Last Updated: February 20, 2026
By accessing and using the website epidence.com (the "Website") and services provided by Epidence Lda ("Epidence," "we," "our," or "us"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Website or services.
Epidence provides evidence-based research consulting services, including but not limited to:
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Epidence® is a registered trademark of Epidence Lda (EUIPO Registration No. 018760749). All other trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works, publicly display, or exploit any content without our prior written consent.
You agree not to:
Engagement of Epidence's consulting services requires a separate written agreement. These Terms of Use do not create a consulting relationship or obligation to provide services.
While Epidence provides research consulting in healthcare and medical fields, we do not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Our services are limited to research methodology, data analysis, and scientific consultation.
Clients retain full responsibility for all decisions made based on our consulting services. Epidence provides expert guidance but does not assume responsibility for the outcomes of research projects or clinical decisions.
We respect the confidentiality of client information. Specific confidentiality terms are outlined in individual consulting agreements. General website usage is governed by our Privacy Policy.
THE WEBSITE AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
We do not warrant that:
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, EPIDENCE LDA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.
Our total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you, if any, for accessing the Website.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Epidence Lda, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising from your use of the Website or violation of these Terms of Use.
The Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of these external sites. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Website at any time without notice.
These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Portugal. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Portugal.
If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy and any specific consulting agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and Epidence Lda regarding the use of the Website.
For questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:
Epidence Lda
Email: info@epidence.com
Portugal