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Terms & Conditions
Welcome to sophus.online, operated by Sophus Online (Private) Limited (“Sophus”). By accessing and using our website, you agree to comply with the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully before proceeding.
1. Acceptance of Terms
These terms and conditions govern your use of sophus.online and all its content, products, and services. By accessing or using the website, you acknowledge and agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website.
2. Intellectual Property and Use of Content
All intellectual property, including text, images, videos, and other content provided on sophus.online are the property of Sophus, and no part of this material, including any text, tables, figures, illustration, speech, or video discussion may be modified, reproduced, distributed, republished, displayed, posted, performed, broadcasted or transmitted in any form or by any means, including but not limited to, electronic, mechanical, print, photocopying, recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system, without prior permission in writing from Sophus.
3. Online Courses and Functional Medicine Information
Sophus offers online courses in functional medicine, naturopathic medicine and integrative medicine via the sophus.online website. While we believe that modalities are highly effective approaches to health and wellness, it is essential to understand that the content and information provided on the website are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
4. Disclaimer of Liability
I. Health Outcomes: Sophus is not responsible for any consequences or health outcomes that may result from the application of the information provided on our website. The use of our online courses and the information contained on the website is at your own risk. It is crucial to consult with a qualified healthcare professional before making any health-related decisions based on the content available on our website.
II. User Responsibility: You acknowledge that the success and effectiveness of any health-related strategies or treatments discussed on sophus.online depend on individual factors, and results may vary. Users alone, are responsible for any actions they take based on the information provided on the website and in the online classes hosted on this site.
III. Third-Party Content: We may include content from third parties for informational purposes. Sophus does not endorse or take responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of such third-party content.
IV. Additional disclaimers in the section Disclaimers found below on this same web page are also included in this agreement.
5. User Conduct
Sophus grants you a limited, personal, non-exclusive, and non-transferable license to access and use the materials provided on the website for your personal use. By using sophus.online and its materials, you agree to abide by all applicable laws and regulations.
You acknowledge that you do not have the right to modify, edit, copy, reproduce, create derivative works of, alter, enhance, or exploit any of the materials available on sophus.online in any way. If you violate any of these terms, your limited license will automatically terminate without prior notice.
Upon termination of your limited license, you must promptly delete or destroy any downloaded or printed materials from sophus.online. Apart from the permissions stated herein, you acknowledge that you have no right, title, or interest in the website or any materials based on any legal grounds.
You are strictly prohibited from attempting to circumvent the security and access control measures of sophus.online. Such prohibited actions include, but are not limited to: (a) logging into an account with a password not assigned to you; (b) accessing personally identifiable information not intended for you; (c) attempting to test the site’s security or identify system vulnerabilities; (d) impersonating other users or tampering with posting information; (e) reverse engineering or attempting to discover the site’s underlying software code; or (f) disrupting or interfering with the site’s access and use by others.
If we become aware of any such prohibited activities conducted by you, we may report you to law enforcement as appropriate.
Your continued use of sophus.online and its products and services is contingent upon your adherence to the mentioned prohibitions, obligations, and restrictions.
Additionally, you agree not to:
- Overburden the site’s infrastructure with unreasonable or disproportionately large demands.
- Intentionally introduce computer viruses or disruptive programs that may harm the site or its products and services.
- Frame or link to the site or its content without explicit consent from Sophus Limited.
- Use any automated tools to copy, retrieve, or index any part of the sophus.online site.
- Collect information about other users for any purpose not expressly permitted herein.
- Post false or inaccurate submissions or information on the site.
- Use the site and its products and services to violate any applicable laws or regulations, including intellectual property rights and privacy rights.
- Share discriminatory, hateful, obscene, vulgar, abusive, defamatory, sexually-oriented, threatening, or objectionable content on the site.
- Include hyperlinks or hidden code or keywords in submissions without proper authorization.
- Harass, stalk, or engage in inappropriate contact with other users of the site and its products and services.
- Modify, alter, or delete any submissions posted by other users without their express written consent.
The above list of prohibitions is illustrative and not exhaustive.
We reserve the right to terminate your relationship with the site under these terms and restrict your access to its products and services or remove any submission or thread for any reason.
6. Privacy Policy
Your use of the site is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is available on this webpage below this agreement.
7. Third-Party Websites and Links
Sophus.online may contain links to third-party websites as part of our affiliate marketing and partnership practices. They also provide additional information or convenience. However, we do not endorse or assume responsibility for the content on those websites. Visiting third-party links is at your own risk, and you should review their respective terms and privacy policies.
