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Dear Food®, One Step to Wellness® & Julia Fikse
Coaching Disclaimer, Assumption of Risk, Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy
Last Updated: November 14, 2025

Agreement by Use

By accessing, browsing, or using Dear Food®, One Step to Wellness®, the Dear Food® Community, any Dear Food® Workbooks, coaching, masterminds, or any related websites, programs, posts, emails, videos, downloads, coaching materials, or online interactions, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Disclaimer, Assumption of Risk, Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use immediately.

1. Educational and Coaching-Only Disclaimer
Dear Food®, One Step to Wellness®, and Julia Fikse provide educational, informational, and general wellness guidance only. All content is suggestive, not prescriptive, and is intended to support personal growth — not to replace professional medical or mental health advice.
Julia Fikse is not a medical doctor, dietitian, therapist, or licensed medical provider. Nothing on any platform — including videos, posts, workshops, emails, coaching sessions, PDFs, downloads, community discussions, or Dear Food® Workbooks — constitutes medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, psychotherapy, clinical nutrition counseling, or mental health intervention.
Always consult your physician or a qualified provider before making any health- or nutrition-related changes. Never delay seeking professional care because of information provided here. You are solely responsible for deciding when to seek medical or mental health care.

2. Assumption of Risk
By using any Dear Food® or One Step to Wellness® offering, you acknowledge and agree that participation is voluntary, any actions you take based on information provided are at your own risk. Health and lifestyle changes carry inherent risks, and you accept full responsibility for your choices, actions, and outcomes.
Dear Food®, One Step to Wellness®, Julia Fikse, and all associated entities are not responsible for any adverse effects resulting from the application of information or participation in any Dear Food® offering, including but not limited to coaching programs, courses, Dear Food® Workbooks, blog posts, articles, videos, podcasts, emails, downloadable materials, challenges, online interactions, comments, private messages, group discussions, webinars, livestreams, community posts, or any content shared on any platform.

3. No Guarantees
Results vary based on individual effort, health status, personal history, and external factors. No outcomes, weight loss results, emotional breakthroughs, or health improvements are promised or guaranteed.

4. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent allowed by law, Dear Food®, One Step to Wellness®, and Julia Fikse are not responsible for any harm or loss that may occur in connection with your use of our services or materials. This includes, but is not limited to:

• any direct or indirect damages
• accidental or unexpected damages
• emotional or physical effects
• loss of data, income, or results
• relying on coaching, suggestions, or educational content
• issues caused by third-party websites, platforms, tools, or products
• unauthorized access, data breaches, technical failures, or system problems

If you are unhappy with any part of the services, materials, or content, your only remedy is to stop using them.

5. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Dear Food®, One Step to Wellness®, Julia Fikse, her family members, heirs, successors, and authorized representatives from any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use or misuse of any content or coaching, your choices or actions based on provided information, your participation in community spaces, or any violation of these terms.

6. Intellectual Property & Copyright
All content — including Dear Food® Workbooks, videos, worksheets, guides, PDFs, graphics, programs, posts, and coaching materials — is the property of Julia Fikse, Dear Food®, One Step to Wellness®, or its licensors.
You receive a personal, non-transferable, non-commercial license to access materials. You may not copy, reproduce, share, sell, distribute, upload, modify, or create derivative works without written permission.

7. Privacy & Communications
By using the platform or materials, you may choose to provide personal information such as name, email, preferences, and messages. This information will be used according to the Privacy Policy below.
Online communication carries inherent risks including unintended disclosure, data loss, and technical failure. By using the platform, you accept these risks.

8. Platform Access & Availability
Services and materials are provided “as is” and “as available.” We do not guarantee uninterrupted access, error-free functionality, perfect accuracy, or device compatibility. Features may be modified or discontinued at any time.

9. Governing Law, Dispute Resolution & No Class Actions
These terms are governed by the laws of the State of California.
Any dispute will be resolved exclusively through binding arbitration in Los Angeles, California, under the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Each party is responsible for its own costs unless otherwise determined by the arbitrator.
All claims must be filed within one year of the event giving rise to them, or they are permanently barred.
You agree that any claim must be brought individually and not as part of a class, representative, or collective action. If you initiate or join a class action in violation of this agreement, Dear Food®, One Step to Wellness®, and Julia Fikse reserve the right to require that the matter be handled solely in individual arbitration.

10. Faith-Based Content Disclosure
Dear Food®, One Step to Wellness®, and all related programs are created and led by Julia Fikse, who approaches health, wellness, and personal growth from a Christian, Bible-based perspective. Biblical themes, Scriptures, faith-centered encouragement, and Christian worldview elements may be included throughout the content, coaching, community spaces, emails, workbooks, and materials.

By using this platform, you acknowledge that faith-based content is part of the educational and inspirational style of this program. If this approach does not align with your personal preferences or beliefs, you are free to discontinue use and seek a program that better fits your needs.

11. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using Dear Food®, One Step to Wellness®, any Dear Food® Workbook, or any related content, you confirm that you have read and understand this disclaimer, you voluntarily accept all terms, you assume all associated risks, and you agree to be bound by this Agreement.
If you do not agree, discontinue use immediately.

12. Signature / Consent:
By participating in or using any Dear Food® or One Step to Wellness® offering — including the website, community, coaching, masterminds, posts, videos, emails, downloads, workbooks, or any related materials — you acknowledge and consent to all terms and policies herein.

Privacy Policy

Dear Food® and One Step to Wellness® may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, such as name, email address, responses to forms, comments or posts in communities, and payment information (processed securely by third-party providers). We may also automatically collect information such as IP address, browser or device type, usage statistics, and cookies or similar tracking tools.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to deliver services and materials, communicate with you, improve programs and user experience, provide customer support, and operate community features.

How We Share Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information only with trusted service providers as needed to operate the platform, and as required by law.

Third-Party Responsibility Disclaimer

While we take reasonable steps to choose reputable service providers, we are not responsible for any actions, breaches, policies, or practices of third parties including the platforms used for hosting, email delivery, payment processing, community interaction, website analytics, or data storage. Your decision to use these platforms constitutes agreement to their individual terms and privacy practices.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your data, but no system can guarantee absolute security. By using the platform, you accept the inherent risks of online communication and data storage.

Your Rights

You may request updates, corrections, or deletion of your personal information at any time, subject to legal or operational requirements.

Summary Statement

To summarize, you are responsible for how you choose to use the information, coaching, community spaces, and materials provided through Dear Food®, One Step to Wellness® and Julia Fikse. If you do not agree with these terms or do not feel comfortable with the responsibilities outlined, discontinue use immediately.