NutritionFacts.org Copyright Guidelines

NutritionFacts.org original materials1 are currently operating under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0). Our materials can be copied and redistributed in any format as long as there is clear credit given to NutritionFacts.org, and as long as you are not using the material for commercial purposes.2 You need to note if you have altered the material in any way. If the material is altered in a way that distorts the information presented, NutritionFacts.org has the right to request the material be taken down.3 If NutritionFacts.org becomes aware of infringing and/or objectionable uses of NutritionFacts.org materials, NutritionFacts.org will contact you to try to resolve the matter. If we are unable to reach a reasonable resolution, or if we become aware of a pattern of violations of our Policy, we may pursue appropriate legal action.

  1. NutritionFacts.org original materials include videos, blogs, podcasts, and social media posts. The NutritionFacts.org logo and Dr. Greger’s photo and name fall outside of this copyright material. In order to use the NutritionFacts.org logo, Dr. Greger’s photo or name, use must be approved in writing by a NutritionFacts.org staff member.
  2. Non-commercial means not primarily intended for or directed towards commercial advantage or monetary compensation. If NF materials are redistributed and the commercial intention is unclear, NutritionFacts.org reserves the right to request the materials be removed. You cannot use any NutritionFacts.org content to promote a product without approval from NutritionFacts.org staff.
  3. We do not allow alterations of our original images used on the website or on social media, or our health kit resources.

NutritionFacts.org does not provide medical advice

Nutritionfacts.org’s website, and all related media, are provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on NutritionFacts.org’s website. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. No physician-patient relationship is created by this website or its use. Neither NutritionFacts.org, Dr. Michael Greger, any employees, nor any contributor to this website have made any representations, express or implied, with respect to the information provided herein or to its use.

Reservation of Endorsement

The Site may contain links to other sites. These links are provided for your convenience only as references to help the User identify and locate other Internet resources that may be of interest. Independent third parties, other than NutritionFacts.org, have developed, maintain and operate these other sites and NutritionFacts.org does not assume responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, appropriateness or timeliness of any statements, data, information, opinions, or advice contained at such sites. In providing links to other sites, NutritionFacts.org is in no way acting as a publisher or disseminator of the material contained on those other sites and does not monitor, or maintain any type of control, editorial or otherwise, over such sites. A link to another site should not be construed to mean that NutritionFacts.org recommends, approves or endorses, or is affiliated or associated with, that other site, or is authorized to use any trademark, service mark, trade name, logo, symbol or copyrighted work that may be reflected in the link or the description of the link to other such sites. The User’s access to and use of such sites, whether through use of a link contained on this Site or otherwise, including the use of any material, information, products or services contained therein, are solely at the User’s own risk.

Commenting, Moderation, and Terms of Use

See our community guidelines here.

Disclaimer of Warranty

This site and all information and other materials made available on or through this site are provided “as is” without representations, warranties, conditions and indemnities of any kind, either express or implied. NutritionFacts.org disclaims all representations, warranties and conditions, expressed or implied, statutory or otherwise. The site and all information and other materials made available on or through this site is reasonably believed to be reliable when posted. However, nutritionfacts.org does not provide any representations, warranties, conditions or indemnities regarding the use, validity, accuracy, completeness, timeliness, availability or reliability of, or any results of the use of, or otherwise respecting, the site or any information or other materials made available on or through this site or any sites linked to or from the site. NutritionFacts.org assumes no obligation to update the site or advise of any further developments. information and third party information whether contained on or linked from the site may contain typographical errors and may be subject to change without notice.

Limitation of Liability

Under no circumstances shall NutritionFacts.org be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, punitive, exemplary, aggravated, economic or consequential damages arising out of or in any way related to the use, or the inability to use or access the site or any information or other materials available on or through the site, whether based in contact, tort, negligence or otherwise, even if NutritionFacts.org or an authorized representative of nutritionfacts.org has been advised of the possibility of such damages. If your use of the site or any information or other materials available on or through the site (including without limitation the fastfind database and search engine) results in the need for servicing, repair or correction of equipment or data, the user assumes any costs thereof. Under no circumstances shall the cumulative total liability of NutritionFacts.org to you arising under this agreement for any cause whatsoever be greater than $10USD.

Trademarks

Certain words, phrases, names, designs or logos used on the Site constitute trade marks, service marks or trade names of NutritionFacts.org or other entities as indicated. The display of any such marks or names on the Site does not imply that a license has been granted by NutritionFacts.org or such other entities. NutritionFacts.org will take all appropriate legal action necessary to fully and effectively enforce its rights, whether such rights are in respect of a trademark, service mark, copyright or any other intellectual property right or other rights of NutritionFacts.org under applicable law, as set out in this Agreement.

User’s Warranties and Representations

The User hereby represents, warrants and covenants that the use of the Site by the User has not and shall not violate any applicable local, national or international law, including, without limitation, any regulations having the force of law. The User hereby covenants not to impersonate another person in the use of the Site or the sending of any email to an address listed on the Site.

Governing Law

The laws of the state of Maryland applicable therein shall govern as to the interpretation, validity, and effect of this Agreement notwithstanding any conflict of laws provisions or the User’s domicile, residence, or physical location. The User hereby consents and submits to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the state of Maryland in any action or proceeding instituted under or related to this Agreement.

General

This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement between you and NutritionFacts.org in respect of the Site and its contents and supersedes all prior agreements, whether written or oral, with respect to the subject matter hereof. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck from these Terms and Conditions and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. Any failure by NutritionFacts.org to enforce any provision of this Agreement will not constitute a waiver of our right to subsequently enforce such provision or any other provision of this Agreement. This Agreement shall enure to the benefit of and be binding upon each of us and our respective successors and permitted assigns. The parties have required that this Agreement and all documents relating thereto be drawn-up in English.


Last Modified: May 23rd 2023

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