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TERMS OF SERVICE
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Last Updated: 12/17/25
AGREEMENT TO TERMS
These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Nick Rideout ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") concerning your access to and use of our website, courses, coaching services, and all related products and services (collectively, the "Services").
BY ACCESSING OR USING THE SERVICES, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, DO NOT USE THE SERVICES.
1. ELIGIBILITY
You must be at least 18 years old to use the Services. By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.
2. SERVICES DESCRIPTION
We offer:
- Educational courses on nutrition, hormone optimization, energy, and metabolic health
- One-on-one coaching services
- Digital content including videos, written materials, protocols, and guides
- Email newsletters and communications
All Services are for educational and informational purposes only. See our Medical Disclaimer for important information about the limitations of our Services.
3. ACCOUNT REGISTRATION
To access certain Services, you may need to create an account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information
- Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate
- Keep your password secure and confidential
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
- Be responsible for all activities that occur under your account
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if we believe information you provided is inaccurate, incomplete, or if you violate these Terms.
4. PAYMENT AND PRICING
COURSES:
- Courses are offered at the prices listed on our website
- Payment is due at the time of purchase
- We accept major credit cards and other payment methods as indicated
- Prices are subject to change without notice
- All payments are processed securely through our payment processor
COACHING:
- Coaching pricing and payment terms will be specified in your coaching agreement
- Payment must be received before coaching services begin
- We reserve the right to suspend services for non-payment
TAXES:
- Prices do not include applicable sales tax, VAT, or other taxes
- You are responsible for all applicable taxes
5. REFUND POLICY
COURSES:
We offer a 60-day money-back guarantee on all courses. If you:
- Complete the course materials
- Implement the protocols as instructed
- Do not see significant improvement within 60 days
You may request a full refund by emailing nick@thenickrideout.com with:
- Proof of implementation (photos, logs, tracking)
- Description of what you implemented
- Explanation of lack of results
Refund requests must be submitted within 60 days of purchase. Refunds will be processed within 14 business days.
COACHING:
Coaching services are non-refundable once services have commenced. If you cancel coaching before the first session, you will receive a full refund minus any administrative fees.
We reserve the right to deny refunds for:
- Failure to implement protocols
- Failure to attend scheduled sessions (coaching)
- Violations of these Terms
- Fraudulent refund requests
6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
OWNERSHIP:
All Content, including but not limited to text, graphics, videos, audio, logos, trademarks, course materials, and software (collectively, "Content") is owned by or licensed to Nick Rideout and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
LICENSE:
Upon purchase of a course or enrollment in coaching, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Content for your personal, non-commercial use only.
YOU MAY NOT:
- Copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from the Content
- Share your login credentials or allow others to access your account
- Record, screenshot, or capture Content to share with others
- Use Content for any commercial purpose
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any software or technology
- Remove any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices
VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION MAY RESULT IN IMMEDIATE TERMINATION OF YOUR ACCESS AND POTENTIAL LEGAL ACTION.
7. USER-GENERATED CONTENT
If you submit content to us (including testimonials, questions, comments, or feedback), you grant us a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute such content in any media.
You represent and warrant that:
- You own or have rights to any content you submit
- Your content does not violate any third-party rights
- Your content is accurate and not misleading
We reserve the right to remove any user-generated content at our discretion.
8. PROHIBITED CONDUCT
You agree NOT to:
- Violate any laws or regulations
- Infringe on any intellectual property rights
- Share false, misleading, or fraudulent information
- Harass, abuse, or harm another person
- Impersonate any person or entity
- Interfere with or disrupt the Services
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Services
- Use the Services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- Share course materials or login credentials
- Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, etc.) to access the Services
Violation of this section may result in immediate termination of access and potential legal action.
9. COACHING TERMS
COACHING RELATIONSHIP:
- Coaching is a professional relationship focused on achieving specific goals
- Coaching is not therapy, counseling, or medical treatment
- You are responsible for implementing recommendations and achieving results
- We will provide guidance, accountability, and support within the scope of our expertise
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Your responsibilities as a coaching client include:
- Attending scheduled sessions or providing 24-hour cancellation notice
- Completing assigned protocols and tracking progress
- Communicating openly and honestly
- Taking responsibility for your own health decisions
- Consulting with medical professionals as needed
Our responsibilities include:
- Providing educational information and guidance
- Reviewing your progress and adjusting protocols as needed
- Maintaining confidentiality (see Privacy Policy)
- Responding to questions in a timely manner
CANCELLATIONS:
- You must provide 24-hour notice to cancel or reschedule a session
- Late cancellations or no-shows may forfeit that session
- We reserve the right to terminate coaching for repeated missed sessions
10. DISCLAIMERS
THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- MERCHANTABILITY
- FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
- NON-INFRINGEMENT
- ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF CONTENT
WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT:
- The Services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
- Any errors or defects will be corrected
- The Services are free of viruses or harmful components
- Results from using the Services will meet your expectations
YOU USE THE SERVICES AT YOUR OWN RISK.
11. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, NICK RIDEOUT AND AFFILIATED ENTITIES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY:
- INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
- LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR USE
- PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE
- DAMAGES RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICES
OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE SERVICES IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.
SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, SO THESE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
12. INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Nick Rideout and affiliated entities from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including attorney's fees) arising from:
- Your use of the Services
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party rights
- Any content you submit
13. TERMINATION
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, with or without notice, for:
- Violation of these Terms
- Fraudulent activity
- Abusive behavior toward staff or other users
- Non-payment
- Any reason at our sole discretion
Upon termination:
- Your right to use the Services immediately ceases
- You must cease all use of Content
- Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive will remain in effect
14. MODIFICATIONS TO SERVICES
We reserve the right to:
- Modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Services at any time
- Update course content and materials
- Change pricing for future purchases
- Add or remove features
We will make reasonable efforts to notify you of material changes, but are not obligated to do so.
15. MODIFICATIONS TO TERMS
We may modify these Terms at any time by posting the updated Terms on our website. Changes are effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of these Terms when changes are made.
16. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
These Terms are governed by the laws of [YOUR STATE], United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.
ARBITRATION:
Any dispute arising from these Terms or the Services shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Arbitration shall take place in [YOUR CITY, STATE].
You waive the right to participate in class action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration.
EXCEPTIONS:
Either party may seek injunctive relief in court for intellectual property infringement or unauthorized use of Content.
17. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
18. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Medical Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and Nick Rideout regarding the Services and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.
19. WAIVER
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
20. ASSIGNMENT
You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.
21. CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions about these Terms, contact:
Nick Rideout
Email: nick@thenickrideout.com
Website: thenickrideout.podia.com
22. ACKNOWLEDGMENT
BY USING THE SERVICES, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT:
- You have read and understood these Terms
- You agree to be bound by these Terms
- You have read and understood our Medical Disclaimer
- You understand the limitations and risks of the Services
- You will consult with appropriate healthcare professionals as needed
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PRIVACY POLICY
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Last Updated: 12/17/25
This Privacy Policy describes how Nick Rideout ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you use our website, courses, and coaching services.
1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE:
- Name, email address, phone number
- Account credentials (username, password)
- Payment information (processed securely by our payment processor)
- Health history and goals (for coaching clients)
- Communications with us (emails, messages, forms)
- Testimonials or feedback you provide
INFORMATION COLLECTED AUTOMATICALLY:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use your information to:
- Provide and improve our Services
- Process payments and transactions
- Communicate with you about your account and Services
- Send educational content and promotional materials (with your consent)
- Respond to your questions and requests
- Analyze usage and improve our website
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect against fraud and abuse
3. INFORMATION SHARING
We do NOT sell your personal information.
We may share your information with:
- Payment processors (to process transactions)
- Email service providers (to send newsletters)
- Course platform providers (to deliver content)
- Analytics providers (to understand usage)
- Legal authorities (when required by law)
We require all third parties to respect the security of your data and treat it in accordance with the law.
4. HEALTH INFORMATION (FOR COACHING CLIENTS)
Health information shared during coaching is kept confidential and used solely to provide coaching services. We do not share health information with third parties except:
- With your explicit consent
- When required by law
- To protect your safety or the safety of others
5. YOUR RIGHTS
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your information
- Restrict or object to processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent
To exercise these rights, contact: nick@thenickrideout.com
6. DATA SECURITY
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. You use the Services at your own risk.
7. DATA RETENTION
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide Services and comply with legal obligations. You may request deletion of your account and data at any time.
8. COOKIES
We use cookies to improve your experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit functionality.
9. THIRD-PARTY LINKS
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
10. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Our Services are not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
11. INTERNATIONAL USERS
Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using our Services, you consent to this transfer.
12. CHANGES TO PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes are effective upon posting. Your continued use constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. CONTACT
For privacy questions or requests, contact:
BY USING OUR SERVICES, YOU CONSENT TO THE COLLECTION AND USE OF YOUR INFORMATION AS DESCRIBED IN THIS PRIVACY POLICY.