IMPORTANT LEGAL DISCLAIMER

IMPORTANT LEGAL DISCLAIMER

Your personal meal plan is developed based on recommended daily energy intake recommendations based on your height, weight, gender, and age. The recommendation is based on the following - [More Information]

The ingredients used in our meal plans are based on the following food databases,

1. The Food and Nutrition Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS) - [Reference]

2. The USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference (SR) - [Reference]

RISKS OF PRODUCT USE

This website’s content is not a substitute for direct, personal, professional medical care and diagnosis. None of the meal plans or exercise programs should be performed or otherwise used without clearance from your physician or health care provider first. The information contained within is not intended to provide specific physical or mental health advice, or any other advice whatsoever, for any individual or company and should not be relied upon in that regard. I am not a medical professional and nothing on this website should be misconstrued to mean otherwise.

There may be risks associated with participating in activities mentioned on my site for people in poor health or with pre-existing physical or mental health conditions. Because these risks exist, you will not participate in any meal plans available from me if you are in poor health or have a pre-existing mental or physical condition. If you choose to participate in these risks, you do so of your own free will and accord, knowingly and voluntarily assuming all risks associated with such dietary activities. These risks may also exist for those who are currently in good health right now.

Please be aware that my base memberships (including base membership meal plans and exercise programs) are not specifically tailored for individuals with special health conditions, including pregnancy or post-partum recovery. If you are pregnant, post-partum, or have any specific health conditions, it is essential to consult your physician before engaging in any of the base membership offerings. These programs may not be suitable for you, and using them without medical guidance is at your own risk.

However, my 1:1 VIP coaching services can usually be customised to better suit your individual health needs, including conditions like pregnancy or post-partum recovery. If you are seeking more 1:1 support, please inquire about the options available through our 1:1 VIP coaching program, where we can work together to develop a plan that aligns with your specific health situation.

As with any exercise program you assume certain risks to your health and safety. Any form of exercise program can cause injuries, and my programs are no exception. It is possible that you may become injured doing the exercises in your program, especially if they are done with poor form. Although thorough instruction is included for each exercise.

Be aware that our programs (like any other exercise program) do involve a risk of injury. If you choose to participate in these risks, you do so of your own free will and accord, knowingly and voluntarily assuming all risks associated with such exercise activities. These risks may also exist for those who are currently in good health right now.

We are not a medical practitioners. Our advice, whether it be on our website, in our meal plans, exercise programs or via email coaching, is not meant as a substitute for medical advice. You must consult your doctor before beginning ANY meal plan or exercise program, no exceptions. You are using our plans, program's, workouts and coaching at your own risk and we are not responsible for any injuries or health problems you may experience or even death as a result of using our programs.

It is to be made clear that we are not responsible for any injuries or health problems you may experience or even death as a result of using any of our products or services.

GENERALLY EXPECTED RESULTS

Although our products and services are intended to be fully implemented, sometimes they are not, which could result in a lack of progress/results for the user. If you implement the products and services from us correctly you should see amazing results, however it must be disclaimed that even when consumers implement any products or services in full from us it is still possible they will not get the results they may have expected and it is also possible they will not lose fat or gain muscle or achieve any positive results of any kind.

TESTIMONIAL DISCLAIMER

All the transformations and testimonials are real. However, it must be disclaimed that these testimonials are not claimed to represent typical results with our meal plans and workout programs. They are meant as a showcase of what the most motivated and dedicated people can achieve by following our meal plans and workout programs. Your results may vary and you may not get the same results compared to someone else when using my services due to differences in your individual exercise history, genetics, and personal motivation/dedication. The end results you get will depend upon the individual and how much effort you put in.

COMMUNICATION

The Embodied Collective expects that you will respond to them in a timely manner. You are expected to be timely and polite.

The Embodied Collective will not tolerate abusive or derogatory comments towards the Coach and/or the Coaching clientele on social media or any other media outlets.

You understand that any use of the above will result in termination of your coaching agreement with no refunds.

You agree not to promote violence, humiliate, threaten, harass, discriminate, or anything in this nature on social media and/or towards your Coach and other clients.

EXPECTATIONS

The Embodied Collective expects you to take your training sessions seriously and display a high degree of caution and safety when performing exercises. 

Whilst The Embodied Collective will be there to support you, it is your sole responsibility to ensure you are completing your program to achieve maximum results.

1;1 VIP CHECK-INS

1:1 clients; consistent check-ins serve as a pivotal component of your coaching journey with The Embodied Collective. You are responsible for ensuring that your check-in is completed every week/month on the allocated check-in day and time. You understand that if check-ins aren’t completed by the deadline, you may miss the opportunity to receive feedback that week/month.

PHOTOS + VIDEO RELEASE

The Embodied Collective may use videos and/or photos of the client on their social media pages to market The Embodied Collective and promote services.

