Terms of use

IMPORTANT! PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THESE TERMS OF USE (“TERMS”) BEFORE USING THIS WEB SITE, AS THEY AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS.

We (“we,” “our,” or “us”) own or control, and provide access to, katykvalvik.com and related websites (however accessed and/or used, whether via personal computers, mobile devices, or otherwise) or other interactive features that are accessible or downloadable through katykvalvik.com and that link to these TERMS (collectively, “Web Site”). THESE TERMS GOVERN YOUR USE OF THE WEB SITE. These TERMS only apply to the Web Site, and not to any other web site or any offline activities (unless specifically stated). You agree to these TERMS by accessing or using the Web Site, registering for services offered on the Web Site, or by accepting, uploading, submitting, or downloading any information or content from or to the Web Site. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ALL OF THESE TERMS, DO NOT USE THE WEB SITE.

OUR WEBSITE DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY MEDICAL ADVICE

Information on the Web Site is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging. You should not use information on the Web Site for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or for prescribing any medication or other treatment. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal, or homeopathic supplement, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. For any products or services purchased from the Web Site, you should read carefully all product packaging and instructions. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, promptly contact your health care provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking professional advice because of something you have read on the Web Site. Information provided on the Web Site and the use of any products or services purchased from our Web Site by you DOES NOT create a doctor-patient relationship between you and any of the physicians, nutritionists, or health practitioners affiliated with our Web Site. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

THIS WEBSITE IS NOT INTENDED TO BE VIEWED BY MINORS OR ANYONE UNDER THE AGE OF 18. BY ENTERING THIS SITE, YOU ARE AGREEING THAT YOU ARE OVER THE AGE OF 18.

ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

Your use of the Web Site is subject to these TERMS, which may be updated by us from time to time without notice to you. It is important for you to refer to these TERMS from time to time to make sure that you are aware of any additions, revisions, or modifications that we may have made. Your use of the Web Site constitutes your acceptance of these TERMS.

DESCRIPTION OF WEB SITE SERVICES

The Web Site is available to individuals seeking information concerning Katy Kvalvik and related offerings. Nothing on the Web Site is, or should be construed as, a recommendation for a specific treatment regime or a substitute for the advice of a healthcare professional.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OWNERSHIP; LICENSE; COPYRIGHT

All other trademarks, product names, and company names and logos appearing on our Web Site are the property of their respective owners.

The past, present, and future Web Site content, including, but not limited to, materials, logos, copy, graphics, text, images, audio, video, source code, domain names, trade names, and service marks, is protected by U.S. and international copyright, trademark, and/or other intellectual property rights laws. Except to the minimum extent otherwise expressly permitted under these TERMS, you may not copy or exploit materials used in conjunction with the Web Site without our express written approval. You may not remove, alter, obscure, or obliterate any proprietary notices, such as copyright and trademark notices, contained in this Web Site.

COMMERCIAL TRANSACTIONS

Certain products or services may be offered for sale on our Web Site. In the event you wish to purchase or to subscribe to any products or services, you will be asked to supply certain information, including, without limitation, your full name, address, telephone number, and credit card information. You agree to provide accurate, complete, and current information, and to comply with the terms and conditions of any agreement that you may enter into governing your purchase of the product or service. You shall be responsible for all charges incurred through your account as well as for paying any applicable taxes.

Some services offered by the Web Site are subscription-based. When you open a subscription-based account, you hereby agree to pay all charges to your account, including any applicable taxes, in accordance with billing terms in effect at the time the fee or charge becomes payable. We reserve the right to change any fees or charges and to institute new fees, charges, or terms effective upon notice to subscribers. We reserve the right to terminate any account at any time, for any reason, and will notify you if we decide to terminate your account.

Your subscription will be automatically renewed, and your credit card will be automatically charged on a periodic basis (e.g., quarterly, monthly, or weekly), depending upon your selected billing terms, for as long as you remain a member. You agree that we are not obligated to send you any renewal or advance billing notices or confirmations that your credit card has been charged.

