or www.aligndietitian.com and any related sub-domains
Effective Date: 02 June 2025
Acceptance of These Terms
By accessing or using this website (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”) and by our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site. “The Aligned Dietitian,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Ruth Burrowes, RD, operating in Alberta, Canada.
Changes to the Terms
We may update the Terms at any time. Material changes will be announced on the Site; continued use after the “Last Updated” date constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
Professional & Health-Information Disclaimer
All content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for individual medical, dietetic, or mental-health advice. Always consult your physician or qualified health-care professional regarding any condition or before making significant dietary or lifestyle changes. Use of the Site does not create a registered dietitian–client relationship unless you have signed our separate service agreement and informed-consent form.
Permitted Use
You may view, download, or print Site materials for personal, non-commercial use only, provided you:
- keep all copyright, trademark, and attribution notices intact;
- do not modify the content; and
- do not reproduce or distribute it for profit without written permission.
Any other use—including scraping, automated data collection, or resale—is prohibited.
Intellectual Property
All text, graphics, photographs, videos, podcasts, logos, trademarks, and other content are owned by or licensed to The Aligned Dietitian and are protected under Canadian and international intellectual-property laws. Unauthorized use may violate copyright, trademark, and other laws.
User-Generated Content (Comments, Forms, etc.)
When you submit comments, questions, reviews, or other material (“User Content”):
- You grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use, display, and archive that content.
- You represent that the User Content is accurate, lawful, and does not infringe any third-party rights.
- We may remove or modify User Content at our sole discretion, especially if it is abusive, defamatory, promotional, or includes personal health information.
External Links & Affiliate Relationships
The Site may link to third-party sites or display affiliate links (e.g., Amazon, Mediavine). We are not responsible for external content, privacy practices, or products. Affiliate links may generate a commission at no extra cost to you; we only recommend products we believe are consistent with evidence-based nutrition.
No Warranties
The Site and its content are provided “as is” and “as available.” We disclaim all warranties—express or implied—including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, accuracy, or availability.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, The Aligned Dietitian and its owner, employees, or contractors are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages arising from your use of (or inability to use) the Site, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless The Aligned Dietitian from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including legal fees) arising out of your violation of these Terms or your misuse of the Site.
Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Alberta and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. Any dispute shall be resolved in the courts of Alberta, Canada, and you consent to their exclusive jurisdiction.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site, without notice, for conduct that violates these Terms or is harmful to other users or to us.
Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and The Aligned Dietitian regarding Site use and supersede any prior understandings.
Contact Information
Questions about these Terms?
Email: ruth@aligndietitian.com
Last Updated: 02 June 2025