Terms of Service

1. About This Publication

Istara Almanac is an independent editorial publication focused on everyday wellness practices. The publication is not affiliated with any commercial, governmental, or institutional body. This website (istara.info) is operated from 29 Charterhouse Street, London EC1N 6AR, United Kingdom.

These Terms of Service govern your use of istara.info and all content, features, and services made available through it. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site immediately.

We may revise these terms at any time. Revisions take effect upon posting. The "Last updated" date above reflects the most recent revision. Your continued use of the website after any revision constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

2. Nature of Content

Articles published on Istara Almanac 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.

All editorial content on this website is selected and reviewed in accordance with the standards described on the Methodology page. Writers disclose any commercial relationships that could influence their selection of subject matter. Sources are cited where appropriate and corrections are noted publicly.

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.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on istara.info — including but not limited to written articles, editorial copy, typography, layout, photographs, illustrations, and the Istara Almanac name and identity — is the intellectual property of Istara Almanac or its contributing writers, and is protected under applicable copyright law.

You may read and share links to articles for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may quote brief passages for the purposes of commentary or criticism, provided that attribution is clearly given to Istara Almanac with a link to the original article.

You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, sell, or adapt any material from this site in whole or in substantial part without prior written permission from Istara Almanac. Requests for permissions may be directed to [email protected].

4. Acceptable Use

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others. In particular, you agree not to:

• Use automated tools (scrapers, bots, crawlers) to access or collect content from this site in a manner that places an unreasonable burden on our servers or circumvents access controls.
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of this website, its server infrastructure, or any account associated with the publication.
• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information through any contact form or communication channel on this website.
• Use this website in any way that could damage, disable, or impair the functionality of the site or interfere with other visitors' access to it.
• Reproduce, republish, or redistribute content in any form without prior written permission, as described in Section 3 above.

Istara Almanac reserves the right to restrict access to the website, without notice, for any visitor who breaches these conditions.

5. Third-Party Links

Articles and pages on this website may contain links to external websites and resources for informational or contextual purposes. Istara Almanac does not control the content, accuracy, or availability of external sites, and inclusion of a link does not constitute endorsement of any external site, its content, or its operators.

You access third-party sites at your own risk. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any external site before submitting personal information or making any commitment through it.

6. Disclaimers

This website and all content on it are provided on an "as is" basis. Istara Almanac makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, suitability, or availability of the website or any of its content for any particular purpose.

While we take care in preparing editorial content and reviewing sources, the information on this site is subject to change without notice. Factual positions in the field of everyday wellness practices evolve, and articles may not reflect the most recent published research at the time of your visit. We encourage readers to consult primary sources and published research directly.

Nothing on this website constitutes professional advice of any kind. See Section 2 regarding the nature of editorial content published here.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Istara Almanac and its editors, contributors, and service providers shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special losses or damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this website or any content on it.

This includes, without limitation, losses arising from reliance on any editorial content, errors or omissions in content, interruptions in website availability, or any action taken based on information found on this site.

Nothing in these terms limits liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, or for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.

8. Privacy and Cookies

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, both of which are incorporated into these Terms of Service by reference. Please review those documents to understand how we collect, use, and handle information in connection with your use of the website.

The handling of any personal information submitted through this website is conducted in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

9. Editorial Independence

Istara Almanac operates under the following editorial principles: articles are reviewed by at least one second editor before publication, sources are cited where appropriate, corrections are noted publicly, and writers disclose any commercial relationships that could influence their selection of subject matter.

The publication accepts no advertising, sponsorships, or promotional arrangements that would require editorial coverage of a commercial product or service as a condition of the arrangement. Affiliate relationships, if any, are disclosed within the relevant article.

Where articles reference external research, the source is named. Istara Almanac does not assert that referenced research constitutes a recommendation, endorsement, or validation of any particular approach to daily habits or wellness routines.

10. Reader Contributions

If you submit content to Istara Almanac — including pitch proposals, letters, corrections, or responses sent via the contact form — you grant Istara Almanac a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, edit, and publish that content in connection with the publication. You confirm that any content you submit is your own original work and does not infringe the rights of any third party.

Istara Almanac is under no obligation to publish, respond to, or retain any reader submission. Submissions that contain content that is unlawful, defamatory, or in breach of any applicable code of conduct will be disregarded.

11. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any dispute arising from 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 or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

12. Amendments

Istara Almanac reserves the right to amend these Terms of Service at any time without prior notice. Amended terms take effect immediately upon publication on this page. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the date of the most recent revision.

If you have questions about these terms or the publication's editorial standards, please contact us at [email protected]. We aim to respond to all written enquiries within five working days.