services, please share the sign-up page, and encourage your friends to sign up for themselves. If we find that you are in violation with these terms (to not share your login with anyone else), we will immediately terminate your membership with no refund. You are responsible for any fees, including internet or mobile fees, incurred while using these services. We reserve the right to shut down accounts who have violated these Terms at any time, without prior notice.

Third Party Links

Some pages on this Website will contain outbound links to other websites that contain relevant content, research articles, or third-party or affiliate pages. You acknowledge and agree that we are not responsible for the availability of these websites, and we do not endorse and are not responsible for any advertisements featured on these websites. You agree that we will never be held liable (directly or indirectly) for any losses, damages, or health concerns that may have been incurred from your use of materials, service, or content on these websites. You agree that you will use the content from these websites at your own risk.

Health Disclaimer

Alexia Lewis is an ACE Certified Health Coach and Registered Dietitian who holds a master’s degree in nutrition & dietetics from the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, Florida. In addition, she has completed 1,200 hours of supervised practice at local hospitals, schools, and nutrition-related businesses.

Please note that Alexia Lewis is not a licensed physician, and cannot diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical conditions. Always let your physician know about any of your health concerns, and check with your doctor before making any diet, medication, exercise, or lifestyle changes. Alexia’s work is guided by the Code of Ethics for the Profession of Dietetics and the American Council on Exercise.  Providing Medical Nutrition Therapy services is a licensed activity in the state of Florida. Your use of this Website indicates your understanding that Alexia is not providing health care or medical services (including medical nutrition therapy) and will not diagnose, treat, or cure in any manner whatsoever any disease, condition, or other physical or mental ailment of the human body.

All information included in this Website is information that we have curated, and is in no way claiming to be comprehensive or conclusive. The information provided on this Website is meant for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is NOT meant to be interpreted as medical advice for any individual. This information does not replace the advice of a medical professional and should not be relied on as medical advice or advice on diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. If you have concerns about your health, you should always consult with a medical professional. Do not delay consultation or treatment from a medical professional because of something read on this – or any – website. Use of any information provided on this website is 100% AT YOUR OWN RISK.

No information provided on this Website should be interpreted as medical nutrition therapy, nutrition counseling, diagnosis, prognosis, health care treatment, instruction, advice, or any other individualized medical service. The information is for educational purposes only. You should not use the information on this website for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease or prescribing any medication or other treatment. Alexia is committed to presenting all sides of the information on various topics in order to allow the readers to form their own conclusions.

Service Disclaimer

We do our best to ensure continued service of the Website. In the event of any emergency repairs, natural disasters, or unforeseen technological errors that may interrupt our Services, you agree to under no conditions hold us liable for any losses, lack of availability, discontinuance, suspension, or termination of our Services. You agree that your access and use of Services is on an ‘As Is” and “As Available” condition.

We also reserve the right to modify Services at any time and will not be held liable for any price increases, service changes, or discontinuation of Services. We are not responsible for any technical malfunctions of online systems, servers, service providers, or email accounts that prevent the timely delivery of our Services. We are also not responsible for any damages that may occur from downloading any content from the Website. Use of these Services is at your own risk.

No Guarantees

We make no guarantees regarding any of the recommendations or advice given on the Website or other Services. While the advice provided may have worked for us or others, there is no guarantee that it will also work for you, or that if you do the exact same steps you will see the same results. Please use and implement the advice at your own risk.

Submissions

If you submit any content to the Website, including comments, we do not own those materials, but you are granting us permission to use the submitted content in our business. This includes comments, testimonials, feedback, etc. You agree to give us the rights to copy, distribute, transmit, publicly display, post on social media, reproduce, translate, edit, and reformat your submission, and post your name with it, without compensation. We are not obligated to use the submission, but we reserve the right to at our discretion. We also reserve the right to delete any submissions at our discretion.

Indemnification

You agree to hold us (Alexia Lewis and all staff, contractors, volunteers, interns, employees, and partners) harmless and indemnify us from and against any third party claim(s) arising from your use of our Services. This includes any liability or expenses arising from all claims, losses, damages, suits, judgments, litigation costs, and attorney fees. You also agree to relinquish any and all rights or benefits you may have under any other state or federal statue or common law principle of similar effect, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Applicable Law

You agree that by using our Services, the laws of Florida will govern these Terms and any dispute that may arise.

Additional Information

Please also review our Privacy Policy.

You are responsible for any fees, including internet or mobile fees, incurred while using this Website.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content available on this Website is written in the author’s own words, unless otherwise indicated. All the materials available on the site are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You agree to use the site solely for personal noncommercial use. Unauthorized copying, reproducing, republishing, downloading, uploading, posting, transmitting, translating, selling, exploiting, distributing, or creating derivative works of the information without our explicit consent is not allowed and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent available under the law. This includes transmitting the information via email or other electronic means without consent. You are allowed to print the material for personal, non-commercial use, with proper attribution.

By posting any information on our site, including comments or information on discussion boards or social media, you agree that you are the owner of any materials posted, and are not violating any copyright or intellectual property laws.

You may hyperlink back to our site, as long as the link does not imply that the Website or Alexia Lewis sponsor or endorse anything on your site without our express consent.

Disclaimers

The information, products, and services offered on the Website or by Alexia Lewis and her associates are provided on an “as-is” basis, with no express or implied warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties to the fullest extent allowable under the law, including any implied warranties of the use of the information for any particular purpose. We do not warrant that the site or its contents will be error-free, accurate, timely, or reliable, although efforts will be made to correct errors when found.

Some content may include advice from guests who are not affiliated with the Website. We make no claims unto the accuracy or validity of any advice given by these guests. All individuals who provide guest contributions to the site agree to give us the intellectual property rights to the content.

No Joint Venture or Other Business Relationship

Users and guests of this Website and Services do not have any form of partnership or employment relationship with Alexia Lewis or AlexiaLewisRD.com.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please use the Contact Form to contact us.