Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of thevitaldigest.com (the "Site"), operated by The Vital Digest ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

2. Editorial Content

Content on the Site — including articles, callouts, recommendations, and product mentions — is published for general informational and educational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy and cite sources where appropriate, we make no warranties about completeness, reliability, or suitability of content for any specific purpose.

Articles may be updated as new research becomes available, and historical versions are not maintained.

3. Health & Medical Disclaimer

Persistent cognitive symptoms — including but not limited to brain fog, fatigue, memory difficulties, or concentration problems — can sometimes indicate underlying medical conditions that benefit from professional evaluation, including but not limited to: anemia, thyroid disorders, sleep apnea, depression and anxiety, vitamin deficiencies, post-viral syndromes, hormonal imbalances, and other treatable causes.

Statements about lifestyle interventions, supplements, audio programs, or wellness routines have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, the Thai FDA, the European Medicines Agency, the Therapeutic Goods Administration, or equivalent regulatory bodies. Such interventions are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Individual results vary.

4. Affiliate & Sponsored Content

The Site contains affiliate links and sponsored content. When you click certain links and complete a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

Affiliate content is identified by:

• The "Editorial Disclosure" banner near the top of articles
• "Sponsored," "AD," or "Affiliate Link" tags near specific product mentions
• Editor's Pick cards labeled with sponsor designation
• Sponsored CTA sections clearly marked as such

The Vital Digest participates in independent affiliate networks including but not limited to ClickBank and similar third-party platforms. Editorial decisions are made independently of commercial relationships. See our full Affiliate Disclosure for details.

5. Intellectual Property

All original content on the Site — including articles, illustrations, logos, design, and code — is owned by The Vital Digest or licensed to us for use, and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You may:

• Read content for personal, non-commercial use
• Share article links on social media or via email
• Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution and a link back

You may not:

• Republish full articles without written permission
• Modify or create derivative works
• Use content for commercial purposes without permission
• Remove copyright or attribution notices
• Train AI/ML models on our content without explicit written permission

6. Stock Photography & Images

Photographs used in articles are licensed from stock photography services (such as Unsplash) and are used for illustrative editorial purposes only. People depicted in stock photographs:

• Are not members of The Vital Digest editorial team
• Are not endorsing any product or service
• Are not making medical or scientific claims through their depiction
• Have no relationship with The Vital Digest or any product mentioned

Stock images are clearly framed within editorial figure elements with captions to make their illustrative nature clear.

7. User Conduct

When using the Site, you agree not to:

• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to disrupt, hack, or interfere with Site operation
• Harvest or scrape data without permission
• Impersonate The Vital Digest, our staff, or other users
• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Engage in any activity that violates applicable law or these Terms

8. Third-Party Links

The Site contains links to third-party websites, including affiliate partner sites, news sources, and academic publications. We do not control these external sites and are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices. Visiting external sites is at your own risk and subject to their respective terms and privacy policies.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR ACCURACY.

We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components. Use of the Site is at your sole risk.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE VITAL DIGEST AND ITS AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, HEALTH OUTCOMES, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:

• Your use of or inability to use the Site
• Your reliance on any content published on the Site
• Purchases or interactions with affiliate partners
• Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers
• Any interruption or cessation of the Site
• Any bugs, viruses, or other harmful components transmitted via the Site

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless The Vital Digest from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

12. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated through a prominent notice on the Site. Continued use of the Site after modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.

13. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, without prior notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms. Upon termination, provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive will remain in effect.

14. Governing Law & Severability

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable principles of international commercial law. Any dispute shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation; if not resolved, through binding arbitration in accordance with applicable rules.

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full effect.

15. Contact

For questions about these Terms:

• Email: legal@thevitaldigest.com
• General contact: thevitaldigest.com/contact