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Terms and Conditions with Liability Release for Resources, Toolkits, Health Tips, and Online Courses

Sheldon Freeman Health Advocates – OwnYourHealthcare.com Last Updated: August 5, 2025

By accessing, downloading, or using any resources, toolkits, health tips in emails, or online courses (collectively, “Resources”) 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 Resources.

1. Purpose of the Resources The Resources, including but not limited to toolkits (e.g., the Kidney Protection Toolkit), health tips in emails, online courses and all online content, are designed to assist adults in engaging in informed conversations with their healthcare providers regarding health and wellness. The Resources are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. They are intended to facilitate discussions between you and your licensed healthcare provider. Do not make any health decisions based solely on the Resources without consulting your healthcare provider.

2. Age Restriction The Resources are intended for use by adults aged 18 and older for their own personal health management. If you are under 18, you may not use the Resources directly. Parents or legal guardians may use the Resources on behalf of their children under 18, provided they assume full responsibility for such use and ensure that all interactions with healthcare providers comply with applicable laws and medical standards.

3. Intended Use: Printing and Taking to Appointments Certain Resources, such as toolkits, are intended to be printed out and taken to medical appointments to assist you in discussing health-related topics with your healthcare provider. These printed Resources allow you to record questions and notes for use during in-person consultations. They are designed as physical documents to ensure ease of use and to minimize risks associated with digital storage of sensitive health information (see Section 7 for more details).

4. No Medical Advice The information provided in the Resources, including but not limited to toolkits, health tips in emails, and online courses addressing topics such as medical conditions, medications, diet, exercise, 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.

5. Use of the Resources

Personal Responsibility: You acknowledge that you are responsible for discussing the information in the Resources with your healthcare provider and for any decisions made regarding your health or, if applicable, the health of a child under your guardianship.
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 Resources for your specific circumstances.
Parental Responsibility: If you are a parent or legal guardian using the Resources on behalf of a child under 18, you are solely responsible for ensuring the appropriateness of the information and for any actions taken based on the Resources.

6. Liability Release By using the Resources, 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 Resources, whether for yourself or a child under your guardianship, and whether caused by the negligence of the Released Parties or otherwise.
Release for Recorded Health Information: You acknowledge that certain Resources, such as toolkits, may involve recording personal health information (e.g., details about medical conditions, medications, or health concerns) on printed forms. 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 Resources. You assume full responsibility for safeguarding any health information recorded in the Resources.
Assumption of Risk: You acknowledge and agree that any decisions or actions you take based on the Resources, including but not limited to discussions with your healthcare provider, changes to diet, exercise, or medication for yourself or a child under your guardianship, 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 Resources, including but not limited to improvements in health or the prevention of disease for yourself or a child under your guardianship.

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

Secure Storage: Store printed Resources in a safe, private location, such as a locked drawer or personal safe, when not in use.
Limit Sharing: Only share the Resources with your healthcare provider or trusted individuals directly involved in your care or the care of a child under your guardianship. Avoid leaving the Resources in public places or unsecured environments.
Destroy When No Longer Needed: When you no longer need the printed Resources, shred or otherwise securely destroy the documents to prevent unauthorized access to any health information.
Compliance with Privacy Laws: Ensure that your use of the Resources 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.

8. Caution Against Use of Digital Versions Sheldon Freeman Health Advocates strongly advises against inputting personal health information (e.g., details about medical conditions, medications, or health concerns for yourself or a child under your guardianship) into digital versions of the Resources (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. While our website implements industry-standard security measures, we cannot guarantee the security of information you input into digital forms. If you choose to use a digital version of the Resources 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.

9. Consultation with Healthcare Providers You acknowledge and agree that: – The Resources are not a substitute for professional medical advice. – You must consult a licensed healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen or that of a child under your guardianship, including diet, exercise, or medication, based on the Resources. – Any questions or concerns about your health or the health of a child under your guardianship, including but not limited to medical conditions, medications, or health management, should be directed to a healthcare provider.

10. Intellectual Property The Resources and all content on ownyourhealthcare.com, including toolkits, health tips in emails, and online courses, 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 Resources for personal, non-commercial purposes only, including printing certain Resources for use at medical appointments. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from the Resources without prior written consent from Sheldon Freeman Health Advocates.

11. 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 Resources, the recording of health information, or any breach of privacy or security related to such information, whether for yourself or a child under your guardianship. This includes any disruptions or issues related to the hosting services, such as website downtime or data transmission errors.

12. 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 Resources, 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 for yourself or a child under your guardianship.

13. Governing Law This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of 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 California.

14. 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 Resources after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

15. For how we use your information, see Privacy Policy.

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

17. Acknowledgment By using the Resources, 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 Resources are not medical advice, that you will consult with your healthcare provider before making any health-related decisions for yourself or a child under your guardianship, that you are responsible for safeguarding any health information recorded in the Resources, and that, if you are under 18, a parent or legal guardian must use the Resources on your behalf.