TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Terms of Service for Health Optimization Platform
Agreement Overview
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms," "Agreement") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "You," "Your") and YouHeal ("Company," "We," "Us," "Our") governing your use of our health optimization platform, genetic analysis services, and related tools available through YouHeal.com, YouHealDNA.com, YouHealHealth.com, and associated mobile applications (collectively, the "Services").
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing, using, or registering for our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use our Services.
Service Description
Health Optimization Platform
YouHeal provides a comprehensive wellness and health optimization platform that includes:
DNA testing and genetic variant analysis through YouHealDNA.com
Genetic risk assessments and personalized genetic reports
Pharmacogenomic insights and medication response predictions
Genetic-based health optimization recommendations
Coordination of biomarker testing through certified laboratory partners
Hair mineral analysis and toxic element screening
Comprehensive metabolic and nutritional assessments
Hormonal profiling and inflammatory marker analysis
Personalized health recommendations based on genetic and laboratory data
Lifestyle and nutritional protocol development
Environmental optimization strategies
Progress tracking and outcome monitoring
HIPAA-compliant EHR system integration through Healthie
Provider-patient communication and care coordination
Medical-grade reporting for licensed healthcare professionals
Professional platform access through YouHealHealth.com
Wellness Focus and Medical Disclaimers
IMPORTANT: NOT MEDICAL ADVICE
Our Services provide wellness guidance, health optimization recommendations, and educational information. WE DO NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT.
Our platform focuses on wellness optimization and lifestyle enhancement
Medical consultation is available only through licensed healthcare providers using our professional platform
All health optimization recommendations are for wellness purposes and educational information
Clinical interpretation and medical decisions require consultation with qualified healthcare professionals
User Responsibilities and Eligibility
Account Registration
Accurate Information: You agree to provide accurate, complete, and current information during registration and to update this information as necessary.
Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
Single Account: You may maintain only one account and may not share your account with others.
Health Information Accuracy
Complete Disclosure: You agree to provide accurate and complete health information, including medical history, current medications, and symptoms.
Updates: You must promptly update your health information when changes occur that could affect our recommendations.
Responsibility for Outcomes: You acknowledge that the accuracy of our recommendations depends on the completeness and accuracy of information you provide.
Sample Collection and Laboratory Testing
Proper Collection: You agree to follow all instructions for sample collection (saliva, blood, hair) to ensure accurate results.
Chain of Custody: You understand that improper sample handling may affect result accuracy and may require sample recollection at additional cost.
Laboratory Partner Compliance: You agree to comply with the terms and conditions of our laboratory partners (Rupa Health, DNAlife, and others).
Permitted and Prohibited Uses
Permitted Uses:
Use Services for personal health optimization and wellness purposes
Share your results with healthcare providers you choose
Access educational content and health optimization resources
Participate in platform community features (when available)
Export your data for personal use or healthcare provider consultation
Prohibited Uses
Medical Practice: You may not use our platform to practice medicine or provide medical advice to others.
Unauthorized Sharing: You may not share account access, genetic data, or proprietary algorithms with unauthorized parties.
Commercial Use: You may not use our Services for commercial purposes without explicit written permission.
Reverse Engineering: You may not attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or extract our proprietary algorithms or software.
False Information: You may not provide false or misleading health information or impersonate others.
System Abuse: You may not attempt to overwhelm, disable, or impair our Services through excessive use or malicious activities.
Genetic Testing and Laboratory Services
Genetic Testing Process
Sample Requirements: Genetic testing requires a saliva sample collected using our approved collection kit.
Processing Time: Genetic analysis typically takes 4-8 weeks from sample receipt at our laboratory partners.
Quality Standards: We use certified laboratories that comply with CLIA regulations and industry standards.
Laboratory Testing Coordination
Third-Party Laboratories: Laboratory testing is provided by independent, certified laboratories including Rupa Health and DNAlife.
Test Accuracy: While our laboratory partners maintain high accuracy standards, no laboratory test is 100% accurate.
Additional Testing: Some recommendations may require additional laboratory testing at additional cost.
Result Interpretation
Genetic Variants: Genetic results identify variants present in your DNA but do not predict future health outcomes with certainty.
