Dietary & Supplements Sales Policy
Last updated: September 12, 2023
The following Terms of Use and Privacy Policy is subject to change at any time and at the sole discretion of Healing Masters LLC (“Healing Masters,” “we,” “us,” “our,” or “Company”) and www.healingmasterscoaching.com. Please visit the site regularly for updates.
DISCLAIMER OF SERVICES
You understand that some of the dietary supplement advice provided by the Company is not universally accepted as evidence-based practice and is neither sponsored, approved, recommended nor endorsed by the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture), FDA (Food and Drug Administration), NIH (National Institutes of Health), AHA (American Heart Association), ADA (American Diabetes Association), or AND (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics). The information on this site is not intended as medical advice, medical nutrition therapy or individualized nutrition counseling/coaching. This Company does not claim to cure, prevent, diagnose, or treat any nutrition-related disease or health condition. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before changing your diet or medications or beginning any exercise routine. We, as healthcare practitioners have been trained to translate science into practical information and the opinions shared on this site are our own. As such, use of this service implies your acceptance of the terms described herein.
The dietary supplement information provided by the Company is for personal and informational purposes only. The nutrition information contained in supporting resources are not to be construed as any attempt to either prescribe or practice medicine. Neither are the nutrition information intended to be understood as putting forth any cure for any type of acute or chronic health problem. You should always consult with a competent, fully licensed medical professional when making any decisions regarding your health. Our unlicensed healthcare professionals will use reasonable efforts to include up-to-date and accurate information in this website and the products contained therein, but make no representations, warranties, or assurances as to the accuracy, currency, or completeness of the information provided. The authors of this site shall not be liable for any damages or injury resulting from your access to, or inability to access, this site and/or its products, or from your reliance upon any information provided in this site or products.
You understand that these services are not intended as a substitute for consultation with a licensed healthcare practitioner, such as your physician. Before you change your nutritional regimen, you will consult your physician or other licensed healthcare practitioner to ensure that you are in good health and that these services will not harm you.
You understand that the information and content of these services should not be used to diagnose a health problem or disease, or to determine any health-related treatment program, including weight loss, diet, or exercise.
You understand that there are risks associated with the use of dietary supplements. you assume all risks, known and unknown, which may result from the use of these dietary supplements.
SUPPLEMENTS
The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA) defines dietary supplements as products (other than tobacco) intended to supplement the diet and meet at least one of the following criteria:
Contains one or more of the following: vitamin; mineral; herb or other botanical; amino acid; dietary substance to supplement the diet by increasing the total dietary intake; concentrate, metabolite, constituent, extract; or combination of any of the previously described ingredients
Intended for ingestion in a tablet, capsule, powder, softgel, gelcap, or liquid form
Labeled as a dietary supplement
Cannot be represented for use as a conventional food or as a sole item of a meal or diet
Cannot include an article that is approved as a drug or biologic
We consider the following guidelines when making the decision to recommend or sell dietary supplements. These guidelines are intended to address the scientific, legal, ethical and business aspects of recommending or selling dietary supplements:
All clients receive a complete assessment of diet and dietary supplement use as a routine component of their assessment. Assessment should include:
List of supplements
Dose/frequency
Brand/chemical form and Rationale for use (patient/client perspective)
Evaluation of diet and supplement adequacy
Recommendations for dietary supplements are based on a thorough review of the currently available scientific evidence with consideration for:
Level of currently available scientific evidence
Demographic characteristics (age, gender, ethnicity, economic status, etc.)
Disease states
Clinical parameters (blood pressure, weight, biochemistries, etc)
Medications (prescription and over-the-counter)
Risk and/or benefits
Dietary supplementation should be complementary to diet (ie, efforts to improve diet to meet nutrient needs should be made prior to, or in conjunction with, dietary supplementation).
All recommendations are made in the client's best interest and should be safe to use, including reasonable assurance of freedom from product toxicity as well as not causing harm with respect to ongoing disease states.
We may be responsible for reporting any adverse reactions by utilizing available Food and Drug Administration (FDA) documentation procedures:
Adverse reactions can be reported to the FDA
Referring health care professionals should be notified of any adverse reactions.
All recommendations for dietary supplementation should be documented in the client's medical record. Documentation includes:
Listing of current supplements
Dosage/frequency of use
Rationale for recommendation
Plan for outcomes monitoring
Purchases/dispensed volume for each supplement
Adverse reactions
We assume responsibility and accountability for competence in practice and therefore participate in continuing professional education as required.
We may make dietary supplements available to clients with respect to the unique nutrition needs of the individual. The professional needs to:
Avoid bias to ensure client's choice in selection and use of dietary supplement.
Provide appropriate educational materials to patients/ clients about dietary supplements
We provide disclosure of any financial relationship regarding the sale of dietary supplements to clients. We must disclose any financial arrangements with specific manufacturer(s) or supplier(s) to sell dietary supplements. At this time, Company currently uses CellCore Biosciences, Researched Nutritionals, Equilibrium Nutrition, and Wellevate/Fullscript as dietary supplement online portal third party providers.
Company makes up to a 15% commission if you purchase any of the supplements on CellCore Biosciences. We extend a 15% discount to our clients.
