Terms of Use
Last Updated: September 11, 2026
Welcome to the website of The Institute for Human Discovery (“Institute,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).
These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of our websites, articles, publications, newsletters, educational materials, digital content, tools, resources, products, and other services made available by the Institute (collectively, the “Services”).
By accessing or using our Services, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Services.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Educational and Informational Purposes
The Institute publishes information for educational and informational purposes.
Our content may discuss health, nutrition, science, medicine, biology, technology, environmental issues, lifestyle practices, research findings, consumer products, and other subjects.
Nothing provided through the Services is intended to constitute medical, legal, financial, or other professional advice.
Information published by the Institute should not be used as a substitute for individualized advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a qualified professional.
You are responsible for evaluating information and deciding whether and how to act upon it.
2. Medical Disclaimer
The Institute does not provide medical diagnosis, treatment, or individualized medical advice.
Information concerning diseases, symptoms, medications, supplements, nutrition, laboratory testing, therapies, or other health-related subjects is provided for general educational purposes only.
You should consult an appropriately qualified healthcare professional regarding medical conditions, symptoms, medications, supplements, treatments, or significant changes to your health practices.
If you believe you are experiencing a medical emergency, seek immediate medical assistance.
3. Scientific and Research Information
Scientific knowledge changes over time.
Articles and other materials published by the Institute may discuss scientific studies, hypotheses, theories, historical research, emerging evidence, disputed questions, or interpretations of scientific literature.
Although we strive to present information accurately and responsibly, we do not guarantee that every statement, study, citation, conclusion, or interpretation will remain current, complete, or universally accepted.
References to scientific research do not necessarily mean that the Institute endorses every conclusion expressed by the authors of that research.
4. No Guarantee of Results
Individual outcomes vary.
The Institute makes no guarantee that following information, recommendations, strategies, protocols, dietary practices, lifestyle practices, or other ideas discussed through the Services will produce any particular result.
Any examples, testimonials, case histories, or descriptions of outcomes should not be interpreted as promises or guarantees of similar results.
5. Your Responsibility
You are responsible for how you use information obtained through the Services.
Before acting on information that may affect your health, safety, finances, legal rights, or other important interests, you should independently evaluate the information and obtain appropriate professional advice when necessary.
You agree that your use of the Services and any decisions you make based upon information obtained through them are undertaken at your own discretion and risk.
6. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, the content made available through the Services is owned by or licensed to The Institute for Human Discovery and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
This includes, without limitation:
- articles;
- written publications;
- books and excerpts;
- photographs;
- illustrations;
- diagrams;
- infographics;
- videos;
- audio;
- graphics;
- logos;
- trademarks;
- website design;
- downloadable materials;
- research compilations; and
- original educational materials.
You may access Institute content for your own personal, non-commercial use.
You may not reproduce, republish, sell, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, systematically download, scrape, or commercially exploit substantial portions of Institute content without prior written permission.
Brief quotations may be used where permitted by applicable law, provided appropriate attribution is given.
7. Institute Names and Trademarks
The names, logos, product names, publication names, slogans, designs, and other branding associated with The Institute for Human Discovery or its affiliated brands may be trademarks or other protected intellectual property.
Nothing in these Terms grants you permission to use such intellectual property in a manner suggesting sponsorship, endorsement, affiliation, or authorization by the Institute.
8. User Conduct
You agree not to use the Services in a manner that:
- violates applicable law;
- infringes the rights of another person or organization;
- interferes with the operation or security of the Services;
- attempts to gain unauthorized access to accounts, systems, servers, or data;
- introduces malware, malicious code, or other harmful material;
- impersonates another person or organization;
- misrepresents an affiliation with the Institute;
- harvests information from the Services through unauthorized automated means; or
- uses Institute content or infrastructure for unlawful or abusive purposes.
We may restrict or terminate access to the Services when we reasonably believe these Terms have been violated.
