Terms

Definitions

"MenMed", "we", "our", or "us" refers to the website operating at men-med.com and its publisher identified below. "Service" refers to the website, its subpages, content, and any associated features or communications. "User", "you", or "your" refers to any person who accesses or uses the Service. "Content" refers to all information available on the Service, including articles, guides, graphics, and data.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations in France. If you do not agree, you must not use the Service.

Where you access the Service on behalf of another person or entity, you represent that you have authority to bind that person or entity to these Terms.

Publisher Identification (Legal Notices)

Publisher: MenMed

Owner and Editor: Rowena Calderwood

Registered address: 19 Rue d'Italie, 13100 Aix-en-Provence, France

Contact email: [email protected]

MenMed is a dedicated men's health resource covering pharmaceuticals, medications, diseases, and science-backed supplements. The Service provides informational content intended to support, not replace, the relationship between patients and healthcare professionals.

Website Hosting

The identification details of the hosting provider will be provided by the publisher upon request at the contact email above and will be updated in this section when available, in accordance with applicable French law.

Purpose of the Service and Medical Disclaimer

The Service provides general information on men's health, pharmaceuticals, diseases, supplements, and related topics. The Content is offered for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or a prescription.

No doctor–patient relationship is created by your use of the Service. You must always seek the advice of a physician, pharmacist, or other qualified healthcare professional with any questions regarding a medical condition, medication, or supplement.

Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of information on the Service.

No Emergency or Crisis Support

The Service is not suitable for medical emergencies, crisis situations, or urgent health questions. In an emergency, call your local emergency number or seek immediate assistance from qualified medical services.

Eligibility and User Accounts

The Service is intended for users aged 15 years and older. Users under 18 should use the Service under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian. If you create any account or subscribe to communications (where available), you agree to provide accurate information and to keep credentials confidential. You are responsible for all activities under your account.

User Obligations and Prohibited Conduct

  • Use the Service lawfully and only for its intended informational purposes.
  • Do not rely on the Service as a substitute for professional medical care.
  • Do not upload, transmit, or share unlawful, defamatory, infringing, misleading, or harmful content.
  • Do not engage in data scraping, automated harvesting, reverse engineering, or attempts to bypass technical protections.
  • Do not introduce malware, attempt unauthorized access, or disrupt the Service.
  • Do not misrepresent your identity or affiliation, or imply endorsement by MenMed without written authorization.

Intellectual Property

All Content and materials on the Service, including text, graphics, logos, icons, images, and compilations, are protected by intellectual property laws and are owned by or licensed to MenMed. All rights are reserved.

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, MenMed grants you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for non-commercial, informational purposes. Any reproduction, distribution, public communication, modification, or derivative use beyond lawful exceptions requires prior written authorization.

User Contributions

If the Service allows you to submit comments or other materials, you grant MenMed a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host, display, and distribute your submission for the operation of the Service. You represent that you own or have the rights to your submissions and that they do not infringe third-party rights. MenMed may moderate, edit, or remove submissions at its discretion where permitted by law.

Editorial Standards, Sources, and Update Policy

Content is reviewed for accuracy and clarity and may reference scientific literature, clinical guidelines, or regulatory information. Despite efforts to ensure reliability, medical knowledge evolves, and information may become outdated or incomplete. MenMed may update Content periodically without notice but has no obligation to do so.

Pharmaceutical and Supplement Information Disclaimer

Drug and supplement information on the Service, including indications, dosages, contraindications, interactions, and adverse effects, is provided for informational purposes and may not reflect the complete or most current data. Such information does not replace the summary of product characteristics, patient information leaflets, or professional advice from healthcare providers.

Use of any medication or supplement should be based on guidance from a qualified healthcare professional who can consider your personal medical history, concomitant therapies, and local regulatory approvals.

Third-Party Content, Advertising, and Affiliations

The Service may reference third-party products or services. Such references do not constitute endorsement. If advertising, sponsorship, or affiliate relationships are present, MenMed endeavors to ensure that commercial content is identified as such. MenMed is not responsible for third-party content or services.

Data Protection and Cookies

MenMed processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and French law. Details of data collection, purposes, legal bases, retention periods, data subject rights, and cookies or similar trackers are set out in our dedicated privacy and cookies information, which will be made available on the Service. For data protection inquiries or to exercise your rights, contact [email protected].

Availability, Maintenance, and Security

The Service is provided on an "as available" basis. MenMed may suspend, modify, or discontinue the Service, in whole or in part, for maintenance, upgrades, or other reasons without notice where legally permissible. While we implement reasonable security measures, no system is entirely secure; you use the Service at your own risk.

Warranties Disclaimer

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Service and Content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, completeness, fitness for a particular purpose, merchantability, and non-infringement.

Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, MenMed, its owner, editors, and contributors shall not be liable for any direct or indirect loss or damage arising from or in connection with: (i) reliance on the Content; (ii) errors, omissions, or updates in the Content; (iii) use or inability to use the Service; (iv) any interactions with third parties; or (v) events beyond our reasonable control.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless MenMed, its owner, and contributors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in any way related to your use of the Service, your breach of these Terms, or your violation of any law or third-party rights.

Reporting Illegal Content and Notice Procedure (LCEN)

In accordance with French law, if you believe content hosted on the Service is illegal or infringes rights, you may notify us in writing including the following information: (i) the notification date; (ii) your full name, profession, domicile, nationality, date and place of birth (or, for legal entities, form, name, registered office); (iii) description of the disputed facts and their precise location (URL and, where applicable, screenshots); (iv) the reasons why the content should be removed, including legal provisions and factual justification; (v) copies of correspondence addressed to the author or publisher of the contested information or activities requesting their interruption, withdrawal, or modification, or justification that the author or publisher could not be contacted. Send notices to [email protected].

Minors and Sensitive Content

The Service may address topics related to sexual health or other sensitive matters. Such content is intended for a mature audience for educational purposes. Users under 18 should access the Service under parental or guardian supervision. The Service is not directed to children under 15.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of France. Subject to mandatory consumer provisions, any dispute relating to the validity, interpretation, performance, or termination of these Terms shall be submitted to the competent courts within the jurisdiction of Aix-en-Provence, France.

Changes to the Terms

We may amend these Terms at any time to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. The updated Terms will be indicated by an effective date. Continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Effective date: 15 September 2025.

Contact

For any questions regarding these Terms, legal notices, or the Service, please contact the publisher:

  • Name: Rowena Calderwood
  • Postal address: 19 Rue d'Italie, 13100 Aix-en-Provence, France
  • Email: [email protected]