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Juice-Fasting Agreement


       "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 Program beyond 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:

  1. The FASTING DAYS PROGRAMTM, whether FedExed or emailed, is the entire copyrighted software product (for my own human hard drive) or intellectual property for which all FCI clients pay, the fee for which also will include FCI's nonpareil, skilled, veteran, professional supervision throughout my entire Program length. In other words, I understand that FCI does not market or provide the liquids or products I may choose to consume or use throughout my Program, although my Program does include all of the necessary information on what I'm to consume/use throughout, along with suggestions on what works best and may also be available in my area of the world, from local retailers or on the Web. I further understand that it is entirely my responsibility to initiate all my Program's supervision contacts, as FCI would otherwise have no way of knowing at what minute of what hour of what day I might have questions arising, on all three levels.
  2. I agree to pay my entire Program fee before any portion of that FCI Program is emailed, FedExed or mailed to me. Also, I completely agree that my total payment is absolutely nonrefundable for any reason or reasons, whatsoever, once I have received any portion of the abovementioned FCI Program as clearly stipulated (understanding one portion will be emailed within 24 hrs., and the rest sent via FedEx or alternate shipping method), having freely 'signed' this e-commerce Agreement in the manner stipulated above, regardless of whether I choose to begin my Program now or in the future, or even if I choose to terminate my Program prematurely, for any reason or reasons, whatsoever. I agree this means I may not return my Program package or refuse its delivery, once ordered via this online Agreement and FCI has shipped it, after I've already received via email a portion of it's copyrighted, intellectual Program property.
            FCI does allow clients to break their Program into two, separated and supervised phases, in case of either a necessary, premature fasting disruption, or simply a client's personal, mid-fast decision to do so. Life complications do arise, and FCI is happy to adjust with any such client decisions. I understand FCI clients achieve an unparalleled 98.5% Program-success rate, but in the rare event I elect to choose this option, I agree to use my remaining, nontransferable days within one year of signing on, understanding that FCI stands ready to provide its service throughout that entire year for me (with the single exception at this paragraph's end), just as athletic clubs the world over sell one-year memberships and make their gyms available, whether clients elect to use them or not during that contract period. . .just as we pay automobile clubs and insurance companies for one-year policies which offer service throughout that entire year, whether we 'use' them or not. I further understand there are no exceptions to this long-standing policy, since FCI has always treated all clients equally. The single 'time' exception is that in the rare instance FCI is closed for sabbatical or any other reason, my 'one year' time frame is automatically extended by the length of FCI's sabbatical/closed period. Similarly, I agree that if I fail to start or complete my Program before FCI closes for any such sabbatical period, I will do it, or what remains of it, after they re-open.
  3. I also agree to pay the shipping and handling fee which I hereby authorize to be automatically added to my Program fee, understanding that if I live inside the contiguous 48 U.S. States, I'll pay a $25 fee for my Program package to be shipped via FedEx 2-Day delivery. However, should I request the Fedex Standard Overnight (next business afternoon), weekend or holiday delivery, I agree to pay that differential, as well. Or, if I live outside the contiguous 48 U.S. States, I'll pay whatever the FedEx International Priority fee is to ship me my Program package, as well as any Customs Duties (rarely does any nation ever charge these--only once in FCI's 35-year history).
            I appreciate FCI and Federal Express teaming up to ship my Program package as fast as anybody on Earth, agreeing that in this age of identity theft, since all credit card companies now require, with online purchases, "signature proof of delivery," in order to make your life easiest in this regard, FCI, long preferring to work on the basis of trust, will FedEx Program packages to all clients within the continental U.S. with an "indirect signature required," meaning FedEx may obtain a signature in one of three ways: (1) from any person at the delivery address; or (2) from a neighbor, building manager or other person at a neighboring address, or (3) the recipient can sign a FedEx door tag (left after they've unsuccessfully attempted delivery) authorizing release of the package without anyone present. All shipments outside the U.S. will arrive with a 'direct signature required,' meaning the person who ordered it must sign for it.
