Terms of Service
Last Updated: [14 May 2025]
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing HubHealthyLife (“the Site”), you confirm that:
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You are at least 18 years old (or have parental consent)
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You understand these terms form a binding legal agreement
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You comply with all applicable laws in your jurisdiction
Note for EU Users: These Terms incorporate GDPR Article 6(1)(b) (“performance of a contract”) as the legal basis for service delivery.
2. User Obligations
2.1 Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to:
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Post false medical advice (e.g., “This herb cures cancer”)
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Scrape content using bots/scripts
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Impersonate health professionals
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Bulk-download articles for commercial reuse
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Disrupt server operations (DoS attacks)
2.2 Comment Policy
User-generated content must:
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Cite sources for health claims (journal links preferred)
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Disclose conflicts of interest (e.g., “I work for a supplement company”)
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Avoid personal medical histories (“My PSA levels are…”)
Moderation: We reserve the right to remove comments violating FDA 21 CFR §101.93 on disease claims.
3. Intellectual Property
3.1 Copyright
All original content is protected under:
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U.S. Copyright Act
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EU Directive 2019/790
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Berne Convention protections
License Grant: Users may share articles with attribution under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.
3.2 Trademarks
“HubHealthyLife” and the leaf logo are registered marks. Prohibited uses include:
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Domain squatting (hubhealthylife.net)
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Merchandise without written consent
4. Medical Content Disclaimers
4.1 Research Standards
Articles labeled “evidence-based” must meet:
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≥2 peer-reviewed studies
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No more than 5 years old
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Conflicts disclosed (e.g., “Study funded by almond board”)
4.2 AI-Generated Content
Where AI tools assist research:
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Fact-checking by human editors is required
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The phrase “AI-assisted research” appears in bylines
5. Third-Party Services
5.1 Affiliate Links
Disclosures comply with FTC 16 CFR §255.5:
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“★” indicates Amazon Associates links
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“Sponsored” tags appear above header
5.2 Embedded Tools
Interactive elements (e.g., BMI calculators) include:
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Source accreditation (“Data from NIH”)
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Margin of error disclosures (“±3% accuracy”)
6. Termination
We may suspend accounts for:
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Repeated misinformation (3+ violations)
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Undisclosed affiliate marketing
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Harassment of other users
Appeal Process: Email legal@hubhealthylife.com within 14 days.
7. Dispute Resolution
7.1 Governing Law
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U.S. users: Delaware law applies
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EU users: May file with local DPAs
7.2 Class Action Waiver
Claims must be brought individually, not as class actions.
8. Limitation of Liability
Our maximum liability is limited to:
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$100 USD for individual claims
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6 months of subscription fees (if applicable)
Exclusions: Liability for death/personal injury caused by negligence remains unaffected.
9. Policy Updates
We notify changes via:
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Site banners (for 30 days)
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Email (if subscribed)
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Version control system
10. Contact
Legal Inquiries:
Hub Healthy Life
Attn: Legal Department
Email: legal@hubhealthylife.com