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Last Updated: August 2026

Welcome

Welcome to the Global Endometriosis Movement (GEM).

By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use.

If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the website.

1. Purpose of GEM

GEM is an international educational and advocacy platform dedicated to improving awareness, education, collaboration, and access to expert care for people affected by endometriosis.

The information provided on this website is intended for educational and informational purposes only.

2. Medical Disclaimer

GEM does not provide:

  • medical diagnosis
  • medical treatment
  • emergency care
  • individual medical advice

Information published on this website should never replace consultation with qualified healthcare professionals.

If you have a medical emergency, please seek immediate medical care.

3. Acceptable Use

When using GEM, users agree not to:

  • upload unlawful content
  • upload offensive or abusive content
  • impersonate another person
  • interfere with website security
  • attempt unauthorized access
  • upload malware or harmful software
  • use the website for commercial spam

4. User Content

Users may voluntarily submit:

  • Patient Stories
  • Registry information
  • Contact forms
  • Expert Perspectives
  • Educational materials

By submitting content, you confirm that:

  • the information is truthful to the best of your knowledge;
  • you have the right to submit the content;
  • you are not violating another person’s privacy or copyright.

5. Editorial Rights

GEM reserves the right to:

  • review submissions;
  • edit grammar, formatting, and layout;
  • decline publication;
  • remove content that does not align with GEM’s mission or community standards.

Scientific opinions expressed by contributors remain their own.

6. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated:

  • the GEM name;
  • logo;
  • branding;
  • website design;
  • graphics;
  • original articles;
  • educational materials

are protected by copyright and other applicable intellectual property laws.

Content may not be copied, reproduced, or redistributed without permission.

Reasonable quotation with proper attribution is permitted.

7. External Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites.

GEM is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of external websites.

8. Limitation of Liability

While GEM strives to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we cannot guarantee that all content is complete, current, or free from error.

Users access and use this website at their own discretion.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, GEM shall not be liable for any direct or indirect loss arising from the use of this website.

9. Changes to the Website

GEM may update:

  • website content;
  • services;
  • features;
  • educational materials;

at any time without prior notice.

10. Changes to these Terms

These Terms of Use may be updated periodically.

The latest version will always be available on this page.

11. Governing Principles

GEM is committed to operating as an international educational and public-interest initiative.

As the platform expands globally, these Terms may be updated to reflect applicable legal requirements in different jurisdictions.

12. Contact

Questions regarding these Terms of Use may be submitted through the Contact page.

Thank you for being part of the Global Endometriosis Movement. Together, we can build a future where no one faces endometriosis alone.