Thorp Institute
329 Fulvia St.
Encinitas, CA 92024
1-800-ACUSCOPe
760-944-8467
Page Updated
11/20/2006
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Privacy Statement |
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Privacy Statement
The Thorp Institute is highly sensitive to the privacy interests of consumers and believes that the protection of those interests is one of its most significant responsibilities. In acknowledgment of its obligations, the Thorp Institute has adopted the following Privacy Policy applicable to information about consumers that it acquires in the course of its business:
- Acquisition of Information. We do not acquire any more information about consumers than is required by law or is otherwise necessary to provide a high level of service efficiently and securely.
- Our Employees and Privacy. We train all of our employees and volunteers about the importance of privacy. We give access to information about consumers only to those employees who require it to perform their jobs.
- Security Measures. We make access to privacy-sensitive information subject to rigorous procedural and technological controls, consistent with legal requirements and the demands of customer service.
- Disclosure to Third Parties. We will provide individually-identifiable information about consumers to third parties only if we are compelled to do so by order of a duly-empowered governmental authority, we have the express permission of the consumer, or it is necessary to process transactions and provide our services.
- Privacy and Our Business Partners. When we make our technology or services available to business partners, we will not share with them any more consumer information than is necessary, and we will make every reasonable effort to assure, by contract or otherwise, that they use our technology and services in a manner that is consistent with this Privacy Policy.
Questions. If you have questions about this privacy policy, please Contact Us.
DISCLAIMER: This information is provided for Educational Purposes only and has not been designed to diagnose, treat or cure any health conditions. Please consult a qualified Health Care Professional to diagnose your health conditions and avoid self-diagnosis. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration have not evaluated, approved, or disapproved the material in this website or related handouts. No specific claims are made in relation to any health conditions, or the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of this device.
The Electro-Acuscope & Myopulse are FDA registered as T.E.N.S. Units intended for the relief of pain and federal law requires a Prescription by as licensed practitioner for personal use. The statements enclosed herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration or the American Medical Association. The statements mentioned herein are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Information and statements made are for educational purposes and are not intended to replace the advice of your family doctor. We do not dispense medical advice, prescribe or diagnose illness.
The Electro-Acuscope & Myopulse are Class II Medical Devices registered with the FDA and are considered to be prescription devices when sold in the United States. This means they can only be sold by, or on the order of, a licensed health care practitioner. If you are not a licensed practitioner you are required to provide a prescription from a licensed health care provider. If you do not have a licensed practitioner we can introduce you to a variety of licensed medical practitioners or veterinarians who are familiar and experienced with these instruments and upon proper evaluation can provide you with a prescription.