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You will find below the elements identified by the HONcode team at a precise date to justify the respect of the 8 ethical principles.
The content of this certificate has been collected and written by the Health On the Net Foundation (HON) and should not be used without previous permission granted by HON. A request for permission can be sent to:
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Marguerite has studied and taught various types of exercise and dance for more than 30 years. Her experience includes Pilates, modern dance, yoga, and many kinds of body-mind integrative therapies. She teaches private Pilates mat sessions with a focus on modifications for those who are beginning Pilates or have special physical concerns.
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This forum is monitored by Marguerite Ogle, the guide to Pilates here at pilates.about.com. According to the Forum Guidelines and About.com’s User Agreement, she works to monitor this forum and checks the forum at least 3 times a week.
Vulgarity, profanity and obscenity are prohibited.
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2. Presentation of the site
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With nearly 800 Guides, About.com helps users find solutions to a wide range of daily needs – from parenting, health care and technology to cooking, travel and many others.
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This is a great place to meet and share with other people interested in Pilates - beginners, instructors and everyone in between. We talk about everything from exercises to classes, DVDs, technique, equipment, and even weight loss.
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With nearly 800 Guides, About.com helps users find solutions to a wide range of daily needs – from parenting, health care and technology to cooking, travel and many others.
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You represent, warrant and covenant (a) that no materials of any kind submitted through your account will (i) violate, plagiarize, or infringe upon the rights of any third party, including copyright, trademark, privacy or other personal or proprietary rights; or (ii) contain libelous or otherwise unlawful material; and (b) that you are at least thirteen years old.
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The information, facts, and opinions provided are no substitute for professional advice. Always consult your primary care physician for any medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and before undertaking a new diet or exercise plan. This Service and the Sites are for informational purposes and should be used in conjunction with health care professionals.
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| 3. Confidentiality |
About.com will never share, rent, or sell your personal information without your consent, unless it is required by law. (...) About.com will use cookies, pixel trackers, server logs, and any Internet technology in order to measure the effectiveness of the About service and any Advertising campaigns as well as to target meaningful content and Ads to our users.
About.com uses DoubleClick, Google, and other third-party Ad Servers to serve and display Advertisements on About.com. About.com does not provide personally identifiable information to Ad Servers. They may use cookies, pixel tracke...
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You should be aware that if you voluntarily disclose personal information (e.g., user name, email address) on a bulletin board, chat room or on any other user or member generated pages, that information can be collected and used by others and may result in unsolicited messages from other parties.
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| 4. Information must be documented: Referenced and dated |
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If you post health/medical information that is not related to your personal experience, please cite a reference (for example, provide a link to an online source).
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Updated February 09, 2009
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Posted: Sep 16 09 11:34 AM
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| 5. Justification of claims |
This principle is not applicable for this site
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You agree to only post information that is true and correct in light of your knowledge.
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| 6. User support and adequation |
I welcome any suggestions, ideas, or questions you might have. You can email me at
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| 7. Disclosure of funding sources |
©2010 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.
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For the collaborative platform:
This forum is monitored by Marguerite Ogle, the guide to Pilates here at pilates.about.com.
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"Advertisement", "Sponsored Links", "Pilates Ads"
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All advertising content is clearly distinguished from the editorial content by the following labels: advertisement, sponsored links, ads. We do not accept advertisements for any illegal products or services or advertisements that About.com feels are objectionable or in bad taste.
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Advertising Policy
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All advertising content is clearly distinguished from the editorial content by the following labels: advertisement, sponsored links, ads. We do not accept advertisements for any illegal products or services or advertisements that About.com feels are objectionable or in bad taste.
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For the collaborative platform:
No advertising: Commercial messages, spam or solicitations are prohibited.
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