PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS RELATING TO USE OF DIETS BY ISMINI LLC &

MY WEBSITE WWW.DIETSBYISMINI.COM AND DIET PLAN PACKAGES CAREFULLY.

By using the website at www.dietsbyismini.com you agree to these Terms and Conditions of Use.

I reserve the right, to change, modify, add or remove portions of these Terms & Conditions at any time. If you do not agree to these Terms & Conditions, you should not use my services.  

By purchasing services by Diets by Ismini LLC, you agree to abide by these Terms & Conditions, just as if you had signed an agreement.

 

ALL Paid Program PLANS: 

1. You agree you must be 18 years or older to purchase a plan.

2.  You will not alter, sell or share any diets plans purchased on dietsbyismini.com.

3.  You understand there are many factors that influence the rate of weight loss which cannot be guaranteed.  Factors include and are not limited, to metabolic rate, genetics, physical limitations, medical history, medications and adherence. It is possible you may not lose weight with your plan.  In the event, you will be advised to consult with your physician for further management.

6.  It is advised you do not purchase this plans if you have any complicated medical problems including, but not limited to insulin-dependent diabetes, kidney disease or uncontrolled high blood pressure or are on a medically managed diet. You may be denied a plan if you have a complicated medication condition.  

7. If you are asked to fill out information about your health history + diet, you acknowledge that this information is correct and will update Ismini with any changes.  

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---Consent for Text---

1. Diets by Ismini will communicate to you via SMS and phone for inquires and for program communication.  You will be asked for you consent for communication. Standard Data rates will apply. 

2. By purchasing a paid program you agree to to engage in SMS based communication through secure texting portal and calling platform, iPLUM for weekly communication with Ismini Soteropoulos during the length of time for the program purchased.  

3.  Diets by Ismini will not send you any promotional offers or sell your phone number/information.  

4. You may OPT out by, STOP or notifying Ismini at ismini@dietsbyismini.com that you do not want to engaged is SMS texting for your purchased plan.  

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Health Disclaimer:

1.  By purchasing any diet plan, you agree to consult with your doctor first if you have any medical problems including, but not limited to insulin dependent diabetes, uncontrolled high blood pressure or kidney disease before starting.

2.  You understand that certain medications will need to be adjusted with weight loss and it is advisable you consult with your doctor before starting any major weight loss plan.

3.   The recipes provided herein contain ingredients that may cause allergic reaction in some individuals. These recipes are suggestions only. Do not make a recipe that contains ingredients that you are allergic to.

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Liability:

1. Ismini Soteropoulos is a Registered Dietitian with the Academy and Dietetics, license number 100636.

2. Ismini Soteropoulos is a licensed Nutritionist in the State of Massachusetts, license number 3081.

3.  Ismini Soteropoulos is insured through Proliability.

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Nutrition Diets by Ismini Policies for Clients for Onboarding + Communication.

 

INQUIRES:

1. Clients may inquire about services at dietsbyismini.com and consent to text or phone call on their inquiry.

2. Clients may inquire about services via email at ismini@dietsbyismini.com. 

3. Clients may inquire via phone or text using iPlum phone number.

4. Any requests on social media must be directed to email, text or website.

TELEHEALTH ONBOARDING

1.  If a client would like to book a telehealthvisit or a paid program with telehealth services, they will be offered a day and time in the schedule over the phone, via text or via email.  They may also book directly via Simple Practice Booking Link.

2. Upon agreement of scheduling a visit, their name, email and phone number will be added into Simple Practice  and they will then follow the secure prompts to add in their additional demographics, insurance cards, and fill out appropriate consents and sign telehealth, practice  policies. 

   1. All faxes are done with SRFAX.  If an order/referral is needed, SRFAX will be used. If consent is given to update doctor or progress notes, SRFFax will be used.

   2. All messages and texts are done with iPLUM . Changing appointments, scheduling, questions about nutrition diet, updates on progress etc. 

   3. All messages for a patient enrolled in a paid program should be done through the iPLUM portal.

   4. Stored info for clients like questionnaires, will be done with Googlwork Space.

   5. All groups via video are done with Google Meet.

   6. Clients will be asked yearly to update and sign the policies for telehealth services if the are currently active in treatment.  This will be sent through the Simple Practice secure portal.

   7. All telehealth is complete over Simple Practice. 

OUT OF POCKET PROGRAMS:  

1. If a patient would only like to purchase an out of pocket program, they will be scheduled a time to discuss the plan using iPLUM with consent to call/text.  

   1. If the patient decides to purchase an out of pocket program., they will receive an invoice for payment via WIX. They will accept consent to text for this program upon purchase and will be asked to communicate on iPLUM portal.  

   2. If the patient is asked to fill out a health questionnaire for a paid program, it will be sent via Google Docs.  

   3. All text messages for paid programs are done through iPLUM.  

SOCIAL MEDIA:  

1.  Clients will be asked for written consent prior to Diets by Ismini sharing any pictures or information about their progress to be shared on social media.  

2. Diets by Ismini will not accept any personal medical information on social media platforms, clients will be directed to email, website or secure messaging.  

 

Policies for Out of Pocket Programs.

Out of pocket program is a paid program cost outside of what insurances cover for Medical. Nutritional Therapy.  These costs are for non-face to face evaluation.  The costs cover program development and communication outside of face to face evaluation. 

 

1. Paid programs may not be shared or copied to be followed.

2. Paid programs are for anyone over 18 years old.

3. Paid programs may be denied to anyone who has complication medical history such as insulin dependent diabetes or kidney failure.  

4. Paid programs communication will be done weekly through a secure iPLUM portal,.  Clients may use telehealth  benefits only for face-for medical nutritional therapy.  If a client does not have an accept health insurance they will have to pay extra for the video calls for the program.   

5. The cost of a 40 min call for a paid program client is $100, cost of a 60 min call is $150 that does not have health benefits.  

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7.  If you have elected to pay the program fee as installments, you will be billed one time per month or weekly for the duration of your program, starting the day you sign up for the program. 

8.  Please note, there are no refunds available for our programs. Ismini is committed to working with you and will begin providing services the day you register for the program.

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COMMUNICATING PROTECTED HEALTH INFO:

The following services are HIPPA compliant + will be listed as the forms of communication between provider and patient or to outside doctor’s offices.

1. SIMPLE PRACTICE

2. GOOGLE EMAIL

3. GOOGLE MEET

4. SR FAX

5. IPLUM, TEXT + CALLING

6. SIMPle PRACTICE

STORING PROTECTED HEALTH INFO:

The following services are HIPPA compliant and will be used to to store health information.

1. GOOGLE WORKSPACE

2. SIMPLE PRACTICE

3. IPLUM MESSAGING

4. SR FAX

TELEHEALTH SERVICES

1. Telehealth services will be completed through Simple Practice

2. After on-boarding a new patient, the patient will be asked to complete consents via the Simple Practice messaging platform Consents include:  

i.CONSENT FOR TELEHEALTH CONSULTATION:

iii.HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.

iv.Practice Policies for Telehealth

v.No Surprise Act Notice

vi.Consent to Text

1. Patients who have continuous treatment will be asked to update consents/policies annually or as directed by the provider, or when there are updates to the consent or policies.  

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