Terms & Conditions
For terms and conditions related to this entire website including the use of cookies and how we protect your privacy, please scroll to the bottom of this page.
TERMS OF PURCHASE FOR SPECIFIC PRODUCTS
- BILLING:
"MONEY BACK GUARANTEE" REFUND POLICY:
We offer a 30-day Money Back Guarantee on all our Meal Plans and Meal Plan Bundles. While refunding you does require us to pay a fee to our payment processor, we want you to be happy with your purchase. We are a small business and your satisfaction is important to us! As long as you email us within 30 days of your purchase, we will refund the entire purchase price.
RENEWAL POLICY ON SUBSCRIPTIONS
NOT ALL PRODUCTS ARE OFFERED AS A SUBSCRIPTION. Single Meal Plans, Meal Plan Bundles, our Cookbooks, and our Jumpstart Program are generally ONE TIME purchases, unless you select "Subscribe & Save".
Our Meal Plans are renewable if you select "Subscribe & Save" and are billed monthly or annually from the original date of purchase (based on which plan you select). Your credit card or Paypal account will be charged on that date.
STOPPING YOUR SUBSCRIPTION:
If you wish to stop your membership, you can do so by emailing us before your membership is renewed. After a renewal has been processed, we will stop your billing. All the products you have purchased are yours to keep. Please make sure to download them, as you may not have access to our member site after your subscription cancellation.
ONE-TIME PURCHASE MEAL-PLANS, COOKBOOKS, RECIPE BOOKS, AND OTHER STAND ALONE DIGITAL PURCHASES REFUND POLICY:
We value you as a customer and we want you to be happy with your purchase. Therefore, we offer a 30-day Money Back Guarantee on all Meal Plans. If you have questions or difficulty accessing your digital downloads, please email us immediately after your purchase so we can assist you. We are here to help!
RENEWAL POLICY ON ONE-TIME PURCHASES
Our one-time purchase products do not renew. You are only billed once, at the time of purchase. You maintain lifetime access to the products you have purchased, and you can save them or print them as you like.
NUTRITION PROGRAMS, SUCH AS THE 4-WEEK JUMPSTART PROGRAM AND THE THRIVE WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM: REFUND POLICY: We do not offer refunds on programs. It is the responsibility of the customer to access and use these programs, and if you put in the time and work, you will likely experience excellent results. If you have difficulty accessing your new resources or you have questions, please email us and we would be happy to assist.
COACHING PROGRAMS (NUTRITION GUIDE, NUTRITION JUMPSTART, NUTRITION JOURNEY, OR MEAL PLAN + COACH): We do not offer refunds on coaching that has already occurred. If you are dissatisfied about your coaching for any reason, please contact us as hello at themedimove dot com and we will work with you to come up with a solution. We generally do not offer refunds on unused coaching sessions, unless there are unusual circumstances.
It is the responsibility of the customer to use the services that he/she bought. We will make every effort to get in contact with every coaching customer to schedule sessions, but we are not able to contact a customer with an incorrect email address or phone number.
Packages expire one year from the date of purchase, with the exception of the NUTRITION JOURNEY which includes 12 coaching sessions. This package expires two years from the date of purchase. If your package has expired, please contact us and we can help make things right. Ultimately, we want to see you successful in your health and wellness journey, and we are happy to work with you on making that happen.
The Mediterranean Movement. LLC reserves the right to decline the coaching package purchase (and offer a full refund) of any client that we do not feel is a good match or whose needs falls outside of our scope of work. If you have difficulty accessing your coach, scheduling sessions, or you have any questions at all, please contact us and we would be happy to assist.
- DELIVERY OF MATERIALS :
MONTHLY 'SUBSCRIBE AND SAVE' MEAL PLANS:
Your meal plan will be emailed to you every month, at the email address specified during the check-out process. (If you need to change your email address, please let us know).
ONE-TIME PRODUCTS:
Non-renewable meal plans and digital products are delivered in full via email after purchase. It is the member's responsibility to download all materials and save them for future access. If you experience technical difficulties during the download process, we'd be happy to assist you.
NUTRITION PROGRAMS, SUCH AS THE 4-WEEK JUMPSTART PROGRAM AND THRIVE WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM:
Many of these programs make use of software like Thinkific or a Google Drive to deliver program materials that are too large to be sent by email. If you have trouble accessing these materials, we'd be happy to assist you. We can help you download the course materials. Many programs also make use of sending information (tips, program information, surveys, etc) out through daily or weekly emails. If you have trouble receiving these, please contact us at hello at themedimove dot com. You can unsubscribe by click the "unsubscribe" button at the bottom of the email or by responding back to the email for us to help.