9. User Submissions
If you submit comments, correspondence, feedback, suggestions, reviews, testimonials, photographs, or other materials to the Institute, you represent that you have the right to submit that material and that doing so does not violate the rights of another party.
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, feedback and suggestions concerning the Institute, its publications, Services, or products may be used by the Institute without obligation to compensate you.
Personal information submitted to us is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
10. Third-Party Websites and Resources
The Services may contain links to websites, scientific publications, databases, products, organizations, services, or other resources operated by third parties.
Links are provided for convenience, citation, reference, or further research.
The inclusion of a link does not necessarily constitute an endorsement of the third party, its products, its services, or all information appearing on its website.
We do not control third-party websites and are not responsible for their availability, security, privacy practices, accuracy, or content.
Your interactions with third parties are governed by their own terms and policies.
11. Products and Services
The Institute or its affiliated companies may offer books, educational materials, digital products, physical products, subscriptions, testing services, supplements, foods, devices, or other products or services.
Additional terms may apply to particular purchases, subscriptions, services, warranties, returns, or promotions.
Where additional terms are presented in connection with a particular product or service, those terms form part of your agreement with the applicable seller or service provider.
Product descriptions, specifications, availability, and pricing may be changed without notice where permitted by law.
12. Affiliate Relationships and Commercial Relationships
From time to time, the Institute may link to products, services, retailers, or other organizations with which it has a commercial, referral, sponsorship, advertising, or affiliate relationship.
Where required, these relationships will be disclosed.
The existence of a commercial relationship does not eliminate your responsibility to independently evaluate whether a product or service is appropriate for you.
13. Accuracy and Availability
We strive to maintain accurate and useful Services, but errors may occur.
We do not warrant that the Services will always be accurate, complete, current, uninterrupted, secure, or free from technical errors.
We may correct errors, update information, remove content, suspend features, or modify the Services at any time.
14. Disclaimer of Warranties
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
The Institute makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, regarding the operation, availability, accuracy, completeness, reliability, suitability, or security of the Services or their content.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim implied warranties including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
Nothing in these Terms excludes warranties or rights that cannot legally be excluded.
15. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, The Institute for Human Discovery and its directors, officers, employees, contractors, contributors, affiliates, licensors, and agents will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of, inability to use, or reliance upon the Services.
This includes, without limitation, losses associated with decisions made in reliance upon information published through the Services.
Where applicable law does not permit particular exclusions or limitations of liability, those exclusions or limitations will apply only to the maximum extent permitted by law.
16. Indemnification
To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Institute for Human Discovery and its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, contractors, and agents from claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and reasonable expenses arising from your unlawful use of the Services, your material violation of these Terms, or your infringement of another party’s rights.
17. Privacy
Your use of the Services may involve the collection and processing of personal information.
Please review our Privacy Policy for information about how we collect, use, disclose, protect, and otherwise handle personal information.
18. Copyright Concerns
The Institute respects intellectual property rights.
If you believe material appearing through the Services infringes copyright or another intellectual property right that you own or are authorized to enforce, please contact us with sufficient information to identify the material and explain the basis of your concern.
19. Changes to the Services
We may add, modify, suspend, discontinue, or restrict any portion of the Services at any time.
We are not obligated to maintain any particular article, resource, feature, product, service, or publication indefinitely.
20. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms of Use from time to time.
When we make changes, the revised Terms will be posted on this page and the “Last Updated” date will be revised.
Your continued use of the Services following the effective date of revised Terms constitutes acceptance of those Terms to the extent permitted by applicable law.
21. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect to the fullest extent permitted by law.
22. No Waiver
Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision or of our right to enforce it later.
23. Entire Agreement
These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy and any additional terms applicable to particular products or Services, constitute the agreement between you and the Institute concerning your use of the Services.
24. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws applicable to The Institute for Human Discovery, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where applicable consumer protection or other laws require otherwise.
The appropriate governing jurisdiction and forum may also be specified by the Institute based upon its place of incorporation or principal place of business.