Terms of Use.Terms of Use
Effective date: July 30, 2026
These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of SleepWiser at https://sleepwiser.org, including its educational content, screening tools, discussion forum, forms, resources, and links to products.
By accessing or using SleepWiser, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the website.
Educational Purpose
SleepWiser provides general educational information about sleep health, sleep habits, sleep disorders, screening resources, and related products.
SleepWiser does not provide medical diagnosis, treatment, emergency care, or individualized medical advice. Website content and screening results are not substitutes for evaluation by a qualified healthcare professional.
Do not disregard or delay professional medical advice because of information found on SleepWiser.
If you believe you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or your local emergency service.
Screening Tools
SleepWiser’s screening tools and questionnaires are provided for informational and educational purposes only.
Results may help identify topics to discuss with a healthcare professional, but they do not confirm or exclude a medical condition. The accuracy of results depends on the information entered by the user.
You are responsible for seeking appropriate professional care when you have questions or concerns about your health.
User Accounts
Some features, including the discussion forum, may require a WordPress user account.
You agree to:
- Provide accurate account information
- Keep your password confidential
- Notify SleepWiser of suspected unauthorized access
- Accept responsibility for activity conducted through your account
- Refrain from impersonating another person or organization
SleepWiser may restrict, suspend, or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or the Community Guidelines.
Discussion Forum
The SleepWiser forum allows users to share experiences, questions, and general information. Forum content is created by individual users and does not necessarily reflect the views of SleepWiser.
Forum participants must not present personal opinions as professional medical diagnoses or instructions. Users should not post private medical records, addresses, phone numbers, financial information, or other sensitive personal information.
SleepWiser may review, edit, move, close, or remove forum content and may restrict users when reasonably necessary to enforce these Terms, protect users, or maintain the community.
User Content
You retain ownership of content you submit to SleepWiser.
By posting content publicly, you give SleepWiser a nonexclusive, royalty-free license to display, store, reproduce, format, and distribute that content as reasonably necessary to operate and promote the website and forum.
You represent that you have the right to submit your content and that it does not violate another person’s rights or applicable law.
Prohibited Conduct
You may not use SleepWiser to:
- Harass, threaten, abuse, or discriminate against others
- Post false, deceptive, defamatory, obscene, or unlawful content
- Provide dangerous medical instructions or claim to diagnose other users
- Promote self-harm, violence, or illegal activity
- Post spam or unauthorized advertising
- Upload malware or interfere with website security
- Attempt unauthorized access to accounts or systems
- Collect personal information about other users without permission
- Infringe copyrights, trademarks, privacy rights, or other legal rights
- Misrepresent your identity, credentials, or relationship with SleepWiser
Product Information and Purchases
SleepWiser displays products sold through a Shopify storefront. Product descriptions, pricing, availability, shipping, checkout, payment processing, returns, and refunds are handled through Shopify and applicable suppliers or service providers.
Product information may change without notice. Displaying a product does not constitute medical advice or a guarantee that the product will improve or treat a sleep condition.
Purchases are also subject to the policies displayed through the SleepWiser Shopify store.
Third-Party Websites and Services
SleepWiser may contain links to or embedded content from Shopify, social networks, research sources, service providers, and other third parties.
SleepWiser does not control and is not responsible for third-party websites, products, services, availability, security, content, or privacy practices. Your use of third-party services is governed by their respective terms and policies.
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated, SleepWiser’s original website design, branding, written content, graphics, illustrations, downloadable materials, and other original materials are owned by or licensed to SleepWiser and are protected by applicable intellectual-property laws.
You may use website content for personal, noncommercial, educational purposes. You may not reproduce, sell, republish, modify, or distribute SleepWiser content without permission, except where permitted by law.
Accuracy and Availability
SleepWiser strives to provide useful and accurate information but does not guarantee that all content will always be complete, current, error-free, or appropriate for every person.
The website or individual features may be modified, suspended, or discontinued without notice.
Disclaimer of Warranties
SleepWiser is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis to the fullest extent allowed by law.
SleepWiser makes no warranties regarding medical outcomes, screening accuracy, product performance, uninterrupted availability, or the reliability of user-generated or third-party content.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, SleepWiser and its owners, contributors, administrators, and service providers will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from use of or inability to use the website, forum, screening tools, products, links, or information.
Nothing in these Terms limits rights or liabilities that cannot legally be limited.
Privacy
Use of SleepWiser is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Public forum posts may be viewed, copied, or shared by other people. Do not post information you want to keep private.
Changes to These Terms
SleepWiser may update these Terms as the website, services, or legal requirements change. Updated Terms become effective when posted, unless otherwise stated.
Continued use of the website after an update means you accept the revised Terms.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the applicable laws of the State of Utah and the United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where another jurisdiction’s consumer-protection laws apply.
Contact
Questions regarding these Terms may be sent to:
SleepWiser
Email: support@sleepwiser.org
Website: https://sleepwiser.org