Disclaimer For Website, Programs, Products + Services

The entire contents of this website are based upon the opinions of Evan Brand unless otherwise noted. Individual articles are based upon the opinions of the respective author, who retains copyright as marked. The information on this website is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice.

It is intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from the research and experience of Evan Brand and his community. Evan Brand encourages you to make your own health care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Evan Brand’s products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult your physician before using any products.

Wellness Support with Evan Brand Functional Medicine Clinic:

Evan, nor any of our practitioners, do not treat or diagnose any disease. Their work is to help support physical and chemical stress imbalances, with the goal of promoting wellness. Consulting with our practitioners does NOT create a “doctor-patient” relationship and they are not “treating” you.

Clients are seen via phone or virtual mediums like skype or facetime, need to realize there are physical limitations of not seeing someone in person. Due to these physical limitations, it’s important that a client has seen their primary care physician within the last year in person to rule out any disease pathologies as well assess any health issues that may be limited via a virtual setting.

During new client consultations, you will not receive a comprehensive health plan. Laboratory assessments will be required and recommended during this initial consultation to investigate your health concerns.

Information Resale

Aura Roots does not sell, rent, loan, trade, or lease any personal information collected at our site, including membership forms or e-mail lists.

Website Data

Aura Roots analyzes our website logs to improve the value of our website. Our website logs are not personally identifiable, and we make no attempt to link them with the individuals that actually browse the site.

Email Privacy

Aura Roots maintains e-mail lists. To keep our customers and members informed. Individuals must affirmatively request to join our mailing lists. We do not sell, rent, loan, trade, or lease the addresses on our list to anyone.

No Liability and Release of Claims

We will not be held responsible or liable in any way for the information, products or materials that you request or receive through or on our Website, Programs, or Services.  In no event will we be liable to you, your clients’ or to any party for any type of direct, indirect, special, incidental, equitable or consequential damages for any use of or reliance on our Website, Programs and Services, or on those affiliated with us in any way, and you and your clients’ hereby release us from any and all claims, including, without limitation, those related to lost profits, personal or business interruptions, personal injuries, accidents, misapplication of information, or any other loss, physical or mental disease, condition or issue experienced by you and/or your clients, or otherwise, even if we are expressly advised of the possibility of such damages or difficulties.  We do not assume liability for accidents, delays, injuries, loss or damage due to any act or default of any company, organization, or person engaged in rendering this Website, Program or Services in any way. In the event that you or your clients use the information provided through our Website, Programs or Services by us or affiliated with us, we assume no responsibility.  We will not be held responsible in any way for the information that you or your clients request or receive through our Website, Programs or Services. By using our Website, Programs and Services, you and your clients fully and completely hold harmless, indemnify and release us and any other of our employees, shareholders, directors, staff, consultants, agents, or anyone affiliated with us from any and all liability, damages, causes of action, allegations, suits, sums of money, claims and demands whatsoever, in law or equity, that you or your clients ever had, now have or will have in the future against us, arising from your or your clients’ participation in or in any way related to our Website, Programs and Services, unless arising from the gross negligence on our part.

Policies

Privacy Policy

We respect your right to privacy. Any and all information collected at this site will be kept strictly confidential and will not be sold, reused, rented, loaned, or otherwise disclosed. Any information provided to Aura Roots will be held with the utmost care, and will not be used in ways that you have not consented to. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

Lab Read Fees

Any recommended lab test sourced outside of our clinic and brought back to us to review and base a protocol on will have a $199 lab read fee per test.

Late Fees

Unpaid invoices will have a $5 late fee per day added after 5 days of the invoice being sent. If you do not receive an invoice within 24 hours after your consultation, please email the office so you can confirm that you have received it. From time to time invoices may go to the spam folder, or an incorrect email address may be on file. It is the client’s responsibility to make sure they are receiving all of the office’s emails.

Payments

All payments must be made in U.S. dollars.

Methods of payment are Visa, MasterCard, HSA, Flex-savings, Discover or debit card, Digital Checks/eChecks, Venmo, and PayPal.

  • Card payments are subject to a 3% convenience fee.

  • Any fees PayPal deducts from the payment will be shouldered by the client. You can email our office for more information.

Return and Refund Policy

All sales are final and we do not accept returns for supplements and test kits. The only exceptions we can make are for those with manufacturing defects and wrong items being received.

  • Only unopened items returned with prior authorization and proof of purchase within thirty (30) days of delivery will be accepted as returns.

  • Restocking fee: Returns, authorized or unauthorized, are subject to a 25% restocking fee.

