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Website, Clinical Services, Health Information & Online Store Disclaimer.

This Disclaimer applies to the websites, online platforms, digital assessment tools, educational resources, online consultations, clinical-support services, product information, online store, communications, publications, case studies, testimonials, and other services or materials provided by or on behalf of IAFA Ayurveda India / Institute of Applied Food Allergy  (“IAFA”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), including www.iafaforallergy.com, store.iafaforallergy.com, and other official digital platforms operated by IAFA.

By accessing, browsing, registering with, communicating through, purchasing from, or otherwise using any IAFA platform or service, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Disclaimer, together with the applicable Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy, consent documents, and other applicable policies.

If you do not agree with these terms, you should discontinue use of the relevant website, service, or platform.

1. GENERAL INFORMATIONAL DISCLAIMER

The information provided through IAFA platforms is intended primarily for educational, informational, research, wellness-support, and healthcare-service purposes, as applicable to the particular service.

Information may include material relating to Ayurveda, allergies, nutrition, diet, lifestyle, herbs, Ayurvedic formulations, traditional practices, health conditions, symptoms, laboratory investigations, clinical observations, research findings, scientific literature, case studies, and other health-related subjects.

Such information is provided in good faith for the stated purposes and should not automatically be interpreted as applicable to every individual. 

Health information is continuously evolving, and information available through websites may not always reflect the most recent scientific, clinical, regulatory, or professional developments.

NO FDA/EMA/WHO ENDORSEMENT

Unless expressly stated and supported by official documentation, references to scientific organizations, governmental bodies, regulatory authorities, professional organizations, publications, certifications, or standards do not imply endorsement, approval, certification, or affiliation with IAFA, its services, practitioners, or products.

2. NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR APPROPRIATE MEDICAL CARE

Unless expressly provided as part of a professional consultation by an appropriately qualified and legally authorized healthcare practitioner, information available through IAFA platforms is not a substitute for professional medical evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, or advice.

Users should not rely solely upon website content, articles, videos, blogs, social-media content, assessment results, educational material, product descriptions, testimonials, case studies, or other information provided through IAFA when making healthcare decisions.

Users should not delay, discontinue, replace, or modify prescribed medical treatment, medication, investigations, or other healthcare interventions solely based on information obtained from IAFA.

3. PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATION AND CLINICAL SERVICES

Where IAFA provides consultation, assessment, counselling, Ayurveda-based healthcare services, or other professional services, such services are provided by appropriately qualified personnel within the scope of their qualifications, registration, professional standards, and applicable law.

Information provided through an online consultation may be subject to limitations associated with remote communication, including the absence of direct physical examination, limitations in visual assessment, incomplete medical history, limitations in investigations, communication difficulties, and other circumstances.

An online consultation should not automatically be regarded as equivalent to an in-person clinical examination.

Where a healthcare professional determines that physical examination, laboratory investigation, imaging, emergency assessment, specialist referral, or other evaluation is required, the user should obtain such care promptly.

4. NO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE

IAFA websites, online consultations, digital assessments, messaging systems, email communications, WhatsApp communications, or other digital channels are not emergency medical services unless expressly stated otherwise.

Users experiencing severe, rapidly worsening, or potentially life-threatening symptoms should immediately seek appropriate emergency medical care or contact the emergency services available in their location.

Examples may include, but are not limited to, severe difficulty breathing, loss of consciousness, severe allergic reaction/anaphylaxis, rapidly progressing swelling, severe chest pain, severe neurological symptoms, or other potentially life-threatening conditions.

IAFA platforms should not be used to determine whether emergency medical attention is required.

5. NO SUBSTITUTE FOR EMERGENCY ALLERGY TREATMENT

IAFA services and products are not a substitute for emergency treatment of anaphylaxis or other severe allergic reactions. Users who experience symptoms suggestive of severe allergic reactions should seek immediate emergency medical care and use emergency medication prescribed for them according to their healthcare professional’s instructions.

6. AYURVEDIC INFORMATION AND TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE

IAFA may provide information concerning Ayurvedic concepts, classical texts, traditional uses of herbs and formulations, Rasapanchaka, Prakriti, Dosha, dietary practices, lifestyle measures, Panchakarma, Yoga, and other traditional or contemporary Ayurveda-related approaches.

The inclusion of a traditional Ayurvedic use or classical reference does not, by itself, establish that such use has been scientifically demonstrated to be effective or safe for every individual or for every condition.

