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Permission to Use

For noncommercial purposes, permission to include URL references to this information for noncommercial purposes is granted, unless otherwise speicified, provided that each such reference acknowledges that the information resides at and is the property of the Dial-A-Dietitian.

For permission to refer to the Dial-A-Dietitian website information for other purposes, or to use the information in any other way, requests must be directed to the maintainer(s) of the information, if designated, or in writing to:

Program Director
Dial-A-Dietitian
(604) 732-9191 or 1 800-667-3438
Email: dial@dialadietitian.org

Special Exception: For materials that have been duplicated with permission on Dial-A-Dietitian's website, please contact the original creator of the materials to obtain permission to use.

Links to Third Party Sites

The Dial-A-Dietitian website has links to other websites which are not under the control of and are not maintained by Dial-A-Dietitian. Dial-A-Dietitian is not responsible for the content of those sites. The information and advice provided by these other websites may not necessarily be endorsed by Dial-A-Dietitian. Check with your doctor or registered dietitian before implementing any major lifestyle or treatment changes.

Disclaimer

The information provided by the Dial-A-Dietitian website is not meant to replace the medical counsel of your doctor or individual consultation with a registered dietitian. Consult your doctor or registered dietitian before making any diet, fitness, or treatment changes. The information from this website may only be used in the entirety of its original presentation.

Submissions

Unless otherwise explicitly stated, herein, any materials provided by you in connection with this website shall be deemed to be provided on a non-proprietary and non-confidential basis. Dial-A-Dietitian shall have no obligation of any kind with respect to such materials and shall be free to use or disseminate such materials on an unrestricted basis for any purpose. You acknowledge that you are responsible for the materials that you submit, and you, not Dial-A-Dietitian, have full responsibility for the materials, including their legality, reliability, appropriateness, originality and copyright.

Nutrition Questions

Nutrition Questions for B.C. residents
This service is only intended to provide general information. It is not intended to be a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment by your physician or other health care professional. You should always consult your own physician or other health care professional about any health care questions you may have, especially before trying any new medication, diet, fitness program or approach to health care issues.

Any and all materials, information or advice provided to you, through this website or otherwise, are provided on an "as is" basis with no warranty. You hereby acknowledge that any reliance upon any such materials, information or advice shall be at your sole risk. Any materials, information or advice received by you via this website or otherwise should not be relied upon for any personal, nutritional, medical or legal decisions. You should consult an appropriate professional for specific advice tailored to your specific situation. Dial-A-Dietitian disclaims all representations and warranties, express or implied, with respect to any and all materials, information or advice.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Dial-A-Dietitian be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special, or consequential damages or any damages whatsoever including, without limitation, damages for personal injury, death, damage to property, loss of use, data or profits, arising out of or in any way connected with the use of any of the above-referenced materials, information or advice or otherwise arising out of the use of this website, whether based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise, even if Dial-A-Dietitian has been advised of the possibility of damages.

The terms of this disclaimer shall apply to you, your heirs, executors, successors and assigns.

If you are dissatisfied with any portion of this website or with any terms of use, your sole and exclusive remedy is to discontinue using this website.

Regular Service

Dial-A-Dietitian is funded to answer only telephone nutrition and food safety questions from B.C. residents and health professionals only. Due to funding and liability issues, we cannot answer nutrition questions over the internet.

If you do have nutrition questions and are not living in B.C., you are advised to contact your doctor or registered dietitian. Unsolicited nutrition questions may not be answered. For those living in the U.S., you can call the American Dietetics Association (1-800-366-1655).

Authority

The medical or health advice provided and hosted on this site is only given by medically trained and qualified professionals unless otherwise specified.

Confidentiality

The confidentiality of data relating to individual patients and visitors to this website, including their identity, is respected by this website. Dial-A-Dietitian undertakes to honour or exceed the legal requirements of medical/health information privacy that apply in this country.