Terms of Service

Last updated: January 2026

Agreement to Terms

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

Description of Service

The Nutrition Brief is an educational website providing general information about nutrition science, energy balance, and related topics. The content is intended solely for educational and informational purposes.

What We Provide

• General educational information about nutrition science
• Explanations of physiological processes related to metabolism and energy balance
• Clarification of nutrition-related terminology and concepts
• References to established scientific literature and research

What We Do Not Provide

• Medical advice or diagnosis
• Personalised nutrition counselling or dietary planning
• Professional healthcare services
• Treatment recommendations for health conditions
• Individual assessments or consultations

Educational Content Disclaimer

All content on The Nutrition Brief is general educational information only. It does not constitute professional advice and should not be relied upon as such.

The information provided:

• Is not tailored to individual circumstances
• Cannot account for personal health conditions, genetic factors, or specific needs
• Should not replace consultation with qualified healthcare professionals
• Is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health condition
• Does not create a professional-client relationship

No Professional Relationship

Use of this website does not create a professional relationship between you and The Nutrition Brief or its contributors. We are not your healthcare providers, nutritionists, or medical advisers. Any communication through our contact form does not establish a professional relationship.

User Responsibility

You acknowledge and agree that:

• You are responsible for your own health decisions
• You should consult qualified professionals before making health-related changes
• You will not rely solely on information from this website for health decisions
• You understand the limitations of general educational information
• Individual results and responses vary significantly

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Nutrition Brief, its contributors, and associated parties shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from:

• Use or inability to use this website
• Reliance on information provided on this website
• Decisions made based on content from this website
• Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in content
• Any other matter relating to this website

This includes but is not limited to damages for loss of profits, health complications, medical expenses, or any other losses resulting from use of or reliance on our content.

Accuracy of Information

While we strive to provide accurate information based on established scientific literature, we make no warranties or representations regarding:

• The accuracy, completeness, or currentness of content
• The suitability of information for any particular purpose
• The outcomes of applying information presented

Nutrition science is an evolving field. Information that reflects current understanding may be revised as new research emerges.

Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites for reference purposes. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. You access such sites at your own risk.

Intellectual Property

The content, design, graphics, and other materials on this website are protected by copyright and other intellectual property rights. You may view and download content for personal, non-commercial educational use only. You may not:

• Reproduce content for commercial purposes
• Modify or create derivative works
• Distribute or republish content without permission
• Remove copyright or other proprietary notices

Acceptable Use

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict their use of the website. Prohibited activities include:

• Attempting to gain unauthorised access to website systems
• Introducing viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Scraping or harvesting content through automated means
• Using the website for any fraudulent or malicious purpose

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Nutrition Brief and its contributors from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the website or violation of these Terms of Service.

Modifications to Service and Terms

We reserve the right to:

• Modify or discontinue any aspect of the website at any time without notice
• Update these Terms of Service as necessary
• Change, suspend, or remove content at our discretion

Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of modified terms.

Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from these terms or use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact:

The Nutrition Brief
22 Ashbourne Terrace
Liverpool, L17 7BJ
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 7960 374 812