Traditional Ayurvedic concepts and modern biomedical concepts may represent different explanatory frameworks and should not automatically be treated as scientifically equivalent.

7. DIAGNOSIS AND CLINICAL INTERPRETATION

Information on IAFA platforms concerning symptoms, diseases, allergies, investigations, or diagnostic concepts is provided for informational or professional-service purposes as applicable.

Website content, automated or digital assessments, questionnaires, algorithms, educational material, or other digital tools should not independently be interpreted as establishing a definitive diagnosis.

Where a clinical diagnosis or treatment decision is required, it should be made by an appropriately qualified healthcare professional after considering the relevant clinical history, examination, investigations, and other available information.

8. LABORATORY TESTING / REPORTS

Where IAFA reviews laboratory, diagnostic, imaging, pathology, allergy, or other medical reports, such review does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, current status, or clinical significance of the underlying test. IAFA does not control the methods, equipment, laboratories, reference ranges, or reporting practices used by third-party testing facilities.

9. INDIVIDUAL VARIATION

Healthcare outcomes vary between individuals.

Factors including age, sex, genetics, Prakriti, medical history, disease severity, concurrent illnesses, medications, allergies, pregnancy, nutritional status, lifestyle, adherence, environmental factors, and other individual circumstances may influence clinical outcomes.

Accordingly, information, recommendations, treatment approaches, or outcomes experienced by one individual may not apply to another.

10. NO GUARANTEE OF DIAGNOSIS, CURE OR HEALTH OUTCOME

IAFA does not guarantee that any particular service, consultation, medicine, formulation, product, dietary intervention, lifestyle intervention, Ayurvedic approach, assessment, or other recommendation will:

• diagnose a condition;
• prevent a condition;
• cure a disease;
• eliminate symptoms;
• produce complete or permanent recovery;
• produce a particular degree or percentage of improvement;
• prevent recurrence;
• replace conventional medical treatment; or
• produce the same result experienced by another individual.

Any discussion of improvement, response, recovery, remission, or clinical outcome should not be interpreted as a guarantee of a similar result.

11. MEDICINES, HERBS, FORMULATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTS

IAFA may provide information concerning Ayurvedic medicines, classical formulations, proprietary formulations, herbs, botanical preparations, supplements, dietary products, personal-care products, or other products.

The suitability, safety, dosage, duration, interactions, contraindications, and appropriateness of any such product may vary between individuals.

Users should disclose relevant medical conditions, pregnancy or breastfeeding status, allergies, medications, supplements, and other relevant information to an appropriately qualified healthcare professional before using products where such disclosure is clinically relevant.

Users should follow the applicable product label, professional instructions, and lawful directions provided with the product.

12.NO PRESCRIPTION/SELF-MEDICATION THROUGH WEBSITE CONTENT

Product descriptions, dosage information, traditional uses, educational articles, FAQs, or other website content must not be interpreted as an individualized prescription or authorization for self-medication unless expressly provided as part of a lawful professional consultation.

13. PRODUCT INFORMATION AND ONLINE STORE

IAFA may operate or provide access to an online store through which Ayurvedic, herbal, wellness, personal-care, dietary, or other products may be offered for purchase.

Product descriptions, images, ingredients, specifications, traditional uses, suggested uses, availability, pricing, packaging, and other information are provided for informational and commercial purposes and may be changed, updated, corrected, or discontinued without prior notice.

The availability of a product on the IAFA Store does not constitute a representation that the product is appropriate for every individual or every health condition.

A product should not be purchased or used solely because another person has reported a positive experience with it.

14. PRODUCT REGULATORY STATUS & NO GOVERNMENT ENDORSEMENT

IAFA does not represent that any product, formulation, medicine, supplement, ingredient, service, or healthcare approach offered or described through its platforms has been approved, cleared, authorized, endorsed, or evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), European Medicines Agency (EMA), Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), Health Canada, Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), or any other foreign governmental or regulatory authority, unless expressly stated and supported by applicable regulatory documentation.

15.HEALTH/PRODUCT CLAIMS ARE NOT AUTOMATICALLY REGULATORY APPROVAL

Any statement concerning a product’s potential benefit, traditional use, mechanism, nutritional role, wellness support, or observed effect should not be interpreted as a representation of regulatory approval or as evidence that the product is intended, approved, or authorized to diagnose, treat, cure, mitigate, or prevent a disease in every jurisdiction.

