Terms

Keiran Latchford Sep 18 2025

Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of pigeonsonthegate.com and any content, functionality, and services offered under the name "Health Messengers at the Gate" (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations of the United States of America. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes are effective when posted on this page, unless a later effective date is stated. Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

About Health Messengers at the Gate

Health Messengers at the Gate provides educational health information, including clinically referenced overviews of medications, diseases, and dietary supplements, as well as research and news summaries. The Service is intended for patients, caregivers, and the general public seeking reliable, plain-language resources.

Eligibility and Geographic Restrictions

You must be at least 13 years of age to use the Service. If you are between 13 and the age of majority in your jurisdiction, you may use the Service only with the consent of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms. The Service is controlled and operated from the United States and is not intended for use where prohibited by law. You are responsible for compliance with all local laws.

Medical Information Disclaimer

Not Medical or Professional Advice

The Service provides general informational content only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Nothing on the Service constitutes the practice of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, or other professional healthcare services.

Always seek the advice of your physician, pharmacist, or other qualified health provider with any questions regarding a medical condition, medication, or supplement. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read on the Service.

Emergency and Urgent Situations

If you are experiencing a medical emergency or crisis, call 911 or your local emergency number immediately. The Service is not for emergency use.

Medication and Supplement Safety

Information about medications and supplements may not include all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. Always read product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using any medication or supplement. Drug and supplement information can change and may be subject to varying regulatory approvals and labeling in different jurisdictions.

FDA and Regulatory Notice

Statements regarding dietary supplements on the Service may not have been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Supplements are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Regulatory statuses of drugs and supplements may vary by country.

Use of the Service

You may use the Service for lawful, personal, non-commercial purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

Use the Service in any manner that violates applicable law or the rights of others.
Scrape, crawl, index, mine, harvest, or otherwise access the Service via automated means without our prior written consent.
Interfere with or disrupt the operation or security of the Service, including introducing viruses, malware, or harmful code.
Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to derive the source code of any part of the Service, except to the extent such restrictions are prohibited by law.
Frame, mirror, or otherwise reproduce the Service without authorization.
Use the Service to provide medical, legal, or other professional advice without appropriate licensure and compliance with applicable law.

Accounts and Security

Certain features may require account registration. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to keep it updated. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials and for all activities under your account. Notify us promptly of any unauthorized use.

Intellectual Property

All content and materials on the Service, including text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, video, compilations, and software, and the selection and arrangement thereof, are owned by us or our licensors and are protected by U.S. and international intellectual property laws. All rights not expressly granted are reserved.

Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit material from the Service, except as incidental to normal web browsing or where we expressly permit.

User Submissions and Feedback

If you submit, upload, or transmit any content, feedback, suggestions, or ideas (collectively, "Submissions"), you represent that you have the necessary rights to do so and that your Submissions do not infringe or violate the rights of any third party or applicable law.

By providing Submissions, you grant us a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, perform, and display such Submissions in any media for any lawful purpose. We have no obligation to maintain Submissions in confidence, to pay compensation, or to respond.

Third-Party Links, Products, and Services

The Service may reference or link to third-party websites, products, services, or information. These references are provided for convenience and do not constitute endorsement. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for third-party content, policies, or practices. Your interactions with third parties are solely between you and the third party.

Informational Content and Research Summaries

While we strive for accuracy and currency, medical knowledge evolves, and information may become outdated or incomplete. We do not warrant that the content is error-free, complete, or current. You are responsible for verifying information with authoritative sources and qualified professionals before relying on it.

Privacy

Your use of the Service may involve the processing of information as described in our privacy practices. We are not a covered entity or business associate as those terms are defined under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and the Service is not intended to receive protected health information. Do not submit confidential medical or personal information you would not want to be publicly disclosed.

No Medical Provider, Pharmacy, or Therapeutic Relationship

Use of the Service does not create a physician-patient, pharmacist-patient, or other healthcare professional relationship. We do not dispense medications, fill prescriptions, or provide individualized treatment plans through the Service.

Regulatory and Compliance Notices

Clinical and regulatory information presented on the Service may reflect U.S. standards unless expressly stated otherwise. Local regulatory approvals, labeling, and practice standards may differ. Users outside the U.S. should consult local authorities and qualified professionals.

Modifications and Availability

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue all or part of the Service at any time without notice. We are not liable for any unavailability or modification of the Service.

Disclaimers of Warranties

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE SERVICE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE ACCURATE, COMPLETE, RELIABLE, SECURE, ERROR-FREE, UNINTERRUPTED, OR FREE OF HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL WE OR OUR AFFILIATES, LICENSORS, OR SERVICE PROVIDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SERVICE OR THESE TERMS SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS (US$100) OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US, IF ANY, FOR ACCESS TO THE SERVICE DURING THE SIX MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO LIABILITY, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

Certain jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties or the exclusion or limitation of certain damages; to that extent, some of the above limitations may not apply to you.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless us and our affiliates, officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Service.

Governing Law and Venue

These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or related to them or the Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of law rules, and the federal laws of the United States. You agree to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in New Castle County, Delaware, for all disputes that are not subject to arbitration or cannot be brought in small claims court, and you waive any objection to such jurisdiction and venue.

Export Controls and Sanctions

You represent that you are not located in, under the control of, or a national or resident of any country or person subject to U.S. embargoes, sanctions, or export restrictions. You agree to comply with all applicable U.S. and international export control and sanctions laws.

Severability and Waiver

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. No waiver of any term shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations in connection with a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or by operation of law.

Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Service and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings and agreements regarding the Service.