Risk Assessment: Risk assessments are based on current scientific knowledge and may change as science advances.
Individual Variation: Your actual health outcomes may differ from genetic predictions due to environmental and lifestyle factors.
Health Recommendations and Disclamers
Nature of Recommendations
Wellness Focus: Our recommendations focus on wellness optimization, lifestyle enhancement, and nutritional support.
Not Medical Treatment: Recommendations are not intended to treat, cure, prevent, or diagnose any disease or medical condition.
Individual Variability: Recommendations are personalized based on your genetic and laboratory data, but individual responses may vary.
Implementation Responsibilities
Professional Consultation: You should consult with qualified healthcare professionals before implementing significant health changes.
Medical Supervision: Individuals with existing health conditions should seek medical supervision before following our recommendations.
Monitoring: You are responsible for monitoring your response to recommendations and seeking professional help if adverse reactions occur.
Supplement and Nutrition Recommendations
Third-Party Products: We may recommend specific supplements or nutritional products available through partners like FullScript.
No Guarantees: We do not guarantee the effectiveness, safety, or quality of third-party products.
Individual Responsibility: You are responsible for researching and evaluating recommended products before use.
Allergies and Interactions: You must consider potential allergies and medication interactions before using recommended products.
Healthcare Provider Integration
YouHealHealth Professional Platform
Licensed Providers Only: The YouHealHealth.com platform is exclusively for licensed healthcare professionals.
Scope of Practice: Healthcare providers using our platform must practice within their licensed scope of practice.
Professional Responsibility: Healthcare providers are solely responsible for medical decisions and patient care.
EHR Integration and Data Sharing
Healthie Integration: Our platform integrates with Healthie EHR system for provider-patient communication.
Consent Required: Data sharing with healthcare providers requires your explicit consent.
Provider Access: Healthcare providers may access only the data you authorize them to view.
Medical vs. Wellness Services
Clear Boundaries: We maintain clear boundaries between wellness services (direct consumer) and medical services (through licensed providers).
No Medical Practice: YouHeal does not practice medicine and does not provide medical diagnoses or treatments.
Provider Independence: Healthcare providers using our platform practice independently and are not employees or agents of YouHeal.
Payment Terms and Subscription Services
Service Pricing
Transparent Pricing: All service prices are clearly displayed before purchase.
Testing Tiers: We offer various testing and analysis tiers from basic genetic analysis to comprehensive health optimization.
Subscription Options: Some services may be available on a subscription basis with recurring billing.
Payment Processing
Secure Processing: Payments are processed through secure, PCI-compliant payment processors.
Billing Information: You must provide accurate billing information and authorize charges.
Failed Payments: Failed payments may result in service suspension until payment issues are resolved.
Refund Policy
Testing Services: Genetic and laboratory testing services are generally non-refundable once samples are processed.
Subscription Services: Subscription services may be cancelled with appropriate notice, subject to our refund policy.
Defective Services: We will provide refunds or service credits for defective or significantly delayed services.
Dispute Resolution: Payment disputes should be reported promptly for investigation and resolution.
Intellectual Property Rights
YouHeal Proprietary Rights
Platform Technology: YouHeal owns all rights to our platform technology, algorithms, and software.
Genetic Analysis Methods: Our proprietary genetic analysis algorithms and interpretation methods are protected intellectual property.
AI Technology: Our artificial intelligence systems and machine learning models are proprietary to YouHeal.
Content Ownership: All educational content, reports, and materials created by YouHeal are our intellectual property.
User Data Rights
Your Genetic Data: You retain ownership of your raw genetic data and have the right to download and use it.
Health Information: You own your personal health information and laboratory results.
Generated Reports: Reports generated by our platform combine your data with our proprietary analysis and are subject to these Terms.
Permitted Use of Results
Personal Use: You may use your results for personal health optimization and healthcare provider consultation.
Sharing Rights: You may share your results with healthcare providers and family members as you choose.
Research Participation: You may opt into research programs that use de-identified data for scientific advancement.
Restrictions on Use
No Reverse Engineering: You may not attempt to reverse engineer our algorithms or analysis methods.
No Commercial Use: You may not use our proprietary methods for commercial purposes without written permission.
No Redistribution: You may not redistribute our software, algorithms, or proprietary content.