16. PRODUCT SAFETY AND INDIVIDUAL SUITABILITY

Users are responsible for reviewing applicable product information and for providing accurate information relevant to safe use where such information is requested.

Where appropriate, users should consult a qualified healthcare professional before using any product, particularly where the user:

• is pregnant or breastfeeding;
• is a child or elderly person;
• has a known allergy or hypersensitivity;
• has a chronic or serious medical condition;
• takes prescription or other medicines;
• has undergone recent surgery;
• has significant liver, kidney, cardiac, neurological, or other medical conditions; or
• has any other circumstance requiring professional assessment.

“Natural”, “herbal”, “Ayurvedic”, or “traditional” does not automatically mean risk-free, universally safe, or suitable for every person.

17.ALLERGY / HYPERSENSITIVITY WARNING

Individuals with known food, drug, herbal, botanical, ingredient, or other hypersensitivities should carefully review applicable ingredient information and seek appropriate professional advice before using any product. “Natural,” “Ayurvedic,” “herbal,” or “plant-based” does not mean that a product is free from allergens or incapable of causing an allergic or hypersensitivity reaction.

18. PRODUCT USE, STORAGE AND HANDLING

Users are responsible for using products according to the applicable product information, label, professional instructions, and storage requirements.

IAFA should be contacted promptly if a product is received damaged, incorrectly labeled, tampered with, or otherwise appears unsuitable for use.

Users should discontinue use and seek appropriate professional advice if they experience a serious or unexpected adverse reaction.

19. PRODUCT RECALL / WITHDRAWAL

IAFA may suspend sale, withdraw, quarantine, recall, replace, or otherwise restrict a product where IAFA reasonably believes that doing so is necessary for safety, quality, regulatory, manufacturing, supply-chain, or other legitimate reasons. Users may be contacted where notification is reasonably required or appropriate.

20. PRODUCT AVAILABILITY / SUBSTITUTION

Product images are illustrative and packaging, color, labeling, formulation, batch, availability, and other product characteristics may change where permitted by applicable requirements. IAFA may discontinue or modify product availability subject to applicable law and applicable order terms.

21. SHIPPING DAMAGE / TAMPERING

Users should inspect delivered products for visible damage, leakage, tampering, or compromised packaging and should follow the applicable IAFA shipping, return, replacement, and customer-support procedures.

22. ADVERSE REACTION / PRODUCT INCIDENT REPORTING

Users should promptly notify IAFA of any suspected serious adverse reaction, unexpected reaction, product defect, contamination, incorrect labeling, tampering, or other safety concerns associated with an IAFA product. IAFA may request relevant information, including product details, batch/lot information, photographs, and circumstances of use, for safety investigation, quality control, regulatory reporting, or corrective action where applicable.

23. INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS AND CROSS-BORDER PRODUCT PURCHASES

IAFA may receive inquiries, provide information, or make products or services accessible to users located outside India.

Availability of a product or service through the internet does not constitute a representation that the product, service, medicine, formulation, practitioner, or professional activity is approved, registered, licensed, authorized, or legally available in the user’s country.

International users are responsible for determining whether a product may legally be purchased, imported, possessed, prescribed, dispensed, or used in their jurisdiction.

IAFA does not guarantee customs clearance, import authorization, regulatory acceptance, delivery, or lawful use of any product outside India.

Users are responsible for applicable customs duties, taxes, import requirements, restrictions, permits, and other jurisdiction-specific obligations unless expressly stated otherwise.

24. INTERNATIONAL IMPORTATION 

The legal classification of Ayurvedic medicine, herbal product, supplement, food, cosmetics, or other products may differ between jurisdictions. A product classified or regulated in a particular manner in India may be classified differently in another country.

25. INTERNATIONAL CLINICAL SERVICES, TELEMEDICINE AND TELEHEALTH

Where consultation or healthcare-support services are provided to users located outside India, such services may be subject to the healthcare, telemedicine, telehealth, professional-licensing, privacy, consumer-protection, medicines, and other laws of the relevant jurisdiction.

Access to IAFA through the internet does not establish that IAFA or any healthcare professional associated with IAFA is licensed, registered, authorized, or permitted to practice healthcare or Ayurveda in the user’s country.

Users accessing services from outside India are responsible for understanding the laws and regulatory requirements applicable to them.

