HONcode certificate: respect of the 8 HONcode principles by the health website

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Certificate of compliance with the Code of Conduct HONcode

The health Website
DietPower Nutrition Software
is in compliance with the HONcode

Title of the site: DietPower Nutrition Software
Web address: http://www.dietpower.com/
HONcode PIN number : HONConduct662178
Date of initial review: 10 May 2000
Validity of certificate 22 Mar 2011 - Mar 2013
Date of last visit 21 Apr 2011

This certificate confirms the revision of the site by the HONcode Team at the above date.
It respects and pledges to honor the 8 principles of the HON Code of Conduct (HONcode).

* 1. Authoritative 2. Complementarity 3. Privacy 4. Attribution 5. Justifiability 6. Transparency
7. Financial disclosure 8. Advertising policy

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The Health on the Net (HON) certificate serves as a guarantee that this website, at the date of its certification, complies with and pledges to honor the 8 principles of the HON Code of Conduct as drawn up by the HON foundation.

The responsible of the certified site commits to keep the site in compliance with the HON code principles for the duration of the certification.

Although measures such as a complaint mechanism, the periodical review and the automatic surveillance mechanisms are put in place to guarantee the compliance of the certified website with the ethical principles of HON as much as possible, incidental inaccuracies cannot be completely excluded. In no event the HON foundation and/or its partner(s) can be held liable for any damages resulting from the use or inability to use HON certified websites nor can the HON foundation and/or its partner(s) be held liable for the content of these certified websites, including, but not limited to the information of third-parties or hyperlinks accessible via HON certified websites.

The certified website is responsible for the content of its website, unless otherwise provided by law.

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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: HON.

1. Information must be authoritative

Scientific Advisory Board
(15 Feb 2011) -

2. Presentation of the site
Mission:

This site is meant to increase your awareness of the importance of nutrition to health.
(15 Feb 2011) -

Audience:

We develop science-based tools that help people manage their weight and nutrition. We market to both individuals and businesses.
(15 Feb 2011) -

Purpose of the website

It does not substitute for the advice of a health professional.
(15 Feb 2011) -

3. Confidentiality

Privacy Policy
(15 Feb 2011) -

4. Information must be documented: Referenced and dated

Only data for one sample are displayed among those selected.

Scientific Advisory Board
(15 Feb 2011) -

Last modified 12:39 January 1, 2011
(15 Feb 2011) -

5. Justification of claims

This principle is not applicable for this site

6. User support and adequation

Contact us
(15 Feb 2011) -

7. Disclosure of funding sources

DietPower, Inc., is a private, self-funding corporation founded in 1988 and headquartered in Danbury, Connecticut.
(15 Feb 2011) -

8. Advertising policy

DietPower does not carry paid advertising from third parties at this time. To inquire about advertising, see our Contact Us page.
(28 Feb 2011) -

Ads in our email newsletters and online news and features are clearly labeled "ADVERTISEMENT" if they might be confused with editorial.

(28 Feb 2011) -

NB: HONcode certifies this website only and not the services it offers.

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