NUTRITION PROGRAMS, SUCH AS THE 4-WEEK JUMPSTART PROGRAM AND THRIVE WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM:
Many of these programs make use of software like Thinkific or a Google Drive to deliver program materials that are too large to be sent by email. If you have trouble accessing these materials, we'd be happy to assist you. We can help you download the course materials. Many programs also make use of sending information (tips, program information, surveys, etc) out through daily or weekly emails. If you have trouble receiving these, please contact us using the chat feature on our website. You can unsubscribe by click the "unsubscribe" button at the bottom of the email or by responding back to the email for us to help.
COACHING PROGRAMS (NUTRITION GUIDE, NUTRITION JUMPSTART, NUTRITION JOURNEY, OR MEAL PLAN + COACH):
Our nutrition coaching is a one-to-one service provided directly to customer via an online software platform such as Zoom, Practice Better, or similar or via a phone call. The coaching is schedule between the customer and the nutrition expert once the customer executes a successful payment. The customer will work directly with the Nutritionist to schedule the sessions, usually over email, phone, or through filling out forms/ scheduling surveys.
Some coaching packages may also come with Meal Plans, Cookbooks, or other digital resources. These resources will usually be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the customer to download and/or print these resources. Please contact us if you run into any issues with scheduling sessions or downloading resources.
- COPYRIGHT and Use of Content/ Intellectual Property and Ownership :
- MEDICAL DISCLOSURE:
The food and nutrition recommendations shared on this blog or in our products or programs have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration, and may not be appropriate for all individuals and/or all medical conditions. The content on this blog is intended for informational and educational purposes only and should not replace any medical advice. You must not rely on the information on the site as an alternative to advice from your medical professional or healthcare provider. You should never delay seeking medical advice, disregard medical advice, or discontinue medical treatment as a result of any information provided on this blog. You should consult with your personal physician or medical advisor prior to commencing any program on this site.
When you complete your purchase, you agree to the terms of purchase and understand that the meal plans and digital products are not medical advice. Our meal plans and programs are not intended to replace medical advice. Please ensure that you comply with all instructions of your doctor and do not ignore medical advice because of what you read in our plans or programs.
By purchasing our products, you release The Mediterranean Movement of any and all liability. The Mediterranean Movement is not responsible for an allergic reaction to any of the ingredients suggested inside our meal plans. It is the responsibility of the client to ensure that they are not allergic to any of the ingredients in the plan. Never eat something that you are allergic to, even if it is used in one of our recipes. Most of our recipes offer substitutions. If you have questions on how to make a substitution, please contact us at hello@themedimove.com. You are responsible for purchasing ingredients that will not cause an allergic reaction to you or people you are eating with.
- LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION:
Limitation of Liability:
Under no circumstances shall The Mediterranean Movement be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special, or consequential damages that result from the use of, or inability to use, this site. This limitation applies whether the alleged liability is based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other basis, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damage. Because some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, our liability in such jurisdictions shall be limited to the extent permitted by law.
Indemnification:
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold The Mediterranean Movement and its employees, officers, and directors harmless from all liabilities, claims, and expenses including attorneys’ fees, that arise from your misuse of this site.
- BRANDED INGREDIENTS:
- MEMBER RESPONSIBILITY:
Members are responsible for downloading, accessing, and saving all digital materials. Due to the digital nature of delivery (email) we are unable to track receipt after the purchase. We rely on our members to notify us by email, in a timely manner, when they do not receive a product.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS RELATED TO THE USE OF THIS WEBSITE
Disclosure/Disclaimers/Privacy policy/ Cookies
The Mediterranean Movement is a personal blog written and edited by Ashley Keating and Jamie Adams, to share information related to food, nutrition, and health. The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely our own, unless otherwise attributed. For questions about this blog, please contact us. All information posted on this website is believed to be accurate at the time of posting, but may contain mistakes, errors, or omissions, and is subject to change based on the occurrence of product reformulations and the availability of new medical and other information.
Medical Disclaimer:
The food and nutrition recommendations shared on this blog have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration, and may not be appropriate for all individuals and/or all medical conditions. The content on this blog is intended for informational and educational purposes only and should not replace any medical advice. You must not rely on the information on the site as an alternative to advice from your medical professional or healthcare provider. You should never delay seeking medical advice, disregard medical advice, or discontinue medical treatment as a result of any information provided on this blog. You should consult with your personal physician or medical advisor prior to commencing any program on this site.
Limitation of Liability:
Under no circumstances shall The Mediterranean Movement be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special, or consequential damages that result from the use of, or inability to use, this site. This limitation applies whether the alleged liability is based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other basis, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damage. Because some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, our liability in such jurisdictions shall be limited to the extent permitted by law.
