Terms of Use | WomansPrime

Please read these Terms of Use carefully before accessing or using womansprime.com (the "Site"). By visiting the Site, reading any article, submitting a comment, subscribing to our newsletter, or otherwise engaging with our content, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.

These Terms apply to all visitors, subscribers, and contributors. We may update them from time to time — the "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the current version. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

1. Who We Are

WomansPrime is an independent online lifestyle publication for women. We publish editorial content on health and wellness, beauty, fashion, relationships, career, entertainment, and other topics of interest to women, with a particular focus on women over 50. We are not a medical provider, financial advisor, or legal service. Nothing on this Site should be construed as professional advice in any of those fields.

2. Permitted Use of the Site

We grant you a limited, personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Site for your own private, non-commercial purposes. This means you may read, share links to, and print articles for personal use. You may not:

Reproduce, republish, sell, license, or distribute any content from the Site without our prior written permission
Copy articles or portions of articles onto other websites, newsletters, or publications without attribution and a link back to the original
Scrape, crawl, or otherwise collect content from the Site in bulk using automated tools
Use our name, logo, or branding in any way that implies endorsement or affiliation without our consent
Frame or embed the Site's content within another website or application
Interfere with or attempt to disrupt the Site's servers, networks, or security systems
Use the Site to transmit unsolicited commercial communications (spam)
Access the Site using automated scripts or bots for purposes other than standard search engine indexing

We reserve the right to terminate or restrict your access to the Site at any time, without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms.

3. Intellectual Property

All original content published on WomansPrime — including but not limited to articles, editorials, columns, photographs, illustrations, graphics, video, audio, and the overall Site design and layout — is the intellectual property of WomansPrime Media or its respective content contributors, and is protected under U.S. and international copyright law.

You may share links to our articles on social media or in personal correspondence. You may quote brief excerpts (no more than two sentences) provided you clearly attribute the quote to WomansPrime and include a direct link to the source article. Any other use — including republication, syndication, translation, or commercial reproduction — requires our express written permission. To request permission, contact us at legal@womansprime.com.

Third-party images and media used on the Site are licensed from their respective owners and are subject to their own copyright terms. WomansPrime makes no claim of ownership over such materials.

4. User-Submitted Content

If you submit a comment, letter, tip, story idea, or other content to WomansPrime (collectively, "User Content"), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, edit, translate, distribute, and display that content in connection with operating and promoting the Site.

By submitting User Content, you represent and warrant that:

You own or have the right to share the content you are submitting
The content does not violate any third party's intellectual property, privacy, or other rights
The content is not false, misleading, defamatory, harassing, obscene, or otherwise unlawful
You are at least 18 years of age, or have the permission of a parent or guardian

We are not obligated to publish, respond to, or retain any User Content submitted to us. We reserve the right to remove or decline any submission at our discretion.

5. Community and Comment Guidelines

WomansPrime encourages civil, constructive reader discussion. Comments that violate the following standards will be removed, and repeat offenders may be permanently banned:

No harassment or personal attacks. Disagreement is welcome; abuse is not. Do not target other readers, authors, or public figures with insults, threats, or coordinated attacks.
No hate speech. Content that demeans individuals or groups on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or national origin is not permitted.
No spam or self-promotion. Do not post repeated links to commercial sites, affiliate links, or off-topic promotional content.
No misinformation. Do not deliberately spread false health claims, medical misinformation, or fabricated statistics.
No impersonation. Do not pretend to be another reader, a WomansPrime staff member, or a public figure.
Respect privacy. Do not share another person's private contact details, images, or identifying information without their consent.

WomansPrime uses moderation tools and reserves the right, but is not obligated, to monitor all comments. We are not responsible for opinions expressed in the comment section, which belong solely to their authors.

6. Health, Wellness, and Medical Disclaimer

WomansPrime publishes content on health, aging, nutrition, fitness, mental wellness, and related topics. All such content is produced for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition, and it does not constitute medical advice.

