Terms and conditions of use

1. Identification Data

According to law 34/2002, of 11 July, on Information Society Services  and Electronic Commerce, it is stated that the owner of the website is GRUPO M CONTIGO SL with TIN (Tax Identification Number) B37527900 located at Calle Concejo, 13, 2ºA, 13, 2º a, 37002 Salamanca and registered on the Salamanca Business Register, dated 20-08-2013, File 146, Volume 442, Book 0, Sheet SA-15157 and email contact: [email protected].

2. User acceptance

These terms and conditions of use regulate the use of GRUPO M CONTIGO SL.’s website www.steptohealth.com

Access to and use of the website implies the acceptance, without reservation or limitation, of these terms and conditions of use and the privacy policy and its use is subject to the conditions stated below, as well as current legislation.

GRUPO M CONTIGO SL reserves the right to make, at any time and without prior notice, modifications and updates to the information contained on the website, as well as to its configuration and presentation and to the conditions of use and access to it. The user will be automatically bound by the conditions of use which are in force at the time they access the website, so they should periodically read the terms and conditions of use.

3. Legislation

As a general rule, relations between GRUPO M CONTIGO SL and Users of telematics services that exist on this website are subject to Spanish legislation and jurisdiction.

4. Use and user access

The user is informed and accepts that access to this website does not, in any way, imply the commencement of a business relationship with GRUPO M CONTIGO SL or any of their subsidiaries.

5. Intellectual and industrial property

The intellectual property rights of the contents of the websites, their graphic design, logos and codes are the property of GRUPO M CONTIGO SL and, therefore,  the reproduction, distribution, public communication, transformation or any other activity carried out on the contents of its websites, even if the source is quoted, is forbidden without the written consent of GRUPO M CONTIGO SL.

GRUPO M CONTIGO SL is the legitimate holder of the use rights of the content published on the website, all over the world, by a perpetual term, absolutely and without limits of any kind. In particular, and as but not limited to, GRUPO M CONTIGO SL may reproduce in total or partially, market, disseminate, translate, publish, print, alter, transform, make adaptations and updates to the contents and enter into contracts with third parties to give use to, agree on its distribution and even transfer the use rights.

6. Website content

The website is a translated and adapted version of Mejor con Salud (www.mejorconsalud.com).

GRUPO M CONTIGO SL reserves the right to update, modify or eliminate the information contained on its websites and even limit or deny access to such information to certain users.

GRUPO M CONTIGO SL. assumes no responsibility for information contained on third party websites which can be accessed from “links” or links from any website which belongs to GRUPO M CONTIGO SL. The presence of “links” or links on the websites of GRUPO M CONTIGO SL. is for informational purposes only and not for any suggestion, invitation or recommendation thereon.

The authors of the content yield, voluntarily, the property rights of the works, to the ownership of GRUPO M CONTIGO SL with reproduction being forbidden without the consent of or mention of the original source.

Each collaborating author is responsible for his or her own articles as well as the opinions found in them. All of the articles that the authors wish to publish are first reviewed by editor and pharmacist Sara Viruega Encinas before being published. GRUPO M CONTIGO SL does not assume any responsibility for any revisions or modified content that contain opinions that may be considered illicit or inappropriate. GRUPO M CONTIGO SL also does not assume any responsibility for the published content found on the website or for the behavior of the user regarding the published content.

If there is content that may be violating intellectual property rights or any other rights of third parties, GRUPO M CONTIGO SL will withdraw it from the website or prevent access to it as if a competent body has requested it, as laid down in the current regulations.

The website may contain information on medical and health issues. The information contained therein is not intended to replace the advice of a physician or other health professional. The user should not use the information published on the website to diagnose a disease or health problem, they should always consult with their doctor.

The content of the website is solely informative, so it is not sufficient for the user to make decisions.

6.1 Graphic content

The graphic content is covered under the licence acquired with Fotolia © ShutterStock Inc., and its use respects the terms and conditions of the contract signed with these companies.

The licensors retain all rights of ownership and works. Such works are covered and protected by copyright, trademark and the other intellectual property rights of its licensees.

If you are a photographer and recognise some of the photographs published on this website as your own, please contact us immediately. Authorship of the same will be recognised or removed immediately from our website if you so wish.

GRUPO M CONTIGO SL shall not be responsible for any possible copyright infringements of photographs without such licences that may arise from misuse by collaborating authors.

Such responsibility remains that of the collaborating authors of steptohealth.com.

GRUPO M CONTIGO SL exhaustively reviews content to avoid possible infringements. If you become aware of any copyright infringements, please, contact us immediately at [email protected].

7. Honesty in the advertising and editorial policy

Our mission is to be an allied website committed to improving the health and well-being of people. We focus on providing accessible and reliable content that will help and guide our users.

The website is exclusively financed by renting online advertisement spaces. This financing allows us to cover the expenses associated with operating the site, employing expert collaborators, and the necessary technical and editorial updates that continue to provide an optimal user experience.

Step to Health contains Google Ads. We do not control the content of these advertisements, and our editorial content is completely free of any commercial influence.

All advertisements found on our website are clearly labeled with the word “Advertising” or “Google Ads.” When clicking on an advertisement, the user will be brought to the advertiser’s website.

We do not depend on or have any relation with any company. Although advertisements appear on our website, under no circumstance should it be considered an endorsement of the advertised product or service, of the company that manufactures or offers it, or of any company that distributes or promotes it. Our website is completely independent and unbiased and is not linked to any laboratory or pharmaceutical industry.

8. Disclaimer

GRUPO M CONTIGO SL is not responsible for any damage resulting from the use of the website, or any action taken based on the information provided therein.

The website is aimed at users over the age of fourteen (14) years, exempting GRUPO M CONTIGO SL from any access and unauthorised use of the website.

9. Notification of infringements

If any person or entity believes that the content published on the website infringes intellectual or industrial property rights, rights to honour, privacy, image or any other right they may communicate this to GRUPO M CONTIGO SL by any of the contact methods listed on the website with the subject “Infringement of rights” issue and request their withdrawal.

Please take into account that it is essential to provide the following information:

  1. Identification of the rights protected by the legislation in force believed to be violated.
  2. Identification of the content that allegedly violates the rights in question with reasonably sufficient information for GRUPO M CONTIGO SL to locate such material on the website.
  3. Contact information (physical address or email and phone number) to allow GRUPO M CONTIGO SL to communicate with the person or entity.
  4. A statement that such person or entity claims that the information in the notification is true and accurate and that they are the holder of the rights allegedly infringed or that they are authorised to act on behalf of them.
  5. A copy of the National Identity Card, passport or other official document proving their identity.

GRUPO M CONTIGO SL will look into the request and if they consider that such person or entity has reasons or just cause to request the removal of the offending content, will proceed with their immediate deletion from the website so that they are not accessible by users, not even from the cache.

10. Scope

Any content, agreement, contract or similar to that stated on this website it is governed under Spanish Law. Visitors to this website and any person or company who uses or contracts any service provided herein, expressly waives any other jurisdiction, will submit to the Court of Arbitration of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Salamanca, as a step prior to judicial proceedings in the Courts of the City of Salamanca, for the resolution of any contention or legal dispute that might arise.