Terms of Use

1. About Polivora

Polivora is a health information platform that aggregates and summarizes publicly available scientific research and health studies. Our goal is to make evidence-based health information accessible to a general audience. Polivora is operated by:

2. Nature of the Service

Polivora provides general health information based on publicly available scientific studies. The content we publish:

• Is intended for informational and educational purposes only
• Does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations
• Is not a substitute for professional medical consultation
• May be summarized, translated, or paraphrased from source materials using automated tools

Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making any decisions based on health information you read on Polivora. If you have a medical emergency, contact emergency services immediately.

3. Free and Premium Plans

3.1 Free Newsletter

Polivora offers a free newsletter subscription that provides regular health research summaries. The free plan is supported by advertising, sponsored content, and affiliate partnerships as described in Section 5.

3.2 Premium Subscription

We may offer a paid premium plan ("Polivora Premium") that provides additional features, such as more frequent issues, deeper research analyses, ad-free content, or content in additional languages. Details of the premium plan, including pricing and billing frequency, will be communicated at the point of purchase.

Premium subscriptions are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis via our payment processor. You may cancel your premium subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period; no partial refunds are issued for unused periods unless required by applicable law.

We reserve the right to modify, introduce, or discontinue premium plan tiers at any time. Existing subscribers will be given reasonable notice of material changes.

3.3 B2B and Licensing Plans

We may offer separate licensing agreements for businesses, healthcare organizations, corporate wellness programs, or other institutional partners who wish to use Polivora content in their own communications or platforms. Such arrangements are governed by separate written agreements. If you are interested in a B2B or licensing arrangement, please contact us at legal@polivora.com.

4. Newsletter Subscription

4.1 Eligibility

By subscribing to our newsletter, you confirm that you are at least 16 years of age, or have obtained the consent of a parent or legal guardian.

4.2 Double Opt-In

We use a double opt-in procedure to verify newsletter registrations. You will receive a confirmation email and must click the activation link to complete your subscription.

4.3 Unsubscribing

You may unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in every newsletter email, or by contacting us at legal@polivora.com. Unsubscribing is free of charge and will take effect promptly.

4.4 Personalization

We may ask you to optionally provide your preferred language and topic interests to personalize the content you receive. Providing this information is voluntary. You may update or withdraw your preferences at any time by contacting us at legal@polivora.com.

4.5 Content

Newsletter content is subject to change in scope, frequency, and format at our discretion.

5. Advertising, Sponsored Content, and Affiliate Links

5.1 Advertising and Sponsored Content

Our newsletter and website may contain paid advertising and sponsored content from third-party companies. All advertising and sponsored content will be clearly identified with a label such as "Sponsored," "Advertisement," or "Partner Content." The inclusion of advertising does not constitute an endorsement of the advertiser's products or services by Polivora.

We exercise editorial independence and will not allow advertising relationships to influence our research summaries or editorial content. Sponsored placements are kept separate from editorial content.

5.2 Affiliate Partnerships

We may participate in affiliate marketing programs. This means that some links in our newsletter or on our website may be affiliate links: if you click on such a link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission from the merchant at no additional cost to you. Affiliate links are identified with a label such as "Affiliate link" or marked with an asterisk (*) with a corresponding disclosure.

Our editorial recommendations are independent of affiliate relationships. We only include affiliate links for products or services that we believe are genuinely relevant to our audience.

5.3 Sponsored Research Reports

We may produce in-depth research summaries or topic reports that are sponsored by a third party. Such reports will be clearly labeled as sponsored. The sponsor funds the production of the report but does not control its scientific content or conclusions.

5.4 No Data Sold to Advertisers

We do not sell, share, or transfer your personal data (including your email address) to any advertiser, affiliate partner, or sponsor. Commercial relationships are limited to content placement within our platform.

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Our Content

All original content produced by Polivora — including editorial summaries, translations, platform design, and branding — is protected by copyright and other intellectual property rights. You may not reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit this content without our prior written permission.

6.2 Third-Party Sources

Polivora references and summarizes content from third-party sources such as PubMed, medical journals, and health news publications. All rights to such original source material remain with their respective owners. We make every effort to attribute sources appropriately and comply with applicable copyright law.

6.3 Fair Use

Summaries and excerpts of third-party research are provided under the principles of quotation and commentary for informational purposes. If you believe that content on Polivora infringes your intellectual property rights, please contact us at legal@polivora.com.

7. Accuracy and Disclaimer

We strive to provide accurate, up-to-date health information. However:

• We make no representations or warranties about the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any content on Polivora.
• Scientific research is subject to ongoing revision. Information that was current at time of publication may become outdated.
• Automated summarization and translation tools may introduce errors or omissions.
• Sponsored and affiliate content reflects the views of the respective partners and not necessarily those of Polivora.

Polivora shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from reliance on content published on this platform. Use of the Service is at your own risk.

8. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the Service to:

• Violate any applicable law or regulation
• Scrape, harvest, or systematically extract data from the platform without our express written permission
• Distribute spam or unsolicited communications using information obtained from our Service
• Misrepresent Polivora content as professional medical advice
• Attempt to interfere with or disrupt the technical operation of the Service

9. External Links

Our website and newsletters contain links to third-party websites, including original research sources, health institutions, affiliate partners, and advertisers. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of any linked third-party sites.

10. Availability of the Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any part of it) at any time without prior notice. We are not liable for any interruption or termination of the Service. For paid subscribers, we will provide reasonable notice before discontinuing a paid plan and will offer a pro-rated refund for any prepaid period.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The date at the top of this document indicates the most recent revision. For material changes affecting paid subscribers, we will provide advance notice via email. Continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, excluding conflict-of-law provisions. The exclusive place of jurisdiction for all disputes arising from or in connection with these Terms is Germany, to the extent permitted by law.

For consumers within the EU: You may also be entitled to bring proceedings before the courts of the EU member state where you reside.

EU Online Dispute Resolution: The European Commission provides an online dispute resolution platform at https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/. We are not obligated to participate in dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration board, but we are willing to do so.

13. Contact

For questions or notices regarding these Terms, please contact us at: