LIMITATION OF LIABILITY & ACKNOWLEDGMENT
FOR PEPTIDE, HORMONE, METABOLIC & RELATED THERAPIES**
Provider:
NJ Weight Loss & Preventive Care Clinics PA
(“NJ Weight Loss”)
1. Nature and Scope of Treatment
I understand that I am seeking or electing to receive one or more medical therapies which may include, but are not limited to:
Tesamorelin, IGF-1 (LR3), BPC-157, Ipamorelin, TB-500, L-Glutathione, Sermorelin, Melanotan II, MOTS-c, NAD+, Retatrutide, Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, SLU-PP-332, MK-677 (Ibutamoren), and/or CJC-1295 (collectively, “Therapies”).
I acknowledge that these Therapies may be FDA-approved, used off-label, compounded, investigational, or not FDA-approved for the intended use, and that long-term safety data may be limited or unavailable.
2. New Jersey Standard of Care & Professional Judgment
I understand that under New Jersey law and regulations (including N.J.A.C. Title 13), licensed physicians may utilize their professional medical judgment to recommend therapies, including off-label use, when deemed medically appropriate.
I acknowledge that:
• The practice of medicine is not an exact science
• No specific outcome has been promised or implied
• Treatment decisions are individualized and based on clinical judgment, available data, and patient preference
3. Informed Consent – NJ Compliance
I affirm that I have been informed of:
• The nature and purpose of the proposed treatment
• Reasonably foreseeable risks and potential benefits
• Alternatives, including no treatment
I understand that I may refuse or discontinue treatment at any time.
4. Primary Medical Doctor (PMD) Reliance Disclaimer
I expressly acknowledge and agree that:
• I have consulted, or have had the opportunity to consult, with my Primary Medical Doctor (PMD) regarding these Therapies
• I am not relying on any representations, assurances, or opinions made by NJ Weight Loss, its staff, management, owners, contractors, or affiliates
• NJ Weight Loss does not function as my primary care provider and does not replace comprehensive primary medical care
5. Compounded Medication Disclosure (New Jersey)
I understand that:
• Certain medications may be obtained from FDA-registered and/or state-licensed compounding pharmacies
• Compounded medications are not FDA-approved
• Variations in formulation, strength, or bioavailability may occur
• Compounding is legally permissible under New Jersey law when prescribed for an individual patient
6. Investigational & Limited-Data Therapies
I acknowledge that some Therapies:
• Lack large-scale human clinical trials
• Are supported by emerging, preclinical, or limited clinical data
• May present unknown, unanticipated, or long-term risks
I knowingly and voluntarily accept all known and unknown risks, including risks not yet identified by medical science.
7. Potential Benefits & Risks (Non-Exhaustive)
I understand that potential benefits are not guaranteed and may include metabolic, body composition, recovery, or symptomatic effects.
I further acknowledge the following known and theoretical risks, which vary by agent:
Growth Hormone–Related & Peptide Therapies
(Tesamorelin, Ipamorelin, Sermorelin, CJC-1295, MK-677, IGF-1 LR3)
• Edema, joint or muscle pain
• Headache, dizziness, flushing
• Insulin resistance or altered glucose metabolism
• Hormonal axis suppression
• Theoretical cancer-related risks due to growth signaling
Tissue Repair / Regenerative Peptides
(BPC-157, TB-500)
• Limited human safety data
• Unknown angiogenic or systemic effects
• Long-term risks not established
Metabolic & Mitochondrial Agents
(MOTS-c, NAD+, SLU-PP-332)
• Extremely limited human data
• Cardiovascular, neurologic, or metabolic effects unknown
• Infusion-related reactions (for NAD+)
Pigmentation & Appetite-Affecting Agents
(Melanotan II)
• Nausea, blood pressure changes
• Darkening of existing moles
• Possible increased melanoma risk
• Sexual or neuropsychiatric side effects
GLP-1 / GIP-Based Agents
(Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, Retatrutide)
• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation
• Gastroparesis
• Gallbladder disease
• Pancreatitis
• Thyroid C-cell tumor risk observed in animal studies
8. No Insurance / Self-Pay Acknowledgment
I acknowledge and agree that:
• NJ Weight Loss does not accept or bill insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, or third-party payors
• All services are self-pay
• Pricing has been agreed upon in advance
• I remain financially responsible regardless of outcome
9. Assumption of Risk & Limitation of Liability (NJ)
To the fullest extent permitted by New Jersey law, I:
• Voluntarily assume all risks associated with treatment
• Release, indemnify, and hold harmless NJ Weight Loss and its physicians, staff, owners, and affiliates from claims arising out of treatment
Nothing herein shall be construed to waive liability for gross negligence or willful misconduct, to the extent such waiver is prohibited under New Jersey law.
10. Confidentiality, Non-Disclosure & Injunctive Relief
I acknowledge that NJ Weight Loss’s:
• Pricing structures
• Protocols
• Business practices
constitute confidential and proprietary information.
I agree that breach of confidentiality may cause irreparable harm and that NJ Weight Loss is entitled to injunctive relief without the necessity of posting bond, to the extent permitted by New Jersey law.
11. Arbitration, Governing Law & Venue
I acknowledge that:
• All disputes are subject to a separate binding arbitration agreement
• Arbitration is governed by the Federal Arbitration Act and New Jersey law
• Governing law and venue shall be State of New Jersey, unless otherwise stated in the arbitration agreement
12. Severability (New Jersey)
If any provision is deemed unenforceable:
• The remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect
• The provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to comply with New Jersey law
13. Patient Certification
By signing below, I certify that:
• I have read and understand this document
• I had the opportunity to ask questions
• I am signing voluntarily
• I understand this agreement is governed by New Jersey law