TERMS & CONDITIONS

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Last Updated: 31/07/2026

Welcome to The Grumbling Gut.

These Terms & Conditions govern your use of The Grumbling Gut website, digital products, educational resources, recommendations, and any purchases made through our platform.

By accessing this website, purchasing a product, or using any materials provided by The Grumbling Gut, you agree to these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use our website or purchase our products.

1. About The Grumbling Gut

The Grumbling Gut is an educational platform created by Ziyad Al-Dibouni (BSc (Hons), MSc, PGCert, AFHEA), combining healthcare experience, academic knowledge, research, and lived experience to provide educational resources relating to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), gut health, nutrition, and wellbeing.

The content provided by The Grumbling Gut is intended to educate, inform, and support individuals. It is not intended to replace personalised advice from qualified healthcare professionals.

2. Educational and Medical Disclaimer

All information, resources, guides, recipes, and materials provided by The Grumbling Gut are for educational and informational purposes only.

Nothing provided through The Grumbling Gut should be interpreted as:

  • medical advice;
  • nutritional or dietary advice specific to your individual circumstances;
  • a diagnosis, treatment recommendation, or healthcare plan;
  • a replacement for consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.

The Grumbling Gut, Ziyad Al-Dibouni, and any individuals appearing in content are not acting as your doctor, dietitian, or healthcare provider and are not providing personalised medical care.

You should always seek advice from an appropriate healthcare professional regarding any concerns about your health, symptoms, diagnosis, medication, treatment, nutrition, or lifestyle changes.

If you experience concerning symptoms or believe you require medical attention, you should seek advice from your healthcare provider or appropriate medical services.

3. Responsibility for Personal Health Decisions

Health, nutrition, and dietary choices are highly individual.

By using any information, recipes, recommendations, or resources provided by The Grumbling Gut, you acknowledge that:

  • you are responsible for your own decisions and actions;
  • you are responsible for assessing whether information is appropriate for your circumstances;
  • you should consider your own health conditions, allergies, intolerances, medications, nutritional requirements, and personal circumstances before making changes.

The Grumbling Gut does not guarantee that any information, recipe, recommendation, or resource will:

  • improve symptoms;
  • prevent symptoms or flare-ups;
  • achieve a particular health outcome;
  • be suitable for every individual.

4. Digital Products

The Grumbling Gut provides digital products including, but not limited to:

  • recipe books;
  • educational guides;
  • downloadable resources;
  • templates;
  • other digital materials.

Digital products are provided for personal use only unless otherwise stated.

By purchasing a digital product, you agree that:

  • the product is provided electronically;
  • you are responsible for ensuring the product is suitable for your needs before purchase;
  • you will not copy, reproduce, redistribute, resell, or share the product without written permission.

For information regarding refunds, cancellations, and digital product purchases, please refer to our Refund Policy.

5. Recipe and Nutrition Disclaimer

Recipes and food-related resources provided by The Grumbling Gut are intended as inspiration and educational resources only.

Individual responses to food vary significantly. Ingredients or recipes that may be suitable for one person may not be suitable for another.

You are responsible for:

  • checking ingredients for allergens;
  • adapting recipes where necessary;
  • considering your own dietary requirements;
  • seeking professional dietary advice where appropriate.

The Grumbling Gut does not provide personalised nutritional plans unless explicitly stated.

6. Third-Party Products and Affiliate Links

The Grumbling Gut may recommend products, services, books, or resources provided by third-party companies through affiliate links.

Where affiliate links are used:

  • The Grumbling Gut may receive a commission if you make a purchase through these links at no additional cost to you.
  • Recommendations are based on products or services that may be relevant or useful to our audience.
  • The purchase relationship exists between you and the third-party company.

The Grumbling Gut does not:

  • process payments for third-party products;
  • manage delivery or fulfilment;
  • control product availability;
  • provide customer service for third-party purchases;
  • guarantee the quality, safety, effectiveness, or suitability of third-party products.

Any refunds, returns, complaints, or product issues must be addressed directly with the relevant supplier or retailer.

7. Books Purchased Through Third Parties

Where books are recommended through The Grumbling Gut and purchased through external retailers (such as, but not limited to, Amazon):

  • The transaction occurs directly between you and the retailer.
  • The Grumbling Gut does not control the purchase, delivery, condition, availability, or refund process.
  • Any concerns regarding the book purchase must be directed to the retailer.

8. Intellectual Property Rights

All content published by The Grumbling Gut, including but not limited to:

  • written content;
  • educational materials;
  • digital products;
  • branding;
  • graphics;
  • images;
  • videos;
  • downloadable resources;

is owned by or licensed to The Grumbling Gut unless otherwise stated.

All rights are reserved.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, copy, sell, publish, or use any material for commercial purposes without prior written permission.

9. AI-Assisted Content Disclaimer

The Grumbling Gut may utilise artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the creation, editing, and enhancement of certain content and materials.

AI may be used for purposes including, but not limited to:

  • voice enhancement, audio cleaning, or audio improvements;
  • graphic design, visual development, and illustrative elements;
  • image generation or modification for educational and creative purposes;
  • video editing, enhancement, or production assistance;
  • improving accessibility, presentation, or overall content quality.

Any use of AI tools is intended to support the creation and presentation of content and does not replace the knowledge, experience, professional background, research, or personal perspectives of The Grumbling Gut and Ziyad Al-Dibouni.

Where AI-generated or AI-assisted elements are included, reasonable efforts are made to ensure they are used appropriately and do not intentionally infringe upon existing intellectual property rights. Any resemblance to existing images, designs, voices, or other materials is unintended and purely coincidental.

The Grumbling Gut remains responsible for the overall educational intent and presentation of its content; however, users acknowledge that AI-assisted elements may form part of the content creation process.

10. Accuracy of Information

While reasonable efforts are made to ensure information provided by The Grumbling Gut is accurate and up to date, information may change over time due to developments in research, healthcare guidance, or available evidence.

The Grumbling Gut does not guarantee that all information will always be complete, current, or error-free.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Grumbling Gut and Ziyad Al-Dibouni shall not be responsible or liable for any loss, damage, injury, or outcome resulting from:

  • reliance on educational information provided;
  • dietary choices or changes made;
  • use or misuse of recipes or resources;
  • decisions made based on content provided;
  • use of third-party products or services.

Nothing within these Terms & Conditions excludes or limits any rights or protections that cannot legally be excluded under applicable law.

12. Changes to These Terms

The Grumbling Gut reserves the right to update or modify these Terms & Conditions at any time.

Any changes will be published on this page with an updated revision date.

13. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

Any disputes arising from these Terms & Conditions shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact:

The Grumbling Gut

Email: thegrumblinggut@outlook.com

Website: www.thegrumblinggut.com

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