Course Terms of Use
Weight Loss Foundations, Jinjerli Weight Management Clinic
By accessing this course, you agree to these terms.
1. About this course
This course is provided by Meg Claridge, Accredited Weight Management Practitioner (Certificate IV in Weight Management). It offers education on lifestyle change, general non-medical nutrition information, exercise recommendations and behaviour change techniques.
2. What this course is not
This course does not provide:
- medical, therapeutic or rehabilitative treatment or prescriptions
- diagnosis, diagnostic tests or procedures
- a replacement for advice from your doctor, dietitian or other health professional.
3. Who this course is for
This course is for adults aged 18 and over in low to moderate health risk groups.
4. Health conditions
The information contained in the course is of a general nature – eat healthy, exercise, etc. It is not individualised care.
If you have any of the following conditions, seek medical advice from an appropriate health professional (usually a doctor, dietitian or exercise physiologist) as to your specific needs. Weight loss may be contraindicated, or adjustments may be necessary with respect to your condition for your safety. The information provided does not replace the advice or program from your doctor.
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Eating disorder, or a history of an eating disorder (see clause 5)
- Body mass index below 20
- Diabetes (insulin dependent, adolescent, or type 2)
- Heart disease, heart attack, coronary bypass surgery, angina or cardiac arrhythmia
- Undiagnosed chest pain or severe shortness of breath
- High blood pressure or high blood cholesterol
- Cancer
- Epilepsy
- Thyroid disease
- Liver or kidney disease
- Gall bladder disorder or gallstones
- Gout
- Coeliac disease, malabsorption or gastrointestinal disease
- Food allergies or sensitivities
- Arthritis on medication
- Physical limitations that may reduce your capacity to exercise
- Controlled depression
- Major surgery within the last three months
- Taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors, lithium, anticoagulants or steroids
- Following a medically prescribed diet for a health problem
If you have any other chronic health condition or take regular medication, consult your doctor before making changes.
5. Eating disorders
This course includes calorie counting, regular weighing, tracking and energy deficits. These can be harmful for people with a current or past eating disorder or disordered eating. If this applies to you, this course is not suitable unless your treating health professional has approved it in writing.
If at any point you notice worrying thoughts or behaviours around food, eating, weight or your body, stop the course and speak with your GP. You can also contact the Butterfly Foundation National Helpline on 1800 33 4673 or at butterfly.org.au.
6. When to seek medical advice
Stop and seek medical advice if you experience chest pain, dizziness, shortness of breath, unusual fatigue, or any symptom that concerns you. In an emergency, call your countrie’s emergency number.
7. Results
Individual results vary. No guarantee of weight loss or any other outcome is made.
8. Product recommendations
Any products mentioned are optional and are never required to complete this course. Products are not recommended where they may compromise your health. Affiliate links and referral codes are disclosed where they appear.
9. Email communication
By enrolling, you agree to receive emails related to this course, such as lesson reminders and information about Jinjerli services. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email, or by emailing meg@jinjerli.com. Unsubscribe requests are actioned within five working days, and unsubscribing does not affect your access to the course.
10. Privacy
Personal information collected through this course is handled in line with the Jinjerli Privacy Statement and Australian privacy law.
11. Inclusivity
This course is offered without discrimination, in line with the Jinjerli inclusivity and non-discrimination policy.
12. Complaints and questions
Contact meg@jinjerli.com. Complaints are handled in line with the Jinjerli Complaints Procedure.
13. Liability and indemnity
You take part in this course voluntarily and at your own risk. You are responsible for deciding whether the information is right for you and for following the health guidance in clauses 4 to 6.
To the extent permitted by law, Jinjerli and Meg Claridge are not liable for any loss, injury or harm arising from your use of this course, including where you have not followed these terms or the advice of your health professional.
You agree to indemnify Jinjerli and Meg Claridge against any claim, loss or cost arising from your breach of these terms or your misuse of the course content.
14. Your rights
Nothing in these terms excludes or limits your rights under the Australian Consumer Law or any other law that cannot be excluded.