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LAUGHING LADYBUG BOTANICALS USER AGREEMENT
USE OF THE LAUGHING LADYBUG BOTANICALS (LLB) WEBSITE IS STRICTLY SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS USER AGREEMENT.
LAUGHING LADYBUG BOTANICALS WEBSITE IS NOT INTENDED TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY. IF YOU BELIEVE YOUR SYMPTOMS OR SITUATION TO BE LIFE THREATENING, CALL YOUR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SYSTEM IMMEDIATELY (IN MOST AREAS THIS IS REACHED BY DIALING 911).
LAUGHING LADYBUG BOTANICALS WEBSITE IS NOT INTENDED TO REPLACE PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL CARE AND SHOULD BE USED, OR NOT USED, ON THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN. ALL HERBAL INFORMATION PROVIDED IS EITHER HISTORICAL IN NATURE, OR, MEDICALLY BACKED BY THIRD PARTY RESEARCH SCIENTISTS, AND IS DERIVED FROM CURRENTLY AVAILABLE PUBLICATIONS AND REPORTS.
LAUGHING LADYBUG BOTANICALS WEBSITE DOES NOT CLAIM TO CURE, OR REMIT, ANY DISEASE OR OTHER HEALTH CONDITION.
Agreement
Please read this User Agreement carefully before using the LLB website. This Agreement explains the terms and conditions governing usage of the LLB website, and it is your responsibility to read and understand them. By using the LLB website, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. If you do not agree to be bound by these terms and conditions, you may not access or use this website.
Free Membership.
LLB only sells to those who use our products for spiritual self-betterment or religious ceremony. Membership is awarded upon purchase of our products and includes emailed updates on classes, new products and events. Before purchasing our products you must agree to this User Agreement (click on the box next to "I accept the terms of the USER AGREEMENT"). By doing this you agree to use our products for spiritual self betterment, regardless of any other spiritual or religious affiliation as long as it is a "Good Spiritual Path".
General Information Disclaimer.
LLB does not make any warranty, express or implied, or assume any legal liability or responsibility for the completeness or usefulness, or the accuracy or quality of any information presented on the LLB website. While reasonable efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided, the information is subject to change without notice and cannot be guaranteed to be current.
Books, Videos, Audio Tapes, Other Informational Products Disclaimer.
The books, videos, audio tapes and other informational products offered on Laughing Ladybug Botanicals may provide a variety of clinical and health care-related opinions and must not replace the services of a licensed health care professional who has examined you and knows your health condition. This literature should not be used in place of medical advice, diagnosis or treatment from your personal physician or health care professional. The products offered on Laughing Ladybug Botanicals present a broad range of information that may aid in making health care choices. Laughing Ladybug Botanicals strongly recommends that you discuss any health concerns or health care choices you may be considering with your health care professional.
Laughing Ladybug Botanicals does not endorse or warranty the content of informational products offered on this site. The content of these products is solely the responsibility of the author of each product. Some information may only be the opinion of the author and not supported by scientific research. When researching health care information, it is recommended that you consult a number of sources written by a variety of authors, such as textbooks and published peer-review journal articles. Trained health care professionals should be a very important component of your health care decisions. Using information from a limited number of sources may lead to poor health care decisions and poor outcomes. Individual sources of information offered on this site are not meant to stand alone as a sole or singularly authoritative resource. The selections included on Laughing Ladybug Botanicals are not intended to represent all credible sources of information on any topic, and are not a comprehensive list of all materials available. Laughing Ladybug Botanicals offers only a limited and selected sample of literature.
When reading information about dietary supplements it is important to recognize that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved the use of dietary supplements for the treatment of disease or illness. Further, the books and informational products themselves have not been reviewed or approved by the FDA but represent the research and/or opinions of the authors.
Health Information.
Health content contained in this web site is researched, authored, and/or reviewed by one or more of these qualified health care professionals prior to posting and annually thereafter. The credentials of these health care professionals are verified on a regular basis and each is required to disclose any conflict of interest with regard to the information they provide. In addition to abiding by the ethics code of this web site, these health care professionals must abide by the professional ethics and principles of their respective professions.
Health Assessment Interactive Tools.
Interactive health and risk assessment operations contained in this website are designed to give health information specifically related to the information entered by the user. Information entered by the user is not collected nor retained by the website. Calculations and information provided by these tools are derived from generally accepted, science-based, peer-reviewed clinical information. Tools and reference materials are clinically reviewed and updated at least annually to reflect current clinical knowledge. Use of these tools and interactions with health care professionals affiliated with this site results in general health education information and is not intended to replace the advice and care of your healthcare professionals. Assessment tools and interactions with health care professionals affiliated with this site are subject to all applicable company policies, including compliance with federal and state law. Use of these tools is subject to the terms and conditions of the user agreement. Certain services within this website require the user to agree to a legal disclaimer prior to utilizing such services.
Medical Information Disclaimer.
All information on the LLB website is of a general nature and is intended for educational purposes only. The information available on this website should not be used as a substitute for professional medical care for the prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of health problems. You should consult with your personal physician or pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter drugs (including any herbal medicines or supplements) or following any treatment or regimen. Only your personal physician or pharmacist can provide you with advice on what is safe and effective for you. The information on this website should not be used as a substitute for the diagnosis and advice of your health care professional. Nothing on this website is to be interpreted as advocating the self-management of your health and medical condition(s) or those of your family. The information contained herein has been devised without reference to cultural, dietary, societal language, prescribing, or dispensing conditions, other than those of the United States, which might affect the information provided.
