📜 Terms of Use & Medical Disclaimer

⚕️ Medical Disclaimer

Not Medical Advice

GutWise provides general health information for educational purposes only. The content on this website:

• IS NOT professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment
• IS NOT a substitute for consultation with qualified healthcare professionals
• SHOULD NOT be used to make medical decisions
• DOES NOT create a doctor-patient relationship

Not Created by Medical Professionals

The creators of GutWise are NOT medical doctors, nurses, dietitians, or licensed healthcare professionals. This content has been compiled from various sources and is intended to provide general educational information about digestive health topics.

Always Consult Your Doctor

You should:

• Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider
• Never disregard professional medical advice because of something you read here
• Never delay seeking medical advice because of information on this website
• Never start, stop, or change any medication without consulting your doctor
• Seek immediate medical attention for any medical emergency

🚨 Emergency Warning Signs

Seek immediate medical attention if you experience:

• Vomiting blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
• Black, tarry stools or blood in stool
• Severe abdominal pain
• Inability to keep fluids down with signs of dehydration
• High fever with abdominal symptoms
• Sudden severe jaundice (yellowing of skin/eyes)
• Signs of bowel obstruction (severe pain, vomiting, no bowel movements)
• Any symptoms you feel are life-threatening

📋 Terms of Use

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using GutWise, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this website.

Use of Content

• Content is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind
• You may use content for personal, non-commercial, educational purposes
• You may share content with proper attribution
• You may not misrepresent content as professional medical advice
• You may not use content to replace consultation with healthcare providers

Accuracy and Updates

• We strive to provide accurate information but cannot guarantee completeness or accuracy
• Medical knowledge changes rapidly; information may become outdated
• We attempt to review and update content regularly
• Always verify information with current medical guidelines and your healthcare provider

External Links

• This website may contain links to external websites
• We do not control and are not responsible for external content
• Inclusion of links does not imply endorsement
• Use external websites at your own risk

User Responsibilities

You agree to:

• Use this website at your own risk
• Not rely solely on this information for medical decisions
• Consult qualified healthcare professionals for medical advice
• Seek emergency care when needed
• Use common sense when interpreting information

⚠️ Limitation of Liability

No Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, GutWise and its creators shall not be liable for:

• Any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Any injury, illness, or health consequences
• Any decisions made based on information on this website
• Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in content
• Any interruption or unavailability of the website

Assumption of Risk

You acknowledge and agree that:

• You use this website at your own risk
• Health decisions are your own responsibility
• This information may not apply to your specific situation
• Individual medical conditions require individual medical advice

🔒 Privacy Policy

No Data Collection

GutWise is committed to your privacy:

• No cookies: We do not use cookies
• No tracking: We do not track users or collect analytics
• No personal data: We do not collect, store, or process personal information
• No accounts: No registration or login required
• No forms: We do not collect any information through forms

Local Storage

• Theme preference (dark/light mode) is stored locally in your browser
• This information never leaves your device
• You can clear this by clearing your browser's local storage

Third-Party Services

• We do not use third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking services
• External links may have their own privacy policies
• We are not responsible for privacy practices of external websites

🤖 AI-Assisted Content

Disclosure

Some content on GutWise has been created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. This means:

• AI has been used to help draft, organize, and format content
• Content has been reviewed but may contain errors
• AI-generated content is not a substitute for professional medical knowledge
• Information should be verified with authoritative medical sources

Limitations of AI-Assisted Content

• AI may produce plausible-sounding but incorrect information
• AI knowledge may be outdated
• AI cannot understand individual medical situations
• AI-generated content requires human verification

©️ Intellectual Property

Content Ownership

• Original content on this website is provided for free public use
• You may share content with attribution to GutWise
• Commercial use without permission is not allowed
• Trademarked names mentioned belong to their respective owners

Attribution

If you share content from GutWise, please include:

• Attribution: "Source: GutWise"
• The medical disclaimer that this is educational content, not medical advice
• Encouragement for readers to consult healthcare providers

🌐 Accessibility

Our Commitment

We strive to make GutWise accessible to everyone:

• Semantic HTML structure
• Skip navigation links
• Keyboard navigation support
• Screen reader compatibility
• Color contrast considerations
• Responsive design for all devices
• Light and dark mode options

Feedback

If you encounter accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, we welcome your feedback to help make this resource more accessible.

🌍 Language

Translation Notice

• Content is available in English and Kannada
• Translations may not perfectly convey nuances of the original
• When in doubt, refer to English version or consult a healthcare provider
• Medical terms may not have direct translations

🔄 Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time:

• Changes will be posted on this page
• Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance
• Check this page periodically for updates
• Last updated date is shown at the top of this page

⚖️ Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of appropriate courts.

📝 Summary of Key Points

✅ Acknowledgment

By using GutWise, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and Medical Disclaimer.

You understand that:

• This is educational content only
• The creators are not medical professionals
• You will consult healthcare providers for medical decisions
• You use this website at your own risk
• You will seek emergency care when needed