Terms of Use

Last updated: February 2026

Welcome to Living History. By accessing and using this website (juliamartins.co.uk), you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this website.

2. About This Website

Living History is an educational website created by Dr Julia Martins, providing historical content about medicine, gender, and the body. The content is intended for educational and informational purposes only.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, images, graphics, logos, videos, and articles, is the property of Dr Julia Martins or used with permission, and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You May:

  • View and read content for personal, non-commercial use
  • Share links to our articles on social media
  • Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution and a link back to the original article

You May Not:

  • Reproduce, republish, or redistribute content without written permission
  • Use content for commercial purposes without authorization
  • Modify, adapt, or create derivative works from our content
  • Remove copyright notices or attributions
  • Scrape or automatically extract content from the website

4. Educational Content Disclaimer

The historical information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy and cite reputable sources:

  • Content should not be considered professional medical, legal, or other professional advice
  • Historical medical practices described are not recommendations for modern treatment
  • We make no warranties about the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of information
  • Historical interpretations may vary among scholars

Always consult qualified professionals for medical, legal, or other professional advice.

5. User Conduct

When using this website, you agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe on the rights of others
  • Transmit harmful code, viruses, or malicious software
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website or its systems
  • Interfere with the proper functioning of the website
  • Harass, abuse, or harm other users

6. Third-Party Links and Content

This website may contain links to third-party websites (such as YouTube, Patreon, academic sources, etc.). We are not responsible for:

  • The content, accuracy, or practices of third-party websites
  • Any damages or losses caused by third-party services
  • Privacy practices of external websites

We recommend reviewing the terms and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

7. Newsletter and Communications

By subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to receive periodic emails from us. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in each email. See our Privacy Policy for more information about how we handle your data.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Dr Julia Martins and Living History shall not be liable for:

  • Any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
  • Loss of profits, data, or goodwill
  • Damages arising from your use or inability to use the website
  • Reliance on any content provided on the website
  • Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in content

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Dr Julia Martins and Living History from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the website
  • Your violation of these Terms of Use
  • Your violation of any rights of another party

10. Changes to Content and Website

We reserve the right to:

  • Modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the website at any time
  • Update, correct, or remove content without notice
  • Change these Terms of Use at any time

Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:

Email: julia@juliamartins.co.uk
Website: juliamartins.co.uk

14. Acknowledgment

By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read these Terms of Use and agree to be bound by them.