            To aid your planning, FCI will have FedEx email you notice of your package's shipment, along with its Tracking Number, so that you can pull up FedEx.com and track its progress, or call FedEx toll-free to arrange delivery (inside U.S, 800-463-3339; outside, 866-477-7532). However, in the rare event FedEx twice attempts delivery and fails to obtain the required signature, you're hereby agreeing that your credit card will automatically be charged for FedEx to ship your Program package back to FCI's California headquarters, as well as for the shipping and handling fee for FedEx to re-ship your Program package to you.
  4. I further agree that if I later indicate via email or phone that I'm extending my Program, I will pay FCI the extension differential on or before the end of my earlier segment. If I fail to do so by that date, I hereby authorize FCI to charge my credit card for the full extension I've indicated it's my intention to do, regardless of whether I send the hereby requested, upgraded Agreement form or not. I also agree that my failure to send the hereby requested, upgrade Agreement will not relieve my contractual responsibility, after indicating to FCI via email or phone that I'm extending and/or have begun to do so, having hereby given FCI the authority to charge my credit card in full for that entire extension. . .whether I later elect to use it in its entirety or not (the identical stipulation which applied to my original order). Finally, I also authorize FCI to charge my card for any extension I do by 'accident,' such as 'forgetting' how many days I've done, just as if I 'forgot' to return a rented car on time, I'd expect to pay for the additional days using it. ;-)
            In the odd event my payment to FCI is delayed in any manner, I understand that I am liable for a 1.5% monthly service charge on any past-due balance (annual rate totalling 18%). Additionally, I agree that no portion of my Program can be transferred to anyone else for any reason, whatsoever, and vica versa. This includes those fasting together using FCI's 'Couples' Discount.'
  5. Additionally, I agree that if qualify for and am given the 'Couples Discount' but, for any reason whatsoever, fail to start my Program within 15 days of the date my coupling partner sent her/his Agreement, that I've failed to qualify my partner and I for the 'Couples Discount' granted us initially, and hereby give my permission to FCI to retroactively charge both of us the same, non-'coupled' Program fees all others pay, worldwide. I understand FCI treats all clients equally in this regard, worldwide, and again agree that both I and my fasting partner will, should I fail to honor this 15-day cut-off, each be charged the discounted differential we subsequently failed to qualify for, agreeing there are no exceptions to this long-standing policy.
                FCI considers any two people fasting together as a 'couple.' You do not have to be related, or even living in the same State or country. . .just signing on for Programs together, and fasting at the same time. I understand and agree to honor FCI's 15-day 'grace period' between the times each 'coupling' client must actually begin her/his Program, if necessary to accommodate differing schedules (never longer). I agree that even though FCI will even allow 'coupling' clients to send their Agreements up to within 15 days of each other, both Programs must be started within that same 15-day grace period (again, which I agree begins when the first sends her/his Agreement).
  6. I understand that should I elect to extend my Program beyond the stipulated days, I'll likewise pay that amount, in advance, at a US $9.95/day rate. Again for emphasis, I fully agree not to attempt self-supervision of FCI's Program beyond the length I am paying for--now or at any time in the future--understanding, it's worth repeating, that I'm wholly unqualified to do so, and can seriously harm myself without even realizing how, as things can arise in longer Programs which may not be seen in shorter ones, on all three critical levels--physiologically, psychologically and spiritually.
            I agree, too, to ask all questions during my Program, understanding that my fee does not include post-fast advice, support or supervision in perpetuity, since FCI will then be focused on serving current clients on all continents and in all time zones, along with the hundreds of prospective clients visiting our Virtual Office each day of every year. Likewise, I understand that while FCI will address all issues germane to my own, current fast--as determined wholly by FCI, based on reported symptoms and health problems of mine--it purposefully does not do psychological counseling; does not teach in-depth sciences such as biochemistry or physiology, nor does it provide a library service on non-germane subjects, as doing both would take inordinate time away from FCI's number one responsibility of helping its global clientele resolve as much unnecessary suffering as possible. I understand this means I'll ask FCI to address questions and germane subjects when they actually arise during my Program, and not as one inordinately lengthy, time-consuming list at or near my Program's end.