SMS/Text Messaging Program
Program Overview
By opting into the YouHeal.com SMS program, you consent to receive automated text messages at the phone number you provided.
Order confirmations and shipping updates
Appointment reminders
Health tips and wellness information
Promotional offers (optional - you can opt-out of marketing while keeping order updates)
Message Frequency
Message frequency varies based on your activity and preferences. You may receive approximately 2-10 messages per month.
How to Get Help
Reply HELP to any message for customer support, or contact us at gethealth@youheal.com or (319) 795-0108. Visit youheal.com/contact for additional support options.
How to Opt-Out
Reply STOP to any message to unsubscribe from all SMS communications. You will receive one final confirmation message.
Message & Data Rates
Standard message and data rates from your mobile carrier may apply. Message frequency depends on your interaction with our services.
Privacy Commitment
We will never share, sell, or rent your mobile phone number or SMS opt-in data with third parties or affiliates. For more information, see our Privacy Policy at youheal.com/privacy.
Supported Carriers
This service is available on all major US carriers including AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint, US Cellular, and others.
Privacy and Data Protection
Comprehensive Privacy Protection
HIPAA Compliance: We comply with HIPAA regulations for health information protection.
GDPR Compliance: We provide GDPR-compliant data protection for users in the European Union.
Data Security: We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal and health information.
Data Collection and Use
Necessary Data: We collect only data necessary to provide our services and improve platform functionality.
Consent-Based Processing: Data processing is based on your consent and legitimate business interests.
Limited Sharing: We share data only with authorized business associates and as permitted by law.
User Privacy Rights
Access Rights: You have the right to access all data we maintain about you.
Correction Rights: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion Rights: You may request deletion of your account and associated data.
Portability Rights: You may export your data in machine-readable format.
For complete privacy information, please review our Privacy Policy.
Platform Availability and Technical Requirements
Service Availability
Best Effort Uptime: We strive to maintain high platform availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted service.
Maintenance Windows: We may perform scheduled maintenance that temporarily affects service availability.
Force Majeure: Service interruptions due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control are not considered breaches of these Terms.
Technical Requirements
Compatible Devices: Our platform is designed to work on standard web browsers and mobile devices.
Internet Connection: Reliable internet connection is required for platform access and functionality.
Software Updates: You are responsible for maintaining updated browser software and security patches.
Data Backup and Recovery
Data Protection: We implement robust backup systems to protect your data from loss.
User Responsibility: You should maintain your own copies of important health information and reports.
Recovery Procedures: In case of data loss, we will make reasonable efforts to recover information from backups.
Third-Party Services and Integrations
Laboratory Partners
Independent Contractors: Our laboratory partners (Rupa Health, DNAlife, and others) are independent contractors, not employees or agents of YouHeal.
Laboratory Standards: Laboratory partners must meet our quality and compliance requirements.
Direct Relationships: Your relationship with laboratory partners is governed by their terms of service.
Technology Partners
Microsoft Azure: Our platform utilizes Microsoft Azure cloud services for data processing and storage.
Healthie Integration: Healthcare provider features integrate with the Healthie EHR platform.
Third-Party APIs: We may integrate with various third-party services to enhance platform functionality.
Supplement and Product Partners
FullScript Integration: We may provide supplement recommendations through FullScript partnership.
No Endorsement: Partnerships do not constitute endorsement of all partner products or services.
Independent Evaluation: You should independently evaluate all third-party products and services.
Limitation of Liability and Disclamers
SERVICE DISCLAIMERS
AS-IS BASIS: OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.
NO MEDICAL WARRANTIES: WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES REGARDING THE MEDICAL ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, OR EFFECTIVENESS OF OUR RECOMMENDATIONS.
RESULTS NOT GUARANTEED: WE DO NOT GUARANTEE SPECIFIC HEALTH OUTCOMES OR RESULTS FROM USING OUR SERVICES.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
MAXIMUM LIABILITY: OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIM RELATED TO OUR SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID TO US IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.
EXCLUDED DAMAGES: WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES.
HEALTH-RELATED DISCLAIMERS: WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR HEALTH OUTCOMES, MEDICAL DECISIONS, OR CONSEQUENCES OF FOLLOWING OUR RECOMMENDATIONS.
