Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Understanding EPI (understanding-epi.com). These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, content, products, and services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

2. Medical Disclaimer

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately. Understanding EPI does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information mentioned on the website.

3. Affiliate Relationships & Advertising

Amazon Associates Program: Understanding EPI is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

When you click on links to Amazon and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. This helps support the website and allows us to continue providing valuable content about Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency.

Google AdSense: This website uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

Our affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content. We only recommend products and resources that we believe provide value to individuals with EPI.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, and software, is the property of Understanding EPI or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws.

You may not:

• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the website without express written permission
• Use our content for commercial purposes without authorization
• Modify, adapt, or create derivative works based on our content
• Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices

You may: Share links to our content on social media, quote brief excerpts with proper attribution, and use our content for personal, non-commercial educational purposes.

5. User Conduct and Prohibited Activities

By using this website, you agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe upon intellectual property rights
• Transmit any harmful code, viruses, or malware
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Engage in any form of automated data collection (scraping, bots, etc.) without permission
• Use the website in a manner that could damage, disable, or impair our servers or networks
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Post or transmit false, misleading, or deceptive content

6. Third-Party Links and Resources

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including Amazon.com and other resources. These links are provided for your convenience only. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.

You acknowledge and agree that Understanding EPI is not liable for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with the use of any third-party content, goods, or services available through such websites.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

THIS WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement
• Warranties regarding accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
• Warranties that the website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Warranties regarding the results obtained from using the website

We make no guarantees about the accuracy, currency, or completeness of the information provided. Medical information changes rapidly, and we cannot ensure all content reflects the most current research.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, UNDERSTANDING EPI, ITS OWNERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Any loss of profits, revenue, data, or use
• Any damages resulting from your use or inability to use the website
• Any damages resulting from reliance on information provided on the website
• Any damages arising from third-party content or links

In no event shall our total liability to you for all damages exceed the amount you paid to access this website (if any) or $100, whichever is less.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Understanding EPI and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use or misuse of the website
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Any content you submit or transmit through the website

10. Privacy and Data Collection

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

By using this website, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy, including the use of cookies and analytics tools.

11. Newsletter and Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter, you agree to receive periodic emails with:

• Educational content about EPI
• Updates about our book and resources
• Promotional offers (including affiliate offers)

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or contacting us directly. We will not sell or share your email address with third parties for their marketing purposes.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the website shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except where prohibited by law.

You agree that any arbitration or legal proceeding shall be conducted on an individual basis and not as a class action.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severable and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.

14. Modifications to These Terms

We reserve the right to update, change, or replace any part of these Terms at our sole discretion. We will provide notice of material changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Posting a notice on our homepage
• Sending an email to newsletter subscribers (for significant changes)

Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about these Terms of Use, please contact us: