Terms and Conditions with Liability Release for the Kidney Protection Toolkit Sheldon Freeman Health Advocates – OwnYourHealthcare.com

Last Updated: August 5, 2025

By accessing, downloading, or using the Kidney Protection Toolkit (the “Toolkit”) provided by Sheldon Freeman Health Advocates through the website ownyourhealthcare.com, you agree to be bound by the following Terms and Conditions, including the Liability Release (collectively, the “Agreement”). If you do not agree with these terms, do not use the Toolkit.

1. Purpose of the Toolkit The Kidney Protection Toolkit is designed to assist patients in engaging in informed conversations with their healthcare providers regarding kidney health. The Toolkit is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It is intended to facilitate discussions between you and your licensed healthcare provider. Do not make any health decisions based solely on the Toolkit without consulting your healthcare provider.

2. Intended Use: Printing and Taking to Appointments The Toolkit is intended to be printed out and taken to medical appointments to assist you in discussing kidney health with your healthcare provider. The printed Toolkit allows you to record questions and notes for use during in-person consultations. It is designed as a physical document to ensure ease of use and to minimize risks associated with digital storage of sensitive health information (see Section 8 for more details).

3. No Medical Advice The information provided in the Toolkit, including but not limited to questions about diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, medications, kidney function, dietary recommendations, or other health-related concerns, is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding your medical condition or treatment.

4. Use of the Toolkit

• Personal Responsibility: You acknowledge that you are responsible for discussing the information in the Toolkit with your healthcare provider and for any decisions made regarding your health.
• Accuracy of Information: While Sheldon Freeman Health Advocates strives to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no warranties or representations regarding the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of the information in the Toolkit for your specific circumstances.

5. Liability Release By using the Toolkit, you agree to the following liability release:

• General Release of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, you hereby release, waive, discharge, and hold harmless Sheldon Freeman Health Advocates, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and representatives (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, or causes of action, including but not limited to personal injury, illness, death, or property damage, arising out of or related to your use of the Toolkit, whether caused by the negligence of the Released Parties or otherwise.
• Release for Recorded Health Information: You acknowledge that the Toolkit may involve recording personal health information (e.g., details about diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, medications, or kidney concerns) on the printed form. To the fullest extent permitted by law, you release the Released Parties from any liability related to the recording, storage, or handling of any health information you choose to include in the Toolkit. You assume full responsibility for safeguarding any health information recorded in the Toolkit.
• Assumption of Risk: You acknowledge and agree that any decisions or actions you take based on the Toolkit, including but not limited to discussions with your healthcare provider, changes to your diet, exercise, or medication, are at your own risk. You assume full responsibility for any consequences resulting from such decisions or actions.
• No Guarantee of Outcomes: Sheldon Freeman Health Advocates makes no guarantees or warranties regarding the outcomes of using the Toolkit, including but not limited to improvements in kidney health or the prevention of kidney disease.

6. Best Practices for Protecting Health Records To protect the privacy and security of any personal health information you record in the printed Toolkit, Sheldon Freeman Health Advocates recommends the following best practices:

• Secure Storage: Store the printed Toolkit in a safe, private location, such as a locked drawer or personal safe, when not in use.
• Limit Sharing: Only share the Toolkit with your healthcare provider or trusted individuals directly involved in your care. Avoid leaving the Toolkit in public places or unsecured environments.
• Destroy When No Longer Needed: When you no longer need the Toolkit, shred or otherwise securely destroy the printed document to prevent unauthorized access to your health information.
• Compliance with Privacy Laws: Ensure that your use of the Toolkit complies with applicable privacy laws, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in the United States, when sharing information with healthcare providers.

7. Caution Against Use of Digital Versions Sheldon Freeman Health Advocates strongly advises against inputting personal health information into digital versions of the Toolkit (e.g., editable PDFs, online forms, or other electronic formats) due to potential security and privacy risks. Digital storage or transmission of health information may be vulnerable to unauthorized access, data breaches, or other cybersecurity threats. If you choose to use a digital version of the Toolkit despite this caution, you do so at your own risk, and you release the Released Parties from any liability related to the security or privacy of such information.

8. Consultation with Healthcare Providers You acknowledge and agree that: – The Toolkit is not a substitute for professional medical advice. – You must consult a licensed healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen, including diet, exercise, or medication, based on the Toolkit. – Any questions or concerns about your health, including but not limited to diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, medications, or kidney function, should be directed to your healthcare provider.

9. Intellectual Property The Toolkit and all content on ownyourhealthcare.com are the property of Sheldon Freeman Health Advocates or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may use the Toolkit for personal, non-commercial purposes only, including printing the Toolkit for use at medical appointments. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from the Toolkit without prior written consent from Sheldon Freeman Health Advocates.

10. Limitation of Liability To the fullest extent permitted by law, Sheldon Freeman Health Advocates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses, arising out of or in connection with your use of the Toolkit, the recording of health information, or any breach of privacy or security related to such information.

11. Indemnification You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Sheldon Freeman Health Advocates and the Released Parties from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of your use of the Toolkit, your violation of this Agreement, or your violation of any rights of another party, including but not limited to claims related to the handling or misuse of personal health information.

12. Governing Law This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [Insert State, e.g., California], without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under this Agreement shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in [Insert County, e.g., Los Angeles County], California.

13. Changes to Terms and Conditions Sheldon Freeman Health Advocates reserves the right to modify or update these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be effective upon posting to ownyourhealthcare.com. Your continued use of the Toolkit after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

14. Contact Information If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions or the Toolkit, please contact us at: Sheldon Freeman Health Advocates, Email: SheldonRN@ownyourhealthcare.com Website: ownyourhealthcare.com

15. Acknowledgment By using the Kidney Protection Toolkit, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, including the Liability Release. You further acknowledge that the Toolkit is not medical advice, that you will consult with your healthcare provider before making any health-related decisions, and that you are responsible for safeguarding any health information recorded in the Toolkit.