Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using the BalancedPath website, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this website.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and BalancedPath, located at 14 Laurel Grove, Sheffield, S10 2NA, United Kingdom.

Description of Service

BalancedPath is an educational website that provides general information about nutrition science, energy balance, and metabolic processes related to body weight. The content is intended solely for informational and educational purposes.

BalancedPath is NOT:

• A medical, nutritional, or healthcare service
• A source of personalised health or dietary advice
• A substitute for professional medical consultation
• A platform for diagnosing or treating any condition
• A commercial service selling products or programmes

No Professional Advice

The information provided on BalancedPath does not constitute professional advice of any kind. Specifically, content on this website is not:

• Medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment
• Nutritional counselling or dietary planning
• Health coaching or wellness guidance
• Legal, financial, or other professional advice

All content is general educational information only. It should not be interpreted as personalised recommendations or guidance for any individual.

No Warranties or Guarantees

BalancedPath makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding:

• The accuracy, completeness, or currency of information
• The suitability of information for any particular purpose
• Any outcomes, results, or changes from using the information
• The availability or functionality of the website

The website and all content are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not guarantee that the website will be error-free, secure, or uninterrupted.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, BalancedPath, its operators, and content creators shall not be liable for any:

• Direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Damages arising from use or inability to use the website
• Damages resulting from reliance on any information provided
• Health consequences or medical outcomes

You acknowledge that any reliance upon information presented on this website is at your own risk. You assume full responsibility for how you interpret and apply any information encountered.

Responsibility for Your Health Decisions

You acknowledge and agree that:

• You are solely responsible for all health and medical decisions
• You will consult qualified healthcare professionals before making changes to diet, activity, or health behaviours
• General educational information cannot account for your individual circumstances, medical history, or specific needs
• No information on this website replaces professional medical assessment and advice

Intellectual Property

All content on BalancedPath, including text, images, graphics, logos, and design elements, is the property of BalancedPath or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.

You may view and access content for personal, non-commercial, educational purposes only. You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, or republish content without written permission
• Use content for commercial purposes
• Modify or create derivative works from website content
• Remove copyright or proprietary notices

User Conduct

When using BalancedPath, you agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Transmit harmful code, viruses, or malicious software
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to website systems
• Interfere with website functionality or security
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Harass, abuse, or harm others
• Use automated systems to access the website without permission

Links to Third-Party Websites

BalancedPath may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for third-party content, services, or privacy practices.

Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to those sites' terms and policies. We recommend reviewing the terms and privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

Contact Form Submissions

By submitting information through our contact form, you:

• Represent that all information provided is accurate and truthful
• Grant us permission to use your contact information solely to respond to your inquiry
• Understand that contact forms are for educational content inquiries only, not personal health questions
• Acknowledge that we may not be able to respond to all submissions

Modifications 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 the website after changes constitutes acceptance of modified terms.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.

Modifications to Website

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the website at any time without notice or liability. This includes but is not limited to:

• Adding, removing, or altering content
• Changing website design or functionality
• Restricting access to certain features
• Discontinuing the website entirely

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 remaining provisions.

Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and Health Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and BalancedPath regarding use of the website.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or use of the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

Contact Information

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

BalancedPath
14 Laurel Grove
Sheffield, S10 2NA
United Kingdom

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 7700 900 582

Acknowledgement

By using BalancedPath, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.