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(f) Do Not Violate Third Party Intellectual Property Rights. Without limiting the foregoing, you shall not, and by using the Site you agree not to use the Site to: (i) transmit or post any Submissions that are copyrighted, unless you are the copyright owner or have obtained the permission of the copyright owner to transmit it; (ii) transmit or post any Submissions that reveal trade secrets, unless you own them or have the permission of the owner to so transmit them; or (iii) transmit or post any Submissions that infringe on any Intellectual Property Rights (as defined below) of others or violates the privacy or rights of publicity of others. 

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YOUR USE OF THE SITE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. TO THE FURTHEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, MWWC NEGLIGENCE, SHALL MWWC, ITS AFFILIATES, RELATED ENTITIES, VENDORS OR CONTENT PROVIDERS (COLLECTIVELY, THE "MWWC PARTIES") BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DIRECT, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY AND/OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES THAT RESULT FROM YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE, ANY CONTENT AND/OR ANY RELATED SOFTWARE, EVEN IF MWWC OR AN AUTHORIZED MWWC REPRESENTATIVE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING ELSE CONTAINED IN THESE TERMS, IN THE EVENT THE TERMS OF THIS SECTION, OR ANY PART OF THIS SECTION, SHALL BE HELD INVALID OR UNENFORCEABLE BY A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION, IN NO EVENT SHALL MWWC's TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU, OR ANYONE CLAIMING BY OR THROUGH YOU, FOR ANY DAMAGES, LOSSES, CLAIMS AND/OR CAUSES OF ACTION, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100). IF YOU LIVE IN A STATE THAT DOES NOT ALLOW THE WAIVER OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES, OR LIABILITY LIMITATIONS OR DAMAGES WAIVERS DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION, SOME OF THESE PROVISIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. YOU AGREE TO PROMPTLY NOTIFY MWWC IN WRITING IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE ANY CLAIM AGAINST THE MWWC PARTIES, AND, IN ANY EVENT, YOU AGREE THAT ANY CLAIM NOT BROUGHT WITHIN ONE YEAR AFTER IT ARISES (OR SUCH SHORTER PERIOD UNDER APPLICABLE STATUTES OF LIMITATION) SHALL BE WAIVED AND RELEASED.

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Termination: 

The Terms are effective until terminated by MWWC. MWWC may terminate, restrict, or suspend all or part of your access to the Site and delete any Submissions, at any time, in its sole discretion, without prior notice to you and without any liability to you.

Governing Law & Arbitration: 

The laws of the State of Illinois (excluding any principles of conflicts of laws) govern your use of the Site, the services and these Terms. You agree that the parties shall settle any claim or dispute relating to these Terms by binding arbitration in Chicago, IL under the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, no arbitration under these Terms shall be joined to an arbitration involving any other party subject to these Terms, whether through class arbitration proceedings or otherwise. Notwithstanding the dispute resolution requirements set forth above, for any injunctive relief relating to the access to, or use of, the Site including, without limitation, related services, you agree and hereby submit to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the appropriate state or federal courts located in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.

Waiver & Severability:

Furthermore, no delay or omission by MWWC to exercise any right or any noncompliance on your part with respect to the Terms shall impair any such right or be construed to be a waiver by MWWC. If any provision of the Terms is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable in whole or in part, such provision shall, as to such jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of such invalidity or unenforceability without in any manner affecting the validity or enforceability thereof in any other jurisdiction or the remaining provisions hereof in any jurisdiction, provided, however, if such invalid or unenforceable provision may be modified so as to be valid and enforceable as a matter of law, such provision will be deemed to have been modified so as to be valid and enforceable to the maximum extent permitted by law.

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Some mobile devices may not be capable of accessing the Site in its entirety. MWWC is not responsible or liable for any errors, inaccuracies, faults, or failures arising from your attempts to access any portion of the Site using any mobile device. Furthermore, you agree that you alone are responsible for all access and connectivity charges imposed by your communications carrier in connection with your use of any mobile device.

