Terms of Use

Last Updated: June 30, 2023

1. Introduction

These terms and conditions govern your use of the International Society of Nutrigenetics & Nutrigenomics website, located at http://NutritionAndGenetics.org, operated by the International Society of Nutrigenetics & Nutrigenomics (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with these terms and conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must refrain from using our website.

2. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on our website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and software, is the property of the International Society of Nutrigenetics & Nutrigenomics or its content suppliers and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any material on our website without our prior written consent.

3. Use of Website

(a) You may use our website for lawful purposes only and must not engage in any activity that infringes upon the rights of others or violates any applicable laws or regulations.

(b) You agree not to use our website in a way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair our website’s functioning or interfere with other users’ access to our website.

4. User Content

(a) By submitting or posting any content on our website, including but not limited to comments, reviews, or messages, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, modify, and display your content for any purpose related to our nonprofit mission.

(b) You represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights and permissions to submit or post the content on our website, and that the content does not infringe upon any third-party rights.

(c) We reserve the right to remove or edit any user content that violates these terms and conditions or that we find objectionable.

5. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over the content, privacy policies, or practices of these third-party websites or services and assume no responsibility for them. We encourage you to review the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

(a) Our website is provided on an “as-is” and “as available” basis, without any warranties or representations of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

(b) We do not warrant that our website will be error-free, uninterrupted, or free from viruses or other harmful components.

7. Limitation of Liability

(a) To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of our website, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

(b) In jurisdictions where the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages is not allowed, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including legal fees) arising out of or relating to your use of our website or any violation of these terms and conditions.

9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the District of Columbia, United States. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these terms and conditions shall be exclusively brought in the federal or state courts located in the District of Columbia.

10. Changes to Terms and Conditions

We reserve the right to modify or update these terms and conditions at any time without prior notice. The updated version will be posted on our website, and your continued use of our website after the changes constitutes your acceptance of the modified terms and conditions.

11. Severability

If any provision of these terms and conditions is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these terms and conditions. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at info@nutritionandgenetics.org