Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or otherwise using the Kfedof website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service, along with our Privacy Policy (incorporated herein by reference). These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Kfedof.

You confirm that you are at least 18 years of age, or, if you are between 13 and 18, that you have the consent of a parent or legal guardian to use this Site. If you are using the Site on behalf of an organization, you confirm that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms, in which case “you” refers to that organization.

2. Description of the Service

Kfedof is an online health and wellness publication that provides editorial content, including news, articles, guides, and analysis related to nutrition, mental health, fitness, disease prevention, family health, and medical research. The Site also displays third-party advertising served by networks such as Google AdSense.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Site at any time, with or without prior notice. We may also impose limits on certain features and services or restrict your access to parts or all of the Site without notice or liability. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Site.

3. Eligibility

To use the Site, you represent and warrant that:

• You are at least 18 years of age, or have parental/guardian consent if between 13 and 18
• You are not located in a country that is subject to a U.S. government embargo or that has been designated as a “terrorist supporting” country
• You are not listed on any U.S. government list of prohibited or restricted parties
• You will use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms

4. Use of the Site

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. Specifically, you agree not to:

• Use the Site in any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law, regulation, or ordinance
• Reproduce, distribute, republish, download, display, post, or transmit any content from the Site for commercial purposes without our prior written consent
• Modify, adapt, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any portion of the Site
• Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices from Site content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site, other accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the Site
• Use the Site to transmit any viruses, malware, worms, Trojan horses, ransomware, or other harmful, disruptive, or destructive code
• Scrape, data mine, crawl, or use any automated system (bots, spiders, scrapers) to access, extract, or copy content from the Site without our express written permission
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity, performance, or security of the Site
• Attempt to probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of the Site or any associated system or network
• Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely represent your affiliation with any person or entity
• Collect or harvest any personally identifiable information from the Site
• Use the Site to send unsolicited communications, promotions, advertisements, or spam
• Circumvent, disable, or otherwise interfere with security-related features of the Site

We reserve the right to investigate and take appropriate legal action against anyone who, in our sole discretion, violates these provisions, including removing offending content and suspending or terminating the violator's access to the Site.

5. Accounts and Registration

Currently, the public-facing portions of the Site do not require account registration to view content. Some interactive features (such as leaving comments, subscribing to the newsletter, or contacting us via the contact form) may require you to provide certain information such as your name and email address.

When you provide information to us, you agree that it is accurate, current, and complete, and that you will keep it updated. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any information you submit and for all activity that occurs under your submissions. Kfedof will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your information.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this Site — including but not limited to text, articles, guides, images, photographs, illustrations, graphics, logos, icons, audio clips, video clips, design elements, page layouts, data compilations, and software — is the property of Kfedof or its content creators and licensors, and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

6.1 Limited License to You

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, Kfedof grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to access and view content on the Site for your personal, non-commercial use only. This license does not include the right to modify, adapt, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Site or its content, or to use any data mining, robots, or similar data-gathering and extraction methods.

6.2 Restrictions

You may not, without our express written permission:

• Republish, redistribute, sell, resell, license, rent, or commercially exploit any content from the Site
• Create derivative works based on any content from the Site
• Systematically collect or copy any content from the Site, including via bots, scrapers, or crawlers
• Use any content in a manner that suggests endorsement by or affiliation with Kfedof
• Frame or mirror any portion of the Site without our written consent
• Use any of our trademarks, service marks, or trade names without our prior written permission

6.3 Trademarks

The Kfedof name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Kfedof or its affiliates. You may not use such marks without the prior written permission of Kfedof. All other names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans on the Site are the trademarks of their respective owners.

6.4 DMCA / Copyright Complaints

We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that any content on the Site infringes your copyright, please send a written notice to our contact email including: (a) identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed; (b) identification of the allegedly infringing material; (c) your contact information; (d) a statement that you have a good-faith belief the use is not authorized; (e) a statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the above information is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the owner's behalf.

7. User Content and Submissions

If you submit comments, feedback, suggestions, ideas, story tips, or other content to our Site (collectively, “User Submissions”), you grant Kfedof a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display your User Submission throughout the world in any media, subject to applicable privacy law and our Privacy Policy.

You represent and warrant that:

• Your User Submissions are original to you, or you have the necessary rights to submit them
• Your User Submissions do not violate any third party's intellectual property rights, privacy rights, publicity rights, or other rights
• Your User Submissions do not contain any defamatory, obscene, offensive, hateful, harassing, threatening, or unlawful material
• Your User Submissions do not contain any viruses, adware, spyware, malware, or other harmful code
• Your User Submissions are not submitted with the intent to mislead or deceive

We reserve the right, but not the obligation, to monitor, edit, refuse to publish, or remove any User Submissions at our sole discretion and without notice, including for reasons of length, profanity, defamation, hate speech, copyright infringement, or unlawful content. We take no responsibility for User Submissions posted by third parties.

8. Advertising and Sponsored Content

Kfedof displays advertisements served by Google AdSense and other third-party advertising networks. These advertisements may be targeted based on your interests and may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities as described in our Privacy Policy.

8.1 Distinction from Editorial Content

Advertisements on this Site are clearly distinguishable from editorial content. Ad slots are visually separated from articles and are labeled or framed in a way that makes their commercial nature clear. Our editorial team operates independently of our advertising relationships.

