Terms of Use

Welcome to Bariatricreview. These Terms of Service govern your access to and use of bariatricreview.com and related services. By using the site, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the site. 1. Acceptance of terms By accessing or using the site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and any other posted guidelines. Changes to the Terms may be made from time to time; continued use after posting of changes constitutes acceptance. 2. Purpose and scope Bariatricreview provides educational content related to bariatric surgery, weight management, GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, and related health topics. The site offers articles, guides, and resources designed for informational purposes only. Content is not intended to replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a licensed professional. 3. No medical advice Content on this site is for general informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice, professional diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Reliance on information from Bariatricreview is at your own risk. You should consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized advice and decisions regarding medical care. 4. User obligations and conduct You agree not to misuse the site or attempt to gain unauthorized access to restricted areas. Prohibited conduct includes posting illegal or harmful content, impersonating others, transmitting malware, or engaging in activity that interferes with site operations. You are responsible for complying with applicable laws when using the site. 5. Intellectual property All site content, including text, graphics, logos, images, and compilations, is the property of Bariatricreview or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may view and download content for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, or otherwise exploit site content without express written permission. 6. User submissions If you submit comments, testimonials, or other user-generated content, you grant Bariatricreview a perpetual, royalty-free, irrevocable, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute that content in any media. You represent and warrant that you own or control the rights to your submission and that it does not infringe third-party rights. 7. Third-party links and resources The site may link to third-party content, such as clinical studies, clinic websites, and product pages. Such links are provided solely for convenience and do not imply endorsement by Bariatricreview. We have no responsibility for the content or practices of third-party sites. 8. Disclaimers All content is provided 'as is' and 'as available.' Bariatricreview makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding accuracy, completeness, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted or error-free. 9. Limitation of liability To the maximum extent permitted by law, Bariatricreview and its affiliates, contributors, officers, agents, and employees shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages, or any loss of profits, revenue, data, or goodwill arising out of or in connection with use of the site. Our aggregate liability for claims related to the site is limited to the amount, if any, paid by you to Bariatricreview in the prior twelve months, or one hundred dollars, whichever is less. 10. Indemnification You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Bariatricreview and its representatives from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising from your use of the site, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights. 11. Termination We may suspend or terminate access to the site at our discretion, with or without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users. Termination does not relieve you of obligations incurred prior to termination. 12. Governing law and dispute resolution These Terms shall be governed by applicable law where Bariatricreview operates, without regard to conflict of law principles. If a dispute arises, parties should attempt to resolve it informally. If informal resolution fails, parties may pursue any available legal remedies in competent courts. 13. Changes to the site and Terms We may modify site features, content, or these Terms at any time. Material changes to these Terms will be posted on the site with an updated effective date. It is your responsibility to review the Terms periodically. 14. Severability If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. 15. Contact For questions about these Terms, privacy practices, or site content, please use the contact form on the site. Because we do not publish a direct contact email address, the contact form is the primary method for communication. We will review and respond to inquiries in a timely manner. 16. Entire agreement These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other policies referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and Bariatricreview regarding use of the site and supersede any prior agreements.