The information provided on the Vital Feet Podiatry website is intended for general educational and informational purposes only. While we make every reasonable effort to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, it should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional podiatry or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Every person and every condition is unique. Information that may be appropriate for one individual may not be appropriate for another.

Accessing this website, reading its content, completing an enquiry form, or contacting us through our website does not create a clinician–patient relationship.

A clinician–patient relationship is established only after you have been accepted as a patient by Vital Feet Podiatry and have attended a consultation (whether in person or, where appropriate, by another approved clinical method).

Vital Feet Podiatry does not provide emergency medical services.

If you believe you have a medical emergency, including severe infection, uncontrolled bleeding, significant trauma, or any condition requiring urgent medical attention, call 111 immediately or attend your nearest emergency department.

Any information relating to foot health, lower limb conditions, footwear, exercises, skin care, nail care, diabetes, circulation, or other health topics is provided as general guidance only.

You should not delay seeking professional healthcare advice because of information contained on this website.

If you are concerned about your foot or lower limb health, please arrange an appointment with a registered podiatrist or another appropriate healthcare professional.

Although our clinicians strive to provide high-quality, evidence-informed care, no treatment or procedure can guarantee a particular outcome.

Healing times, recovery, symptom improvement, and treatment success vary depending on each individual's health, medical history, lifestyle, and adherence to treatment recommendations.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience or additional information.

Vital Feet Podiatry does not control or endorse the content of external websites and is not responsible for their accuracy, security, availability, or privacy practices.

Users access third-party websites at their own risk.

We aim to keep our website available and functioning correctly at all times. However, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access and accept no responsibility for temporary interruptions due to maintenance, technical issues, or circumstances beyond our control.

Unless otherwise stated, all content on this website—including text, graphics, logos, photographs, branding, downloadable resources, and other materials—is the property of Vital Feet Podiatry or used under licence.

Content may not be copied, reproduced, republished, distributed, or commercially used without prior written permission, except where permitted under New Zealand copyright law.

To the fullest extent permitted by New Zealand law, Vital Feet Podiatry excludes liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special loss or damage arising from the use of, or reliance on, information contained on this website.

Nothing in this disclaimer limits or excludes any rights that cannot legally be excluded under New Zealand law, including your rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993, the Fair Trading Act 1986, or the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers' Rights.

We may update this Website Disclaimer from time to time to reflect changes in legislation, clinical practice, or our services.

The current version will always be available on our website.

Vital Feet Podiatry

Email: info@vitalfeet.co.nz

Phone: (07) 571 22 33

Website: www.vitalfeet.co.nz

If you have any questions about this Website Disclaimer, please contact us.