Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to HealthFlint. These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("you," "your," or "user") and HealthFlint ("we," "our," or "us") governing your access to and use of the healthflint.com website (the "Site") and all associated services, content, and features.

By accessing, browsing, or using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to all of these Terms, you must not access or use our Site.

You must be at least 18 years of age, or the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction, to use this Site. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement. If you are accessing the Site on behalf of a company, organization, or other entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

These Terms are effective as of the date you first access the Site and remain in effect until terminated by either party. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, as described in Section 13 below.

2. Medical Disclaimer

2.1 Educational Purpose Only

All content on HealthFlint, including but not limited to articles, guides, infographics, videos, tools, calculators, and any information provided through interactive features, is intended for general educational and informational purposes only. Our content is designed to help you understand health topics, not to provide personal medical guidance.

2.2 Not Medical Advice

The content on this Site does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or any form of professional healthcare guidance. Nothing on HealthFlint should be construed as an attempt to offer or render a medical opinion or otherwise engage in the practice of medicine.

2.3 Not a Substitute for Professional Care

The information provided on this Site is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The information should not be used to diagnose or treat any health condition. The Site is not designed to, and does not, provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, treatment, or services to you or any other individual.

2.4 Always Consult Your Healthcare Provider

Always seek the advice of your physician, qualified healthcare provider, or other qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, symptoms, medication, or treatment. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you think you may have a medical emergency. Do not call HealthFlint for medical emergencies. Call your local emergency services number (911 in the United States) or go to the nearest emergency room.

2.5 Never Disregard Professional Medical Advice

Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on HealthFlint. Never rely on information on this Site in place of seeking professional medical advice. You should not use HealthFlint content to self-diagnose or self-treat any health condition. Do not stop taking prescribed medications, change your dosage, or alter your treatment plan based on information from this Site without first consulting your healthcare provider.

2.6 No Doctor-Patient Relationship

Your use of this Site does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and HealthFlint, its authors, its medical reviewers, or any contributor. HealthFlint is not a healthcare provider, medical practice, or clinical service. Our authors and medical reviewers provide editorial oversight of content, not personal clinical care.

2.7 Individual Health Variations

Health information is inherently general. Individual health conditions, risk factors, medications, allergies, genetics, and circumstances vary significantly from person to person. What is appropriate for one individual may be inappropriate or harmful for another. Only your personal healthcare provider can take into account your individual circumstances and provide guidance tailored to your needs.

2.8 Products and Treatments Mentioned

Mention of any product, treatment, therapy, medication, or procedure on this Site does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. Any treatment or medication mentioned should only be used under the supervision of a qualified healthcare provider.

3. Health Information Accuracy

3.1 Our Commitment to Accuracy

HealthFlint is committed to publishing accurate, evidence-based health information. We employ a rigorous editorial process designed to ensure the quality and reliability of our content:

• All health articles are written by qualified health writers with relevant expertise
• All health articles are reviewed by licensed medical professionals with board certifications in relevant specialties
• We cite primary sources including peer-reviewed research, clinical guidelines from recognized medical organizations (such as WHO, CDC, NHS, FDA, AHA, ADA), and established medical references
• Articles display evidence grading (Strong, Moderate, Limited, or Emerging) to indicate the strength of scientific evidence supporting health claims
• Each article includes the author name, medical reviewer name and credentials, publication date, last review date, and scheduled next review date

3.2 No Guarantee of Accuracy

While we strive for the highest standards of accuracy, we cannot guarantee that all information on the Site is complete, current, error-free, or applicable to your individual circumstances. Medical knowledge evolves rapidly, and information that is accurate at the time of publication may later be superseded by new research, guidelines, or clinical findings.

We make reasonable efforts to review and update our content on a regular schedule, but there may be a delay between the publication of new medical evidence and updates to our articles. The presence of a review date on an article indicates when it was last evaluated by our editorial team, not that all information has been confirmed as of that date.

