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"Like the human
heart, the world points beyond itself to something that is greater and more beautiful than its present
condition. That greater something attracts us all, in different ways, and leads us to seek our own
transformation. It also becomes more and more evident, today, that our own well-being is indissolubly
linked to the health of society and of our environment. It's possible, now, more than ever before, to see
that our own growth is also rooted in, and furthers, the whole world's advance." --George Leonard and Michael Murphy, authors
JUICE-FASTING AGREEMENT
All clients of Fasting Center International, Inc.,
worldwide, agree to all of the following statements in this online, legally-binding, e-commerce
Juice-Fasting Agreement. You're hereby also agreeing not to attempt self-supervision
of our Programbeyond the length you're paying for--now or at any time in the
future--understanding that you're wholly unqualified to do so, and can seriously harm yourself without
even realizing how, as things can arise in longer Programs which may never be seen in
shorter ones, on three critical levels--physiologically, psychologically and spiritually.
Filling in, below, your personal and payment information
and clicking the 'Send' button, constitute your 'electronic signature' initiating this two-way
Agreement, entitling your purchase and undertaking of FCI's Program, understanding that
the receipt, by you, of any portion of our Program's copyrighted, intellectual property
confirms that this two-way Agreement is irrevocable and irreversible, meaning that intellectual
property cannot later be returned by you for any reason(s) whatsoever, and that there are no refunds. No
exceptions, period. FCI will email the first part at our earliest convenience upon receipt of
your order--as noted in the autobot Receipt you'll be instantaneously emailed--in case you wish, as many
clients do, to begin your Program before the remainder arrives via FedEx or alternative
delivery. You're also agreeing that our Program you purchase will be used exclusively by you, as any
and all types of 'sharing' or 'uploading' of any or all portions of FCI's FASTING
PROGRAMTM or 60-page LIFETIME OPTIMUM HEALTH PLAN
TM, protected under U.S. and International copyrights, is an infringement of
U.S. Copyright Law (for which the maximum penalty is a $100,000 fine and five years in prison),
as well as of all international treaties; may result in civil and criminal penalties, and will be
prosecuted to the maximum extent possible by the laws, as all paying FCI clients, globally, expect.
And because it has happened, FCI emphasizes that
this means you may not share our Program with your spouse, significant other, family member, relative,
friend, health-care practitioner, or anyone else. Most recently, for example, FCI successfully sued a
Swiss financial consultant who allowed his wife to purloin our Program, which we learned when she had the
audacity to telephone FCI with supervision questions, replying when questioned about why she was doing our
Program without being our client: "C'mom. . .I'm his wife!!" FCI, over the 35 years we've been blessed as the
global leader in our field, because we continually hear tragic, health-damaging stories about foolish
souls attempting unsupervised fasting--flying blindly by the seat of their pants into the virtual unknown--has
never and will never allow anyone to do our Program without our skilled, veteran, professional supervision,
available only to our our actual clients in 220 nations. Obviously, since all human body-mind-spirit complexes
are unique, no two fasting experiences are the same, on all three critical levels; hence, the absolute need,
initially, for intelligent supervision.
Obviously, since FCI's is a scientific DEtoxification
Program, you're also agreeing to leave behind ALL health-damaging addictions throughout our Program, including
the obvious--alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, drugs not prescribed by a physician for a specific health problem,
etc. In other words, with the stated exception of physician-prescribed medications, you're agreeing that if
it's not included in our TRANSITIONING-IN PROGRAMTM, FASTING DAYS
PROGRAMTM or TRANSITIONING-OUT PROGRAMTM, you will leave it behind throughout our Program, just as do all other FCI clients, worldwide.
Agreement, by you, to all of these and the additional conditions
below, indicated by your 'electronic signature' in filling out the below form, is an investment in your
own health, happiness and healing power, which pays for itself over and over and over again, as you will
then have this marvelous, self-improvement technique for life, and can use it with confidence (again, fasting
only up to the length of time you've actually paid for FCI's supervision of)!
Noble new FCI clients, worldwide, kindly forgive the necessity of this requisite legalese, understanding that a
few everywhere in today's world of global e-commerce necessitate it. For the vast, honest majority,
however, our two-way relationship is mirrored in these comments from His Holiness the Dalai Lama's Ethics
For The New Millennium: "Peaceful living is about trusting those on whom we depend, and caring for those
who depend on us." Mutual respect has always been honored here at FCI, as brilliantly reflected in the post-fast
testimonials of the many physicians currently gracing our website's home page.
To become an FCI client, you therefore are agreeing to all of the above, as well as the following:
I do not suffer from any serious condition or disease requiring the monitoring of a physician, such as ADD,
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, or Lou Gehrig disease), bipolar disorder (a.k.a. manic-depressive illness), Cushing's Syndrome, FSGS (familial focal segmental glomerulosclerosis), HIV/AIDS, SARS, H5N1 or other Avian flu, cancer, cardiovascular disorders, diabetes, gall bladder and/or kidney
problems or stones, heart disease or arrythmia (including use of a pacemaker), multiple sclerosis, pancreatitis, Parkinson's disease, pulmonary disease, tuberculosis,
mental illness, or psychological imbalances such as generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) or hypochondria. If so, I'm advised
to consult with the physician(s) monitoring my condition, and must, before sending this Agreement, tell FCI of its history, as some
conditions are contraindications for fasting; thus, inquire if in doubt.
Those with a history of stones must
advise FCI of that, and sign the necessary waiver. Likewise, FCI makes the sole determination
regarding whom it will allow to do our very shortest Program, on a signed-waiver basis (and upgrade
it only in 10-day segments, if there are no contraindications) from among prospective clients
suffering: acute anxiety disorder, bypass/stent or open-heart surgery, major depression,
diabetes type II (fasting's contraindicated for type I's), a history of gall stones or kidney stones, lupus, mental
illness, multiple sclerosis, neuropathy, severe neuroses, schizoaffective disorder, suicidal ideation, et. al.
Pregnant or nursing mothers may not fast,
nor may the extremely malnourished, nor children under 18. Similarly, FCI does not accept, as clients, those suffering
atrial fibrillation, manic-deperssive illness (a.k.a. bipolar disorder), or taking anti-convulsant or anti-epileptic drugs to control grand mal, psychomotor, myoclonic,
and focal seizures, nor do we accept clients on diuretics (egs., Furosemide, Lasix or Spironolactone), anticoagulants (eg.,
Coumadin), or drugs for congestive heart failure (eg., Digoxin). Finally, no 'diet drugs' may be taken on FCI's Program, nor are they necessary.
That said, however, know that FCI, over
35 years of supervising our world's largest fasting clientele (on seven continents), has had many clients taking various
medications, including antidepressants and drugs for ADD, anxiety, birth control, various heart/blood medications,
hormone-replacement therapy, meds for migraines, thyroid deficiency, etc. FCI instructs all who become clients specifically
how to take these, so they have less tendency to hang up in the stomach and kick back in the brain's appestat mechanism, and thus
unnecessary hunger/appetite, and perhaps a consequent 'weak' feeling. Additionally, FCI
recommends that all clients on drugs prescribed by their physician continue taking those drugs, until the client and
physician who prescribed them, together agree they are no longer necessary. Do, however, educate
yourself on their possible side-effects, so you know what may be causing such things, understanding that all drugs are
toxic, and can cause negative side-effects.
I understand that I am receiving no medical advice, diagnosing or prescribing, and I am fully advised to
consult with my physician(s) if any medical complications do arise during my fast. Although scientific, therapeutic fasting
has no history of causing any such complications, I understand that cumulative medical problems associated with both excess
weight and toxic conditions may occur at any time in life, even while doing a scientific, curative fast (although
intelligent fasting, historically, has long proved its efficacy as a natural, therapeutically beneficial, and a very
inexpensive preventive method for improving and maintaining health, as well as a proven, cost-effective therapy for
resolving numerous health im-balances and dis-eases).
I understand that because FCI's Programs are nonresidential, and also because my
own less than optimum health condition is a direct result of my entire lifetime of both dietary and
lifestyle behavior, for which FCI had absolutely no responsibility, that I am entirely responsible
for my own health. Therefore, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, hereby waive and
release FCI from any and all claims for health problems or personal injuries I may encounter while
I am undergoing my FCI Program or afterwards, either now or throughout my entire future, as
FCI is providing me with this marvelous, self-improvement technique for the rest of my life
(although I understand the supervision lasts only during my initial Program, as FCI cannot advise
and/or supervise it's global clientele in perpetuity; therefore, I agree to ask any and all questions
during this supervised Program and keep that advice for reference during my future fasts).
I understand that FCI reserves the right to choose its clientele vis a vis
established parameters, as well as to cancel any Program if and when the Director deems it
necessary, at any stage, in which case I agree FCI will refund the prorated portion of my fee,
less the FedEx shipping charge and two-way, credit-card processing fees. I also agree not to
hold FCI responsible for delivery problems with FedEx or alternative delivery services;
any telecommunication failures by its Internet Service Providers; power outages by its phone companies;
periodic computer system crashes and/or Internet traffic congestion, as well as any disruptions in
electrical power, telecommunications, banking, food distribution, etc., globally, but I do expect
FCI to resolve all such issues as expeditiously as possible. I also understand that my
communications with FCI will be via email (or by phone, if deemed necessary by FCI);
that FCI will respond at its very earliest convenience (on its fair, global, first-come, first-served
basis--unless yours appears to be the exceedingly rare emergency--generally within 24 hours, and normally
during the same day, unless your emailing comes in after normal business hours that day, since we have
lives, families, and need both down-time and sleep, just as you do), but that FCI does not fax
clients, nor does it import any documents or attachments (as data-destroying macroviruses can be picked
up enroute, completely unknown to or unintended by you). I also hereby agree with FCI's 35-year decision to treat all clients equally,
worldwide, vis a vis our long established policy regarding our emailing of nonconfidential 'windows' in on kindred souls' experiences,
understanding that these are sent entirely at FCI's discretion, and only in response to individual requests (never on weekends--when
FCI advises all clients to get out from behind their computer screens and enjoy doing things they might not be able to
during the week--but otherwise are automatically sent whenever one elects to check in, even if one has no questions and
wishes only inspiration, in which case s/he simply emails FCI saying: "Please send today's 'windows'."). In other words,
'windows' do not come via blanket mailing orders, nor in advance of the day one's actually on, nor in 'make up' orders
for days already passed (again, I agree not to request them on weekends, understanding that FCI employees have lives and
families, too, and already work 7 days a week, 365 days each year). I further agree that FCI makes the sole determination if, when
and how many 'windows' will be sent, understanding FCI recommends against any client establishing any kind of 'daily check-in
basis,' as we do not want our clients creating an unnecessary umbilicus, so that they think they can't do this magnificent
discipline without us in the future, since we're teaching this marvelous, self-improvement technique for life; besides, as
Washington Post research discovered: "The 26,000+ popular 'diets' which have come and gone during the past 70 years have
failed Americans 99.5% of the time!", and 'daily check-in's' are one of their hallmarks, obviously part of such universally
failed policies.
I further understand and agree that:
TM contain copyrighted, proprietary information of
FCI, for the exclusive use of FCI's clientele, globally. All rights are reserved, including the sole right to
reproduce any aspect of our FASTING PROGRAMTM, our LIFETIME OPTIMUM HEALTH PLANTM, or any portions thereof, in any form or forms. Any/all such unauthorized
sharing, distribution, Net uploading, disclosure, reproduction and/or any third-party use is strictly prohibited under U.S.
Copyright Law and all international treaties; may result in very severe civil and criminal penalties, and will be prosecuted to
the maximum extent possible under these laws, as all FCI clients, globally, expect.
