ROOTS & REVIVAL COLLECTIVE

DISCLAIMER

Last Updated: January 31, 2026

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IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ BEFORE USING OUR CONTENT

The information in this disclaimer applies to all content provided by Roots &Revival Collective, including but not limited to: our membership program, website, monthly guides, workbooks, video tutorials, email communications, community forums, and any other materials we provide.By accessing or using any of our content, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Disclaimer in its entirety.

1. EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

All content provided by Roots & Revival Collective is intended solely for educational and informational purposes. Our membership program teaches traditional food preparation techniques, including sourdough baking, fermentation, food preservation, yogurt-making, and other traditional cookingmethods.

This content is designed to help you learn skills in a structured, beginner-friendly environment. It is not intended to replace professional guidance in any field.

2. NOT MEDICAL OR NUTRITIONAL ADVICE

⚠️ THIS IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE

Nothing in our content should be interpreted as:

• Medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment

• Nutritional counseling or therapy

• A substitute for professional healthcare

• A guarantee of any specific health benefits or outcomes

• An attempt to treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition

You should always:

• Consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making significant

dietary changes

• Inform your doctor about any new foods or supplements you introduce

• Seek immediate medical attention if you experience any adverse reaction

• Disclose any food allergies or medical conditions to your healthcare team

Content in our guides has been reviewed by licensed naturopathic doctors for educational accuracy. However, this review is for general educational purposes only. It does not constitute individualized medical advice, does not establish a patient-provider relationship, and does not guarantee the safety or suitability of any technique or recipe for your specific situation.

3. FOOD SAFETY – YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

Food preparation, fermentation, canning, and preservation carry inherent risks when not performed correctly. As a member of Roots & Revival Collective, you are solely responsible for following proper food safety practices at all times.

Your food safety responsibilities include:

• Using clean, sanitized equipment and jars for all food preparation

• Storing and handling all ingredients and prepared foods properly

• Monitoring ferments and preserved foods for any signs of spoilage

• Discarding immediately anything that looks, smells, or tastes questionable

• Understanding and managing your own food allergies and dietary restrictions

• Determining whether any technique or recipe is appropriate for you personally

• Researching additional food safety guidelines from authoritative sources

We encourage you to supplement our content with guidance from trusted food safety authorities such as the USDA, the FDA, and the National Center for Home Food Preservation (nchfp.uga.edu).

When in doubt, throw it out.

4. FERMENTATION SAFETY NOTICE

⚠️ FERMENTATION-SPECIFIC WARNING

Fermentation relies on beneficial bacteria, but improper technique can allow harmful bacteria to grow. Botulism and other foodborne pathogens can develop in improperly fermented or preserved foods and can cause serious illness.

• Always keep vegetables and grains fully submerged below the brine or liquid during fermentation.

• If you notice fuzzy mold (not white film), foul or rotten odors, or anything that looks or feels wrong — do not taste it. Discard it immediately.

• If you have a compromised immune system, are pregnant or nursing, or have specific health concerns, consult your healthcare provider before consuming fermented foods.

5. CANNING AND FOOD PRESERVATION SAFETY

⚠️ CANNING SAFETY WARNING

Improper home canning can lead to serious illness or death from botulism and other foodborne pathogens. This is not an area where shortcuts are safe.

• Always follow USDA-approved canning guidelines and use tested recipes exactly as written.

• Use proper, tested equipment — including calibrated pressure canners for low-acid foods.

• Never alter processing times, ingredient ratios, or methods in tested canning recipes.

• For comprehensive canning safety resources, visit the National Center for Home Food Preservation at nchfp.uga.edu.

6. ALLERGENS AND DIETARY RESTRICTIONS

Recipes and techniques in our content may involve common allergens including but not limited to: wheat and gluten, dairy, eggs, nuts, soy, shellfish, fish, and others. We do not guarantee that any recipe is free from allergens.

It is your responsibility to carefully review all ingredients before preparing any recipe. If you have food allergies, intolerances, or sensitivities, please consult with your healthcare provider before trying new foods or techniques.

Always substitute ingredients as needed to meet your dietary requirements.

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7. NO GUARANTEES OF RESULTS

Every person's experience will be different. Factors such as your kitchen environment, water quality, ingredient freshness, altitude, temperature, andpersonal taste all affect outcomes. We do not guarantee that any recipe will turn out exactly as described, or that you will achieve any particular result from following our content.

Learning traditional food skills is a journey. Some attempts will work beautifully. Others won't. Both are normal and expected. Our community celebrates imperfect attempts because that is how real learning happens.

8. ASSUMPTION OF RISK

By using any content provided by Roots & Revival Collective, you voluntarily assume all risks associated with the food preparation, fermentation, preservation, and consumption of foods made using techniques described in our materials. You acknowledge that these activities carry inherent risks, including but not limited to foodborne illness, allergic reactions, and digestive upset.

9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Roots & Revival Collective, its owners, operators, employees, contractors, content reviewers, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of our content — including but not limited to illness, injury, property damage, or any other loss — whether based on contract, tort, strict liability, or any other legal theory.

10. LANGUAGE WE AVOID — AND WHY

You will not find the following types of claims anywhere in our content, because we believe in being honest with you:

We will never say:

• "This will cure [any condition]" — We don't make health cure claims.

• "This prevents disease" — We can't promise that.

• "This is safe for everyone" — Individual needs vary.

• "You don't need to worry about safety" — Food safety always matters.

• "This replaces medical treatment" — It doesn't. Nothing we teach does.

Instead, you may see language like "traditionally used for," "some people find that," or "may support." This is intentional. We want to teach you skills, not make promises we can't keep.

11. CONTENT REVIEW

Educational content within our membership program has been reviewed by licensed naturopathic doctors for general accuracy. This review is provided as an added layer of educational quality assurance.

However, this professional review does not constitute medical advice tailored to your individual needs. Reviewers are not liable for how this information is used or for any outcomes that result from following our educational guidelines.

Their involvement is strictly in an educational review capacity.

12. CHANGES TO THIS DISCLAIMER

We reserve the right to update or modify this Disclaimer at any time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date shown at the top of this page and notify members via email. Your continued use of our content after changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the updated Disclaimer.

13. CONTACT US

If you have questions about this Disclaimer, concerns about any content, or want to report a safety issue, please contact us:

Email: hello@rootsandrevivalcollective.com

Website: rootsandrevivalcollective.com

BY USING OUR CONTENT, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS DISCLAIMER AND AGREE TO ITS TERMS.

Your safety and wellbeing are our top priority.

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