  • Backorders: We do not automatically cancel backorders without a customer’s request; therefore it is the responsibility of the customer to cancel b Iackorders if delivery time is a factor. Any items returned because of length of time on backorder, will be subject to a 25% restocking fee.

  • Unauthorized Returns: In the event of a package being returned due to the address not being found, an incomplete address, a wrong address, or the recipient not being available or reachable via their contact information we can either send it a second time via a different courier or give you a refund or a credit to be applied to a new order minus the 25% restocking fee and any courier fees associated with the return. The cost of the initial shipping is non-refundable. Packages refused by the recipient will result into a 25% restocking fee

We do not give refunds. However, for special cases (i.e. out-of-stock items, unused test kits, manufacturing defects, etc.), we may offer to credit the amount paid (minus the fees) and apply it to your next invoice. Credits are only good for 6 months.

The ingredients for our supplements are available on auraroots.com and, for non-Aura products, the ingredients list can be requested prior to purchasing. It’s the client’s responsibility to make sure there are no specific allergens in the supplements before they are shipped, the best time to address this is during a consultation. If products are sent and allergies are found after the fact, the above return policy applies.

Warranty Information and Defective Products 

Reports of products with manufacturing defects or order discrepancies must be communicated to Aura Roots within 72 hours of receipt to qualify for return/replacement.

Products Purchased from Re-Sellers 

  • If you purchased an Aura Roots product from any resellers, then you must handle the return directly through them.

  • All orders must be pre-paid.

  • Prices are subject to change without notice.

Shipping and Handling

All ingredients for Aura Roots supplements can be found on auraroots.com and further information can be requested via email.

It is the client’s responsibility to make sure there are no specific allergens in the supplements before they are shipped, the best time to address this is during the supplement program design. If products are sent and allergies are found after the fact, our return policy applies.

  • Orders are shipped by regular USPS, UPS, or FedEx ground unless faster delivery is requested.

  • Extra charges apply for orders shipped to Hawaii and Alaska. Please call or e-mail if you have questions.

  • For items coming from our warehouse, a tracking number will be sent by Aura Roots and/or our warehouse via email.

  • International orders coming from our warehouse are shipped by FedEx as default or UPS if FedEx is not available or feasible. Please contact the office for any international shipment requests. If you require expedited shipping, e-mail for expedited worldwide shipping options.

  • Items not coming from our warehouse will be dropshipped from their respective distributors/sellers/manufacturers and shall arrive in 3-7 business days. They may use USPS, UPS, or FedEx. We can send the tracking number upon request. For international orders that include such items, please expect a delay in the shipment of your order since we will have to wait for these items to arrive at our warehouse before we can ship everything out to you in one package.

  • We shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or delay in delivery of the goods caused by the carrier or any other service provider. We can offer a 25% discount on a reorder.

  • We are not responsible for any international fees, duties, and/or taxes you may incur.

  • It is the recipient's responsibility to ensure the product can be legally imported to the destination country. Customs policies vary widely from country to country; you should contact your local customs office for more information.

*All policies and procedures are subject to change. Any client working with the clinic must adhere to all terms, policies, and procedures unless individual accommodations are made. If you have any questions please let the clinic know.

Website Terms & Conditions

This Agreement, sets forth the terms of use (“Terms of Use”) of the EvanBrand.com and the AuraRoots.com (collectively, the “Website”).  By using the EvanBrand.com and AuraRoots.com, you (“User” or “you”) agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.  These Terms of Use govern your use of the Website.  If you do not agree to these Terms of Use, you should immediately cease all usage of the Website.  

We reserve the right, at any time, to modify, alter, or update the terms and conditions of this Agreement without prior notice.  Modifications shall become effective immediately upon being posted on the Website.  Your continued use of the Website after amendments are posted constitutes an acknowledgment and acceptance of this Agreement as modified.

1. Description of Program and Services

EvanBrand.com is an internet site that provides information concerning health and wellness, as well as a facility allowing users to access health recommendations as well as links to schedule consultations with practitioners.

AuraRoots.com is an online store that provides a facility for the purchase of supplements, test kits, and other products related to natural health, as well as a facility allowing Users to access health recommendations as well as links to schedule consultations with practitioners.

The Programs may include, “guides”, “protocols” and “online courses” related to health.

The Services may include a “blog” and “podcast” through which Website Users can receive information regarding supplements, testing, diet, and various products related to health, as well as “consultations” with practitioners.

As used herein, the “Services” shall refer to those services offered by EvanBrand.com, as determined by the context. 