Your right to use the service or product is conditional upon our receipt of payment. If payment cannot be charged to your credit card or if a charge is refunded (including chargeback), we reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access and account, thereby terminating this Agreement and our obligations hereunder. You remain responsible for payment of any amounts still owed at the time your account is suspended or terminated.

If you elect to terminate your subscription, please email [email protected]. If you terminate your membership after your membership period has begun, you may be entitled to a refund for the unexpired portion of that membership period, less any applicable minimum charges. You may still be obligated to pay for other charges incurred.

LINKS TO OTHER WEB SITES

The Web Site may contain hyperlinks to other web sites (“Other Sites”). If you use these hyperlinks, you will leave the Web Site and be redirected to the Other Sites. The Other Sites may have their own terms of service and privacy policy and may have different practices and requirements. We are not responsible for the content presented by any Other Site and do not endorse the operator of any Other Site. We also do not warrant or make any representation regarding the legality, accuracy, or authenticity of content presented by Other Sites.

OUR LINKING POLICY

Any web site that links to the Web Site must not:
(a) frame or create a browser or border environment around any of the Content;
(b) replicate the Content;
(c) imply that we are endorsing or sponsoring it or its products, unless we have given our prior written consent;
(d) present false information about us or our products or services;
(e) use any of our trademarks without prior written permission; and
(f) contain content that could be construed as distasteful, offensive, or controversial.

By linking to our Web Site, you agree to comply with these requirements. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in these TERMS, we reserve the right to deny permission to link to the Web Site for any reason in our sole and absolute discretion.

ACCEPTABLE USE

Any conduct by you on our Web Site that, in our sole discretion, restricts or inhibits any other user from using or enjoying our Web Site will not be permitted. You agree to use our Web Site only for lawful purposes.

You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit for any commercial purposes any portion of our Web Site, its use, or access. You agree not to access our Web Site by any means other than through the interface we provide. You understand that our robots.txt file is the only means by which robots are authorized to access our Web Site, and you agree not to violate any robot access policies.

Any threat or suggestion to commit suicide will be reported to the authorities, and the posting will be removed from the Community boards. If you need someone to talk with, call the National Crisis/Suicide Hotline at 1-(800)-999-9999. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

You will not use the Web Site to:

  • Upload, post, e-mail, transmit, display, distribute, or otherwise make available any material that:
    (i) is false, unlawful, threatening, tortious, disparaging, abusive, libelous, defamatory, obscene, vulgar, offensive, pornographic, or profane;
    (ii) violates, plagiarizes, misappropriates, or infringes others’ rights, including copyrights, trademarks, patents, trade secrets, privacy or publicity, or any other proprietary rights;
    (iii) contains viruses, Trojan horses, time bombs, worms, spyware, bots, or any other harmful component that restricts or inhibits another user’s use and enjoyment of the Web Site, or that disrupts or damages the Web Site or its servers;
    (iv) contains false or misleading origin information, including forging headers;
    (v) constitutes unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, junk mail, spam, chain letters, pyramid schemes, or any other form of solicitation;
    (vi) encourages or commits conduct that would constitute a criminal offense or violate any law; or
    (vii) exploits or harms any individual, corporation, or other entity.
  • Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity;
  • Disrupt the normal flow of dialogue or otherwise act in a manner that negatively affects other users’ ability to engage in real-time exchanges;
  • Stalk, abuse, sexually exploit, violently exploit, or harass another user;
  • Use or attempt to use anyone else’s information, account, password, service, or system, except as expressly permitted; or
  • Solicit or collect personal data such as telephone numbers, addresses, last names, or email addresses about other users.

You represent, warrant, and agree that you will comply with the above acceptable use policy.

