Legal Notice: Terms of Use, Disclaimer & Privacy Policy

Welcome to www.michellehowellness.com (“the Site”), operated by Michelle Kester, doing business as Michelle Ho Wellness (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to the following Terms of Use, Disclaimer, and Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of this Site.

1. Educational Purpose Only

The content on this Site is for educational and informational purposes only. Michelle Kester is a Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Binge Eating Recovery Coach, not a licensed physician, dietitian, psychologist, or other licensed healthcare provider.

Nothing on this Site should be considered medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, lifestyle, or healthcare plan.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.

2. Personal Responsibility & Limitation of Liability

By using this Site, you acknowledge and agree that:

  • You are responsible for your own health decisions.

  • Michelle Ho Wellness and Michelle Kester are not liable for any damages, losses, or consequences arising from your use of information on this Site.

  • We make no guarantees of specific results from applying the content provided here.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, including text, graphics, images, videos, and downloadable materials, are the property of Michelle Ho Wellness unless otherwise credited. Content may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, or altered without prior written consent.

4. Permitted Use

You agree to use this Site only for lawful purposes. You may not:

  • Use the Site in ways that impair its function or restrict other users’ access.

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site.

  • Use Site content for commercial purposes without permission.

5. External Links

This Site may include links to third-party websites. These are provided for convenience only and do not constitute an endorsement. We are not responsible for the accuracy, policies, or content of third-party sites.

6. Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

If you sign up for emails, complete forms, or book services, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, and any details you voluntarily provide.

How We Use Your Information

We use this information to:

  • Provide coaching services or respond to inquiries

  • Send occasional newsletters or updates (if you have opted in)

  • Improve the Site and our offerings

We will only process your information where we have a lawful basis, such as your consent, a contractual necessity, or our legitimate interest in communicating with you about our services.

Cookies

This Site may use cookies to enhance your experience. You may disable cookies in your browser settings. If you are located in the EU/UK, you will be shown a cookie consent banner to accept or reject cookies.

Data Sharing and Transfers

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties, except as required by law. Your data may be stored or processed on servers outside your country (including in the United States) with appropriate safeguards in place to protect your privacy.

Data Retention

We keep personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.

Your Rights (GDPR and Other Privacy Laws)

If you are located in the European Union, United Kingdom, or other regions with privacy laws, you have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal information

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Restrict or object to certain data processing

  • Request data portability

  • Lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: coachmichelleho@gmail.com.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal data, but no system is 100% secure. By using this Site, you acknowledge that you use it at your own risk.

7. Changes to This Notice

We may update this Legal Notice at any time. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

8. Governing Law

These Terms, Disclaimer, and Privacy Policy are governed by the laws of the State of Washington, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Contact

If you have questions about this Legal page (Disclaimer, Terms of Use, or Privacy Policy), please contact:

📧 Email: coachmichelleho@gmail.com
🌐 Website: www.michellehowellness.com

📌 Last Updated: 10/16/2025