Nothing on the IAFA platforms should be interpreted as a representation of foreign licensure or regulatory approval unless expressly stated in writing.

26. CHILDREN AND MINORS

Certain IAFA services may involve children or minors.

Where a service requires parental or legal-guardian consent, the parent or legally authorized representative is responsible for providing accurate information and valid consent.

Parents or guardians should not use general website information as a substitute for appropriate pediatric medical evaluation.

Any product, medicine, supplement, dietary intervention, or therapeutic approach intended for a child should be used only where appropriate and in accordance with applicable professional advice and product information.

27. PATIENT MEDICAL HISTORY, REPORTS AND CLINICAL IMAGES

Where users voluntarily provide medical histories, laboratory reports, photographs, clinical images, videos, or other health information for consultation, assessment, documentation, follow-up, or related purposes, such information may be reviewed and processed in accordance with the applicable Privacy Policy and consent provided by the user.

Clinical images and medical information should not be submitted through publicly accessible or insecure channels where a secure IAFA channel is provided.

Separate consent may be required for research, educational use, publication, or other secondary use of identifiable clinical information or images.

28. CASE STUDIES, TESTIMONIALS AND PATIENT EXPERIENCES

IAFA may publish case studies, patient experiences, testimonials, reviews, educational examples, or other accounts of individual experiences.

Such material represents the experience of the individual concerned and does not constitute a guarantee or prediction of the outcome that another person will experience.

Individual results may vary substantially.

Testimonials should not be interpreted as independent scientific evidence of efficacy or as a promise of a particular outcome.

Where a case study or testimonial contains medical information, it may have been published subject to applicable consent and privacy requirements.

29. RESEARCH, SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS AND EVIDENCE

IAFA may publish or reference scientific literature, clinical research, case reports, observational findings, traditional knowledge, laboratory studies, computational analyses, or other evidence.

Research evidence may vary substantially in quality, methodology, population, sample size, study design, and level of certainty.

Preclinical, laboratory, animal, observational, traditional, or preliminary findings should not automatically be interpreted as proof of clinical efficacy in humans.

Publication of research or reference to a scientific study does not constitute a guarantee that the findings apply to an individual user.

30. HEALTH CLAIMS AND EDUCATIONAL CONTENT

Health-related statements appearing on IAFA platforms are intended to be interpreted in the context in which they are presented and should not automatically be construed as individualized medical advice.

Where a statement describes a traditional use, research finding, potential mechanism, association, or observed outcome, that statement should not automatically be interpreted as establishing causation, universal efficacy, or guaranteed therapeutic benefit.

Users should distinguish between:

• traditional Ayurvedic use;
• scientific hypothesis;
• laboratory or preclinical evidence;
• observational evidence;
• clinical evidence; and
• individualized clinical advice.

31. DISCLAIMER DOES NOT CURE MISLEADING CLAIMS

Nothing in this Disclaimer is intended to qualify, override, or cure any representation that is otherwise prohibited, false, misleading, unsubstantiated, or unlawful under applicable laws. All health, therapeutic, nutritional, product, clinical, and advertising claims made by IAFA are intended to comply with the laws applicable to the relevant service, product, communication, and jurisdiction.

32. THIRD-PARTY INFORMATION AND EXTERNAL LINKS

IAFA platforms may contain links to third-party websites, databases, publications, payment processors, delivery services, social-media platforms, scientific resources, or other external services.

IAFA does not control all third-party content, privacy practices, security practices, availability, or accuracy.

A link or reference does not necessarily constitute endorsement, certification, or guarantee by IAFA.

Users should review the applicable terms and privacy policies of third-party services before providing information or using those services.

33. USER-GENERATED CONTENT

Users are responsible for ensuring that information, reviews, photographs, testimonials, or other content submitted by them does not unlawfully disclose another person’s personal or health information and does not contain false, fraudulent, defamatory, or otherwise unlawful material.

34. DIGITAL PLATFORMS AND TECHNOLOGY

IAFA may use websites, online forms, digital assessments, communication platforms, electronic records, automated systems, algorithms, databases, or other technology-enabled services.

Digital systems may be affected by technical limitations, internet connectivity, software errors, device compatibility, maintenance, third-party outages, cybersecurity incidents, data-transmission failures, or other technical circumstances.

IAFA does not guarantee uninterrupted, error-free, or continuously available access to every digital service.

