Terms of Service

1. Nature of This Publication

Ostran Notebook is an independent editorial publication focused on everyday wellness practices. The publication is not affiliated with any commercial, governmental, or institutional body. All articles, features, and editorial content published on this website represent the observations and perspectives of named writers and editors, and are produced in accordance with the editorial standards described on the Methodology page.

Articles published on Ostran Notebook are editorial in nature and reflect the writers' observations on everyday wellness practices. The content is not intended as professional advice, nor as guidance for the management of any specific condition. Readers with specific concerns about their daily routines are encouraged to speak with a qualified wellness professional.

We recommend speaking with a qualified wellness or nutrition professional before introducing any new habit or routine to your daily life, particularly if you have specific dietary requirements.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Ostran Notebook website at ostran.info, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, you should discontinue use of this website.

These terms apply to all visitors, readers, and any other persons who access the content or functionality of this website. Ostran Notebook reserves the right to amend these terms at any time. Material amendments will be noted at the top of this page with the date of revision. Continued use of the website following any amendment constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

3. Permitted Use

This website and the content published on it are made available for personal, non-commercial reading and reference. You are permitted to:

• — Access and read all editorial content published on the website.
• — Share links to individual articles or pages on this website via personal correspondence or social channels, provided the source is attributed.
• — Quote brief excerpts from editorial content for the purposes of commentary, criticism, or review, provided the source is clearly attributed with a link to the original article.

Any use of content from this website beyond the above — including reproduction, republication, scraping, redistribution, or use in automated systems — requires prior written permission from the editorial team at [email protected].

4. Intellectual Property

All editorial content published on this website — including articles, features, headlines, captions, imagery, and design elements — is the intellectual property of Ostran Notebook and its named contributors, unless otherwise stated. All rights are reserved.

The Ostran Notebook name, wordmark, and associated visual identity are proprietary and may not be reproduced, imitated, or used in any context without prior written consent.

Where this website links to or references third-party content, that content remains the property of its respective owner. Ostran Notebook makes no claim to ownership of externally sourced materials and provides links to such materials for reference purposes only.

5. Editorial Independence and Accuracy

Ostran Notebook maintains full editorial independence. Articles are produced in accordance with the editorial standards described in the Methodology section of this website, which include review by a second editor prior to publication and the citation of sources where appropriate.

While every effort is made to ensure accuracy at the time of publication, editorial content reflects the state of published nutritional research and general wellness knowledge at the time of writing. Readers are encouraged to verify information independently, particularly where it relates to specific nutritional approaches or daily routines.

Corrections to published articles are noted publicly on the relevant article page. Readers who identify inaccuracies are encouraged to notify the editorial team at [email protected].

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Ostran Notebook and its editorial contributors accept no liability for any loss or damage arising from your use of, or reliance upon, the content published on this website. This includes, without limitation, any decisions you may make regarding your nutrition, daily habits, or lifestyle on the basis of articles read on this site.

Ostran Notebook makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of any content published on this website or the website itself.

This website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. Ostran Notebook does not control, and accepts no responsibility for, the content of those external sites. The inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement of the linked site or its content.

7. Prohibited Conduct

In accessing and using this website, you agree not to engage in any conduct that:

• — Violates any applicable law or regulation, including but not limited to UK data protection legislation.
• — Attempts to gain unauthorised access to any part of this website, its server infrastructure, or associated systems.
• — Involves the automated scraping, harvesting, or systematic download of content from this website without prior written permission.
• — Involves the reproduction or redistribution of editorial content for commercial purposes without written consent.
• — Involves submitting false, misleading, or harmful information through the contact form or any other interactive feature of this website.
• — Could damage, disable, or impair the functioning of this website or interfere with the experience of other visitors.

8. Privacy and Cookies

Your use of this website is also governed by the Ostran Notebook Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, both of which are incorporated into these Terms of Service by reference. You are encouraged to read both documents before using this website.

The Privacy Policy sets out how personal information is collected, used, and retained. The Cookie Policy describes the cookies used on this website, the purpose of each, and the options available to you for managing your preferences. Both documents are available in the footer of every page on this website.

9. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these terms, or your use of this website, shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

If any provision of these terms is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, that provision shall be severed from the remaining terms, which shall continue to have full force and effect.

10. Contact

Questions, concerns, or correspondence regarding these Terms of Service should be directed to the editorial team: