These terms explain how Understand Health provides health news, research updates and wellness information, and what readers should know when using our website and its content. By accessing or using understandhealth.co (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use the Site.
1. About Understand Health.
Understand Health (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a Singapore-based health information website that publishes health news, research summaries, condition explainers and wellness content for general readers. Our content is written with reference to current medical and scientific literature, and clinical content is reviewed by qualified healthcare professionals as part of our editorial process.
2. Medical Disclaimer — Not a Substitute for Professional Advice.
The content on this Site, including articles, explainers and any tools or quizzes, is provided for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be, and should not be treated as, medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, and it does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Understand Health, its writers, editors or medical reviewers. Always seek the advice of a qualified physician or other healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment, and before making changes to your medication, diet, exercise routine or lifestyle. Never disregard professional medical advice, or delay seeking it, because of something you have read on this Site. If you believe you may have a medical emergency, call your local emergency services number immediately (995 in Singapore) or go to the nearest emergency department.
3. Editorial Standards and Medical Review.
We aim to meet high standards of accuracy, sourcing and clarity in everything we publish. Clinical content is reviewed by licensed healthcare professionals, and science- and research-based content is reviewed for methodological accuracy, before publication. Reviewer credentials are verified internally and are available on request. Medical knowledge evolves, and we cannot guarantee that every article reflects the most current research at every moment you read it; where we become aware that information is outdated or incorrect, we correct it as soon as reasonably possible.
4. Eligibility and Acceptable Use.
The Site is intended for general audiences. If you are under the age of majority in your jurisdiction, you should use the Site together with a parent or guardian, particularly before acting on any health-related information. You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, or restrict or inhibit the use and enjoyment of the Site by, anyone else. You agree not to copy, scrape or reproduce Site content for commercial redistribution without our written permission; attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Site or any connected systems; introduce viruses, malware or other harmful code; or use automated means to access the Site at a rate no human could reasonably produce.
5. Intellectual Property.
Unless otherwise stated, all content on the Site — including text, graphics, logos, the Understand Health name and branding, and the compilation of content on the Site — is the property of Understand Health or its licensors and is protected by Singapore and international copyright, trademark and other intellectual property laws. You may view, download and print pages from the Site for your own personal, non-commercial use, provided you keep all copyright and proprietary notices intact. No other use, including reproduction, republication, modification or distribution, is permitted without our prior written consent.
6. Comments and User Contributions.
Where we allow comments or other user-submitted content, you remain solely responsible for what you post. You agree not to submit content that is defamatory, unlawful, harassing, medically dangerous (such as encouraging others to forgo professional care), or that infringes another person’s intellectual property or privacy rights. We may review, edit, decline to publish, or remove any user-submitted content at our discretion, at any time, without notice. By submitting a comment, you grant Understand Health a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to use, reproduce and display that content in connection with operating the Site.
7. Newsletter and Other Communications.
If you subscribe to our newsletter or otherwise provide your email address, we will use it to send the updates you signed up for, in accordance with our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in each email, or by contacting us directly.
8. Third-Party Links, Sources and Advertising.
The Site may link to third-party websites and may cite or reference external research, news sources or organisations, for your convenience and reference only. We do not control, and are not responsible for, the content, accuracy or privacy practices of any third-party site, and a link does not imply our endorsement of it. The Site may in future carry advertising, sponsored content or affiliate links to help fund independent reporting. Where this is the case, sponsored or affiliate content will be clearly identified, and no such arrangement will influence our editorial judgment about what we cover or what our medical reviewers conclude. Further detail will follow in our Advertising and Affiliate Disclosure once published.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties.
The Site and its content are provided “as is” and “as available”, without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including implied warranties of accuracy, completeness, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure or error-free, or that defects will be corrected.
10. Limitation of Liability.
To the fullest extent permitted by Singapore law, Understand Health, its founders, writers, editors and medical reviewers will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, or any loss of health, data, revenue or goodwill, arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Site or its content, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited, including for death or personal injury caused by negligence, or for fraud.
11. Indemnification.
You agree to indemnify and hold Understand Health and its founders, writers, editors and medical reviewers harmless from any claim, loss, liability or expense (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of your breach of these Terms or your misuse of the Site.
12. Privacy and Personal Data.
Our collection and use of personal data — including data collected through newsletter sign-ups, contact forms and site analytics — is described in our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. We handle personal data in accordance with Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).
13. Changes to These Terms.
We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, our content, or the law. The updated Terms will be posted on this page with a revised “last updated” date, and continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction.
These Terms are governed by the laws of Singapore, and any dispute arising out of or in connection with them is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Singapore.
15. Contact Us.
Questions about these Terms can be sent to team@understandhealth.co.