Terms of Service

Last updated: December 18, 2025

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using the Healthy Weight Literacy Foundation (“HWLF”) website at weightliteracy.org and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.

Description of Services

HWLF provides educational content and resources related to nutrition, weight management, and metabolic health. Our services are intended for informational and educational purposes and are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

User Responsibilities

When using our services, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete information
  • Use our services only for lawful, educational purposes
  • Not interfere with or disrupt our services
  • Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Respect the privacy and rights of other users
  • Not use our services for any commercial purposes without prior written consent

Health and Educational Disclaimer

The information provided through our website is for general educational purposes only. It is not intended as medical advice and should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health condition. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise, or health regimen. HWLF is not responsible for any health decisions made based on information found on our website.

Intellectual Property

All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of HWLF or our content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without our written permission.

Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our educational content for personal, non-commercial use only. This license does not permit you to:

  • Modify or copy the materials
  • Use the materials for commercial purposes or public display
  • Remove any copyright or proprietary notations
  • Transfer the materials to another person or entity

User Content

If you submit content to our website (such as through contact forms or newsletter signups), you grant HWLF a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, and display that content in connection with our services and mission.

Donations

Donations to HWLF are voluntary and generally non-refundable except as required by law. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. We will provide tax receipts for donations in accordance with IRS requirements. Our EIN is 41-2983678.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of use of these external sites. Accessing third-party sites is at your own risk.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, HWLF, its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our services, including but not limited to loss of data, loss of income, or health outcomes.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless HWLF, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including attorney fees) arising from your violation of these terms or your use of our services.

Modifications to Services

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our services at any time without notice. We are not liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of services.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective when posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these terms shall be resolved in the courts located in Ohio.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, along with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and HWLF regarding the use of our services.

Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Healthy Weight Literacy Foundation
Dayton, Ohio
Email: info@weightliteracy.org