Website terms of use

About these terms

These terms explain how you may use the Science Beneath website, including its articles, illustrations and downloadable material.

Science Beneath provides educational explanations about biology, medicines, peptides, vitamins, supplements and related research. Our purpose is to help readers understand scientific ideas and the evidence behind health claims.

Health information

Our content is general and educational. It is not a diagnosis, prescription or personal medical advice, and it does not take account of your medical history, medicines or individual circumstances.

Do not start, stop or change a treatment solely because of something you read on this website. Do not disregard professional advice or delay seeking care because of our content. A qualified healthcare professional who knows your circumstances can help you assess what is appropriate for you.

Using this website does not create a clinician–patient relationship.

If you think you may be experiencing a medical emergency, contact the appropriate local emergency service immediately.

Understanding research and product information

Discussing a medicine, peptide, supplement or proposed use does not mean that we recommend it, or that it is proven effective, safe, suitable for you or authorised for that use where you live.

An explanation of how a substance might work, or a finding from laboratory or animal research, does not by itself establish a benefit in humans. References to doses, combinations or treatment regimens used in studies explain the research being discussed; they are not personal treatment instructions.

Accuracy and corrections

We aim to explain topics clearly and support factual claims with relevant sources. However, research findings, clinical guidance, product information and regulatory decisions can change. Our content may contain errors or omissions or may no longer reflect the latest information.

We cannot guarantee that every page is complete, accurate or up to date at all times. Check the relevant current sources and seek appropriate professional advice before making decisions that could affect your health.

Using and sharing our content

You are welcome to read the website and link to its publicly available pages. Your links must not falsely suggest that Science Beneath endorses you, your organisation, or any product or service.

You may download or print our content for personal, non-commercial use. Keep any author credits, source references and copyright or other rights notices intact.

For republication, redistribution, adaptation or other uses beyond this permission, please obtain written permission from the relevant rights holder, unless the use is already permitted by applicable law or a separate licence.

These permissions apply only to rights we are entitled to grant. They do not grant rights in third-party material. Nothing in these terms restricts quotation or other uses that applicable law permits.

Links and third-party material

We link to research papers, regulators and other websites to provide sources, context and further reading. Those websites are operated by third parties and may have their own terms and privacy notices. Their content may change without our knowledge.

A link or reference does not mean that we endorse everything published by that source, or guarantee its accuracy, availability or suitability.

Third-party papers, images, logos, trademarks and other material remain subject to the rights and licences of their respective owners.

Using the website responsibly

You must not use the website to carry out unlawful activity or infringe the rights of others.

You must not introduce malicious software, attempt to gain unauthorised access to systems or data, bypass security measures, or interfere with the website’s operation or other people’s access to it. This includes automated activity that overloads or disrupts the website.

Website availability

We aim to keep the website accessible, but access may be interrupted by maintenance, technical problems or other circumstances. We do not guarantee uninterrupted availability.

We may update, reorganise or remove content as the website develops or information changes.

Your legal rights

Nothing in these terms excludes or limits any liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited, or restricts any rights you have under mandatory law.

The statements above about the website’s educational purpose, accuracy and availability do not override those rights.

Changes to these terms

We may update these terms to reflect changes to the website, applicable legal requirements or the way we explain our services.

The date at the top of this page identifies the latest revision. Unless a later effective date is stated, changes apply from publication to future use of the website. They do not retrospectively remove rights that arose before the change.

Privacy

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