Terms of Service
Welcome to Islet Health (“Islet Health”, “we”, “our”, or “us”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website located at https://www.islethealth.org (the “Website”) and any related digital services (collectively, the “Services”).
By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you should not use the Website.
1. Your Consent and Use of the Website
By continuing to use the Website, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy.
Your use of the Website and Services is entirely at your own risk. The Website is provided for general informational and educational purposes related to nutrition, health, and food science and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.
2. No Medical or Professional Advice
Content on Islet Health is intended for educational and informational purposes only.
- We do not provide medical diagnoses, treatment, or personalized medical advice.
- You should always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional before making dietary or health-related decisions.
- Reliance on any information provided through the Website is solely at your own discretion and risk.
3. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Islet Health shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages of any kind, including but not limited to loss of data, loss of profits, loss of business, or personal outcomes, arising from or related to:
- your use of or inability to use the Website or Services;
- errors, omissions, interruptions, or inaccuracies in content;
- reliance on any information provided on the Website;
- access to or use of third-party websites linked to the Website.
Nothing in these Terms limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law.
4. Website Availability and Content Disclaimer
All content on the Website is provided “as is” and “as available”, without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, completeness, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
We do not guarantee that:
- the Website will be uninterrupted or error-free;
- content will always be accurate, current, or complete;
- defects will be corrected immediately.
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Website or Services at any time, with or without notice.
5. Third-Party Content and Links
Certain content on the Website may be provided by contributors, partners, or external sources. Such content does not necessarily reflect the views of Islet Health, and we assume no responsibility for its accuracy or reliability.
The Website may include links to third-party websites. Islet Health is not responsible for the availability, content, or practices of those third-party sites, and inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement.
6. Security and Technical Risks
While we take reasonable steps to protect the Website, we do not warrant that the Website or its content will be free from viruses, malware, or other harmful components.
Any material downloaded or obtained through use of the Website is done at your own risk. You are solely responsible for any damage to your device or loss of data resulting from such downloads.
7. User Submissions
If you submit content to Islet Health (including recipes, feedback, comments, or suggestions), you confirm that:
- you have the right to submit such content;
- the content does not infringe any third-party rights;
- Islet Health may use, display, adapt, or analyze the content for the purpose of operating and improving the Services, subject to our Privacy Policy.
8. Intellectual Property and Copyright
All content on the Website, including text, graphics, logos, tools, and design elements, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
- Content may be viewed or downloaded for personal, non-commercial use only.
- You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or publicly display any content without prior written consent from Islet Health.
Some content may be owned by third parties. All rights in such content are reserved by their respective owners.
9. Trademarks and Logos
The Islet Health name, logo, and service marks may not be copied, modified, or used without prior written permission.
10. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Canada, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Courts located in Canada shall have exclusive jurisdiction over disputes arising from these Terms or the Website.
11. Entire Agreement and Severability
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Islet Health regarding your use of the Website and supersede any prior agreements.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
Failure by Islet Health to enforce any right or provision shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or complaints regarding these Terms or the Website, please contact us at: privacy@islethealth.org