Terms of Use

Legal Notice, Disclaimer, and Terms of Use

Access to and use of this Website (collectively, the “Website”) is provided subject to these terms and conditions. PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY, AS USE OF THIS WEBSITE CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

Use of Material on the Nitrite Action Network Website

The information, text, video, audio, or images (collectively, “Materials”) contained on the Website are protected by copyright laws. You may only access and use the Materials for personal or educational purposes. You may not modify or use the Materials for any other purpose without the Nitrite Action Network’s express written consent. Except as provided below, you may not reproduce, republish, post, transmit or distribute any Materials on the Website.

You may print Materials on the Website for personal, advocacy, or educational purposes only, and you must include any copyright notice originally included with the Materials in all copies. You cannot use the Materials for commercial purposes without our written permission.

The Materials included on the Website have been compiled by the Nitrite Action Network from a variety of sources and are subject to change without notice.

All media files on the Website are protected by copyright laws. You may not, under any circumstances, reproduce, record, publish, publicly exhibit, or distribute any media files made available on the Website without the Nitrite Action Network’s express written consent. Permission to photocopy or otherwise reproduce material should be directed to info@nitriteaction.org. You should not attempt to pass off any of the Nitrite Action Network’s content as your own work.

Editorial Policy

A strategic imperative of the Nitrite Action Network is to phase out the use of nitrites in processed meats to protect public health, and providing high-quality, research-based information to the general public is essential. The content on the Nitrite Action Network Website is produced and reviewed by subject-matter experts of the Nitrite Action Network to ensure it is consistent with the Nitrite Action Network’s vision, mission, theory of change, policies, and initiatives and that the content is current and scientifically accurate. The Nitrite Action Network makes every effort to maintain the accuracy of the information on the Nitrite Action Network Website and regularly reviews all material to ensure that it is accurate, appropriate, and in accord with the leading evidence-based research and information.

Medical Disclaimer

The information and advice contained in or made available through the Nitrite Action Network Website is not intended to replace the services of a trained health professional or to be a substitute for medical advice. The user should consult a physician in all matters relating to his or her health, particularly concerning any symptoms that may require diagnosis or medical attention. The Nitrite Action Network makes no representations or warranties with respect to any information offered or provided within or through the Nitrite Action Network Website regarding treatment, diagnosis, or action. Neither the Nitrite Action Network nor any of its affiliates will be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, special, exemplary, or other damages arising therefrom.

Websites Linked from the Nitrite Action Network Website

The websites linked from the Nitrite Action Network Website are not under the Nitrite Action Network’s control. The Nitrite Action Network does not assume any responsibility or liability for any communications or materials available at such linked websites. The Nitrite Action Network does not intend links on the Nitrite Action Network Website to be referrals or endorsements of the linked entities, as they are provided for convenience only.

Disclaimer of Warranty

The services, information, or data (collectively, “Information”) made available at the Nitrite Action Network Website are provided “AS IS,” without warranties of any kind. The Nitrite Action Network expressly disclaims any representations and warranties, including without limitation, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The Nitrite Action Network shall have absolutely no liability in connection with the services, including without limitation, any liability for damage to your computer hardware, data, information, materials, and business resulting from the Information or the lack of information available on the Nitrite Action Network Website. The Nitrite Action Network shall have no liability for:

any loss or injury caused, in whole or in part, by its actions, omissions, or negligence, or for contingencies beyond its control, in procuring, compiling, or delivering the Information;
any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the Information regardless of how caused, or delays or interruptions in delivery of the Information; or
any decision made or action taken or not taken in reliance upon the Information.

The Nitrite Action Network makes no warranty, representation, or guarantee as to the content, sequence, accuracy, timeliness, or completeness of the Information or that the Information may be relied upon for any reason. The Nitrite Action Network makes no warranty, representation, or guarantee that the Information will be uninterrupted or error free or that any defects can be corrected.

Limitation of Liability

Under no circumstances shall the Nitrite Action Network be liable for any losses or damages whatsoever, whether in contract, tort or otherwise, from the use of, or reliance on, the Information, or from the use of the Internet generally.

Other

For purposes of this disclaimer notice, the Nitrite Action Network shall include the Nitrite Action Network and its affiliates, their employees, and any third-party providers or sources of information or data.

Last Updated: August 11, 2026