Disclaimer | Essential Aging

Disclaimer & Terms — Essential Aging

Last updated: October 15, 2025

At Essential Aging, our goal is to help you feel informed and supported through midlife and beyond. The information we share is evidence-informed and compassionately written—but it isn’t a substitute for personalized medical care. By using this website (the “Site”), you agree to the terms below.

1) Medical & Safety Disclaimer (Not Medical Advice)

Content on Essential Aging is for educational and informational purposes only. This information is not medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for in-person evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment by a licensed clinician.

Your use of this Site—including comments, emails, newsletters, guides, or downloads—does not create a physician–patient, therapist–client, or other clinical relationship. Always consult your own healthcare professional before starting, changing, or stopping any medication, supplement, diet, exercise program, or treatment plan—especially if you are pregnant, nursing, have chronic conditions, or take prescription drugs. Never ignore or delay seeking professional care because of something you read here.

If you think you may be experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 (or your local emergency number) immediately.

2) Accuracy, Timeliness, and No Warranties

We make reasonable efforts to present accurate, evidence-informed, and current content. However, information may be incomplete or out of date and is provided “as is,” without warranties (express or implied), including warranties of accuracy, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or availability. Your use of the Site is at your own risk.

3) Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Essential Aging, its authors, contributors, and affiliates disclaim all liability for any loss, damage, injury, or adverse outcome arising from your reliance on information provided on the Site or linked resources.

4) Affiliates, Sponsorships & Advertisements (FTC Disclosure)

Some posts may include affiliate links or sponsored content. If you click a link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. We only recommend products and services we believe may add value to our readers.

We follow FTC guidelines for transparency and clearly label sponsored posts. Example programs may include: [e.g., Amazon Associates, Share-A-Sale, Impact, etc.] Our editorial opinions remain our own, and compensation does not influence clinical or safety guidance.

Questions about a specific link or sponsorship?

5) Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site, remember your preferences, analyze traffic, and improve the user experience. Where required, we obtain consent via a cookie banner. You can manage or withdraw consent at any time through the banner or your browser settings.

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Track clicks on outbound links to measure referrals. For details—including specific vendors and retention periods—see our Privacy Policy and Cookie Notice. To opt out of analytics, disable cookies in your browser or use the preferences link in our banner.

Note: If you participate in affiliate programs (e.g., Amazon), those partners may set their own cookies when you click affiliate links. Review each partner’s privacy policy for details.

6) External Links & Resources

Links to third-party websites are provided for convenience and educational purposes. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third-party sites, and linking does not imply endorsement.

7) Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise noted, all content on the Site—including text, images, graphics, videos, and downloads—is owned by or licensed to Essential Aging and protected by intellectual property laws. You may link to our content and share brief excerpts with clear attribution and a do-follow link back to the original page. Reproduction, distribution, or modification beyond fair use requires prior written permission.

8) User Conduct

By using the Site, you agree not to upload or transmit content that is unlawful, harassing, defamatory, infringing, or harmful; not to attempt to interfere with site functionality; and not to misuse comment sections or contact forms.

9) Not a Substitute for Legal, Financial, or Other Professional Advice

From time to time we may discuss topics that touch on legal, financial, fitness, nutrition, or lifestyle considerations. Such content is general information only and not a substitute for professional advice in any discipline. Seek guidance from a qualified professional who can consider your unique circumstances.

10) Children’s Information

The Site is intended for adults. If you are a parent or guardian using the Site to support an adolescent, please consult your child’s healthcare provider for personalized guidance. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under

13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us to request deletion.

11) Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms and the Disclaimer from time to time. Changes take effect upon posting with the “Last updated” date above. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance.

12) Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and State of Washington, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Venue and jurisdiction lie in the courts of Washington unless otherwise required by law.

13) Contact

Questions, concerns, or requests (including permissions and privacy inquiries):

Essential Aging

Email: help@essentialaging.com