EMAIL, NEWSLETTER, EZINE, AND ONLINE MAGAZINE

By entering your name and email address on the entry page, you agree to subscribe to a free, no-obligation email newsletter. This newsletter is offered as a free service by katykvalvik.com, and no purchase is necessary.

By entering this website, you agree that you wish to be subscribed and that you will make no threats and take no action against katykvalvik.com in the event you are unhappy that you subscribed or are not able to remove yourself from this free mailing list. You also agree that receiving this newsletter will cause you no personal, emotional, or financial harm. If you do not wish to receive our newsletter, simply click on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of each newsletter. If you need further assistance, please contact [email protected].

TESTIMONIALS

Testimonials and emails we receive are true and reflect the opinions and experiences of real users of our services and products; they are submitted voluntarily. If you submit a testimonial or email, you agree that it becomes our exclusive property, including the rights to reproduce, edit (for length but not general content), and/or publish the testimonial, which may include your name or initials and city/state/country of residence. Some individuals who submit testimonials may have received a free product or service in acknowledgment of the time invested in writing or recording said testimonial.

PROMOTIONS

The Web Site may contain or offer sweepstakes, contests, or other promotions governed by their own rules, which may have eligibility requirements. It is your responsibility to read those rules to determine whether your participation, registration, or entry will be valid or restricted and what the sponsor’s requirements are.

THIRD-PARTY CONTENT AND INFORMATION

The Web Site may contain content from third parties for your convenience and enjoyment. Third parties may provide this content, which might contain errors, omissions, inaccuracies, or outdated information. We make no representations or warranties as to the completeness, accuracy, adequacy, currency, or reliability of third-party content. Third-party advertisers may offer goods and services to you on the Web Site. Your correspondence or business dealings with advertisers found on or through the Web Site are solely between you and the advertiser. We are not liable for any loss or damage of any sort incurred as a result of these dealings. Descriptions of or references to products, services, or publications within the Web Site do not imply endorsement of that product, service, or publication.

INFORMATION YOU SUBMIT

From time to time, the Web Site may include features through which you can upload information (text, photos, videos, audio, etc.). You understand and agree that all of your uploaded content is your sole responsibility. By posting personal information on publicly available areas of the Web Site, you acknowledge that you may receive unsolicited messages from third parties. We cannot ensure the security of information you post publicly. We reserve the right, but are not obligated, to review, move, edit, or delete any submission for any reason in our sole discretion. We also reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Web Site for content infringement or other violations of law.

By uploading or otherwise providing any information or content, you grant us and our affiliates a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, display, modify, create derivative works from, distribute, transmit, publicly perform, and publicly display such content in any media now known or hereinafter devised. You also waive any moral rights you might have in the content and represent that any content you upload is original to you or that you have the necessary rights to submit it. You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless for any claims arising out of or related to content you provide.

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED ON OUR WEB SITE, INCLUDING INFORMATION RELATING TO MEDICAL AND HEALTH CONDITIONS, PRODUCTS, AND TREATMENTS, IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT INTENDED AS MEDICAL ADVICE. INFORMATION ON THE WEB SITE MAY BE PRESENTED IN SUMMARY OR AGGREGATE FORM AND IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR ADVICE PROVIDED BY YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL(S), OR FOR ANY INFORMATION ON OR IN ANY PRODUCT PACKAGING OR LABELS. YOU SHOULD NOT USE THE INFORMATION ON THE WEB SITE FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF A HEALTH PROBLEM OR THE PRESCRIPTION OF MEDICATION.

YOU SHOULD ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN AND MEDICAL ADVISORS BEFORE PURCHASING OR USING ANY PRODUCTS, SERVICES, OR INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE. INFORMATION PROVIDED ON OUR WEB SITE AND THE USE OF ANY PRODUCTS OR SERVICES PURCHASED FROM OUR WEB SITE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A DOCTOR-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN YOU AND ANY PHYSICIANS AFFILIATED WITH OUR WEB SITE. INFORMATION AND STATEMENTS REGARDING DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION.

