Terms of Use

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1. Use of Content

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You may not:

  • Republish, copy, redistribute, or resell our charts or substantial portions of our content, in print or digital form, without prior written permission
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2. Accuracy of Information & Not a Substitute for Professional Advice

We make every effort to provide accurate, well-researched identification and reference charts, cross-checked against credible sources. However:

  • Our charts are for general informational and educational purposes only. They are not a substitute for professional identification, medical advice, veterinary advice, or dietary guidance from a qualified professional.
  • Species identification is not always exact. Look-alike species exist, regional variations occur, and visual identification always carries some margin of error. If a correct identification matters for your safety (for example, distinguishing a venomous species from a harmless one) or the safety of a pet, animal, or plant, please consult a qualified local expert, extension office, poison control center, or veterinarian rather than relying solely on this site.
  • Nutrition and dietary charts (such as purine, oxalate, or food group charts) reflect general reference data and can vary based on preparation, sourcing, and individual health factors. These charts are not a substitute for advice from a doctor or registered dietitian, particularly if you are managing a diagnosed medical condition.
  • We recommend verifying any safety-critical or medically relevant information directly with a qualified professional before acting on it.
  • We are not liable for losses, injuries, illness, or damages resulting from reliance on information found on this site.

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4. External Links

Our site may link to third-party websites (reference databases, retailers, veterinary or medical resources, etc.) for your convenience. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of external sites. Linking to a third-party site does not imply endorsement of all its content.

5. User Conduct

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We reserve the right to remove content or restrict access for users who violate these terms.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

This site and its content, including all charts, are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee that the site will be error-free, uninterrupted, or free of viruses or harmful components, or that any chart will result in a 100% accurate identification in every individual case.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Nature Archive and its team (including owners, contributors, and editors) shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of this site or reliance on its content, including but not limited to injury, illness, property damage, veterinary costs, or financial loss resulting from a misidentification or reliance on a dietary/nutrition chart.

8. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms of Use at any time. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

9. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

10. Contact

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