Terms of Use

Last updated: July 2025

By accessing Better Shape (bettershape.net), you agree to these terms. They're written in plain language — no 50-page scroll of legalese.

Who we are

Better Shape is an independent fitness and wellness education website. We publish articles, guides, and resources about strength training, mobility, recovery, nutrition, and habit psychology. We are not a medical practice, a licensed healthcare provider, or a personal training service.

Using our content

All content on Better Shape — including articles, images, design, and code — is owned by us unless otherwise stated.

• You may: Read, share links to, and reference our articles for personal, non-commercial use.
• You may not: Republish our articles in full, scrape our content, sell our content, or present it as your own.
• You may not: Use our branding, logo, or design elements without written permission.
• Short quotes: Brief excerpts (under 100 words) with attribution and a link back to the original article are fine.

The information we provide

Our articles are educational. They represent our understanding of current fitness and exercise science literature at the time of publication. However:

• Information may become outdated as research evolves.
• We may make errors despite our best efforts.
• What works for one person may not work for another.
• Nothing on this site is personalized advice for your specific situation.

For the full medical and safety disclaimer, see our disclaimer page.

No professional relationship

Reading our articles, using our contact form, or subscribing to our newsletter does not create a coach-client, doctor-patient, or any other professional relationship. We cannot provide individualized training programs, medical advice, or injury consultations through this website.

Contact form and communications

When you contact us, you grant us permission to read and respond to your message. We may use anonymized questions as the basis for future articles, but we will never publish your name, email, or identifying details without explicit permission.

External links

Our articles may link to external resources (research papers, product examples, other websites). We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of external sites. Following a link to another website is at your own risk.

Affiliate and advertising policy

Better Shape does not currently use affiliate links or display advertising. If this policy changes, we will disclose it clearly on the relevant pages and update this section. We do not accept paid placements or sponsored content.

User conduct

When using our site, you agree not to:

• Attempt to disrupt, overload, or hack the website.
• Submit malicious, abusive, or spam content through our contact form.
• Scrape or copy our content using automated tools.
• Impersonate us or claim our content as your own.

Limitation of liability

Better Shape and its content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We are not liable for any injuries, losses, or damages resulting from your use of our website or your application of the information we publish. You use this site and its content at your own risk.

Changes to these terms

We may update these terms periodically. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. The "last updated" date will reflect the most recent revision.

Contact

Questions about these terms? Get in touch.