Welcome to ENC — Expert Nutrition Compass (accessible at https://www.enc-online.org/). ENC serves as an independent digital platform committed to delivering reliable, evidence-based information on nutrition science, bridging research with practical insights for health professionals, researchers, educators, and the public. By visiting, accessing, or using our website and services, you indicate your acceptance of these Terms of Use (“Terms”). If you do not accept these Terms, please immediately cease all use of the site.
Website Access and Usage
- Eligibility — Users must be at least 16 years of age. By using the site, you confirm that you satisfy this age threshold and possess the legal authority to enter into these Terms.
- Allowed Activities — The platform supports reading educational articles, exploring research summaries, submitting contributions, or inquiring about collaborations as described in our site sections. You agree to engage with the site only for legitimate, non-commercial purposes (unless explicitly authorized) that align with our focus on advancing nutrition knowledge.
- Restricted Conduct — You must not:
- Copy, share, alter, or publicly present any site content without our express written consent.
- Transmit harmful elements like viruses, malware, spam, or disruptive code that could impair the site or users’ experiences.
- Attempt unauthorized entry into our systems, servers, databases, or related infrastructure.
- Interfere with site operations, such as through overloads, bots, scraping, or denial-of-service actions.
- Exploit the site for unauthorized commercial activities or in ways that violate laws or these Terms.
Intellectual Property Rights
- Site Ownership — All materials on ENC, including text, images, graphics, logos, videos, data compilations, and software, belong to ENC or its licensors and are safeguarded by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property regulations. Improper use may constitute infringement.
- Submitted Content — When you provide materials (e.g., articles, comments, feedback, or proposals), you grant ENC a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, non-exclusive license to use, edit, display, distribute, and incorporate them into our platform and related activities. You retain ownership of your submissions but warrant that they are original, do not violate third-party rights, and comply with our guidelines. You bear full responsibility for their accuracy and legality.
- Sponsored and Advertising Materials — Any advertisements or sponsored features are distinctly identified to uphold transparency and independence. Sponsors must follow our policies and relevant regulations; we may decline or remove any that do not meet our criteria.
Content Submissions and Editorial Standards
- How to Contribute — We invite submissions from nutrition experts, scientists, dietitians, and qualified professionals. Read the rules on the Write for Us page and contact [email protected] and adhere to our contributor guidelines for articles, reviews, insights, or other materials. All work must be original, supported by evidence, and relevant to nutrition science.
- Evaluation Process — Submissions receive careful review for scientific validity, clarity, appropriateness, and quality. We may edit for improvement or reject pieces that do not fit our standards, without obligation to explain.
- Crediting and Permissions — Accepted contributions will feature proper author recognition (name, credentials, affiliation) unless otherwise agreed. Submission implies acceptance of our licensing terms.
- Integrity Requirements — We enforce strict standards against plagiarism, data manipulation, or unethical conduct. Contributors must guarantee the authenticity and ethical compliance of their work.
Collaborations and Advertising Opportunities
- Partnerships — ENC collaborates with universities, health organizations, research bodies, and aligned entities to expand nutrition education. Inquiries should go to [email protected]. All partnerships must support our emphasis on objectivity and scientific excellence.
- Advertising Policy — Ads must respect our independence, be clearly labeled, and avoid misleading claims. We retain the right to refuse or withdraw any that conflict with our values. Contact [email protected] for details.
- Sponsorship Rules — Sponsored elements, like funded features, require full disclosure and no editorial influence from sponsors.
Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
ENC strives to offer accurate, current information, but we do not warrant the completeness, reliability, or suitability of any content. The site is provided “as is” without guarantees. To the maximum extent allowed by law, ENC, its team, affiliates, and contributors shall not be responsible for any direct, indirect, special, consequential, or other damages arising from site use, content reliance, or related issues, even if advised of potential risks.
Changes to These Terms
We may revise these Terms periodically. Updates will be posted here with a new effective date. Continued site use after changes signifies your agreement to the modified Terms.
Contact Us
For inquiries regarding these Terms, contributions, collaborations, advertising, or support:
- General Matters: [email protected]
- Editorial Questions: [email protected]
- Partnerships: [email protected]
- Advertising: [email protected]
- Technical Support: [email protected]
Your use of ENC — Expert Nutrition Compass confirms that you have reviewed and accept these Terms of Use. Thank you for supporting our mission to provide trustworthy nutrition guidance.