Copyright Agent for Claims of Copyright Infringement:

Pursuant to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, MWWC designates the agent below to receive notifications of claimed copyright infringement. If you reasonably believe that your work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, you must provide to MWWC's designated agent all of the following information:

1. an electronic or physical signature of the owner or the person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyright interest;

2. a description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed;

3. a description of where the material that you claim is infringing is located on the Site;

4. your name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address;

5. a statement by you that you have a good-faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; and

6. a statement by you, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notification is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

MWWC's designated agent for notification is Anastasia Kovalaske who can be contacted here:

By Phone:

309-220-8472

By E-mail:

team@midlifewomenswellnessclinic.com

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Entire Agreement: 

The Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and MWWC related to your use of the Site. Any prior agreements, representations, statements, or negotiations with respect to the subject matter of the Terms are superseded by the Terms. You have not relied on any representations that may have been made by MWWC related to the Site.

PRIVACY POLICY:

**Midlife Women’s Wellness Clinic (MWWC) SERVICES POLICIES**

Our Mission is to assist you in achieving physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being using a holistic approach to health. Our Philosophy is to educate and empower you to live in optimal wellness so you may: 

**“Elevate Your Health. Unleash Your Potential. Invest in Yourself” .**  

This approach complements any existing health care program.

​Midlife Women’s Wellness Clinic (MWWC) Intent:

The intent of any and all services offered and/or nutritional protocols or lifestyle recommendations suggested the MWWC team is designed to support the natural physiological & biochemical processes of the human body. The purpose is not to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any disease. All suggested protocols are from a holistic perspective. As such, MWWC does not act as your primary care physician and you must continue to have a medical PCP and keep them informed of all your healthcare activities.

​** Benefits of Functional Medicine and Scope of Practice: **The team at Midlife Women’s Wellness Clinic use diagnostic and treatment methods that - in addition to conventional health care - are known as preventative, complementary, alternative, functional, naturopathic, or integrative medicine (collectively, "Functional Medicine"). Functional Medicine focuses on nutritional and metabolic imbalances, diet, exercise, environmental influences, and psycho-social stressors based on the premise that they directly relate to the development and maintenance of illness. Functional Medicine evaluates these influences and then specifically tries to remedy them. It encourages patients to give up negative lifestyle patterns and establish more positive ones, regardless of the type of medical conditions for which they are seeking treatment.

I understand that, as with any health treatment, Functional Medicine is not without risk. Potential risks of treatment include, but are not limited to, allergic reactions, sensitivities, adverse effects from, or in response to, natural supplements or dietary measures, failure to improve or worsening of my condition, and difficulty adjusting to lifestyle modifications.

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I agree to inform MWWC's clinical staff of all known factors that might affect treatment, including, but not limited to, all medications, drugs, drug sensitivities and allergies, history of seizures, fits or fainting, presence of a pacemaker, bleeding disorder, use of anti-coagulants, damaged heart valves or occluded vessels, immune deficiencies, or other special risks of infection, as well as any other significant factors within my knowledge. I further agree to inform MWWC's clinical staff of any disorder or state of mind that might affect my capacity to make informed health decisions, and should any such impairment exist, I will provide information regarding a surrogate decision maker.

**Consent to Participate in Telemedicine/Telehealth** By scheduling with Midlife Women’s Wellness Clinic and by signing this agreement I acknowledge that I am agreeing to participate in telemedicine/telehealth consultation with the practitioners and/or staff at MWWC. I am seeking this consultation for my own purposes and not on behalf of any third party. I understand the risks, benefits, limitations, and alternatives to tele-consults and have chosen of my own free will to participate in tele-consults with MWWC. I understand I am a participant rateolain the decision-making process, and I am free to decline any service/treatment/recommendation/suggestion offered by the MWWC practitioners at any time.  I understand that tele-consults typically involve the use of audio and/or video or other technology between me and the practitioner. Due to the nature of tele-consults, visits are largely educational and rely heavily on the patient history and laboratory findings. Exams and vital findings via video or phone are limited in nature vs an in-person examination. I agree to bring to the attention of MWWC's clinical staff, if, at any time, I have any lack of understanding of such risks, benefits, and alternatives, and inquire of clinical staff for further explanation until I have a full understanding before giving consent to any procedure or treatment.

**Scheduling: ** It is mandatory that all new patients complete their initial functional medicine intake forms and consents at least 48 hours before their scheduled appointment time. Your provider requires this information to complete your medical history review prior to your scheduled appointment. 

**Cancellations: ** We request a minimum of 48 hours advance notice for any cancellation or rescheduling of your appointment. This is a consideration for our practitioners.  Failure to notify us of your need to cancel or reschedule your appointment within 48 business hours of your scheduled appointment will result in a no-show fee. The charge for a canceled or rescheduled appointment will be 50% of the cost of the scheduled appointment.

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**Payment of Services: ** Payment in full is expected at the time of scheduling or at the time of service. Midlife Women’s Wellness Clinic receives payment in credit, debit cards, also through Zelle and PayPal. There are no service refunds. You agree that your credit card on file will be automatically charged for any Midlife Women’s Wellness Clinic invoice generated such as your visit fee or if a supplement order or lab order is requested. You also authorize Midlife Women’s Wellness Clinic to automatically charge your credit card for any missed appointments or late cancellations of less than 48 hours in advance at the full-service fee. There is no charge for rescheduling or canceling appointments more than 48 hours in advance. I am also responsible for any chargeback fees if for some reason my credit card is declined. This authorization is part of my records and will be treated with privacy, confidentiality, and respect.

Additional time charge:

If a visit goes over the scheduled time (ex. 1 hour) then there will be an additional visit charge in 15 minute increments at the prorated rate. Your credit card on file will be charged after the visit is complete.

**Refunds: ** Supplements and Lab work is purchased through outside vendors and Midlife Women’s Wellness Clinic cannot issue any refunds, please only purchase items you intend to use.  At Midlife Women’s Wellness Clinic you may receive a refund for an individual service that was prepaid but not used and canceled with the 48-hour notice before the appointment. You may receive a refund for a prepaid visit if Midlife Women’s Wellness Clinic cancels the appointment and you do not wish to reschedule.
This excludes program packages agreed and purchased in advance and excludes programs purchased under a payment plan. There is no refund for program services purchased with a payment plan in which the patient decides to discontinue appointments prior to appointment(s) fulfillment or before completion of program duration. There is no refund for a purchase bought as a set of visits/services/package/program plan unless there are extenuating circumstances discussed and agreed upon with Anastasia Kovalaske, APRN, FMACP. There are no refunds for services that have already been fulfilled (ex. after a visit).

 
**Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN): ** Anastasia Kovalaske is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and specializes in functional medicine and nutrition operating within the scope of her license. Anastasia Kovalaske, APRN does not act as a primary care physician and is not on call, nor are any the Midlife Women’s Wellness Clinic practitioners regardless of license type.   Please maintain a positive, working relationship with your medical doctor, keep him/her informed of your healing activities and continue your regular medical care and check-ups. This applies to all providers/practitioners with Midlife Women’s Wellness Clinic
**Photo release, Social Media release, Website and Marketing release** You agree to authorize Midlife Women’s Wellness Clinic use of any public reviews (ex. Google, Yelp, Facebook, etc) that you submit, or a review emailed to us. These reviews may be used for marketing activities and other online promotions via social media, websites and all printed or digital publications and media in perpetuity. You acknowledge that participation is voluntary, there is no financial compensation, and this includes photos, graphics, and testimonials. You released Midlife Women’s Wellness Clinic and 

Anastasia Kovalaske, APRN, FMACP. of any liability or claims by me or any third party related to the use of photographs, graphics or testimonials in printed or digital media. 

**Updates toMidlife Women’s Wellness Clinic Policies* graphics, updates to our Policies will be immediately applicable to you & all previous signers and posted on the Midlife Women’s Wellness Clinic website and in our Practice Better software. You may view them there or request an updated copy emailed to you at any time. 

**Stopping Medication: ** Midlife Women’s Wellness Clinic practitioners will **NOT** take you off any medication, which can only be done with your prescribing physician. If your goal is to decrease your need for medication, we can suggest a protocol to encourage health and then you may work with your primary physician to monitor your progress and see if you are able to lower or eliminate your medication dosage over time. Keep your primary physician informed. 

**Emergencies: ** In case of an emergency, call your PCP, visit your local urgent care or call 911.