You should always consult your physician, pharmacist, or another qualified healthcare provider before starting any new health regimen, supplement, medication, exercise program, or dietary change. Do not disregard or delay professional medical advice based on anything you read on this Site. If you believe you are experiencing a medical emergency, call emergency services immediately.

Health information on WomansPrime reflects the understanding of our editors and contributors at the time of publication. Medical research evolves — always verify information with a licensed professional, particularly when making decisions that affect your health.

7. Financial and Investment Disclaimer

Articles covering personal finance, investing, retirement planning, and money management are provided for general educational purposes only. They do not constitute financial, investment, tax, or legal advice, and should not be relied upon as a basis for making financial decisions. Always consult a qualified financial advisor, accountant, or attorney before making investment or financial decisions.

8. Affiliate Relationships and Sponsored Content

WomansPrime participates in affiliate marketing programs. Some links within our articles lead to third-party retailers or services. If you purchase a product through one of these links, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial recommendations — we only feature products and services our editors genuinely believe may benefit our readers.

Sponsored content — articles or features produced in partnership with a brand — will be clearly labeled at the top of the post. Our editorial team retains full control over the language, tone, and factual accuracy of all published content, sponsored or otherwise. WomansPrime does not publish sponsored content that conflicts with our editorial standards or that we believe would mislead our readers.

9. Newsletter and Email

By subscribing to our email newsletter, you consent to receive periodic communications from WomansPrime, which may include new article digests, editorial highlights, and occasional promotional offers from our partners. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of any email we send.

We will not sell or rent your email address to third parties for their independent marketing use. For full details on how we handle subscriber data, please read our Privacy Policy.

10. External Links and Third-Party Sites

The Site may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. These links are included for convenience and informational purposes. WomansPrime does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or reliability of any third-party site. Visiting a linked site is at your own risk, and we encourage you to review the privacy policy and terms of any external site before providing any personal information.

11. Accuracy and Corrections

We take accuracy seriously and work to ensure all published content is factually correct at the time of publication. If you believe a factual error appears in one of our articles, please contact us at editorial@womansprime.com. We review all correction requests promptly. If a material error is confirmed, we will update the article and note the correction at the bottom of the piece.

Product prices, availability, and specifications referenced in articles may change after publication. Always verify current details directly with the relevant retailer or manufacturer before making purchasing decisions.

12. Product Reviews and Recommendations

WomansPrime may publish reviews and recommendations for products, books, services, apps, and other items relevant to our readers. Reviews represent the personal experience and opinion of the author at the time of writing. We do not guarantee that your experience with a reviewed product will match that of our reviewer, as individual results vary.

Where a product was provided to an author free of charge for the purpose of review, this will be disclosed clearly within the article. Such disclosure does not imply that the product received a favorable review; our editorial policy is to give honest assessments regardless of how a product was obtained.

13. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and all content, tools, and services available through it are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind — express, implied, or statutory. WomansPrime makes no warranty that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or fitness for any particular purpose of any content on the Site.

Your use of the Site is at your sole risk. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, WomansPrime disclaims all warranties, whether express or implied, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

14. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, WomansPrime, its editors, contributors, officers, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, punitive, special, or consequential damages — including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or goodwill — arising out of or in connection with your access to or use of the Site, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Our total liability to you for any claim arising under these Terms, regardless of the theory of liability, shall not exceed one hundred U.S. dollars ($100). Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitations on liability, so the above may not apply in full to you.

15. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless WomansPrime and its officers, directors, editors, contributors, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in connection with: (a) your use of the Site in violation of these Terms; (b) any User Content you submit; or (c) your violation of any third party's rights.

16. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, United States of America, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site shall be submitted to binding arbitration in Dallas County, Texas, under the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in a court of competent jurisdiction where necessary to prevent irreparable harm.

You agree to resolve disputes with WomansPrime on an individual basis and not as part of any class or collective action.