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Terms of Service

Last updated: January 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Active Heart Thrive website and editorial platform (activeheartthrive.info), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our platform. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Your continued use of the platform following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

Medical Disclaimer

The information on this site is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making health decisions.

2. Description of Service

Active Heart Thrive is an informational and editorial platform dedicated to providing content about cardiovascular health, wellness, and lifestyle topics. Our platform features articles, guides, research summaries, and educational resources created by our editorial team and contributors. All content is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical or health advice.

Our services include:

Publishing original and curated articles on heart health and wellness
Providing educational resources and research summaries
Offering lifestyle recommendations and wellness insights
Hosting a repository of health and wellness information

3. User Obligations and Conduct

When using Active Heart Thrive, you agree to:

Use the platform solely for lawful purposes and in accordance with these terms
Not engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the platform
Not submit content that is unlawful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable
Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
Respect intellectual property rights and copyright protections
Not use automated tools or bots to access or scrape content without permission
Consult with qualified healthcare professionals before making any health decisions based on our content

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to any user who violates these obligations.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on Active Heart Thrive, including but not limited to articles, graphics, logos, images, and other materials, is the property of Active Heart Thrive or our content contributors and is protected by copyright laws. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and view our content for personal, non-commercial use only.

You may not reproduce, distribute, transmit, or otherwise use our content without proper attribution and explicit written permission from Active Heart Thrive. All rights not expressly granted are reserved.

5. Disclaimer of Liability

IMPORTANT: All content on Active Heart Thrive is provided on an "as-is" basis for informational and educational purposes only. We do not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. The information on our platform should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, consultation, or treatment.

Active Heart Thrive and our editorial team:

Make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy or completeness of any content
Shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from use of or reliance on our content
Do not guarantee that content is error-free or meets any particular standard
Are not responsible for third-party links or external resources referenced in our articles

Always consult with qualified healthcare professionals before making any health-related decisions. If you have questions about specific content, please contact our editorial team through our FAQ page.

6. User Comments and Feedback

Active Heart Thrive may provide opportunities for users to submit comments, feedback, or other content related to our articles. By submitting any content, you grant Active Heart Thrive a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, display, and distribute such content on our platform.

We reserve the right to:

Moderate or remove comments that violate these terms
Edit or delete inappropriate submissions
Refuse publication of any user-submitted content at our sole discretion

You are solely responsible for the content you submit. Send us feedback about our articles or content through the contact information provided on our platform.

7. Third-Party Links and Resources

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites, resources, and external content. Active Heart Thrive is not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any linked content. We do not endorse or assume liability for any third-party materials, products, or services.

Your use of third-party websites is subject to their own terms of service and privacy policies. Please review those terms before accessing external resources.

8. Privacy and Data Collection

Active Heart Thrive respects your privacy. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy. By using our platform, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy. For details about how we handle your data, please review our complete privacy documentation.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Active Heart Thrive shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or business opportunities, arising from or related to your use of our platform, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of liability, so some of these limitations may not apply to you.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Active Heart Thrive, its owners, operators, and contributors from any claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of our platform, violation of these terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Finland, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Active Heart Thrive is located at Aleksanterinkatu 116, Oulu, Finland.

Any legal action or proceeding arising under these terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts of Finland, and you consent to the jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

12. Termination of Access

Active Heart Thrive reserves the right to terminate or restrict your access to our platform at any time, for any reason, with or without notice. Termination may be automatic if you violate these terms or engage in prohibited conduct.

Upon termination, your right to use the platform ceases immediately, but sections of these terms that are intended to survive termination shall continue in effect.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be severed, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy and any other policies or guidelines published on our platform, constitute the entire agreement between you and Active Heart Thrive regarding your use of our platform and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service or need to contact our editorial team regarding content feedback or concerns, please reach out to us:

Active Heart Thrive

Aleksanterinkatu 116

Oulu, Finland

For content questions and feedback: contact our editorial team through this platform

You may also visit our FAQ page for additional information, or browse our latest articles to learn more.

Last Updated: January 2025. These Terms of Service were last reviewed and updated in January 2025. We recommend reviewing these terms periodically for any changes.