User Assumption of Risk
Informed Consent: By using our Services, you acknowledge that you understand the limitations and risks involved.
Personal Responsibility: You assume full responsibility for decisions made based on our recommendations.
Professional Consultation: You acknowledge the importance of consulting with qualified healthcare professionals for medical decisions.
Indemnification
User Indemnification Obligations
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless YouHeal, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and partners from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to:
Your Use of Services: Any use or misuse of our platform and services.
Information Provided: False, inaccurate, or misleading information you provide.
Violation of Terms: Any violation of these Terms or applicable laws.
Third-Party Claims: Claims by third parties related to your use of our Services.
Health Decisions: Consequences of health decisions made based on our recommendations.
Scope of Indemnification
Legal Defense: You will provide legal defense against indemnified claims.
Reasonable Cooperation: We will provide reasonable cooperation in defense of claims.
Settlement Authority: We retain the right to participate in settlement discussions for indemnified claims.
Termination
Termination by User
Account Deletion: You may terminate your account at any time through platform settings or by contacting customer support.
Data Retention: Upon termination, you may choose to have your data deleted or retained for potential future use.
Service Completion: Testing services in progress at termination will be completed unless you request cancellation.
Termination by YouHeal
We may terminate or suspend your account and access to Services, with or without notice, for:
Terms Violations: Violation of these Terms or our policies.
Fraudulent Activity: Suspected fraud or misuse of Services.
Legal Requirements: Legal or regulatory requirements requiring termination.
Service Discontinuation: Discontinuation of Services with appropriate notice.
Effect of Termination
Access Cessation: Upon termination, your access to Services will cease immediately.
Data Availability: You will have a limited time to export your data before account deletion.
Continuing Obligations: Certain provisions of these Terms will survive termination, including payment obligations and liability limitations.
Dispute Resolution
Informal Resolution
Initial Contact: Before formal proceedings, disputes should be reported to our customer service team for resolution.
Good Faith Effort: Both parties agree to make good faith efforts to resolve disputes informally.
Documentation: Disputes should be documented with relevant details and supporting information.
Binding Arbitration
Arbitration Requirement: If informal resolution fails, disputes must be resolved through binding arbitration.
Arbitration Rules: Arbitration will be conducted under the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
Location: Arbitration will take place in [Jurisdiction/Location].
Service Discontinuation: Discontinuation of Services with appropriate notice.
Class Action Waiver
Individual Claims Only: You agree to pursue claims only on an individual basis, not as part of class action or collective proceedings.
No Representative Actions: You may not participate in class actions, collective arbitrations, or representative proceedings.
Severability: If the class action waiver is found unenforceable, the arbitration agreement remains in effect for individual claims.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
Applicable Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of [State/Country] without regard to conflict of law principles.
Jurisdiction
Any legal proceedings not subject to arbitration shall be brought exclusively in the courts of [Specific Jurisdiction].
International Users
Users outside [Primary Jurisdiction] acknowledge that they are subject to the laws of [Primary Jurisdiction] when using our Services.
General Provisions
Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any additional terms referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and YouHeal regarding the Services.
Modifications
Updates: We may modify these Terms from time to time with notice to users.
Notice: Material changes will be communicated via email and platform notifications.
Continued Use: Continued use of Services after changes constitutes acceptance of modified Terms.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Assignment
YouHeal Rights: We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms in connection with business transfers or mergers.
User Restrictions: You may not assign your rights or obligations without our written consent.
Waiver
No waiver of any provision of these Terms shall be deemed a continuing waiver or waiver of any other provision.
Force Majeure
We shall not be liable for delays or failures in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, government actions, or technical failures.
Contact Information
Customer Support
For questions about these Terms or our Services:
Email: support@youheal.com
Phone: PHONE
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8AM - 8PM EST
Legal Notices
For legal notices and formal communications:
Email: legal@youheal.com
Mail: YouHeal Legal Department
[Physical Address]
Terms Updates
The current version of these Terms is always available at:
Website: youheal.com/terms
Acknowledgment and Consent
By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. You understand that our Services provide wellness guidance and health optimization recommendations, not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Effective Date: August 7, 2025
Version: 1.0
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