Indemnification:
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold The Mediterranean Movement and its employees, officers, and directors harmless from all liabilities, claims, and expenses including attorneys’ fees, that arise from your misuse of this site.
Use of Content/Intellectual Property and Ownership:
Original content and pictures, including logos, graphics, test, layout, formatting, appearances, images, digital downloads and data compilations are owned and copyrighted by the Mediterranean Movement. All rights are reserved. You agree that you cannot take credit for any content contained in this blog or on the website as your own, or report any of our recipes or content as your own or post on onto any other website without direct links, shares, and credit to The Mediterranean Movement (www.mediterraneandietmealplans.com or www.themedimove.com). Appropriate sharing across social media with links back to our website and attribution for our content is encouraged. Any use of this website in violation of the conditions above may result in legal action and the termination of the user’s right to access this information.
Privacy Policy:
The terms of this privacy policy (Privacy Policy”) will govern the use of any information collected while the policy is in place and from your use of any Services that we provide on this Site. “Services” means services provided by or on this Site, the Site itself, and any other services as defined in the Terms of Use for this Site. Any sites that may be linked to or from this site may have different privacy policies. The Mediterranean Movement is not responsible for the privacy policies, or lack thereof, of sites that are accessed through links from our sites. You should review the privacy notices on such sites for details. We reserve the right to change this privacy policy and encourage you to revisit this page. Should we change our privacy policy, we will post the date such changes were made at this page. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully, as it will tell you what information we collect about you and your use of our Site, our Services, how we collect, use, share and protect that information, and the choices you have about how we use and share such information. By using our Site or Services, you agree that you fully understand and unambiguously consent to this Privacy Policy and to all other relevant terms.
Consent to use of information in the United States and elsewhere.
This Site is owned and operated by The Mediterranean Movement in the United States. The information that you provide will be accessible to The Mediterranean Movement in the United States. The information you provide will also be accessible to companies we contract with that may be located in countries around the world to assist with our business. If you are visiting this Site from a country other than the U.S., your communication with us will necessarily result in the transfer of information across international boundaries. Please note: The Mediterranean Movement is a U.S. company intending to do business in the U.S. only. The Mediterranean Movement does not seek consumer visits, data, or sales from individuals residing in the EU, or information about or from such individuals. The level of legal protection for personal information is not equivalent in all countries; however, we will take the security measures described below to keep your data as secure as reasonably practical, and in accordance with applicable U.S. law. By using our Site or Services, you unequivocally consent to the collection, storage, and processing of your information in the U.S., and as otherwise stated in this Policy.
This Site and its Services have been developed for use by The Mediterranean Movement, and its customers. The Mediterranean Movement will not knowingly collect, maintain, disclose or otherwise process Personally Identifiable Information of any individual who is under the age of 13. If you are under the age of 13, please do not provide us with any such information about yourself. If it comes to our attention that we have collected such information, we will delete it as soon as we discover it.
Information That You Provide. We collect two types of information about you when you visit our sites: We collect “Personally Identifiable Information,” which is information that could be used to identify or contact you and includes data such as your name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address information. There may be many other kinds of Personally Identifiable Information as well (including, by way of example only, your name, address, telephone number, e-mail address and information necessary for your account such as your credit card or checking account information, if applicable).
We also collect non-personal, aggregate information (such as information regarding the pages on our sites that you have visited and your IP address). We will not knowingly accept personal data from individuals in the EU. If you are an individual in the EU, please do not provide us with Personally Identifiable Information.
Correspondence with us.
You may report problems with the Site by e-mailing us at hello@themedimove.com. Please take note: if you send us e-mail, we will have your e-mail address as well as all other information that you include in your e-mail to us. Any feedback you submit to us will become our property, and we can and may use such feedback for business purposes, or to contact you for further information.
Information That Is Routinely Collected By Our Site Technology.
Whenever you use our Site, we collect information, which your Web browser automatically sends whenever you visit a Web site on the Internet. Our servers automatically record this information, which may include your Web request, Internet Protocol (“IP”) address, browser type, browser language, the date and time of your request, and one or more “cookies” that may uniquely identify your browser (see definition of “cookies” below).
Cookies.
We collect information about your use of our Site through cookies and similar technology. A “cookie” is a unique numeric code that we transfer to your computer so that we can keep track of your interests and preferences and recognize you as a return visitor to our Site. Cookie technology allows us to collect and review data that is not Personally Identifiable Information, reflects your activities on the Site, including the pages you view, and whether you are a return visitor to our site. Our cookies do not collect or keep your name or other Personally Identifiable Information. We use the information collected by cookies for general statistical purposes.
Web Beacons.
