Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: March 25, 2025

Welcome to Diverticulitis.life. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the Diverticulitis.life website (the "Site") and all content, services, and products available through the Site.

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to all the Terms, you may not access or use the Site.

About Diverticulitis.life

Diverticulitis.life is a personal health information website created by a person living with diverticulitis, designed to share personal experiences, reliable information, and practical guidance for those managing diverticulitis and related digestive conditions.

Disclaimer

Not Medical Advice

The content on Diverticulitis.life is provided for general informational purposes only. It is not intended as, and should not be considered a substitute for, professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen.

Personal Experience

The Site includes personal experiences, perspectives, and opinions from someone living with diverticulitis. Individual experiences with diverticulitis may vary significantly, and what works for one person may not work for another. The information shared represents personal experiences only and should not be interpreted as universally applicable medical guidance.

No Doctor-Patient Relationship

Using Diverticulitis.life does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and the Site's operator(s), contributors, or affiliated healthcare professionals. No licensed medical professional-patient relationship is created by using the information provided by this Site.

Content and Intellectual Property

Ownership

All content on Diverticulitis.life, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, and software, is the property of Diverticulitis.life or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws.

Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Site and its content for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not:

  • Reproduce, distribute, display, or transmit the Site or its content without our permission
  • Modify or create derivative works based on the Site or its content
  • Use the Site or its content for commercial purposes without prior written consent
  • Remove any copyright or other proprietary notices from the Site or its content
  • Transfer the materials to another person or "mirror" the materials on any other server

User Contributions

If you submit content to the Site (comments, testimonials, etc.), you grant Diverticulitis.life a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content throughout the world in any media.

You represent and warrant that:

  • You own or control all rights in and to the content you submit
  • The content is accurate and not misleading
  • The content does not violate these Terms, applicable laws, or the rights of any third party

Privacy Policy

Your use of Diverticulitis.life is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy at [link to privacy policy].

External Links

Diverticulitis.life may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

Affiliate Disclosure

Diverticulitis.life may participate in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites. When we include links to products or services, we may receive a commission if you decide to purchase these products or services through our links. This does not affect our editorial independence or the price you pay.

Medical Research and Citations

We strive to provide accurate, up-to-date information by citing reputable sources such as medical journals, recognized health organizations, and trusted healthcare institutions. However, medical knowledge is constantly evolving, and what is considered accurate may change over time. We make reasonable efforts to update our content when new information becomes available, but we cannot guarantee that all information is current at all times.

User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the Site in any way that violates any applicable law or regulation
  • Use the Site to transmit or send unsolicited commercial communications
  • Engage in unauthorized framing of or linking to the Site
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site
  • Use the Site in a manner that could disable, overburden, damage, or impair the Site
  • Harass, threaten, or intimidate any other users or contributors

Modification of Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If we make changes, we will provide notice by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of these Terms. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Site immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms. All provisions of the Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Diverticulitis.life, its operators, contributors, or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on the Site, even if we or an authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Diverticulitis.life, its operators, contributors, affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) resulting from your violation of these Terms or your use of the Site.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Diverticulitis.life regarding the Site and supersede all prior and contemporaneous written or oral agreements between us.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: help@diverticulitis.life

Acknowledgment

By using Diverticulitis.life, you acknowledge that you have read these Terms of Service, understand them, and agree to be bound by them.

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