Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: April 2, 2021
Last Updated: April 8, 2026

Welcome to DCAGuide.org (« the Site », « we », « us », or « our »). Please read these Terms and Conditions (« Terms ») carefully before using this website. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. About DCAGuide.org

Our mission is to compile and share publicly available research, case reports, and community experiences relating to sodium dichloroacetate (DCA) and related topics. We do not manufacture, sell, or directly distribute DCA or any other substance.

2. Medical Disclaimer — Please Read Carefully

The content on this Site is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be, and must not be interpreted as, medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Specifically:

  • Nothing on this Site constitutes medical advice or a recommendation to use, purchase, or rely upon any product, compound, or treatment protocol.
  • The information presented may be incomplete, outdated, or not applicable to your individual circumstances.
  • DCA and other compounds discussed on this Site may be experimental, unapproved for human use in your jurisdiction, or potentially harmful.
  • Dosage information, protocols, and schedules referenced on this Site are drawn from published literature and community reports. They have not been validated by DCAGuide.org and do not account for your specific medical history, current medications, or clinical condition.

Always consult a qualified, licensed healthcare professional before making any decision related to your health, medical treatment, or medications. Never delay seeking professional medical advice because of something you have read on this Site.

3. No Doctor–Patient Relationship

Use of this Site does not create a doctor–patient, healthcare provider–patient, or any other professional relationship between you and DCAGuide.org, its operators, contributors, or affiliated individuals. No communication through this Site — including comments, contact forms, or email — constitutes medical consultation or professional advice of any kind.

4. Accuracy and Completeness of Information

We make reasonable efforts to ensure the information on this Site reflects current published research. However:

  • We make no representations or warranties — express or implied — regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or fitness for purpose of any content.
  • Medical and scientific knowledge evolves rapidly. Content may not reflect the most recent findings.
  • We reserve the right to update, modify, or remove content at any time without notice.

5. Testimonials and User Experiences

Some pages on this Site feature testimonials, success stories, and personal accounts shared by individuals who have used DCA or related protocols. Please be aware:

  • Individual results are personal accounts and are not representative of typical outcomes.
  • These accounts have not been independently verified by DCAGuide.org.
  • Positive outcomes described by others do not predict or guarantee similar outcomes for you.
  • Sharing a testimonial does not constitute an endorsement of any specific treatment approach by DCAGuide.org.

6. User Comments and Submitted Content

This Site allows users to post comments, questions, and responses. By submitting content to this Site, you agree that:

  • You are solely responsible for the accuracy and legality of your submission.
  • You grant DCAGuide.org a perpetual, royalty-free, non-exclusive licence to display, reproduce, and moderate your submission.
  • DCAGuide.org does not review all submitted content before publication and does not endorse or verify user-submitted medical claims.
  • We reserve the right to remove or edit any content that is inaccurate, harmful, offensive, or in violation of these Terms, at our sole discretion.
  • Comments containing specific medical advice directed at other users may be removed to protect community safety.

DCAGuide.org is not liable for any content submitted by users. If you believe a comment contains harmful, inaccurate, or legally problematic information, please contact us at [email protected]

7. Third-Party Links and Suppliers

This Site may link to third-party websites, including DCA suppliers, research papers, and external resources. These links are provided as a convenience only:

  • DCAGuide.org does not endorse, recommend, or take responsibility for any third-party content, products, or services.
  • We have no control over the quality, legality, or purity of products sold by third-party suppliers.
  • Any purchase or transaction made with a third-party supplier is solely between you and that supplier.
  • Users are strongly encouraged to independently verify the quality and legitimacy of any supplier before purchasing.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, DCAGuide.org, its operators, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for:

  • Any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site or reliance on its content.
  • Any harm, injury, or adverse health outcome resulting from the use or misuse of information published on this Site.
  • Any action or inaction taken based on information, comments, or protocols found on this Site.

This limitation applies regardless of whether the damage is based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other legal theory, and even if DCAGuide.org has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

By using this Site, you expressly acknowledge and agree that DCAGuide.org is not responsible for your health decisions.

9. Intellectual Property

All original content on this Site — including text, images, graphics, and compilation of research — is the property of DCAGuide.org or its content contributors and is protected by applicable copyright laws. You may:

  • Read and share content for personal, non-commercial purposes with proper attribution.
  • Link to individual pages of this Site.

You may not:

  • Reproduce, republish, or distribute content commercially without prior written permission.
  • Scrape, copy, or mirror Site content for commercial or automated use.

Third-party research articles, papers, and case reports linked or referenced on this Site remain the property of their respective rights holders.

10. DMCA — Notice and Takedown

If you believe content on this Site infringes your copyright, please send a written notice to [email protected] including: (1) identification of the copyrighted work; (2) identification of the infringing material; (3) your contact information; and (4) a statement that the complaint is made in good faith and under penalty of perjury. We will respond promptly to valid takedown requests.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of USA, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in USA.

For EU/EEA residents: Nothing in this clause affects your rights under applicable EU consumer protection or data protection law, which cannot be contractually waived.

12. EU/EEA Visitors — Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, the following applies to you in addition to all other sections of these Terms.

Data Controller:
DCAGuide.org, contactable at [email protected].

What data we collect:
When you use this Site, we may collect: IP addresses (via analytics), email addresses (if you contact us or submit a comment), and cookies/tracking data (see our Cookie Policy).

Lawful basis for processing:

  • Analytics data: Legitimate interests (understanding how the Site is used to improve it)
  • Contact/comment data: Consent and legitimate interests
  • We do not process special category health data (Article 9) unless you voluntarily share it in a comment

Your rights as an EU/EEA resident include:

  • Right of access: You may request a copy of the data we hold about you.
  • Right to rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate data.
  • Right to erasure (« right to be forgotten »): You may request deletion of your personal data.
  • Right to restriction: You may request we limit how we process your data.
  • Right to portability: You may request your data in a machine-readable format.
  • Right to object: You may object to processing based on legitimate interests.
  • Right to withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We aim to respond within 30 days.

Cookies: Non-essential cookies (analytics, tracking) require your explicit opt-in consent before being set. You may manage or withdraw cookie consent at any time through our cookie banner. Refusing non-essential cookies will not affect your ability to use the Site.

Data retention: We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described above, typically no longer than 24 months for analytics and 36 months for comment/contact data.

Complaints: You have the right to lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority if you believe we have not handled your data correctly.

13. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Changes will be published on this page with a revised « Last Updated » date. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

14. Contact

For questions about these Terms, to exercise your legal rights, or to report a concern about content on this Site:

Email: [email protected]