At any time, the client may advise The Embodied Collective that they feel uncomfortable with the sharing of their photos and/or videos. The Embodied Collective will be understanding of this choice.

The Embodied Collective does not supply compensation for posts.

PRODUCTS/ SERVICES

If you are provided or purchase a product/ service including but not limited to e-books, meals plans, nutrition guides, spreadsheets, app guides, etc you understand that you are not permitted to copy or distribute it.

If you have been found to do so, your entitlement to our services will be instantly removed.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND OWNERSHIP

You understand that you cannot copy, publish or reproduce any intellectual property inclusive but not limited to the Business logo and trademarks, the website, products, e-books or any other resource provided to you by us.

DEFAMATION

You understand that you are solely responsible for your progress with The Embodied Collective. You agree to listen to advice provided by The Embodied Collective.

You agree that you will not defame The Embodied Collective if you do not receive your expected results. You understand that achieving your results is solely your responsibility.

EMAIL MARKETING

Upon signing up for online coaching services, you hereby consent to being added to the email mailing list of The Embodied Collective. You acknowledge that you may receive promotional and informational emails from The Embodied Collective, and may opt-out of the mailing list at any time by following the unsubscribe link provided in the emails.

The Embodied Collective agrees to protect the privacy of your personal information and will not sell or share your information with third parties for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

IMPORTANT RECURRING SUBSCRIPTION BILLING INFORMATION/MINIMUM COMMITMENT PERIODS

If you purchase any of my program/memberships you will be automatically charged every period and you will continue to receive new updated meal plans and workout programs for the time that you choose to remain a client. In order to cancel your subscription simply send an email to support@theembodiedcollective.co.nz at least 7 days prior to your next billing date (please note the below minimum commitment periods will apply).

1:1 Coaching membership programs with Renee require a 12-week minimum commitment. 

Base membership programs require a minimum 8-week commitment. 

CANCELING YOUR SUBSCRIPTION

VIP 1:1 Coaching Memberships

You are required to commit to a minimum of 12 weeks. If you decide to cancel within this period, the minimum commitment fee will apply. After the 12-week commitment, all services will continue until canceled. To cancel your subscription, we require 7 days' notice prior to your next billing cycle. Please email renee@theembodiedcollective.co.nz at least 7 days before your next billing date to cancel.

Base Memberships

You are required to commit to a minimum of 8 weeks. If you decide to cancel within this period, the minimum commitment fee will apply. After the 8-week commitment, all services will continue until canceled. To cancel your subscription, we require 7 days' notice prior to your next billing cycle. Please email support@theembodiedcollective.co.nz at least 7 days before your next billing date to cancel.

PAYMENT

You will be required to pay for your services via Stripe direct debit. You will receive a payment link(s) for your selected services, containing the agreed-upon price. By clicking the payment link(s) and completing your initial installment, you’re confirming your acceptance of the specified price.

Please note that a 2.9% surcharge + $0.30 transaction fee may apply.

You agree to the selected payment frequency and confirm that you will always have sufficient funds in your bank account to cover your service fee. If you have insufficient funds on a recurring basis, it may result in termination of future services.

We may at any time, at our discretion, adjust the cost of your online coaching at the end of your minimum commitment period. If this is to occur, we are required to provide you at least 14 days’ notice in writing to your nominated email address. This will come into effect in your next payment following the end of the notice period.

PAUSE PERIODS

The Embodied Collective is understanding of personal commitments and holidays. Therefore, you are able to request a pause period of your online coaching service.

Following the minimum commitment, a pause period of 2 weeks is approved over a yearly period. You will be required to give at least 7 days’ notice prior to your next billing cycle to implement this pause This is to be provided in writing via email to support@theembodiedcollective.co.nz.

If you are subscribed to a VIP 1:1 Coaching Membership, your coach also retains the choice to suspend your individual coaching sessions and check-ins for a duration of up-to 4 weeks per year, in which case, your payments may be reduced for the 4 week period. Throughout this period, your access to your meal and workout programs stays active. You will be notified in advance if this action is to be taken.

CHALLENGES

If you wish to participate in one of our challenges you will not be able to upgrade or downgrade your membership during the challenge period. (i.e. if you are currently on our Training and Nutrition membership you will not be able to downgrade to our Training Only or Nutrition Only Membership until the challenge is complete).

CONTRACT AGREEMENT

By signing your acceptance, you agree to above and the following:

A. I acknowledge and agree to the non-refundable sign-up fee prior to commencing services.

B. I acknowledge and understand the minimal contractual term and cancellations processes pertaining to this period.

C. I acknowledge the cancellation periods and billing processes involved in Online Coaching, inclusive of additional and reoccurring surcharges.

D.I agree to uphold this financial commitment to The Embodied Collective.

E.I acknowledge and agree to the notice period and timeframes in relation to Pause Periods in Online Coaching Services.

