Terms of use

Effective date: September 8, 2025
Website: mediterraneandiethub.com (“Website”)
Owner/Operator: Mediterranean Diet Hub (“Company,” “we,” “us,” “our”)
Contact: admin@modernstoicpath.com

1) Acceptance of these Terms

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”) and our Privacy Policy (together, the “Agreement”). If you do not agree, do not use the Website.

2) Changes to the Website and to these Terms

We may update the Website and these Terms at any time. The “Effective date” shows the latest revision. Continued use after changes means you accept the updated Terms.

3) Eligibility

You must be at least the age of majority in your place of residence to use the Website. The Website is not intended for children under 13 (or the minimum age in your jurisdiction).

4) Accounts & Communications

If you create an account or subscribe to emails:

  • You must provide accurate information and keep it current.
  • You’re responsible for safeguarding your login credentials and for all activity under your account.
  • You may opt out of marketing emails via the unsubscribe link or by contacting us.

5) Intellectual Property & License to You

All content on the Website—texts, images, recipes, graphics, logos, design, and software—is owned by us or our licensors and protected by intellectual property laws.
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to these Terms.

Except as expressly permitted, you may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, lease, reverse engineer, data-scrape, or create derivative works from the Website or its content without our prior written permission.

6) User Content & License to Us

If you post or submit content (e.g., comments, reviews, photos, recipes, suggestions):

  • You represent you own or have the rights to that content and that it does not infringe any third-party rights or laws.
  • You grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, translate, distribute, display, and create derivative works from your content in any media for operating, improving, and promoting the Website.
  • We may moderate, edit, or remove user content at our discretion.

7) Community & Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Post unlawful, defamatory, obscene, hateful, harassing, or misleading content; or content that violates privacy or intellectual property rights.
  • Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website or its systems, introduce malware, or interfere with normal operation.
  • Use automated scraping or data-extraction tools without our prior written consent.
  • Engage in any activity that violates applicable laws or these Terms.

We may suspend or terminate access if you violate the Agreement.

8) Health & Nutrition Disclaimer (Important)

The Website provides general information about food, cooking, and lifestyle. It is for informational and educational purposes only and is not medical, nutritional, or professional advice.

  • Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making dietary changes, especially if you have medical conditions, allergies, or specific nutritional needs.
  • Nutrition information, calorie counts, and outcomes can vary based on ingredients, brands, and individual factors. We do not guarantee accuracy or results.
  • If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.

9) No Professional Advice

Content may include opinions from contributors or guest authors. No content on the Website creates a professional–client relationship (medical, legal, financial, or otherwise). Reliance on any information is at your own risk.

10) Affiliates, Sponsorships & Advertising

We may include affiliate links to products or services and may earn a commission if you make a purchase through such links, at no extra cost to you. We may also publish sponsored content or display ads. We aim to disclose such relationships clearly and in line with applicable guidelines (e.g., FTC). Your dealings with third-party advertisers or merchants are solely between you and them.

The Website may link to or integrate third-party websites, tools, or services (e.g., analytics, video embeds, social sharing). We don’t control and aren’t responsible for third-party content or practices. Review their terms and privacy policies before using them.

12) Privacy & Cookies

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy. We and our partners may use cookies and similar technologies. You can manage preferences via our cookie banner (where available) and browser settings.

13) Intellectual Property Complaints

If you believe content on the Website infringes your rights, please send a detailed notice to admin@modernstoicpath.com including:

  • Your contact details;
  • A description of the work you claim is infringed;
  • The URL/location of the allegedly infringing material;
  • A statement that you have a good-faith belief the use is not authorized; and
  • A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information is accurate and you’re authorized to act for the rightsholder.
    We may remove content and/or terminate repeat infringers in appropriate circumstances.

(If you operate in the U.S., you may designate a DMCA agent and include their contact details here.)

14) International Use

We operate from [Country/State]. Accessing the Website may not be legal in some jurisdictions; you access at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with local laws.

15) Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, or that content is accurate, complete, or current.

16) Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE (AND OUR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, AND PARTNERS) WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR USE, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF (OR INABILITY TO USE) THE WEBSITE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Our total liability for any claim arising out of or relating to the Website will not exceed US $100 or the amount you paid to us (if any) in the 6 months before the claim, whichever is greater.

17) Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Company and our affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your use of the Website, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any third-party rights.

18) Suspension & Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to all or part of the Website at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including if we believe you have violated these Terms. Upon termination, Sections 5–7 and 8–22 will continue to apply.

19) Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Country/State], without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
Venue: Courts located in [City, Country/State] will have exclusive jurisdiction, unless applicable consumer law provides otherwise.

Optional—Arbitration Clause (replace if you prefer court):
Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Website shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by [arbitration body] under its rules. You and we waive the right to a jury trial and to participate in class actions, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

EU/UK consumers: You may have the right to access the EU Online Dispute Resolution platform. Check your local laws for availability.

20) Force Majeure

We are not liable for delays or failures caused by events beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, labor disputes, internet outages, or governmental actions.

21) Assignment

We may assign or transfer our rights and obligations under these Terms, in whole or in part, at any time. You may not assign this Agreement without our prior written consent.

22) Entire Agreement; Severability; No Waiver

These Terms and our Privacy Policy are the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Website and supersede all prior understandings.
If any provision is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect.
Our failure to enforce any provision is not a waiver of our right to do so later.

23) Contact Us

Questions about these Terms?
Email: admin@modernstoicpath.com