Terms of Use

Terms of Use for Barileads Effective date: January 15, 2025 Introduction These Terms of Use (the "Terms") govern your access to and use of the website barileads.com (the "Service") provided by Barileads ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service. Scope of Use Barileads provides educational content, research summaries, and practical guidance related to bariatric surgery and related health topics. All content is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. You should not rely on Barileads content as a substitute for professional medical guidance, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with qualified healthcare professionals regarding personal medical concerns. Content and Intellectual Property All content on the Service, including text, graphics, images, logos, and software, is the property of Barileads or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may access and view content for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, create derivative works, publicly display, or commercially exploit content without express written permission from Barileads. User Contributions By submitting content (such as comments, feedback, or other materials) to Barileads, you grant Barileads a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, and display that content in connection with the Service. You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to submit the content and that it does not violate any law, third-party rights, or these Terms. Prohibited Conduct You agree not to use the Service to: post illegal, infringing, defamatory, or obscene content; impersonate others; harvest or collect personal data of other users without consent; disrupt or interfere with the operation of the Service; or otherwise engage in prohibited behavior. Barileads reserves the right to remove content and terminate accounts for violation of these Terms. Medical Disclaimer Information on Barileads is educational and explanatory in nature. It is not a replacement for professional diagnosis or treatment. Clinical decisions should be made in consultation with qualified medical professionals. Barileads does not provide individualized medical advice and disclaims any liability for decisions made based on information published on the Service. Affiliate Links and Sponsored Content Certain pages may contain affiliate links or sponsored content. Affiliate links may provide Barileads with a commission for purchases made through the link. Sponsored content will be indicated where appropriate. Barileads does not endorse specific products or treatments; descriptions of products and services are provided for convenience and educational context only. Third-Party Sites and Content The Service may contain links to third-party websites for reference or convenience. Barileads does not endorse and is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of third-party sites. Your interactions with third-party websites are at your own risk. Limitation of Liability To the maximum extent permitted by law, Barileads, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages arising from your use of the Service, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or business interruption. Barileads' total liability for direct damages related to your use of the Service shall not exceed $100 USD, except where prohibited by law. Indemnification You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Barileads and its affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your violation of these Terms, your use of the Service, or any content you submit. Privacy Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect and use information. By using the Service you consent to our collection and use of personal information as described in the Privacy Policy. Termination Barileads may suspend or terminate access to the Service at any time, with or without cause or notice. You may stop using the Service at any time. Sections that by their nature should survive termination (such as Intellectual Property, Disclaimer, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, and Governing Law) will survive termination. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Barileads operates, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Service will be resolved through the courts located in that jurisdiction, unless alternative dispute resolution is agreed in writing. Modifications to Terms We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be published on the Service with the updated effective date. Continued use of the Service after publication of changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. Severability If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. Contact For questions about these Terms, please contact us through the contact form on barileads.com. Effective date: January 15, 2025.