Terms & Conditions
Last Updated: February 21, 2026
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No Medical Advice (Crucial Disclaimer)
The content on startercult.com, including text, graphics, recipes, and fermented food guides, is for educational and informational purposes only.
- Not a Substitute: This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
- Consult a Professional: Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or dietary changes.
- Reliance at Your Own Risk: Reliance on any information provided by startercult.com or VIVO is solely at your own risk.
Food Safety & Fermentation
Fermentation is a natural process that involves live cultures.
- User Responsibility: You are responsible for ensuring proper hygiene, temperature control, and food safety standards when following our recipes.
- No Guarantee: startercult.com does not guarantee specific results and is not liable for any illness or adverse reactions resulting from improper preparation or contaminated ingredients.
Intellectual Property
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- Compliance: You agree not to submit content that makes unsubstantiated health claims or “disease-curing” promises, in accordance with FTC and FDA guidelines.
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Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, startercult.com and its affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, or incidental damages arising out of your use of the site or your reliance on the information provided herein.
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: info@startercult.com.