3.3 Reporting Errors

If you identify information on our Site that you believe is inaccurate, outdated, or misleading, we encourage you to contact us at editorial@healthflint.com. We take all accuracy concerns seriously and will review reported issues promptly. We are committed to correcting verified errors and maintaining transparency about any corrections made.

4. Intellectual Property

4.1 Copyright

All content on this Site, including but not limited to text, articles, graphics, images, illustrations, logos, icons, audio clips, data compilations, software, and the overall design and arrangement of the Site, is the property of HealthFlint or its content licensors and is protected by United States and international copyright laws. The compilation of all content on this Site is the exclusive property of HealthFlint.

4.2 Trademarks

"HealthFlint," the HealthFlint logo, "The spark of health knowledge," and other HealthFlint marks, graphics, and logos are trademarks or service marks of HealthFlint. They may not be used in connection with any product or service that is not affiliated with HealthFlint, in any manner that is likely to cause confusion among users, or in any manner that disparages or discredits HealthFlint.

4.3 Limited License

Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site for your personal, non-commercial use. This license does not include:

• Any resale or commercial use of the Site or its content
• Any collection and use of product listings, descriptions, or prices
• Any derivative use of the Site or its content
• Any downloading, copying, or other use of account information for the benefit of a third party
• Any use of data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools

You may share links to our articles and quote brief excerpts with proper attribution (including a link to the original article on healthflint.com). Reproducing, republishing, or modifying full articles or substantial portions of our content requires prior written permission from HealthFlint.

5. User Conduct

5.1 Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You may access our content for personal education, share links to articles with others, subscribe to our newsletter, and contact us with inquiries or feedback.

5.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Use the Site in any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, other accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the Site through hacking, password mining, or any other means
• Use any automated system, including but not limited to robots, spiders, scrapers, or offline readers, to access the Site in a manner that sends more requests to our servers than a human can reasonably produce using a conventional web browser (except for search engine crawlers operating in compliance with our robots.txt)
• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or otherwise exploit any portion of the Site or its content for commercial purposes without our express written permission
• Misrepresent HealthFlint content as medical advice or present it as professional healthcare guidance to others
• Introduce any viruses, Trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Site or its underlying infrastructure
• Impersonate or attempt to impersonate HealthFlint, a HealthFlint employee, another user, or any other person or entity
• Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights notices from our content
• Use our content to spread health misinformation or present it out of context in a misleading manner

6. Newsletter and Email Communications

6.1 Subscription and Consent

Our newsletter is entirely opt-in. By providing your email address through our newsletter subscription form, you consent to receiving periodic email communications from HealthFlint. These emails may include new article notifications, health tips, curated content, and occasional updates about HealthFlint services. We will never add you to our newsletter without your explicit consent.

6.2 Email Frequency and Content

We respect your inbox. Our newsletter is sent on a regular schedule, typically no more than a few times per week. Every email we send contains health information or content updates that we believe are valuable to our subscribers. We do not send unsolicited promotional emails for third-party products or services.

6.3 Unsubscribe Rights

You have the right to unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time. Every email we send includes a clearly visible unsubscribe link at the bottom. Upon clicking the unsubscribe link, your email address will be removed from our active mailing list. Unsubscribe requests are processed promptly, though it may take up to 48 hours for all systems to reflect the change. You may also unsubscribe by emailing us at privacy@healthflint.com.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including medical journals, government health agencies, research institutions, and other health information sources. These links are provided for your convenience and to support the evidence cited in our articles.

HealthFlint does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. The inclusion of a link to a third-party site does not imply our endorsement of that site or any association with its operators, except where we explicitly state such an affiliation.

We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit through links on our Site. You acknowledge and agree that HealthFlint is not 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 content, goods, or services available on or through any third-party websites.

