Effective Date: April 20, 2026

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of The Access Gap, operated at theaccessgap.com (the "Site"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. About the Site

The Access Gap is an editorial platform exploring why patients don't get the care they need, written from inside the access problem. The content published on this Site reflects the views and analysis of its author and is intended for informational purposes only. Nothing on this Site constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice of any kind.

2. Use of the Site

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with these Terms. You agree not to:

Reproduce, distribute, or republish any content from the Site without prior written permission

Use the Site in any way that could damage, disable, or impair its operation

Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its related systems

Use automated tools to scrape, crawl, or extract content from the Site without permission

Misrepresent the source or authorship of any content from the Site

3. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site, including articles, analysis, editorial commentary, and design elements, is the intellectual property of The Access Gap unless otherwise noted. You may share links to content and quote brief excerpts with proper attribution, but you may not reproduce full articles or substantial portions of content without written permission. To request permission, contact us at [email protected].

4. Newsletter Subscription

By subscribing to The Access Gap newsletter, you agree to receive editorial content and updates by email. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email. We reserve the right to modify the frequency or content of the newsletter at any time.

5. No Medical or Professional Advice

The content published on The Access Gap is editorial and informational in nature. It is not intended to substitute for professional medical, legal, financial, or clinical advice. Do not make healthcare or coverage decisions based solely on content from this Site. Always consult a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.

6. Third-Party Links

The Site may link to third-party websites for reference or context. These links do not constitute an endorsement of those sites or their content. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and all content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We make no representations about the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any content on the Site.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Access Gap and its author(s) shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Site or its content. This includes but is not limited to damages for loss of data, revenue, or goodwill.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Access Gap and its author(s) from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of your use of the Site or your violation of these Terms.

10. Modifications to the Site or Terms

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Site at any time without notice. We may also update these Terms at any time. The effective date at the top of this page will reflect when changes were last made. Continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in the applicable jurisdiction.

12. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, you can reach us at:

The Access Gap

theaccessgap.com

[email protected]