Terms of Use

Last updated: July 2026.

By using this website, you agree to these terms. Please read them carefully.

Not medical advice

The content on this website, including articles and calculators, is provided for general education only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, and it does not create a doctor–patient relationship. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional about your individual circumstances, and never disregard professional advice because of something you read here.

Our tools are estimates

Our calculators give general estimates based on the information you enter and standard formulas. They are not diagnostic and should not be relied on for medical decisions. Individual needs vary.

Results vary

Weight-loss outcomes differ from person to person and cannot be guaranteed. Any treatment is provided only where clinically appropriate, following assessment by a registered healthcare professional.

Using the site

• You agree to use the site lawfully and not to misuse it or attempt to disrupt it.
• The content, design and branding on this site are ours or our licensors’ and may not be copied without permission.
• Any links to other websites are provided for convenience; we are not responsible for their content.

Liability

To the extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any loss arising from your use of, or reliance on, this website or its content. Nothing in these terms limits liability that cannot lawfully be limited.

Changes

We may update these terms from time to time. The current version will always be on this page. South African law governs these terms.