8. Modifications to Terms and Conditions
We reserve the right to update or modify these terms and conditions at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the website. Your continued use of sophus.online after such modifications signifies your acceptance of the updated terms.
9. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to sophus.online if you violate these terms and conditions or engage in any activities harmful to the website or its users.
10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Republic of Singapore and the State of Washington in the United States. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these terms shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts in the Republic of Singapore and the State of Washington, USA.
11. Entire Agreement
These terms and conditions constitute the entire agreement between you and Sophus concerning the use of sophus.online and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, whether oral or written.
By using sophus.online, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these comprehensive terms and conditions.
Thank you for being a part of our community.
Disclaimers
This website is the intellectual property of Sophus Limited, and all rights to it are reserved by us. All of the information on this site is copyrighted and may not be used or replicated without the expressed written approval of Sophus Limited.
All material found on or derived from this website, whether in the form of audio, video, written, or downloaded formats are designated for educational purposes only, and are not a substitute for independent professional medical judgment. While this information represents the knowledge and clinical experience of Dr. Snowy Tan, ND (“Dr. Snowy” or “Dr. Tan”), nothing contained here, whether verbal, displayed or written should be misinterpreted as medical advice from her or any legal or medical entities that she represents. Statements of facts and opinions expressed herein are solely those of Dr. Tan. Unless expressly stated so, these are not the opinions or positions of any of the individuals or institutions named, including the Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM), American Academy of Antiaging Medicine (A4M), Dr. Dale Bredesen, Apollo Health Co, etc. These aforementioned entities and individuals have not endorsed or approved, and assume no responsibility for the content, accuracy or completeness of the information presented. Dr. Tan makes no guarantees or warranties of any kind, express or implied, with respect to any information, data and materials in this presentation whether made in print or verbally, and will not be liable in any way to any person for any inaccuracies, errors or omissions.
All speech, whether verbal or written in this presentation, are not directed towards anyone or any groups of individuals. All content provided whether verbally or in written form, comes from a place of goodwill, and should not be misconstrued as offensive or distressful in intention. All individuals are advised to seek the advice of a licensed medical professional to ensure safety and appropriateness, before implementing the measures described in this presentation. The material on this website is not, and should not be construed as a solicitation or offer to purchase any product or service from any institution owned by or affiliated with the speaker.
We make no representations or warranties about the completeness, reliability and accuracy of the information on this site, and assume no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions. By visiting this site, you agree that the use of any information on this site is undertaken at your own risk. Prior to utilizing any information on this site, please consult your medical provider.
No Patient-Provider relationship is established with anyone utilizing information on this website, and hence neither Sophus Limited nor any of its employees or shareholders are legally or ethically responsible for any possible negative event, injuries or damages associated with the use of information from this site.
All individuals who utilize information on this website do so at their own risk. By visiting this site, you agree to release Sophus Limited from any liability whatsoever, and waive any and all-cause of action related to claims, cost, injuries, losses or damages of any kind arising out of connection with the information obtained from this site.
By accessing this website, you agree to indemnify and release from all liability, Sophus Limited, Dr. Tan and all the entities she represents. You understand and agree that you are at full liberty to choose to act or otherwise, on the knowledge and information that you receive here. You understand that the information provided herein does not constitute medical advice, and hence you assume full responsibility for the consequences of any action(s) that may result from your application of any of the information or comments provided in this presentation, whether given verbally or in written form.
By using this website and sending us your information, you are giving us permission to contact you by electronic and non-electronic means. We may collect user data and track conversions to improve our internal marketing strategies.
Privacy Policy
We believe that information that you provide to Sophus Limited is considered safe and secure. While we take your privacy very seriously, we cannot assure the confidentiality of your information. Even though we never intend for any unlawful use of your information to occur, we will not be held responsible for the privacy of the information submitted through this website, or otherwise connected with your use of our website.
We utilize cookies to keep track of visitor interactions on this site. Additionally, third-party vendors such as Google may utilize cookies over which we have no control of. As we cannot control the activities of these third-parties, our privacy policy does not apply to their activities and the resulting effects on you or your information. We recommend that you deactivate cookies through your own browser options if you are concerned.
By accessing this website and providing us with your information, you agree to indemnify and release from all liability, Sophus Limited, Dr. Tan and all of the entities she represents.