F. I acknowledge that actions taken regarding my training nutrition are entirely my responsibility and liability does not fall to The Embodied Collective.

G.I acknowledge that as a prerequisite I have provided The Embodied Collective with all the required and necessary medical information for my safety and overall well-being whilst undertaking the coaching service.

H.I acknowledge that I will listen and be truthful about how I am feeling and overall well-being whilst on the coaching service.

I. I acknowledge that The Embodied Collective will do everything reasonable to keep me accountable to my goals, however, I am solely responsible for this duty.

J. At any time during this coaching agreement, it is the sole responsibility of myself to have general check-ups with my practitioners and health services and give any feedback to The Embodied Collective about how I am presenting.

K. I acknowledge that all plans and nutritional advice are guidance only, based on peer reviewed research and general knowledge applicable to the public.

L. I acknowledge and understand the photo and video release conditions and will advise The Embodied Collective if I do not want my photos and/or videos to be displayed for marketing.

M. I acknowledge and agree to be added to the email mailing list of The Embodied Collective and to receive promotional and informational emails. I understand that I may opt-out of the mailing list at any time by following the unsubscribe link.




YOUR PRIVACY IS IMPORTANT

We are totally committed to protecting the privacy of our site visitors and customers, we fully appreciate and respect the importance of privacy on the Internet. We will not disclose information about my customers to third parties except where it is part of providing a service to you - e.g. arranging for a product to be sent to you, carrying out credit and other security checks and for the purposes of customer research and profiling or where we have your express permission to do so.

YOUR CONSENT

We will not sell your name, address, e-mail address, credit card information or personal information to any third party (excluding partners from whom you may have linked to our site) without your permission.

COMMUNICATION & MARKETING

If you have made a purchase from my store I may occasionally update you on our latest products, news and special offers via e-mail. All our customers have the option to opt-out of receiving marketing communications from me and/or selected third parties. If you do not wish to continue to receive marketing from me and/or selected third parties on checkout.

COOKIES

A cookie are a small information file that is sent to your computer and is stored on your hard drive. If you have registered with us then your computer will store an identifying cookie which will save you time each time you re-visit our site, by remembering your email address for you. You can change the settings on your browser to prevent cookies being stored on your computer without your explicit consent.

GOOGLE REMARKETING

This website uses the Google AdWords remarketing service to advertise on third party websites (including Google) to previous visitors to our site. It could mean that we advertise to previous visitors who haven’t completed a task on our site, for example using the contact form to make an enquiry. This could be in the form of an advertisement on the Google search results page, or a site in the Google Display Network. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on someone’s past visits to our site. Of course, any data collected will be used in accordance with our own privacy policy and Google’s privacy policy. You can set preferences for how Google advertises to you using the Google Ad Preferences page, and if you want to you can opt out of interest-based advertising entirely by cookie settings or permanently using a browser plugin. THIRD PARTY SITES My site may contain links to and from the websites of our partner networks, advertisers and other third parties. If you follow a link to any of these websites, please note that they have their own privacy policies and that I do not accept any responsibility or liability for these policies. Please check these policies before you submit any personal data to these websites.

CHECKING YOUR DETAILS

If you wish to verify the details you have submitted to us you may do so by contacting us via thee-mail address given below. Our security procedures mean that we may request proof of identity before we reveal information. This proof of identity will take the form of your e-mail address and password submitted upon registration. You must therefore keep this information safe as you will be responsible for any action which we take in response to a request from someone using your e-mail and password. We would strongly recommend that you do not use the browser's password memory function as that would permit other people using your terminal to access your personal information.

DATA MANAGEMENT

Data Requests:

We respect your right to control your personal information. If you would like to request access to the data we hold about you, please submit a formal data request through our designated channels using the following form: Data Request Form. Upon receiving your request, we will promptly provide you with information about the personal data we have collected and stored. Please note that processing data requests may take up to 30 days.

Data Deletion:

We understand the importance of data privacy, and you have the option to request the deletion of your personal information from our records. To initiate a data deletion request, kindly fill out the provided form or contact our designated privacy team through the following link: Data Deletion Request Form. Upon verification, we will take appropriate measures to securely and permanently delete your data, ensuring compliance with applicable data protection regulations. Please be aware that processing data deletion requests may take up to 30 days. Certain legal obligations or legitimate business interests may necessitate the retention of specific data, even if a deletion request is made.

CONTACTING US

We are always pleased to hear from my customers (even if it is a complaint!). we are always grateful for any time you spend providing us with the knowledge we need to ensure our customers are completely satisfied - we want you to return to the site and to recommend us to your friends and family. If you have any questions or feedback about this statement, or if you would like us to stop processing your information, please do not hesitate to contact customer support, who will be delighted to answer any questions you may have support@theembodiedcollective.co.n