            I also understand that if I elect to do a repeat Program within two years of my previous one at full fee, my partially-discounted fee (contact FCI for specifics, if interested in doing such a Program) does not include FCI FedExing to me another Program package or emailing the New Client Letters again, since I'll already have those, and no client is ever sent duplicates. This stipulation also applies if, as an above-stipulated repeat client, I opt for a larger Couples' Discount by doing this repeat Program with another, first-time client (such repeat clients may choose whichever discount they prefer, but never both).
            Beyond that, I agree that FCI has advised me to intelligently keep, for future years' reference, all pertinent FedExed Program materials, New Client Letters, any germane subject letters I may request during my Program, as well as any email communications or 'windows' sent me, understanding that FCI's moderate fees do not include re-sending any of these (not to mention the precious time that would take away from my suffering sisters and brothers FCI serves on seven continents), either during my current Program, in the future, or even during a discounted, repeat Program I might elect to do within two years, although I may request any of them for the replacement fee FCI will stipulate. (Single exception: FCI will re-send 'windows' in on fellow fasters during repeat Programs, again within the stipulations I've agreed to above, as well as address my fasting supervision questions throughout my repeat Program, of course.)
            Finally, by hitting 'Send' below to join FCI's global clientele, understanding that perhaps 75% of the email we all receive today is unsolicited spam, I agree to familiarize myself with my Internet Service Provider's (ISP) "junk mail" or "spam" folder, where I hereby agree to right now add (FastMaster@fasting.com) to my "Approved Sender's" list there, so that FCI's 20-odd New Client Letters and any future emailings are not incorrectly quarantined there or returned to FCI as "undeliverable" (as "unsolicited mail" by my mailserver's anti-spam filtering software). I agree this is my responsibility and not FCI's, just as it is my responsibility if my ISP has a mailserver problem which causes FCI' emailings to me, to unnecessarily be returned to them as undeliverable (in which case I hereby agree to take several minutes and immediately set up a free e-account at another ISP such as Google.com or Hotmail.com--not at Yahoo.com, as they've had many such mailserver problems since the beginning of 2006, wasting much FCI time in re-sending multiple "undeliverable" emailings we've sent perfectly well the first time).
             Thus, I'm now agreeing to be wise and avoid the $5/letter fee which FCI charges for any letter a client requests us to re-send because they've unfortunately chosen not to follow FCI's here-stated advice to immediately create a Fasting File on their computer and back it up to intelligently preserve it, or because they mistakenly 'deleted,' 'misplaced' or 'lost' it before doing so, and especially if the dog ate it! In other words, I agree to take responsibility for any failures my own actions/failures may cause in this regard, and not project them onto FCI, realizing my actions have consequences, and I agree to own those resulting from any failure on my part to take the simple, abovementioned, proactive precautions for avoiding just such unnecessary, unfortunate, time-wasting problems. Wheww! To repeat, thank you noble new clients in 220 countries for your exemplary patience, and kindly forgive the necessity of this requisite legalese, understanding that a few everywhere in today's world of global e-commerce unfortunately necessitate it.

JUICE-FASTING AGREEMENT

'Electronic Signature' requirements legally binding all FCI clients:

Program Length: days.Program Fee/US$
Today's Date (mm/dd/yy): / / .
Full Name (elec. sig.):
Couples Discount Partner (?):
Ship-To Addr. (no P.O. box):
Residence Business
City: State:
Zip/Postal:
Country:
Email Addr.:
Phone/Home: Work:
Fax:      Age:
Title:
Company:
Payment (click one): Visa MasterCard American Express Discover
Wire Transfer Cashier's Check Money Order
Credit Card: - - -
Expiration (mm/yyyy): / ; Card code (required):
Name on Card (if diff. from above):
Cardholder's Addr. (if diff.):
City (if diff.): State:
Zip (if diff.):
Trade Secrets: Again, all Fasting Center International FASTING PROGRAMSTM and its 60-page LIFETIME OPTIMUM HEALTH PLANTM 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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