Terms of Use

Terms governing use of VirusQuestions.com and the Virus Questions network. Last updated: June 2026.

Acceptance of terms

By accessing or using VirusQuestions.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use this site.

Medical disclaimer

The content on VirusQuestions.com and the Virus Questions network is provided for general educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for any medical concerns. Do not disregard or delay seeking professional medical advice because of something you read on this site. In a medical emergency, call 911 or your local emergency services immediately.

Accuracy of information

We make reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of health information on this site through primary-source citation and regular content review. However, medical and public health guidance changes. Information on this site may not reflect the most current developments. Always verify time-sensitive information directly with official sources such as the CDC and WHO.

Permitted use

You may access and read content on this site for personal, non-commercial use. You may share links to pages on this site. You may quote limited excerpts with attribution and a link to the original page, consistent with fair use.

You may not reproduce, redistribute, scrape, or republish substantial portions of this site's content without written permission. You may not use this site's content in a way that misrepresents its source or editorial standards.

Intellectual property

Original content on this site is owned by the operator of VirusQuestions.com. Factual information sourced from public health authorities (CDC, WHO, etc.) is in the public domain; the selection, arrangement, and presentation of that information on this site is original work.

External links

This site links to external websites, primarily official public health authorities. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes. We do not control external sites and are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or availability.

Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the operator of VirusQuestions.com shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from use of this site or reliance on information contained herein. This includes, without limitation, any health decisions made based on content on this site.

Changes to these terms

These Terms of Use may be updated. Material changes will be noted at the top of this page with a revised date. Continued use of this site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.