Herbal/Botanical Medicine Disclaimer.
The LLB website contains information about herbal dietary supplements. Herbal supplements and medicines are sold over-the-counter and are not regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration as drugs. Dietary Supplements are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or illness. Additionally, while the manufacture and distribution of herbal substances is regulated in the United States as dietary supplements, no definitive quality standards currently exist for herbal products. Final Good Manufacturing Practice regulations for dietary supplements are pending by the US Food & Drug Administration. You are responsible to personally consult with your personal physician or pharmacist before using such herbal dietary supplement products alone or in combination with any other medication (prescription or over-the-counter).
Limitation of Liability.
YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE LLB WEBSITE AND THE INFORMATION THEREON IS ENTIRELY AT YOUR SOLE RISK. LLB AND ITS AFFILIATES AND LICENSORS WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE TO YOU OR TO ANY THIRD PARTIES FOR ANY DIRECT OR INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OR LOSSES YOU MAY INCUR IN CONNECTION WITH THE LLB WEBSITE, YOUR USE THEREOF OR ANY OF THE INFORMATION, DATA OR OTHER MATERIAL TRANSMITTED THROUGH OR RESIDING ON OUR WEBSITE, REGARDLESS OF THE TYPE OF CLAIM OR THE NATURE OF THE CAUSE OF ACTION, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE OR LOSS. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU HEREBY RELEASE AND FOREVER WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS YOU MAY HAVE AGAINST LLB, ITS AFFILIATES AND LICENSORS FROM LOSSES OR DAMAGES YOU SUSTAIN IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE LLB WEBSITE. YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT ANY AND ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THIS WEBSITE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND LLB AND ITS AFFILIATES AND LICENSORS MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE, OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, CONDITION, GUARANTY, OR REPRESENTATION, WHETHER ORAL, WRITTEN, OR IN ELECTRONIC FORM, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE WEBSITE.
Advertisers.
Your correspondence or business dealings with, advertisers or providers of products or services found on or through the LLB website, including payment and delivery of related goods or services, and any other terms, conditions, warranties or representations associated with such dealings, are solely between you and such advertiser or provider. You agree that LLB shall not be responsible or liable for any loss or damage of any sort incurred as the result of any such dealings or as the result of the presence of such advertisers or providers on the LLB website.
Links.
Third party websites linked to the LLB website are not under the control of LLB and LLB is not responsible for the content of any linked website or any link contained in a linked website, or any changes or updates to such websites. LLB provides these links to you only as a convenience, and the inclusion of any link does not imply a financial or business relationship, nor endorsement by LLB of the website or its products or services. LLB is not responsible for any activities that you may engage in on any linked website, including without limitation, purchase of products or services.
Protection of Children.
We are committed to protecting the privacy of children. Our Website is not designed for or directed to children under the age of 13. We do not collect Personally Identifiable Information from any person we actually know is under the age of 13. We urge all parents or guardians to participate in their children's exploration of the Internet, and to teach their children about protecting their personal information while online.
Changes to this Agreement.
LLB may change the terms of this User Agreement from time to time. By continuing to use the website after we post any such changes, you accept the User Agreement, as modified. You can always find the current version of the User Agreement by clicking on the Terms and Conditions link.
Privacy Policy.
Your privacy is important to us. To learn more about how we protect your privacy, please refer to our Privacy & Security Policy.
Copyright.
You may download material displayed on this website for noncommercial, personal use only, including showing the print-out to your personal physician or pharmacist, provided you also retain all copyright and other proprietary notices contained on the materials. You may not, however, distribute, modify, transmit, reuse, repost, transfer, or use any content or information of the website for public or commercial purposes without LLBŐs prior written permission.
Trademarks.
Without LLB's express prior written permission, you agree not to display or use in any manner, the LLB logos or trademarks. Nothing on the LLB website shall be construed as conferring any license or other rights under the intellectual property or other proprietary rights of LLB, its affiliates or any third party, whether by estoppel, implication or otherwise. All contents of the LLB website are: Copyright © 2004-05 All rights reserved.
Indemnification.
You agree to defend, indemnify and hold LLB and its affiliates and licensors harmless from and against any and all claims, liabilities, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, related to your violation of this Agreement or any activity by you on this website.
Governing Law.
This User Agreement shall be construed, governed by and enforced solely and exclusively in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without giving effect to its conflict of laws provisions or your actual state or country of residence. If for any reason a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision or portion of this User Agreement to be unenforceable, the remainder of the Agreement will continue in full force and effect. You hereby agree that the courts located in the State of Illinois, USA, will constitute the sole and exclusive forum for the resolution of any and all disputes arising out of or in connection with this Agreement and you hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts and irrevocably waive any objections thereto.
Entire Agreement.
This User Agreement constitutes the entire and final agreement between you and LLB with respect to this subject and replaces any and all prior or contemporaneous understandings or agreements, written or oral, regarding the subject matter. Any waiver of any provision of the User Agreement will be effective only if in writing and signed by LLB.
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