Terms of Use

Welcome to the Common Sense Medicine website, operated by the Common Sense Medicine foundation, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use this site.

1. Educational Content Only — Not Medical Advice

All content on this website — including articles, research summaries, blog posts, book excerpts, and contact form responses — is provided for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing on this site constitutes medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Common Sense Medicine and Dr. Lon Jones, DO, do not establish a physician-patient relationship through your use of this website. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read on this site.

In case of a medical emergency, call 911 or your local emergency number immediately.

2. No Warranties

The information on this website is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the content is accurate, complete, current, or free from errors.

Research summaries and clinical observations described on this site reflect published studies and Dr. Jones's clinical experience. Individual results may vary, and no outcome is guaranteed.

3. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Common Sense Medicine, Dr. Lon Jones, DO, the foundation's board, employees, volunteers, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use this website or its content, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

4. Intellectual Property and Copyright

All content on this website — including text, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, and software — is the property of Dr. Lon Jones and/or Common Sense Medicine and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may:

• View and download content for personal, non-commercial, educational use
• Share links to pages on this website
• Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution to Dr. Lon Jones and Common Sense Medicine

You may not, without prior written permission:

• Reproduce, distribute, or publicly display substantial portions of the content for commercial purposes
• Modify, adapt, or create derivative works from our content
• Remove copyright notices or attribution
• Use our name, logo, or trademarks in a manner that implies endorsement

For licensing inquiries, contact info@commonsensemedicine.org.

5. User Conduct

When using this website, you agree not to:

• Submit false, misleading, or unlawful information through contact forms
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Use automated tools to scrape or harvest content in violation of these terms
• Interfere with the proper functioning of the website
• Use the site for any unlawful purpose

6. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites, including research databases, partner organizations, and publication hosts. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes. Common Sense Medicine does not endorse and is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of third-party sites.

7. Donations

Donations to Common Sense Medicine, a 501(c)(3) organization, may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Donation terms, refund policies, and tax receipt procedures will be disclosed at the time of donation. We reserve the right to refuse or return donations at our discretion.

8. Privacy

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

9. Medical Disclaimer

Common Sense Medicine does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Products, protocols, and research discussed on this site — including xylitol nasal spray and defense medicine approaches — are described in an educational context. Consult your physician before making changes to your health regimen.

10. Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Mexico, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in New Mexico.

11. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

12. Contact

Questions about these Terms of Use may be directed to info@commonsensemedicine.org or via our contact page.