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Medical Disclaimer & Terms of Use

Please read this Medical Disclaimer and Terms of Use (the “Terms”) carefully before using Joint Health Guide (the “Site”). The Site publishes general educational and informational content about arthritis and joint health. It does not provide medical advice, and it is not a substitute for the professional judgment of a qualified healthcare provider who knows your individual situation. By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

Important: This page is general educational information, not medical advice. Arthritis varies by person and type. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before changing your diet, supplements, exercise, or medication, and never stop a prescribed medication without speaking to the prescribing physician.
In plain English: Everything on this website is opinion and personal interpretation — not established medical fact. The ideas here are not medically proven, have not been verified or endorsed by doctors, scientists, or any government health agency, and may be wrong, incomplete, or out of date. A lot of it comes from alternative, functional, and integrative sources that mainstream medicine does not agree with. We are not doctors, this is not advice, and you should not make any health decision based on this site. Treat it as food for thought, then talk to a real, licensed physician who knows your situation before doing anything. You use this site at your own risk.

1. No Medical Advice

All content on the Site — including text, graphics, tables, charts, evidence badges, references, and any other materials (collectively, the “Content”) — is provided for general educational and informational purposes only. The Content is not intended to be, and must not be relied upon as, a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Nothing on the Site constitutes the practice of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, nutrition counseling, or any other licensed healthcare service, and nothing on the Site should be interpreted as a recommendation to use, or to refrain from using, any particular treatment, medication, supplement, diet, fast, exercise, test, or course of action. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, symptom, or treatment. Reliance on any information provided by the Site is solely at your own risk.

2. No Doctor–Patient Relationship

Using the Site, reading the Content, or contacting us in any way does not create a doctor–patient, provider–patient, or any other professional or fiduciary relationship between you and Joint Health Guide, its editorial team, contributors, owners, or affiliates. We do not know you, your medical history, your current medications, or your individual circumstances, and we cannot and do not diagnose conditions, prescribe or recommend treatment, or provide individualized medical guidance. Only a licensed professional who personally evaluates you can do that.

3. Consult a Qualified Professional & Emergency Notice

Arthritis and joint disease take many forms, and what is appropriate for one person may be harmful for another. Before acting on anything you read here, consult a qualified healthcare professional who can account for your full medical history, diagnoses, allergies, and medications. Never disregard, avoid, or delay seeking professional medical advice because of something you have read on the Site.

Medical emergency? If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 (or your local emergency number) or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Do not rely on the Site in any situation that may be urgent or life-threatening. The Site does not offer emergency services and is not a crisis or triage resource.

4. Not Evaluated by the FDA

Statements on the Site regarding dietary supplements, foods, nutrients, herbs, and dietary or lifestyle approaches have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Such statements and the Content as a whole are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. Dietary supplements are not reviewed by the FDA for safety or efficacy in the same manner as prescription drugs, and individual products vary widely in quality, dosing, and purity. Discuss any supplement or dietary change with a qualified healthcare professional and your pharmacist, particularly if you are pregnant or nursing, have an existing health condition, or take prescription medication.

5. Evidence & Accuracy

The Site synthesizes information drawn from functional, integrative, and nutritional-science literature alongside conventional sources. Much of this material is emerging, preliminary, or contested, and some of it may conflict with the views of mainstream rheumatology and other established medical bodies. Where we are able, we label claims with evidence indicators to signal how well supported they are, but those labels reflect our editorial interpretation and are not a substitute for independent professional judgment.

Medical and scientific understanding evolves continuously. While we strive for accuracy, we make no representation or warranty — express or implied — that the Content is accurate, complete, current, reliable, or free from error or omission. The Content may become outdated, and we are under no obligation to update it. References and links to third-party studies or sources are provided for convenience and do not imply that we endorse, or have verified, their conclusions. You should independently verify any information before relying on it.

6. Medication Warning

Decisions about prescription medication belong to you and your prescribing physician — not to the Site.

Never start, stop, pause, or change the dose of any prescription medication based on the Site. Do not discontinue or alter a prescribed treatment without first consulting the physician who prescribed it. Abruptly stopping or changing certain medications can be dangerous. Any references on the Site to medications, their possible effects, or interactions are general educational information only and may not apply to your situation.

7. Individual Results & No Guarantees

Health outcomes are highly individual and depend on many factors beyond our control or knowledge, including your genetics, diagnoses, lifestyle, environment, and adherence to professional care. Any examples, descriptions, or general outcomes mentioned on the Site are illustrative only and are not a promise or guarantee of any particular result. We do not guarantee that any approach, information, or suggestion discussed on the Site will produce, or contribute to, any specific health benefit, improvement, or result for you. Your results, if any, may differ.

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, studies, products, or resources. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only. We do not control, monitor, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, products, or services of any third-party site, and the inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement or affiliation. Accessing third-party sites is at your own risk and subject to their own terms and policies.

9. Assumption of Risk & Limitation of Liability

By using the Site, you acknowledge and voluntarily assume all risks associated with using the Content, including any decisions you make or actions you take or fail to take based on it.

The Site and all Content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Joint Health Guide and its editorial team, contributors, owners, officers, and affiliates (collectively, the “Released Parties”) disclaim all warranties, including any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, title, and non-infringement.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall the Released Parties be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages — including, without limitation, personal injury, bodily harm, illness, death, or any loss of health, profits, data, or goodwill — arising out of or in connection with your access to, use of, or inability to use the Site or the Content, whether based in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or any other legal theory, even if the Released Parties have been advised of the possibility of such damages. To the extent that liability cannot be excluded, the aggregate liability of the Released Parties for any and all claims relating to the Site or the Content shall not exceed one hundred U.S. dollars (US $100.00). Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or damages, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you; in such cases, liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Released Parties from and against any and all claims, demands, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your use or misuse of the Site or the Content, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of any third party. We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, and you agree to cooperate with our defense of such claims.

11. Affiliate & Advertising Disclosure

We believe in transparency. At present, the Site does not participate in any affiliate, sponsorship, or paid advertising programs, and we do not earn commissions from any products, services, or third parties referenced in the Content. If this changes in the future and the Site begins to use affiliate links, accept sponsorships, or display paid advertising, we will disclose those material relationships clearly and in accordance with applicable law and U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidance. Any such relationship will never alter our commitment to presenting information honestly, and it does not constitute medical advice or an endorsement of any product as appropriate for you.

12. Governing Law

The Site is operated under the name arthritiscauses.org. These Terms and any dispute arising out of or relating to them or to the Site shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and of the state in which the Site’s operator resides, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles. You agree that any dispute shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of the United States, to the extent permitted by applicable law. Nothing in this section limits any non-waivable rights you may have under the laws of your place of residence.

13. Changes to This Disclaimer

We may update, revise, or replace these Terms at any time, in our sole discretion, to reflect changes in our practices, the Content, or applicable law. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date below. Your continued use of the Site after any changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Last updated: June 15, 2026

14. Contact

If you have questions about this Medical Disclaimer and Terms of Use, you can reach the Joint Health Guide editorial team through the contact options provided on the Site. Please remember that we cannot respond to requests for personal medical advice or provide individualized guidance — for that, please consult a qualified healthcare professional who can evaluate you directly.