Links to medical research, clinical guidelines, and regulatory body websites (such as PubMed, WHO, CDC, FDA, or NHS) are provided as source citations for our editorial content. We make reasonable efforts to ensure these links are accurate and functional at the time of publication, but we cannot guarantee their continued availability, as third-party URLs may change or expire.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL HEALTHFLINT, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AUTHORS, MEDICAL REVIEWERS, CONTRIBUTORS, LICENSORS, OR SERVICE PROVIDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH:

• Your access to, use of, or inability to access or use the Site
• Any content, information, or materials obtained from the Site, including health information
• Any decisions made or actions taken based on information provided on the Site
• Any medical outcomes, health decisions, or treatment choices influenced by content on the Site
• Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers or any personal information stored therein
• Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Site
• Any bugs, viruses, or other harmful code that may be transmitted to or through the Site by any third party
• Any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in any content or for any loss or damage incurred as a result of the use of any content posted, transmitted, or otherwise made available through the Site

This limitation of liability applies whether the alleged liability is based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other basis, even if HealthFlint has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.

You specifically acknowledge that HealthFlint is not liable for any health outcomes, medical decisions, or treatment choices you make based on information from the Site. All health decisions should be made in consultation with a qualified healthcare provider who can evaluate your individual circumstances.

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless HealthFlint, its officers, directors, employees, agents, authors, medical reviewers, contributors, licensors, and service providers from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use of and access to the Site
• Your violation of any term of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party right, including any copyright, property, or privacy right
• Any claim that your use of the Site caused damage to a third party
• Any misrepresentation of HealthFlint content as medical advice to third parties

This indemnification obligation will survive the termination of these Terms and your use of the Site. HealthFlint reserves the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, in which event you will cooperate with HealthFlint in asserting any available defenses.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT, INFORMATION, SERVICES, AND MATERIALS PROVIDED ON OR THROUGH THE SITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, HEALTHFLINT DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Implied warranties of merchantability — we do not warrant that the Site or its content will meet your requirements or expectations
• Fitness for a particular purpose — we do not warrant that our health content is suitable for any specific medical decision, diagnosis, or treatment plan
• Non-infringement — while we respect intellectual property rights, we do not warrant that the Site content does not infringe on any third-party rights
• Accuracy of health information — while we employ rigorous editorial standards and medical review processes, we do not warrant that all health information on the Site is accurate, complete, current, or free from errors
• Uninterrupted availability — we do not warrant that the Site will be available at all times or that access will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
• Security — we do not warrant that the Site or its servers are free of viruses or other harmful components

No advice or information, whether oral or written, obtained by you from HealthFlint or through the Site shall create any warranty not expressly stated in these Terms. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties, so some of the above exclusions may not apply to you.

11. Governing Law

These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them, their subject matter, or their formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States of America.

Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be instituted in the federal or state courts located in the United States, and you agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts. You agree to waive any objection to the exercise of jurisdiction over you by such courts and to venue in such courts.

If you are accessing the Site from outside the United States, you are responsible for compliance with all applicable local laws. These Terms shall not be governed by the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, which is expressly excluded.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining provisions of these Terms will continue in full force and effect.

The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these Terms shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and HealthFlint regarding your use of the Site, superseding any prior agreements between you and HealthFlint relating to your use of the Site.

The failure of HealthFlint to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. No waiver of any term of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify, amend, or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
• Post the revised Terms on this page
• For material changes, provide notice through a prominent announcement on our Site at least 14 days before the changes take effect
• For material changes affecting newsletter subscribers, send an email notification to active subscribers

Your continued use of the Site after any changes to these Terms are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the revised Terms, you must stop using the Site. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for changes.

We maintain an archive of previous versions of these Terms for transparency. You may request previous versions by contacting us at legal@healthflint.com.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

• General legal inquiries: legal@healthflint.com
• Privacy-related questions: privacy@healthflint.com
• Content accuracy concerns: editorial@healthflint.com

We aim to respond to all inquiries within a reasonable timeframe. For urgent legal matters, please include "URGENT" in your email subject line.