Company makes up to a 30% commission if you purchase any of the supplements on Researched Nutritionals. We are unable to extend a discount.
Company makes up to a 10% commission if you purchase any of the supplements on Equilibrium Nutrition, or Fullscript. We extend a 20% discount to our Fullscript clients.
Disclosure is also accomplished through face-to-face communication if available or by posting a written notification that is in a prominent location that is accessible by all clients.
All clients should be aware of the availability of products being recommended as well as equivalent products on the market. Clients are able to shop from anywhere they choose in the marketplace at their own risk.
We provide factual information regarding the availability of dietary supplements for purchase and we do not advertise in a false or misleading manner.
We maintain current knowledge regarding the regulation of dietary supplements including:
Labeling issues (Food and Drug Administration)
Health claims, structure/function claims, disease claims
Standards for identity, strength, quality and purity (ie, US Pharmacopoeia, NSF International)
Definition of Dietary Supplements (Food and Drug Administration)
We understand the potential legal issues and comply with legal restrictions related to selling dietary supplements to clients. We are aware of potential issues such as:
Malpractice
Authorized scope of practice
Institutional policies (hospital, clinic, etc.), which do not apply here
Federal/state/local laws and regulations, including zoning and any ordinance issues, business licenses, scope of practice of other health care professionals, inconsistencies between states, etc.
We choose to sell dietary supplements after having investigated all aspects of business practice. Any sales are based on sound business practices. We have considered:
Pricing and profit issues
Liability concerns, including product liability
Inventory
Retail policies (products returned by customers, method of payment, etc.)
Follow-up sessions related to use of products
PAYMENT
All supplements are purchased through third party distributors. We do not process payment nor hold physical inventory.
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
When you visit our Website or send any emails to us, you will be communicating electronically with us. By such electronic communication you agree to receive such communications from us electronically. You acknowledge that your electronic submissions constitute your agreement and your acceptance to be bound by and to pay for such agreements and transactions. Your agreement and intent to be bound by electronic submissions applies to all transactions you enter into on the Website, and all records including notices of cancellation, policies, contracts, and applications.
REFUNDS
We do not handle refunds.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY/LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
THIS WEBSITE AND RELATED INFORMATION ON THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED BY WEBSITE ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS. Company MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS OR ENDORSEMENTS OF ANY KIND, OR AS TO THE OPERATION OF THIS WEBSITE OR THE INFORMATION, CONTENT, MATERIALS, OR PRODUCTS INCLUDED ON THIS WEBSITE. YOU EXPRESSLY AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THIS WEBSITE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY APPLICABLE LAW, Company DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Company DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THIS WEBSITE, ITS SERVERS, OR EMAIL SENT FROM WEBSITE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. Company WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING FROM THE USE OF THIS SITE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
THIS WEBSITE USES REASONABLE EFFORTS TO INCLUDE ACCURATE AND UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ON THIS WEBSITE. Company ASSUMES NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY TYPOGRAPHICAL OR OTHER ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN THE CONTENT OF THIS SITE. IN THE EVENT THAT A PRODUCT IS LISTED AT AN INCORRECT PRICE OR WITH OTHER INCORRECT INFORMATION, Company SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE OR CANCEL ANY ORDERS PLACED FOR THE PRODUCT LISTED INCORRECTLY.
THIRD PARTY LINKS
For your convenience the Company may provide links to third party websites operated by other entities on the Website. If you use such third party sites, you will leave this Website. If you decide to visit any linked third party website, you do so at your own risk and it is your responsibility to take all protective measures to guard against viruses or other destructive elements. Company does not make any warranty or representation regarding, and does not endorse, any linked websites or the information appearing thereon or any of the products or services described thereon. Any third party links do not imply that Company sponsors, endorses, is affiliated or associated with any linked third party websites unless an affiliate disclosure is provided. We may integrate with third party applications to help the efficiency of our daily business practices.
APPLICABLE LAW
By visiting the Website, you agree that the laws of the state of Minnesota, without regard to principals of conflict of laws, will govern these terms and any dispute of any sort that might arise between you and Company.
DISPUTES
Any dispute relating in any way to your visit or access of the Website or to the products you purchase through the Company or Website shall be submitted to binding arbitration in Anoka County, Minnesota. Arbitration under these Terms & Conditions shall be conducted under the rules then prevailing of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitrator’s award shall be binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, no arbitration under this Agreement shall be joined to an arbitration involving any other party subject to these Conditions of Use, whether through class arbitration proceedings or otherwise.
INDEMNIFICATION
You hereby release and indemnify Company and its agents from any liability related to these services to the fullest extent permitted by law. This includes any damages, costs, or losses of any nature arising from the use of these services or products and the information provided by these services, including direct, consequential, special, punitive, or incidental damages, even if Company and its authors have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Your use of these services confirms your agreement to the above terms and conditions. If you do not agree, you should not use these services.
CONTACT
If you have any questions about this policy, please email us at info@healingmastersllc.com.
Updated: September 2023
By purchasing products from any of our third party dispensaries, you ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD AND AGREE TO THE ITEMS CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT.
Healing Masters LLC
We look forward to working with you.