The Website is provided by US on an “as is” and on an “as available” basis.  To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, WE make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the use or the results of the Website in terms of its correctness, accuracy, reliability, or otherwise.  WE Shall have no liability for any interruptions in the use of the Website.  We disclaim all warranties with regard to the information provided, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.  WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES WILL BE SECURE, UNINTERRUPTED, ALWAYS AVAILABLE, ERROR-FREE OR WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, OR THAT ANY DEFECTS IN THE SERVICES WILL BE CORRECTED. WE DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR, AND NO WARRANTY IS MADE WITH RESPECT TO, THE CONNECTIVITY AND AVAILABILITY OF THE SERVICES. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties; therefore the above-referenced exclusion is inapplicable.

2. Limitation of Liability

WE SHALL NOT be liable for any damages whatsoever, and in particular WE shall not be liable for any special, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages, or damages for lost profits, loss of revenue, or loss of use, arising out of or related to this web site or the information contained in it, whether such damages arise in contract, negligence, tort, under statute, in equity, at law, or otherwise, even if We HAVE been advised of the possibility of such damages. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW FOR THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, THEREFORE SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS IS INAPPLICABLE.

3. Indemnification

User agrees to indemnify and hold us, our parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, contractors, experts, and employees, harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, made by any third party due to or arising out of User’s use of the Services, the violation of this Agreement, or infringement by User, or other User of the Services using User’s computer, of any intellectual property or any other right of any person or entity.

4. Use of the Services

Your use of the Services is for your personal use only.  You are entirely responsible for any and all activities which occur under your name, whether authorized or not authorized. User agrees to notify us of any unauthorized use of User’s name or any other breach of security known or should be known to User. User’s right to use the Services is personal to User. User agrees not to resell or make any commercial use of the Services without our express written consent.

Each User is solely responsible for, and assumes all liability regarding, (a) the information and content User contributes to the Services; (b) the information and content you post, transmit, publish, or otherwise make available through the Services; and (c) your interactions with other persons through the Services.  You assume all risks when using the Services, including but not limited to all of the risks associated with any online or offline interactions with others.

We may suspend or block your ability to use the Services, without notice, for any reason and we may refuse to disclose the reason(s) for such action.  All decisions regarding the suspension or termination of your ability to use the Services shall be made at our sole discretion.

5. We Do Not Provide Medical Advice

The Information that you obtain or receive from us, and our employees, contractors, partners, sponsors, advertisers, licensors, practitioners, or otherwise on the Website is for informational and scheduling purposes only. If you submit a healthcare-related question to us, answers are (i) for informational purposes only, and (iii) do not establish any doctor/patient relationship.

THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE WEBSITE AND IN ANY OTHER COMMUNICATIONS FROM OR PROVIDED THROUGH US IS NOT INTENDED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR, NOR DOES IT REPLACE, PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. DO NOT DISREGARD, AVOID OR DELAY OBTAINING MEDICAL ADVICE FROM A QUALIFIED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL BECAUSE OF SOMETHING YOU MAY HAVE READ ON THE WEBSITE. DO NOT USE THE WEBSITE FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL NEEDS. IF YOU EXPERIENCE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY CALL 911. YOUR USE OF INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE WEBSITE IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK. NOTHING STATED OR POSTED ON THE WEBSITE OR AVAILABLE THROUGH ANY SERVICES IS INTENDED TO BE, AND MUST NOT BE TAKEN TO BE, THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE OR THE PROVISION OF MEDICAL CARE.

 If you rely on any of the Information provided by the Website, you do so solely at your own risk.

6. You Have No Doctor-Patient Relationship with Us

NO LICENSED DOCTOR/PATIENT RELATIONSHIP OR MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP IS CREATED BY USING INFORMATION PROVIDED BY OR THROUGH THE USE OF THE WEBSITE OR THROUGH ANY OTHER COMMUNICATIONS FROM US INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES AND EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE.

WE MAKE NO GUARANTEES, REPRESENTATIONS, OR WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERTISE, QUALITY OF WORK OR OTHER INFORMATION HEREIN.

WE DO NOT IN ANY WAY ENDORSE ANY INDIVIDUAL DESCRIBED HEREIN. IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANYONE ELSE FOR ANY DECISION MADE OR ACTION TAKEN BY YOU IN RELIANCE ON SUCH INFORMATION.

7. Modifications and Interruption to Services and Communications

We reserve the right to modify or discontinue Services without notice. We may discontinue care and stop all communication at any time. This includes a removal from any and all of our social media channels where communication is attempted. We shall not be liable to User or any third party should we exercise its right to modify or discontinue the Services. User acknowledges and accepts that we do not guarantee continuous, uninterrupted, or secure access to the Website, and operation of the Website may be interfered with or adversely affected by numerous factors or circumstances outside of our control.