THE WEB SITE (INCLUDING ALL CONTENT, SOFTWARE, AND FUNCTIONS MADE AVAILABLE ON OR ACCESSED THROUGH THE WEB SITE) IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS,” “AS AVAILABLE,” AND “WITH ALL FAULTS” BASIS. WE MAKE NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER (EXPRESS OR IMPLIED) ABOUT: (A) THE WEB SITE; (B) THE CONTENT AND SOFTWARE ON AND PROVIDED THROUGH THE WEB SITE; (C) THE FUNCTIONS MADE ACCESSIBLE ON OR ACCESSED THROUGH THE WEB SITE; (D) THE MESSAGES AND INFORMATION SENT FROM THE WEB SITE BY USERS; (E) ANY PRODUCTS OR SERVICES OFFERED VIA THE WEB SITE OR LINKS TO THIRD PARTIES; AND/OR (F) SECURITY ASSOCIATED WITH THE TRANSMISSION OF SENSITIVE INFORMATION. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEB SITE, ANY OF ITS FUNCTIONS, OR ANY CONTENT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THE SERVERS THAT MAKE THEM AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED OR OTHER WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

PRICE AND AVAILABILITY INFORMATION ON OUR WEB SITE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

DISCLAIMERS/LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL WE OR OUR AFFILIATES OR THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, OR OTHER REPRESENTATIVES BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND (INCLUDING SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY, ECONOMIC, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES) ARISING FROM OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEB SITE OR OUR CONTENT, EVEN IF FORESEEABLE OR ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IF ANY APPLICABLE AUTHORITY HOLDS ANY PORTION OF THIS SECTION UNENFORCEABLE, THEN OUR LIABILITY WILL BE LIMITED TO THE FULLEST POSSIBLE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.

INDEMNITY

YOU AGREE TO DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD US AND OUR AFFILIATES, AND OUR AND THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND OTHER REPRESENTATIVES HARMLESS FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LIABILITIES, SUITS, DAMAGES, OR COSTS (INCLUDING ATTORNEYS’ FEES) ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH: (A) YOUR USE OF THE WEB SITE; (B) ANY VIOLATION OF THESE TERMS; (C) YOUR VIOLATION OF ANY LAW OR THE RIGHTS OF ANY THIRD PARTY; OR (D) ANY OF YOUR UPLOAD INFORMATION. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ASSUME THE EXCLUSIVE DEFENSE AND CONTROL OF ANY MATTER SUBJECT TO INDEMNIFICATION BY YOU.

GOVERNING LAW

These TERMS and their interpretation shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflicts of law rules. These TERMS will not be governed by the United Nations Conventions on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, if otherwise applicable.

JURISDICTION AND VENUE

You waive all rights to trial by jury in any action or proceeding instituted in connection with these TERMS and/or the Web Site. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to these TERMS and/or the Web Site shall be settled by binding arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association. Any such controversy or claim shall be arbitrated on an individual basis and shall not be consolidated with any claim or controversy of any other party. The arbitration shall be conducted in Los Angeles, California, and judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. Any matters or proceedings not subject to arbitration shall take place in Los Angeles, California. You waive the defense of forum non conveniens.

MISCELLANEOUS

You are solely responsible for compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations in connection with your use of the Web Site and the Content. These TERMS and any applicable end-user license agreements contain the sole and entire agreement between the parties with respect to the Web Site. Section titles in these TERMS are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect. If any provision of these TERMS is held invalid or unenforceable, such holding will not affect the validity of any other provision. No waiver of any term of these TERMS will be binding unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative.

TERMINATION

We will determine your compliance with these TERMS in our sole discretion and may deny you access to all or part of the Web Site at any time without notice. Any violation of these TERMS or law may be referred to law enforcement authorities. Upon termination, you must destroy all materials obtained from the Web Site and any copies thereof.

These terms of service were last updated on January 15, 2025.