Web beacons are graphic image files embedded in a web page or e-mail that send information from your browser back to the beacon’s originating server. The information collected by web beacons allows a web site to statistically monitor how many people are using the site. A third party service provider used by Thermal Devices places web beacons on this Site to track a user’s activity on this Site or across sites, or to let Us know if a user has opened an e-mail that we sent. The information collected by the web beacons is not personally identifiable
Use of Information for Investigatory, Legal and/or Compliance Purposes.
We may use all, or part, of the information described in this Privacy Policy for investigatory, legal and/or compliance purposes.
Limited Disclosure of Your Information.
Except as set forth in this Privacy Policy or as you specifically agree or direct, we will not disclose to any third parties any information we collect from or about you through our Services.
Disclosure for Legal or Safety Reasons.
We may need to release Personally Identifiable Information and other information associated with Personally Identifiable Information to third parties: (1) to respond to a request, inquiry, or complaint that you have made; (2) to comply with valid legal requirements such as a law, regulation, search warrant, subpoena or court order; (3) in the event of an emergency that threatens an individual’s life, health or security; or (4) in special cases in which we believe it is reasonably necessary to investigate, identify, or take preventive measures or bring legal action against someone who may commit or cause harm, fraud, abuse, or illegal conduct, such as a threat of harm to you or anyone else, interference with our rights or property, or interference with U.S. homeland or national security or public safety anywhere in the world. In the event of an emergency, or if we are legally compelled to disclose your Personally Identifiable Information to a third party, we will notify you, unless we believe that doing so would violate the law or a court order, or pose a threat or danger to anyone, or where it would seriously impede the proper execution of our business operations.
We will also take measures to ensure that the requesting entity understands the need to protect any Personally Identifiable Information that it may receive. We also reserve the right to cooperate with law enforcement authorities in disclosing information for the purpose of (1) investigating and prosecuting users who violate the rules of our Services, or engage in behavior that may be a breach of an agreement, illegal or harmful to us, our property, or others, or is a threat to U.S. homeland or national security, public safety anywhere in the world, or the conduct of international affairs, and (2) assisting such authorities in the administration of any law.
Disclosure to Operations and Maintenance Contractors.
We may contract with third parties to provide services for our Site or Services. These contractors include manufacturers, vendors and suppliers who provide technology, content, and other services, recruiters, vendors who analyze data collected on our Site, and vendors who send and/or respond to e-mail on our behalf (each, a “Contractor”). These Contractors may have access to your Personally Identifiable Information in order to provide services to us or on our behalf. If we allow a Contractor to have access to your Personally Identifiable Information, we will not authorize the Contractor to use or disclose the information for any purpose that is not consistent with this Privacy Policy. By using our Services, you unequivocally consent to such use and disclosure of data as described herein, and as otherwise stated in this Privacy Policy.
Disclosure to Subsequent Owner or Operator.
If we assign our rights and obligations regarding any of your information at the time of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or substantially all of our assets to a subsequent owner or operator of this Site, you will be deemed to have consented to the disclosure to, and use by, such subsequent owner or operator, of any information about you contained in our files and records so long as that use is in accordance with the terms of this privacy policy. When you use this Site, you have the following choices about the information you provide:
Accept/Reject Cookies.
Your browser software can be set to reject all cookies, but if you reject our cookies, certain functions and conveniences of our Site may not work properly. Cookies and similar technologies are how we ensure that we can promptly retrieve and deliver information to you when you use our Site.
Access, Correct, Update, or Delete Personally Identifiable Information.
You may access, correct or update Personally Identifiable Information that you have provided to our Site at any time and may correct any inaccuracies by contacting us through the chat feature on our website. Where required by applicable law, we will notify you if we cannot accommodate such requests to correct, update or delete information, and provide an explanation as to why we cannot do so. All information that you provide via our Site and/or our Services is stored in servers that are operated and maintained by us and/or our Contractors. Upon receiving your request, we will delete the Personally Identifiable Information stored in the databases that we actively use if and when that information is no longer needed for any business or legal purpose. In addition, after receiving your request for removal, we will use commercially reasonable efforts to remove your Personally Identifiable Information and not disclose any Personally Identifiable Information about you, except as required by law.
Governing Law
By visiting The Mediterranean Movement’s website, you agree that the laws of the state of Virginia, without regard to principles of conflict of laws, will govern these Terms of Use and in the event that any dispute of any sort that arises between you and The Mediterranean Movement.
Our website address is: www.MediterraneanDietMealPlans.com which redirects from www.TheMediMove.com and www.TheMediterraneanMovement.com
What personal data we collect and why we collect it
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it.
The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Contact forms
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year. If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser. When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select "Remember Me", your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed. If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Analytics
Who we share your data with How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue. For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where we send your data
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Our contact information
Please contact hello@themedimove.com with questions or comments.