Welcome to Garnet Guide: Your Wellness Journey Starts Here
At Garnet Guide, we believe in empowering adults 35+ with evidence-based insights and personalized support to navigate their health and wellness journey. Our terms are designed to be clear and fair, fostering a trusted, supportive environment for everyone.
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Service Description & Intended Use
Garnet Guide offers a suite of wellness resources, including a daily health blog, personalized plans, lifestyle recommendations, and community interaction, exclusively for adults aged 35 and over. Our platform is intended for informational and community support purposes, operating within ethical and legal frameworks.
Account Creation & Your Responsibilities
When you create an account, you agree to provide accurate, current information and maintain the security of your password. You are responsible for all activities associated with your account. We encourage strong, unique passwords for your protection.
Community Participation Guidelines
We foster a respectful and supportive community. By participating, you agree to adhere to our Community Guidelines, promoting positive interactions and constructive dialogue. Failure to do so may result in account suspension.
Using Garnet Guide Services Responsibly and Ethically
Our platform thrives on mutual respect and responsible engagement. These guidelines outline acceptable use and prohibited activities to ensure a safe and valuable experience for every member of the Garnet Guide community.
Acceptable Use Policies
- Engaging in respectful and constructive discussions.
- Sharing only accurate and ethically sourced information.
- Respecting intellectual property rights of others.
- Utilizing features as intended for personal wellness improvement.
Prohibited Activities & Behavior
- Posting hate speech, harassment, or discriminatory content.
- Sharing medical advice or making health claims without qualification.
- Attempting to collect personal data from other users without consent.
- Distributing malware, spam, or engaging in phishing attempts.
Content Submission & IP Respect
Any content you submit must be your own original work or you must have appropriate rights to share it. By submitting content, you grant Garnet Guide a license to use it on our platform for its intended purpose. We do not tolerate plagiarism or copyright infringement.
Account Security & Age Restrictions
You are solely responsible for safeguarding your account details. Garnet Guide is specifically designed for adults 35+. Users must be at least 35 years old to create an account and utilize our services. Verification may be requested.
Wellness Services & Professional Disclaimers
Garnet Guide provides valuable wellness insights, tools, and community support. It is crucial to understand that our services are educational and complementary, not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment.
Important Medical Disclaimer:
The information provided by Garnet Guide, including all content, personalized plans, and suggestions, is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Professional Consultation & Scope Limitations
While we offer expert Q&A sessions and workshops with qualified professionals, their guidance remains general in nature. These interactions do not establish a patient-provider relationship and cannot address individual medical conditions or emergencies. Always direct specific health concerns to your personal physician.
Results Disclaimers & Individual Variation
Wellness outcomes can vary significantly based on individual health status, lifestyle, and adherence to guidance. Garnet Guide makes no guarantees regarding the effectiveness or specific results of any recommendations or plans. Your dedication and unique circumstances play a pivotal role.
Emergency Situations & Appropriate Care
Garnet Guide is not equipped to handle medical emergencies. In the event of a medical emergency, please call 911 or your local emergency services immediately. Our platform is a resource for proactive wellness management, not acute care.
Liability Limitations & User Assumption of Risk
By using Garnet Guide, you acknowledge and agree that your engagement with our services and content is at your own risk. Garnet Guide shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use or inability to use our services.
Fostering a Positive Community: Guidelines for Respectful Engagement
Our community forums are a cornerstone of Garnet Guide, offering a supportive space for Denver adults 35+ to connect and share. To maintain this positive environment, we expect all members to adhere to these core principles of respectful interaction.
Respectful Communication
Always communicate with kindness and consideration. Personal attacks, insults, bullying, and any form of derogatory language are strictly prohibited. Disagreements are natural, but they must be expressed constructively.
Content Sharing & Intellectual Property
Share information responsibly. Do not post content that is copyrighted without permission or that promotes harmful or illegal activities. Ensure any wellness claims are backed by credible sources, avoiding the spread of misinformation.
Misinformation & Fact-Checking
Garnet Guide is committed to evidence-based wellness. Spreading misinformation, especially regarding health, is not permitted. We encourage factual dialogue and reserve the right to remove content deemed misleading or harmful.
Moderator Authority & Reporting
Our moderators work diligently to maintain a safe and productive environment. Their decisions are final. If you encounter content or behavior that violates these guidelines, please use the reporting tool. We investigate all reports promptly.
Understanding Our Payment & Refund Policies
Transparency in financial transactions is key to building trust. Here you'll find comprehensive details about our service pricing, subscription models, and the procedures for refunds and billing inquiries.
Service Pricing & Payment Processing
Details for all paid services, such as premium wellness plans or specific virtual workshops, are clearly outlined on their respective pages. We accept major credit cards and process payments securely. All prices are in USD.
Subscription Terms & Automatic Renewal
For recurring services, subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing cycle unless canceled prior to the renewal date. You will be notified in advance of any price changes. You can manage your subscription settings directly in your account dashboard.
Refund Eligibility & Request Procedures
Refunds are generally available for cancellations made within 14 days of initial purchase for certain services, provided you have not extensively utilized premium features. Specific refund policies are tied to individual services and outlined during purchase. To request a refund, please contact [email protected] with your account details and reason for the request.
Billing Dispute Resolution & Customer Service
If you have any questions or disputes regarding a charge, please contact our customer support team at [email protected] promptly. We are committed to resolving billing issues fairly and efficiently.
Service Interruption & Credit Policies
In rare instances of prolonged service interruption due to Garnet Guide's fault, we may offer pro-rated credits or extensions. These will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and communicated directly to affected users.
Legal Protections & Limitation of Liability
This section outlines the legal framework that governs your use of Garnet Guide, clarifying our responsibilities and yours. These provisions are designed to protect both parties and ensure a predictable operating environment.
Service Limitations & Disclaimers of Warranties
Garnet Guide operates on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that our service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure.
Liability Caps & Damage Limitations
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Garnet Guide, its affiliates, employees, or agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from (i) your access to or use of or inability to access or use the services; (ii) any conduct or content of any third party on the services; (iii) any content obtained from the services; and (iv) unauthorized access, use or alteration of your transmissions or content, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence) or any other legal theory, whether or not we have been informed of the possibility of such damage.
Indemnification Clauses & User Protections
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Garnet Guide and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable legal and accounting fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the services or your violation of these Terms.
Dispute Resolution & Arbitration Policies
Any dispute arising out of or related to these Terms or your use of the Garnet Guide services will be resolved through binding arbitration in Denver, Colorado, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, rather than in court. This means you are waiving your right to a jury trial.
Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the federal and state courts located in Denver County, Colorado, for the purpose of litigating all such claims or disputes.