By clicking on 'Send,' below, you indicate that you have read and agree to all terms and conditions of this e-commerce, online
Juice Fasting Agreement; that you fully understand it binds both parties, legally, and that you agree to fully abide by it,
without exception, also understanding that all client information remains confidential and private, unless stipulated otherwise by you
to FCI (as clients choose to do with their post-fast testimonials). FCI is committed to protecting your
privacy. We will use your name and email address only to send you our communications. We will never give, rent, trade, sell or make
them available to anyone. Period.
These last two paragraphs end this online, e-commerce, legally-binding Juice Fasting Agreement. To repeat, I explicitly agree this means that
once I have received any portion of FCI's actual Program information/intellectual property (either by email,
FedEx or any other shipment), there is no '3-day' or any other 'trial' period, during which time I can change my mind and return any or
all of any-length Program's intellectual property. Once again, I agree there are no
refunds or returns for any reason(s), whatsoever, on any length Program or any portion thereof, once any portion
of FCI's copyrighted, intellectual property has already been received by me via email, as stipulated above.
[FCI Note: Each year, one or two souls attempt to take FCI's intellectual property without paying for
it, employing one 'return' ruse or another, merely wasting their and our time, since no credit card company
we deal with, as well as no Court in America or any nation FCI accepts clients in, has ever
allowed such dishonest 'chargeback' attempts to stand, nor any other attempt to ignore or break our
legally-binding, online contractual Agreement--freely 'signed' and sent to us by such souls--in any guise whatsoever. . .as a matter or principle. Once again, FCI apologizes to the
honest 99.9% of our global clientele for having to spell this out in binding legalese for the larcenous
few, whom we pray will no longer waste the precious time we have to serve our suffering sisters and brothers,
worldwide. Thank you so much for your understanding and cooperation.--Dennis Paulson, Founder/Director, FCI, Inc.]
INTERNET CLIENTS: Using the above, online Agreement since 1995, with clients in 220 nations
as the worldwide leader in our field, FCI has never yet experienced even one case of credit card fraud
involving this mighty, global Internet. However, if you are not comfortable sending your own credit card
information over the Internet, FCI will also accept it by phone, email, or by snailmail (Express or Priority Mail speeds process). FCI
will then FedEx your Program and email your New Client Letters. Again, if you prefer, in lieu of using a credit card, you may
send a cashier's check or money order; a bank transfer, or wire it via Western Union--all in US$
(Please contact FCI first, regarding all these options to using a credit card, however).
FCI Phone: 818-590-2536 (best between 10-4, California time, if you wish to catch Founder/Director Dennis
Paulson, personally); FCI Operations Center: 27 W. Anapamu St., #360, Santa Barbara, CA
93101 USA.
Also, if you had any problems connecting to, or getting info. from our server,
contact: (FastMaster@fasting.com). Thank you so much.
NOTE TO CYBERSURFERS UNDER 18: Know that despite scientific, therapeutic fasting's extraordinary benefits, it is contraindicated for
those under 18, as you are still forming bone and teeth. However, after you get your full growth, FCI will be delighted to supervise
you. Until then, why not send your parents and older friends to FCI, so we can move them all back toward their optimum health, happiness and
healing power. You can plan to fast as soon as you're 18, just as my own children did, and have since fasted repeatedly,
finishing their undergraduate degrees in the University of California system; traveled the world separately and together; he
co-founded a thriving, upscale restaurant and is now focsed on creative photography, while his older sister this semester simultaneously takes
both her Master's and Juris Doctor degrees, just as their
younger sister spent the Summer studing Spanish in Spain and French in France, before completing her senior year this semester at U.C.L.A. Those interested
to see them smiling in a now-dated picture can do so at the bottom of our website's MORE INFORMATION link.
"The clarity, energy and self-acceptance are wonderful benefits, not to mention the loss of 25 lbs.
Krishnamurti said it well in that each individual must seek out, think through, and determine what's best for her/his journey.
Fasting, for me, was one of those steps along the way, the adding to my life of which has brought a much clearer understanding
of: 1) who I am; 2) what my responsibilities to myself are, and 3) what my contribution to the quality of life on our planet
can be. So, thank you for providing your knowledge and wisdom."--Richard Hurlbut, TV producer/director
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