Terms of Service

Last updated: April 6, 2026

Welcome to Material Truths. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of materialtruths.com (the "Site") and any related services (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.

In these Terms, "Material Truths," "we," "us," and "our" refer to the publication and its operators.

1. About Material Truths

Material Truths is an independent publication that investigates consumer product claims. We publish articles, videos, and analyses based on publicly available information including patent databases, regulatory filings, brand websites, and peer-reviewed research. Our content is intended for informational and educational purposes only.

2. Editorial Independence and Disclaimer

Material Truths is an independent publication. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any of the brands or companies we cover. Our investigations represent our analysis of publicly available information and our opinions based on that analysis.

Our content is not legal, financial, medical, or professional advice. Readers should not rely on Material Truths content as a substitute for professional advice, independent verification, or their own research. We make no guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of our content, and we are not responsible for decisions made based on it.

Opinions clearly stated as such are protected commentary. Where we express views, conclusions, or characterizations of brand behavior, those statements represent our opinions based on documented evidence, not statements of objective fact.

3. Use of the Site

You may access and read content on the Site for personal, non-commercial use. You agree not to:

  • Use the Site in any way that violates applicable law
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site
  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Site in ways that burden our infrastructure
  • Reproduce, distribute, or republish substantial portions of our content without permission
  • Use our content to train commercial AI models without our written consent
  • Misrepresent your identity or affiliation when contacting us
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Site or its servers

4. Intellectual Property

All content on Material Truths, including articles, videos, infographics, logos, and design elements, is owned by Material Truths or licensed to us. You may share links to our content and quote brief excerpts with attribution. You may not reproduce, modify, or republish our content for commercial purposes without prior written permission.

The Material Truths name, logo, and related marks are our trademarks. Brand names and logos referenced in our investigations remain the property of their respective owners and are used solely for identification and commentary purposes consistent with nominative fair use.

5. User Submissions

If you submit a tip, comment, or other content to Material Truths (for example, by emailing us about a product), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, edit, and publish that content in connection with our publication. You represent that any content you submit is your own and does not violate the rights of any third party.

We may use submitted tips as starting points for investigations but are not obligated to investigate, publish, or respond to any submission. We will not publicly identify you as a source without your permission.

6. Newsletter Subscriptions

By subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to receive emails from Material Truths. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email. We do not share your email address with third parties. See our Privacy Policy for more information.

7. Third-Party Links and Content

Our content may include links to third-party websites, products, or services. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of third-party sites. Links are provided for reference and do not constitute endorsement.

8. Disclaimers

THE SITE AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free from viruses or other harmful components. Your use of the Site is at your own risk.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MATERIAL TRUTHS AND ITS OPERATORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR SERVICES, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR THE SITE SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100).

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Material Truths and its operators from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

11. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the state in which Material Truths is organized, without regard to conflict of laws principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved exclusively in courts of competent jurisdiction within the United States, and you consent to the jurisdiction of those courts.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the Terms were last revised. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

13. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15. Contact

For questions about these Terms, email us at info@materialtruths.com. A postal address is available upon written request to that email.