Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: September 30, 2025
Last Updated: September 30, 2025

Welcome to Mediterranean Diet Choice

Terms and Conditions – Mediterranean Diet Choice

Thank you for visiting Mediterranean Diet Choice! We’re thrilled to have you as part of our community dedicated to healthier and more vibrant living through the Mediterranean lifestyle.

These Terms and Conditions (also called “Terms of Service” or simply “Terms”) form a legal agreement between you and Mediterranean Diet Choice. While legal texts aren’t always exciting, we’ve written these Terms in clear and simple language so you can easily understand your rights and responsibilities.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our website.

For any questions about these Terms, you can contact us anytime through our Contact Page.

Who We Are

Website Name: Mediterranean Diet Choice
Website URL: mdietchoice.com
Contact Email: contact@mdietchoice.com
Operated By: Sangay Choda

Mediterranean Diet Choice is an independent platform focused on health, wellness, recipes, and educational content related to the Mediterranean diet. We provide valuable insights, tools, and evidence-based information to help people live healthier lives — but please note, we are not healthcare professionals.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using Mediterranean Diet Choice, you confirm that you’ve read and accepted these Terms and Conditions, our Privacy Policy, and any additional policies referenced here.

These Terms apply to:

All visitors and users of the Website
Newsletter subscribers
Users of our calculators, tools, and interactive resources
Anyone engaging with our community or content

If you’re using our Website on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

Eligibility and User Requirements

Age Requirements

You must be at least 18 years old to use our Website independently. If you’re between 13 and 18, you may use it only with parental or guardian consent. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 13 years of age.

Geographic Use

While our Website is accessible worldwide, we make no guarantees that all content is suitable for every country. Users outside Bhutan are responsible for complying with their local laws.

User Conduct

By using our Website, you agree to:

Provide accurate information when prompted
Use the Website for lawful, non-commercial purposes
Respect all copyright and intellectual property laws
Avoid harmful, abusive, or fraudulent behavior

Important Medical Disclaimer

We Are Not Medical Professionals

Mediterranean Diet Choice provides educational content only. We are not doctors, physicians, dietitians, or medical professionals. The information provided is for informational purposes only, not medical advice.

You should always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, supplements, or lifestyle—especially if you have medical conditions, take medication, are pregnant, or have allergies.

Any reliance on the information provided on this Website is at your own risk. If you experience adverse effects, discontinue use immediately and contact a healthcare professional.

If you are in an emergency, call your local emergency number (e.g., 911 in the US) or visit the nearest emergency facility.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content on Mediterranean Diet Choice — including articles, recipes, calculators, graphics, and branding — is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.

Copyright Owner: Mediterranean Diet Choice
All Rights Reserved © 2025 Mediterranean Diet Choice

You are granted a limited, personal license to access and use our Website for non-commercial purposes only.

You may:
✅ Read and share our articles with proper credit
✅ Print or save recipes for personal use
✅ Link to our content on social media

You may not:
❌ Copy, republish, or modify our content without written permission
❌ Use our brand name or logo without consent
❌ Reproduce, scrape, or distribute our Website materials

If you’d like to share our work on your blog or publication, please contact us for permission.

User-Generated Content

When you post or submit content (such as comments or messages), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use and display that content on our Website.
You retain ownership but confirm that:

You own or have permission to share the content
It doesn’t violate any laws or third-party rights

Third-Party Links and Affiliate Disclosure

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, research sources, and affiliate products.
We are not responsible for external content, policies, or services.

Affiliate Disclosure: Mediterranean Diet Choice participates in affiliate programs. This means we may earn a small commission when you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you. We only recommend products we truly believe in.

Learn more in our Affiliate Disclosure.

Tools, Calculators, and Interactive Features

All tools and calculators (such as calorie or meal planners) are for educational use only. They are not medical or dietary prescriptions and may not be accurate for every individual.

Use these tools responsibly and consult professionals before making health decisions.

Email Newsletter and Communication

By subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to receive updates, recipes, and helpful Mediterranean diet tips. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in any email or contacting us directly.

We respect your privacy and never sell or share your email information.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website and all its content are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind.
We do not guarantee accuracy, availability, or results from using our information.

Using this Website does not create any doctor–patient or dietitian–client relationship.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent allowed by law, Mediterranean Diet Choice is not liable for any damages resulting from:

Health issues, allergic reactions, or dietary effects
Technical failures or downtime
Third-party links or services
User misuse of information

In any case, our total liability will not exceed $100 USD or the amount you paid to access our services, whichever is greater.

Indemnification

By using this Website, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Mediterranean Diet Choice, its owners, and contributors from any claims, losses, or damages resulting from your use or misuse of our Website or violations of these Terms and Conditions.

Modifications to These Terms

We may update or revise these Terms and Conditions periodically. When we do, we’ll update the “Last Updated” date and may notify users via email or website notice.

Your continued use of the Website after updates means you accept the revised Terms.

Termination of Use

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to our Website at our discretion if you violate these Terms or engage in harmful behavior.

Upon termination, your right to access Mediterranean Diet Choice ends immediately, though the sections on Intellectual Property, Disclaimer, Liability, and Indemnification will continue to apply.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of Bhutan.
Any legal action must be filed exclusively in the courts located in Bhutan.

Before taking legal action, please contact us at contact@mdietchoice.com to attempt an informal resolution.

General Provisions

These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, form the entire agreement between you and Mediterranean Diet Choice.
If any part of these Terms is found invalid, the remaining sections remain in effect.
We are not responsible for performance failures due to factors beyond our control, such as natural disasters, war, or network outages.

Contact Information

We’re here to help with any questions about these Terms and Conditions.

📧 Email: contact@mdietchoice.com
🌐 Website: mdietchoice.com
📬 Mailing Address: Thimphu Thromde, Building Number 08, Gongdzin Lam, Thimphu 11001, Bhutan

Response time: 48–72 hours (business days).

Acknowledgment

By using our Website, you acknowledge that:
✅ You have read and agree to these Terms and Conditions
✅ You understand this content is educational, not medical advice
✅ You’ll consult professionals before making health-related decisions
✅ You’ll use Mediterranean Diet Choice lawfully and respectfully