35.AI / AUTOMATED / DIGITAL TOOLS

Where IAFA uses automated, algorithmic, artificial-intelligence-assisted, or computational tools, outputs may contain errors, omissions, or limitations and are not intended to replace qualified professional judgment. Such tools should not be relied upon as the sole basis for diagnosis, treatment, emergency decisions, or other high-risk healthcare decisions.

36. NO GUARANTEE OF ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS

IAFA makes reasonable efforts to maintain useful and accurate information but does not guarantee that every item of content is complete, current, accurate, error-free, or suitable for every purpose.

Information may contain typographical errors, omissions, outdated material, interpretive differences, or information that subsequently changes.

Users should independently verify important information before relying upon it for significant healthcare, financial, legal, regulatory, or other decisions.

37. WEBSITE AND INTERNET SECURITY

IAFA takes reasonable measures to protect its systems and information; however, no internet transmission, website, electronic communication, or digital storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Users understand that transmission of information over the internet involves inherent risks.

Users should use appropriate precautions when accessing IAFA platforms and should not share passwords, authentication credentials, or sensitive information through unauthorized channels.

38. NO WARRANTY

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, IAFA makes no express or implied warranty regarding:

• uninterrupted availability of the website or services;
• accuracy or completeness of all information;
• suitability of information for a particular individual;
• specific health outcomes;
• uninterrupted delivery of digital services;
• availability of any product or service; or
• compatibility of IAFA services with every jurisdiction, device, system, or regulatory environment.

39. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, IAFA, its owners, directors, officers, employees, practitioners, consultants, affiliates, agents, contractors, technology providers, and service providers shall not be liable for losses, damages, costs, or consequences arising from reliance upon general website information, third-party information, individual variation in health outcomes, unauthorized use of products, misuse of services, technical interruptions, internet-related risks, or the user’s failure to obtain appropriate professional care.

Nothing in this Disclaimer is intended to exclude or limit liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited under applicable law.

40. USER RESPONSIBILITY

Users are responsible for:

• providing truthful, complete, and reasonably accurate information;
• informing healthcare professionals about relevant medical history and ongoing treatment;
• following applicable professional instructions;
• reviewing relevant product information;
• using products responsibly;
• seeking appropriate professional care when required;
• complying with applicable laws in their jurisdiction; and
• not relying solely upon general website information for diagnosis or treatment decisions.

41. NO WAIVER OF MANDATORY LEGAL RIGHTS

Nothing in this Disclaimer is intended to remove, restrict, or waive any consumer, patient, privacy, healthcare, or other legal right that cannot validly be waived under applicable law.

Any disclaimer, exclusion, limitation, or allocation of responsibility shall apply only to the maximum extent permitted by the law applicable to the particular circumstance.

42. SEPARATE POLICIES AND AGREEMENTS

This Disclaimer should be read together with the applicable:

• Terms & Conditions;
• Privacy Policy;
• Patient/Clinical Consent;
• Online Consultation or Telemedicine/Telehealth Terms, where applicable;
• Product Terms;
• Shipping and Delivery Policy;
• Cancellation and Refund Policy;
• Return/Replacement Policy; and
• any other service-specific terms or consent documents.

Where a specific service has additional terms, those service-specific terms may apply in addition to this Disclaimer.

43. CHANGES TO THIS DISCLAIMER

IAFA may update, modify, or revise this Disclaimer from time to time to reflect changes in services, technology, law, regulation, professional standards, or business practices.

IMPORTANT FINAL NOTICE

IAFA Ayurveda India provides health-related information, Ayurveda-based services, educational resources, digital platforms, consultations, and products. Health information should be used responsibly and in the appropriate professional context. No website, digital assessment, article, testimonial, product description, research reference, or individual patient experience can guarantee a particular health outcome.

IAFA does not represent that every service, product, medicine, formulation, practitioner, or healthcare activity available through its platforms is licensed, approved, registered, or legally authorized in every country or jurisdiction. International users are responsible for complying with the laws applicable to them.

For medical emergencies or potentially serious symptoms, seek appropriate emergency or in-person healthcare immediately.

By continuing to use an IAFA platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Disclaimer and agree to use the relevant information, services, and products responsibly and in accordance with applicable law.

This Disclaimer does not replace professional medical advice, applicable informed consent, the IAFA Privacy Policy, Terms & Conditions, or any other legally required disclosure or agreement.