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Health & Wellness Disclaimer

Effective Date: April 6, 2026  |  Last Updated: April 6, 2026

🚨 EMERGENCY NOTICE If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room immediately. Do not rely on any information on this website to treat a medical emergency.

1. Not a Medical or Clinical Provider

MiKariAnn Kares™ is a community wellness and education organization. We are not a medical practice, clinical provider, healthcare facility, hospital, nursing home, licensed counseling service, or licensed therapy provider. We do not employ or contract with licensed physicians, nurses, therapists, dietitians, or other licensed healthcare professionals to deliver clinical services through this organization.

2. Educational & Informational Purposes Only

All content on this website and within the MiKariAnn Kares Wellness App — including articles, guides, recipes, protocols, healing tips, gardening advice, wound care education, nutrition information, and faith-based reflections — is provided for general educational and informational purposes only.

This content is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, qualified healthcare provider, or other licensed professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, treatment plan, or health concern.

3. No Doctor-Patient or Provider-Client Relationship

Use of this website or the wellness app does not create a doctor-patient, provider-client, or any other professional healthcare relationship between you and MiKariAnn Kares™, its founder, staff, volunteers, or contributors.

4. Wound Care & Natural Healing Content

Our wound care guides and natural healing protocols are shared from personal experience, traditional knowledge, and publicly available educational resources. They are not clinical wound care treatments. If you have an open wound, infection, chronic condition, or any wound that is not healing properly, seek immediate medical attention from a licensed healthcare provider.

📚 Section-Specific Notices Content within the following areas of this website and app carries this health disclaimer:
  • Wound Care Step-by-Step Guides
  • Beet Recipes & Nutrition
  • Food Prep Tips
  • Natural Healing Tips
  • Home Healing Access Hub
  • Gardening Programs
  • Faith & Healing Reflections

5. Nutrition Disclaimer

Nutritional information, meal plans, recipes, and dietary suggestions provided by MiKariAnn Kares™ are for general wellness education only. Individual dietary needs vary based on age, health conditions, allergies, medications, and other factors. Consult a licensed dietitian, nutritionist, or physician before making significant changes to your diet, especially if you have diabetes, food allergies, are pregnant or nursing, or are taking medications.

6. Personal Responsibility

By using this website and/or the wellness app, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own health and wellness decisions. MiKariAnn Kares™ shall not be held liable for any injury, illness, adverse reaction, or other harm resulting from the use or application of any information, product, or protocol presented on this website or through our programs.

7. No Guarantees

We make no guarantees, representations, or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or effectiveness of any information, content, or product mentioned on this website or in the app. Results from wellness practices, recipes, or healing protocols will vary from person to person.

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Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: April 6, 2026  |  Last Updated: April 6, 2026

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the MiKariAnn Kares™ website (www.mikariannkares.com), the MiKariAnn Kares Wellness App, and all related services, content, and programs (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using any part of the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to all of these Terms, you may not access or use the Services.

2. About MiKariAnn Kares™

MiKariAnn Kares™ is a community wellness and education organization based in Chicago, Illinois. We provide educational content, wellness resources, community programs, and related services. We are not a medical provider, healthcare facility, or clinical services organization.

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age to create an account or use our Services. By creating an account, you represent that you are at least 18 years old and that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

4. User Accounts

When you create an account, you agree to provide accurate and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access.

5. Subscriptions & Payments

Premium memberships are billed on a recurring monthly basis through Stripe, our third-party payment processor. By subscribing, you authorize us to charge your payment method on a recurring basis. You may cancel your subscription at any time through your Stripe account. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. No refunds are provided for partial billing periods.

6. Content & Intellectual Property

All content on this website and within the app — including text, images, graphics, guides, articles, recipes, logos, and brand elements — is the property of MiKariAnn Kares™ or its licensors and is protected by United States copyright and trademark laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of our content without prior written permission.

"MiKariAnn Kares" is a registered trademark. Unauthorized use of this mark is prohibited.

7. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Use the Services for any unlawful purpose
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Services
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Services or servers
  • Scrape, data-mine, or extract content from the Services
  • Impersonate any person or entity
  • Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code

8. Third-Party Services

Our Services may integrate with or link to third-party services (e.g., Stripe for payments, external resource links). We are not responsible for the practices, content, or availability of any third-party services. Your use of third-party services is governed by their respective terms and policies.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, MiKariAnn Kares™, its founder, officers, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of data, loss of profits, personal injury, or property damage, arising out of or related to your use of or inability to use the Services.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Services are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. We do not guarantee that the Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved in the courts of Cook County, Illinois.

📩 Questions? If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at info@mikariannkares.com or write to: MiKariAnn Kares™, 111 North Wabash Ave Ste 100, The Garland Building, Chicago, IL 60602.
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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 6, 2026  |  Last Updated: April 6, 2026

MiKariAnn Kares™ ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, use our wellness app, or interact with our services.

1. Information We Collect

Data Type What We Collect Why
Account Info Name, email address To create and manage your account
Payment Info Processed by Stripe — we never see or store your card number To process premium subscriptions
Contact Form Name, email, organization, area of interest, message To respond to inquiries and document access requests
Usage Data Pages visited, session ID, IP address (anonymized), referrer URL To understand how our site is used and improve our services

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and maintain our Services
  • To manage your account and subscriptions
  • To respond to your inquiries and support requests
  • To send service-related communications (account updates, security alerts)
  • To analyze usage patterns and improve the user experience
  • To comply with legal obligations

3. What We Do NOT Do

🔒 Our Commitment
  • We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties
  • We do NOT share your data with advertisers
  • We do NOT use your data for targeted advertising
  • We do NOT collect health or medical records
  • We do NOT track you across other websites

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS), encrypted storage for sensitive data (AES-256), and secure third-party payment processing (Stripe PCI-DSS compliant). However, no method of electronic storage or internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide Services. If you request account deletion, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Delete your account and personal data
  • Opt out of non-essential communications

To exercise these rights, email us at info@mikariannkares.com.

7. Cookies & Tracking

We use minimal tracking: a session identifier stored in your browser's local storage for basic analytics (page views, traffic sources). We do not use advertising cookies, retargeting pixels, or third-party analytics platforms that track you across websites.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such data.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries, contact: info@mikariannkares.com
MiKariAnn Kares™, 111 North Wabash Ave Ste 100, The Garland Building, Chicago, IL 60602

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External Links Disclaimer

Effective Date: April 6, 2026  |  Last Updated: April 6, 2026

Our website and wellness app may contain links to external websites and resources operated by third-party organizations. These links are provided for informational and educational purposes only as a convenience to our users.

1. No Endorsement

The inclusion of any external link does not imply endorsement, affiliation, sponsorship, or approval by MiKariAnn Kares™ of the linked website, its content, its operators, or their products or services. We have no control over the nature, content, accuracy, or availability of external sites.

2. No Responsibility

MiKariAnn Kares™ is not responsible for:

  • The content, accuracy, or opinions expressed on external websites
  • The privacy practices or security of external websites
  • Any loss or damage arising from your use of external links
  • The availability or functionality of external websites

3. User Responsibility

When you click an external link and leave our website, you are subject to the terms and privacy policies of the external site. We encourage you to review the privacy policy and terms of use of any external website you visit.

4. External Organizations Referenced

Our Housing Resources and community referral content may link to the following types of organizations. These are provided as informational resources only:

  • 🏠 Housing Authorities — Public housing agencies and Section 8 programs
  • 📚 Legal Aid Organizations — Tenant rights and housing legal assistance
  • 🤝 Community Service Organizations — Social services and family support
  • 🏥 Government Resources — Federal, state, and local assistance programs
  • 💙 Health & Wellness Organizations — Public health agencies and wellness resources
  • 🌿 Nutrition Programs — Food access, SNAP, and community food programs
💡 Please Note External links may change, become unavailable, or update their content without our knowledge. If you find a broken link or have concerns about any external resource referenced on our site, please contact us at info@mikariannkares.com.

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