8.2 Sponsored Content and Affiliate Links

From time to time, Kfedof may publish sponsored content or articles containing affiliate links. Such content will be clearly labeled at the top of the article as “Sponsored,” “Paid Post,” or “Contains affiliate links.” We may receive a commission if you purchase products or services through affiliate links. However, our editorial integrity is not influenced by advertising revenue, and all opinions expressed are those of our editorial team. We only recommend products or services that we genuinely believe may be of interest to our readers.

8.3 No Endorsement of Advertisers

The appearance of third-party advertisements on the Site does not constitute endorsement, guarantee, warranty, or recommendation by Kfedof of the advertiser, its products, or its services. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, claims, or practices of any third-party advertisements. Any dealings you have with advertisers found on the Site are solely between you and the advertiser. Kfedof shall not be liable for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of any such dealings.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or services that are not owned or controlled by Kfedof. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, terms of use, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by Kfedof of the linked site, its operator, or its content. You acknowledge and agree that Kfedof shall not be liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of, or reliance on, any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such sites or services.

10. Medical Information Disclaimer

• Content on this Site is created by our editorial team and reviewed for accuracy, but individual health outcomes may vary
• Medical information, including symptoms, treatments, and drug details, is accurate at the time of publication but may change without notice; always verify with a healthcare professional
• Health and fitness recommendations should be evaluated in light of your individual health conditions and consulted with a qualified professional where appropriate
• Reliance on any information provided on the Site is solely at your own risk
• The Site does not provide individualized medical assessments or personalized treatment recommendations

11. Privacy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. The Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information, including the cookies and tracking technologies used by the Site and our advertising partners. By using the Site, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.

12. Disclaimers

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Kfedof disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
• Warranties that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components
• Warranties as to the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or reliability of any content obtained through the Site
• Warranties regarding the results that may be obtained from the use of the Site

Kfedof does not warrant that the Site, its servers, or any communications sent from or on behalf of Kfedof are free of viruses or other harmful components. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties, so some of the above exclusions may not apply to you.

13. Limitation of Liability

This limitation of liability applies to damages arising out of or related to:

• The use or inability to use the Site or any content on the Site
• Any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in Site content
• Any actions taken in reliance on information provided on the Site
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data
• Interruption, cessation, modification, or delays in Site availability
• Viruses, worms, or other harmful code obtained through the Site
• Any third-party conduct or content accessible through the Site (including third-party advertisers)

The limitations above do not affect any liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law. In jurisdictions that do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, our liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law. In no event shall our total aggregate liability for all claims arising out of or related to the use of, or inability to use, the Site exceed the greater of (a) the amount you have paid to Kfedof in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or (b) fifty U.S. dollars ($50.00).

14. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Kfedof, its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, suppliers, and affiliates from and against all claims, actions, suits, proceedings, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs) arising out of or related to:

• Your use of the Site
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of any other person or entity
• Your User Submissions or any content you submit, post, or transmit through the Site
• Your breach of any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights

This indemnification obligation will survive the termination of these Terms and your use of the Site.

15. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Site immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Site will immediately cease.

All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including but not limited to ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity obligations, and limitations of liability.

You may stop using the Site at any time. The provisions relating to intellectual property, disclaimers, limitations of liability, indemnification, and dispute resolution will survive any termination of these Terms.

16. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods does not apply to these Terms.

Informal resolution: The parties shall first attempt to resolve any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms through good-faith negotiation. Either party may initiate negotiation by sending written notice to the other party describing the dispute. If the dispute is not resolved within thirty (30) days, either party may pursue formal resolution as described below.

Arbitration: Any dispute that cannot be resolved informally shall be finally settled by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall be conducted by a single arbitrator with substantial experience in commercial and technology disputes. The arbitration shall take place in Delaware, USA, unless the parties agree otherwise. Judgment on the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may seek temporary or preliminary injunctive relief in a court of competent jurisdiction.

Class action waiver: To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, you agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.

Exceptions: Nothing in this section prevents either party from seeking injunctive or other equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent the actual or threatened infringement of intellectual property rights or confidential information.

17. Miscellaneous

17.1 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid, legal, and enforceable. If such modification is not possible, the relevant provision shall be deemed severed from these Terms. The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

17.2 Waiver

No failure or delay by Kfedof in exercising any right, power, or privilege under these Terms shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right, power, or privilege preclude any further exercise thereof. The waiver of any breach or default shall not constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach or default of the same or any other provision.

17.3 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices or policies published on the Site, constitute the entire agreement between you and Kfedof regarding your use of the Site. These Terms supersede any prior or contemporaneous agreements, communications, or proposals, whether oral or written, between you and Kfedof regarding the Site.

17.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms, by operation of law or otherwise, without our prior written consent. Kfedof may assign these Terms at any time without notice to you. Any attempted assignment in violation of this section shall be null and void.

17.5 No Agency

No agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship is created as a result of these Terms, and neither party has any authority of any kind to bind the other party.

17.6 Force Majeure

Kfedof shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance under these Terms to the extent such failure or delay is caused by circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, civil disturbance, government action, epidemic, pandemic, interruption of utilities, internet or telecommunications failure, or natural disaster.

17.7 Notices

We may provide notices to you by email, by posting on the Site, or by any other means we believe will reasonably reach you. Notices provided by posting on the Site are effective upon posting; notices provided by email are effective upon transmission.

18. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify, amend, or replace these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Terms on the Site, unless otherwise stated. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will reflect the date of the most recent changes. For material changes, we will provide reasonable notice by posting a notice on the Site home page and, where appropriate, by email.

Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must stop using the Site. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically for any updates.

19. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms of Service or your use of the Site, please contact us: