terms and condition
Effective Date: August 25, 2025
Welcome to the Jeffrey Bland, PhD website (the “Website”). This Website is owned and operated by Dr. Jeffrey Bland (“Dr. Bland,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By using our Website, including its services, features, and content (“Services”), you agree to these Terms and Conditions of Use (the “Terms”). If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.
We reserve the right to update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
1. No Medical Advice
The Website, including content, articles, newsletters, videos, and the AI-powered conversational assistant (the “AI Bot”), is provided for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions regarding a medical condition. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something on this Website or generated by the AI Bot. Use of the Website or AI Bot does not create a doctor patient relationship with Dr. Bland.
Statements regarding dietary supplements on this Website have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
2. Ownership of Content
All content on the Website—including text, graphics, photographs, videos, and design elements (“Content”)—is owned by Dr. Jeffrey Bland, his licensors, or content providers. Content may only be used for personal, informational, and non-commercial purposes. You may not copy, distribute, or modify Content without express written permission.
3. User Submissions
You may submit comments, feedback, or other content (“User Submissions”). By doing so, you grant Dr. Jeffrey Bland a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, publish, and display such content for promotional or other purposes. User Submissions are non confidential. Please avoid including sensitive personal information.
We reserve the right to remove any User Submissions that violate these Terms.
4. Inappropriate Content
You agree not to submit unlawful, defamatory, abusive, obscene, or otherwise objectionable content, nor content that infringes on the rights of others.
5. AI Chatbot Services
This Website includes access to an AI-powered conversational assistant (the “AI Bot”), provided by Delphi(https://www.delphi.ai). The AI Bot is for educational and informational purposes only. AI responses may be incomplete, outdated, or inaccurate. Do not rely on the AI Bot for health, medical, legal, or financial decisions.
By using the AI Bot, you understand and agree:
- Your inputs may be processed by Delphi.
- You should not provide sensitive information (e.g., medical history, passwords, financial data).
- Dr. Jeffrey Bland disclaims all liability arising from your use of or reliance on the AI Bot.
6. Privacy
Use of the Website is subject to our Privacy Policy, which governs collection and use of your information.
7. Disclaimers
The Website and Services are provided “as is.” We disclaim all warranties, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not guarantee that the Website or AI Bot will be error-free or uninterrupted.
8. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Dr. Jeffrey Bland or his affiliates be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including lost profits or data, arising from your use of the Website or Services. Total liability shall not exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00).
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Dr. Jeffrey Bland and affiliates from any claims or damages arising from your use of the Website or violation of these Terms.
10. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access at any time without notice for violation of these Terms. Certain provisions (e.g., indemnification, limitations of liability) survive termination.
11. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Washington, without regard to conflict of law principles. You consent to jurisdiction in state and federal courts located in Seattle, Washington.
12. DMCA Notice
If you believe material on this Website infringes your copyright, please notify our designated agent:
Annette Giarde, Operations Manager
115 Hall Brothers Loop NW, Suite 104
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 206-201-3794
Email: annettegiarde@plminstitute.org
13. Contact
For questions about these Terms, please contact annettegiarde@plminstitute.org
