Welcome to ZenGarden Works. These Terms of Use constitute a binding legal agreement between you and ZenGarden Works regarding your use of our nutrition planning services, website, and related offerings. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these terms.
Last Updated: January 1, 2025
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Acceptance of Terms
By creating an account, accessing our website, or using any of our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please discontinue use of our services immediately.
These terms apply to all users of our services, including registered members, website visitors, and participants in our nutrition planning programs. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time, and your continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of any changes.
You must be at least 18 years old to use our services independently. If you are under 18, you may only use our services with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these terms.
Service Description
Nutrition Planning Services
ZenGarden Works provides personalized nutrition planning services designed to support natural wellness and healthy aging for adults. Our services include meal planning recommendations, seasonal eating guides, garden-to-table suggestions, and educational resources about holistic nutrition practices.
Educational Nature of Content
All content, recommendations, and guidance provided through our services are for educational and informational purposes only. Our meal plans and nutrition suggestions are based on general principles of healthy eating and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition.
Professional Consultation Required
Our services do not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Before making significant dietary changes or beginning any nutrition program, you should consult with qualified healthcare providers, particularly if you have existing health conditions, take medications, or have specific dietary restrictions.
User Responsibilities and Conduct
Account Security
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other security breaches.
Accurate Information
You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information when creating your account and using our services. You are responsible for updating your information to maintain its accuracy and completeness throughout your use of our services.
Prohibited Uses
You agree not to use our services for any unlawful purpose or in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair our systems. Specifically, you may not:
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Infringe upon the rights of others or violate their privacy
- Upload malicious code or attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Use our services to spam, harass, or send unsolicited communications
- Attempt to reverse engineer or copy our proprietary content or technology
- Share your account credentials with unauthorized third parties
Personal Responsibility for Health Decisions
You acknowledge that you are solely responsible for your health decisions and any consequences resulting from your use of our nutrition recommendations. You agree to use your own judgment and consult healthcare professionals when making dietary changes.
Intellectual Property Rights
Our Content and Materials
All content, materials, and resources provided through our services, including meal plans, recipes, educational articles, images, videos, and software, are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. These materials are owned by or licensed to ZenGarden Works.
Limited License to Use
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our content for your personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these terms. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works based on our content without our express written permission.
User-Generated Content
Any content you submit to us, including feedback, testimonials, or suggestions, becomes our property and may be used for promotional or educational purposes. You warrant that any content you submit is original and does not infringe upon the rights of third parties.
Disclaimers and Limitations
No Medical Advice
ZenGarden Works does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Our nutrition planning services are educational tools designed to support general wellness and should not replace professional healthcare. We are not responsible for any health outcomes resulting from the use of our recommendations.
Service Availability
While we strive to provide consistent, high-quality service, we cannot guarantee that our services will be available at all times or free from interruptions, errors, or technical difficulties. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time.
Individual Results May Vary
Nutrition and wellness outcomes vary significantly among individuals based on numerous factors including genetics, lifestyle, existing health conditions, and adherence to recommendations. We make no guarantees regarding specific health improvements or results from using our services.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, ZenGarden Works shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of our services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Subscription and Payment Terms
Service Fees and Billing
Certain features of our services may require payment of fees. All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise specified in our refund policy. You agree to pay all applicable fees and charges incurred by your account in accordance with the pricing and billing terms presented to you.
Automatic Renewal
Subscription services automatically renew for successive periods of the same duration unless you cancel before the renewal date. You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings or by contacting our customer support team.
Price Changes
We reserve the right to modify our pricing at any time. Price changes will be communicated to active subscribers in advance, and continued use of our services after price changes constitutes acceptance of the new pricing structure.
Termination
Either party may terminate this agreement at any time. You may terminate by discontinuing use of our services and closing your account. We may terminate or suspend your access to our services immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including breach of these terms.
Upon termination, your right to use our services ceases immediately. We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes, in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Termination does not relieve you of any obligations incurred prior to termination or limit any liability that may have accrued as a result of your use of our services.
General Provisions
Governing Law
These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable law. Any disputes arising under these terms will be resolved through binding arbitration or in courts of competent jurisdiction.
Severability
If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining terms remain in full force and effect.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use or our services, please contact us through the contact form on our website or by email. We will respond to your inquiries in a timely manner.