Legal Disclaimer

Last Updated: 27 February 2026

This website is operated by Almond Wellness Pty Ltd trading as Almond Wellness Centre Melbourne (“Almond Wellness Centre”, “we”, “our”, “us”).

By accessing this website, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this disclaimer.

1. No Therapeutic or Medical Advice

The content published on this website, including text, graphics, images, videos, blog articles, testimonials, downloadable resources, and other material (“Content”), is provided for general educational and informational purposes only.

The Content:

  • Does not constitute medical, health, or therapeutic advice
  • Does not establish a practitioner–patient relationship
  • Is not a substitute for consultation with a registered medical practitioner or qualified healthcare professional
  • Should not be relied upon for diagnosis, treatment decisions, or delay of medical care

You must seek independent professional medical advice specific to your individual health circumstances before acting on any information contained on this website.

2. Compliance with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation (AHPRA)

Almond Wellness Centre Melbourne comprises clinics of practitioners registered under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (Victoria).

Our practitioners are registered with:

  • The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (CMBA)
  • The Chiropractic Board of Australia

All Chinese medicine acupuncture chiropractic practitioners operate strictly within their legally defined scope of practice and in accordance with:

  • AHPRA registration standards
  • Professional codes of conduct
  • Advertising guidelines for regulated health services

Nothing on this website is intended to:

  • Make misleading or deceptive claims
  • Guarantee outcomes
  • Create unreasonable expectations of beneficial treatment
  • Claim superiority over other regulated health practitioners

3. Scope of Practice Limitations

Our services include acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, and chiropractic care.

We:

  • Do not practise Western medicine
  • Do not provide medical diagnoses
  • Do not replace the role of a General Practitioner (GP) or medical specialist
  • Do not provide emergency medical services

Where appropriate, patients may be referred to or advised to consult their GP or relevant medical specialist.

4. Emergency Situations

This website does not provide emergency advice.

If you are experiencing:

  • Severe pain
  • Chest pain
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Sudden neurological symptoms
  • Mental health crisis
  • Or any other medical emergency

Call 000 immediately or present to your nearest emergency department.

5. Individual Results & Clinical Outcomes

Health outcomes vary between individuals.

No representation, warranty, or guarantee is made regarding:

  • The effectiveness of treatment
  • The duration of treatment
  • The outcome of any health condition

Any reference to research, case examples, or patient experiences is provided for educational context only and does not guarantee similar outcomes.

6. Testimonials & Advertising Compliance

Any testimonials or reviews appearing on this website:

  • Reflect individual patient experiences
  • Do not constitute clinical claims
  • Should not be interpreted as typical results

Testimonials are published in accordance with AHPRA advertising requirements and do not contain prohibited claims regarding regulated health services.

7. Accuracy of Information

While reasonable efforts are made to ensure accuracy:

  • We make no warranty that the Content is complete, current, or error-free
  • Medical research and clinical guidelines may change over time
  • Content may be updated without notice

To the extent permitted by law, we disclaim liability for reliance on website information.

8. Third-Party Content & External Links

This website may contain:

  • External links
  • Third-party content
  • Embedded media
  • References to external organisations

We do not control and are not responsible for the accuracy, currency, or content of external websites.

Inclusion of links does not constitute endorsement.

9. Website Security & Technology Risks

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to secure this website.

However, we do not guarantee that:

  • The website is free from viruses, malware, or harmful code
  • Access will be uninterrupted
  • Data transmission will be completely secure

Users access the website at their own risk.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

Almond Wellness Centre disclaims all liability for any loss, injury, damage, or expense arising directly or indirectly from:

  • Reliance on website Content
  • Delay in seeking medical treatment
  • Misinterpretation of information
  • Use of linked third-party content

Nothing in this disclaimer excludes liability where such exclusion would be unlawful under Australian Consumer Law.

11. Jurisdiction

This website is governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia.

Any disputes arising from website use shall be subject to the jurisdiction of Victorian courts.

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