Terms of Use for After the Abstract Last Updated: August 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms By accessing, browsing, or utilizing the website After the Abstract (hereinafter referred to as the “Website” or “Publication”), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use in their entirety. If you do not agree to these terms, you must not access or use the Website. After the Abstract reserves the right to update or modify these terms at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
2. Nature of Content and Strict Medical Disclaimer The core function of After the Abstract is to provide clear, evidence-based translations of health research for educational and informational purposes only.
- No Medical Advice: The content provided on this Website does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or prescriptive guidance. The Website is not instructing you on what actions to take regarding your health.
- No Provider-Patient Relationship: While the author holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Physician Assistant Studies and a Master of Science (MSc) in Public Health, the author is not a medical doctor (MD or DO) and is not acting as your personal healthcare provider. Accessing this Website, consuming its content, or contacting the Publication does not establish a provider-patient relationship.
- Mandatory Consultation: You must independently consult a qualified, licensed healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns, lifestyle changes, or treatment decisions. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it due to information published on this Website.
3. No Sponsorships, Endorsements, or Commercial Bias After the Abstract is a strictly independent, unsponsored educational platform. The Publication does not accept payment, sponsorships, or kickbacks from pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, or wellness brands to promote products. Any mention of specific studies, medications, diets, or health products is purely for illustrative, analytical, or educational purposes. The Website does not endorse, recommend, or advertise any specific treatments, tests, physicians, or procedures.
4. Intellectual Property Rights All original content, features, functionality, text, graphics, formatting, and analysis on the Website are the exclusive property of After the Abstract and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws. Users are permitted to read, share links to, and utilize the content for personal, non-commercial educational use. Users may not reproduce, distribute, modify, scrape, or republish the material on this Website for commercial gain without prior written consent from the Publication.
5. User Conduct and Comments If the Website allows users to submit comments or interact with content, users agree to adhere to the following rules:
- No Personal Health Information (PHI): For your own privacy and safety, do not share personal medical information, diagnostic data, or personal health histories in the public comment sections.
- Lawful Use: Users shall not post any content that is unlawful, defamatory, abusive, harassing, or scientifically fraudulent.
- Right to Remove: After the Abstract reserves the right, but not the obligation, to monitor, edit, or remove any user-generated content that violates these Terms or is deemed inappropriate, at its sole discretion.
6. Third-Party Links and Embedded Resources To provide “everyday evidence,” the Website may embed or link to third-party resources, including YouTube videos, peer-reviewed journals, and external articles. These are provided strictly for user convenience and enhanced comprehension. After the Abstract has no control over, and assumes no liability for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. A link or embed does not imply an endorsement of the external site’s overall views or products.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties Science and medical research are continuously evolving. The Website and its content are provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis. While every effort is made to present accurate, high-quality, and up-to-date evidence, After the Abstract expressly disclaims all warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. The Publication makes no guarantee that the information is completely accurate, flawless, or universally applicable, nor does it guarantee that the Website will operate uninterrupted or error-free.
8. Limitation of Liability To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall After the Abstract, its authors, affiliates, or contributors be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages (including, without limitation, personal injury, health complications, or data loss) arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, the Website. Reliance on any information provided on this platform is done solely at your own risk.
9. Indemnification You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless After the Abstract, its creator, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms of Use or your use of the Website, including, but not limited to, any use of the Website’s content, services, and products other than as expressly authorized in these Terms.
10. Severability and Governing Law If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in full force and effect. These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of Ontario, Canada, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
11. Contact Information If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Use, please contact the Publication at:
Email: aftertheabstract26@gmail.com