Pet Nutrition Coaching legal Disclaimer

Legal disclaimer

The information provided on this website and through the services of Hazel's Balanced Bowls Inc. ("the Company," "we," "our," or "us") is intended solely for educational and informational purposes.

Our services are designed to provide nutritional coaching, wellness education, and guidance to support the overall health and well-being of companion animals. Information provided through consultations, written materials, blog articles, social media, emails, downloadable resources, or other communications is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.

No Veterinary Medical Advice

Hazel's Balanced Bowls Inc. is not a veterinary clinic.

Unless specifically stated otherwise, no information provided by Hazel's Balanced Bowls Inc. constitutes veterinary medicine or veterinary medical advice.

Clients should always consult a licensed veterinarian regarding:

Illness or injury
Medical diagnoses
Prescription medications
Surgical procedures
Emergency medical care
Vaccinations
Parasite prevention
Medical testing

Nutritional recommendations should always be discussed with the pet's veterinarian before implementation, particularly if the pet has a diagnosed medical condition.

Individual Results

Every pet is unique.

Individual responses to dietary modifications and nutritional recommendations may vary based on age, genetics, medical history, medications, environment, activity level, and owner compliance.

No guarantee of specific results is made or implied.

Owner Responsibility

Pet owners remain solely responsible for all decisions concerning their animal's care.

Clients are responsible for providing complete and accurate information regarding their pet's:

Medical history
Current medications
Supplements
Allergies
Previous illnesses
Veterinary diagnoses
Current diet

Failure to disclose relevant information may affect recommendations.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Hazel's Balanced Bowls Inc., its owner, employees, contractors, affiliates, and representatives shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from:

Use of this website
Reliance on educational information
Nutritional recommendations
Products purchased
Consultation services

External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

Hazel's Balanced Bowls Inc. is not responsible for the content, security, policies, or practices of third-party websites.

Intellectual Property

All website content, logos, graphics, educational materials, downloadable resources, forms, photographs, recipes, and written content are the intellectual property of Hazel's Balanced Bowls Inc. unless otherwise stated.

No material may be copied, reproduced, distributed, modified, or sold without prior written permission.

Acceptance

By using this website or engaging our services, you acknowledge that you have read and accepted this Disclaimer.

Hazel's Balanced Bowls Inc. respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.

Information We Collect

We may collect:

Name
Email address
Telephone number
Mailing address
Pet information
Veterinary history voluntarily provided
Appointment information
Payment information (processed through secure third-party payment providers)
Website usage information through cookies and analytics

How We Use Your Information

Information may be used to:

Schedule appointments
Provide nutritional coaching
Respond to inquiries
Process payments
Improve our services
Send requested educational materials
Send newsletters if you have opted in
Meet legal and regulatory obligations

Sharing Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

Information may be shared only with:

Payment processors
Website hosting providers
Email service providers
Professional advisors
Government authorities when legally required

Data Security

Reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are used to protect your personal information. However, no electronic transmission or storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Our website may use cookies to:

Improve website functionality
Analyze visitor traffic
Remember user preferences

You may disable cookies through your browser settings.

Your Rights

Subject to applicable Canadian privacy laws, you may request to:

Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate information
Withdraw consent where applicable
Request deletion where legally permitted

Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for adults and is not directed toward children under the age of 13.

Changes

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Changes become effective when posted on this website.

Contact

Questions regarding privacy may be directed to Hazel's Balanced Bowls Inc. using the contact information provided on our website.

Terms & Conditions

Acceptance

By accessing this website or purchasing services, you agree to these Terms & Conditions.

Services

Hazel's Balanced Bowls Inc. provides nutritional coaching and educational services for companion animals.

These services do not establish a veterinarian-client-patient relationship.

Client Responsibilities

Clients agree to:

Provide accurate information.
Follow veterinary advice for medical concerns.
Notify us of changes to their pet's health.
Use recommendations responsibly.

Payment

Payment is due as specified at the time of booking or purchase.

Outstanding balances may result in suspension of services.

Cancellations

Appointments cancelled with at least 24 hours' notice may be rescheduled.

Late cancellations or missed appointments may be subject to a cancellation fee or forfeiture of prepaid fees, as outlined at the time of booking.

Refunds

Consultation fees are generally non-refundable once services have been provided.

Digital products and downloadable resources are non-refundable unless required by law.

Website Use

Users agree not to:

Copy website content
Attempt unauthorized access
Upload malicious software
Use the website for unlawful purposes

Intellectual Property

All intellectual property remains the exclusive property of Hazel's Balanced Bowls Inc.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Hazel's Balanced Bowls Inc.'s liability shall be limited to the amount paid for the specific service giving rise to the claim.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the Province of Nova Scotia and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein.

Changes

These Terms may be amended at any time by posting revised versions on this website.

Continued use constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.