Terms of Use
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Welcome to Tend Therapies
By visiting our website, booking a service, or engaging with our content, you agree to these Terms of Use.
Please read them carefully — they outline how you may use our site, how we protect our content, and your rights as a visitor or client.
1. General Information Only
The information on this website is provided for general education and wellbeing support.
It is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or a substitute for individualised health care.
Always seek professional advice from a qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about your health.
If you are experiencing serious symptoms, pain, or health concerns, please consult your GP or seek emergency care.
2. Professional Standards and AHPRA Compliance
Ms Bridie Elise Ritchie
Registered Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbal Medicine Practitioner
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Registration Number: CMR0002776658:
This website and all related materials are written and published in accordance with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Advertising Guidelines.
This means:
We do not make misleading or unverifiable claims about treatment outcomes.
We do not publish testimonials or patient stories, in compliance with Section 133 of the National Law.
Any reference to potential benefits of acupuncture or Chinese herbal medicine is phrased as “may assist” or “may support,” reflecting the evidence base and AHPRA’s standards.
Images or language used are for educational and illustrative purposes only and are not intended to create unreasonable expectations of benefit.
If you have any questions or concerns about our compliance, you can contact us directly, or visit the AHPRA website at www.ahpra.gov.au.
3. Copyright and Intellectual Property
All website content — including text, graphics, images, blog articles, and design — is the property of Tend Therapies unless otherwise credited.
You may not reproduce, republish, or distribute any content without prior written permission.
Sharing links to our website or blog posts (with full credit) is warmly welcomed.
4. Limitation of Liability
While we take care to ensure the information on this site is accurate and up to date, we make no warranties or guarantees as to its completeness or suitability for any purpose.
You use this website and its information at your own discretion and risk.
We are not responsible for:
Any reliance placed on the information on this site,
Any actions taken or decisions made based on its content, or
Any damages or losses resulting from your use of the site or linked external pages.
5. External Links
This website may include links to external websites or resources. These are provided for convenience only.
We do not endorse or take responsibility for the content or privacy practices of those websites.
6. Appointments, Payments, and Cancellations
All appointments are subject to availability and practitioner approval.
By booking an appointment, you agree to each clinics policies regarding cancellations, fees, and refunds, as outlined on our Bookings or Clinic Policy page on relevant sites.
Payments are processed securely through trusted third-party providers such as Cliniko, HIICAPS or Best Practise.
We do not store full payment details on our servers.
7. Privacy
We are committed to protecting your personal and health information.
Our practices comply with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
You can read our full Privacy Policy here.
8. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms of Use occasionally to reflect new laws, technologies, or changes to our practice.
Updates will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any changes.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, AHPRA compliance, or our services, please contact us:
Tend Therapies
Email: bridie@tendtherapies.com
Address: Margaret River
Website: www.tendtherapies.com