QuitSmokingIL · Editorial policy
Medical & Editorial Content Policy
How we create supportive, responsible, and clear content around cessation and smoking habits.
Last updated: 23 August 2026
Purpose of the content
Content in QuitSmokingIL is designed to help users understand habits, prepare for urges, follow progress, and build small actions to try in daily life.
- We aim to write in a clear, respectful, and non-judgmental way.
- Content can address cigarettes, rolling tobacco, vapes, and other smoking products based on what the user selects.
- The content does not promise that a particular action will work for every person.
Medical limits and safety
The site does not provide medical treatment, diagnosis, prescriptions, or personal medication guidance. Site information does not replace a doctor, health provider, addiction treatment, or qualified professional.
- For severe withdrawal symptoms, substance use, pain, mental distress, or concern about harm, contact an appropriate professional or emergency service.
- Do not change medical treatment or medication based only on information from the site.
- The information is intended for general support and is not personal medical advice.
Sources, accuracy, and updates
We aim to base general content on reliable health sources, public knowledge, and commonly used behavioral recommendations. Information can change, and we correct content when mistakes are found.
- When content links to an external source, review that source and its full context too.
- Do not assume general content is necessarily suitable for a personal medical situation.
- You may report information that seems inaccurate, unclear, or outdated through the contact address.
How content is selected and checked
Guides and explanations on the site are original QuitSmokingIL content. When a general health statement or recommendation relies on an external source, we aim to prioritize official, public health sources and show a link to the relevant source.
- We do not present promotional material from tobacco, vape, or addictive-substance manufacturers as a health source.
- An external source does not replace an individual discussion with a qualified professional and does not make the site medical treatment.
- We review wording that could sound like a guarantee, diagnosis, or medication recommendation and prefer careful, practical, and transparent language.
Personalization and automated tools
The service may show tips, reminders, or wording based on choices a user entered, such as product type, use rate, start date, or preferred times.
- Personalization is meant to organize information and support, not to make a medical diagnosis.
- Automated tools can make mistakes or be unsuitable for every situation; use personal judgment.
- Personal and sensitive content is kept in our protected databases and systems with appropriate access permissions.
Lapses, urges, and supportive language
A lapse does not erase all progress. The site's screens are designed to support logging, reflection, and a gentle return to a plan, without blame or quick promises.
- Suggestions during difficult moments are general ideas, not a replacement for professional support.
- We avoid language that shames, blames, or promises complete success.
- In an emergency or danger, seek immediate help and do not rely on the site.
Reviews, transparency, and contact
User reviews are publicly visible only when the writer has agreed to that. We distinguish between user experiences, editorial content, and advertising.
- A review is a personal opinion, not medical evidence or a promise of results.
- Advertising, if displayed, is not part of the site's health recommendation.
- For questions, correction suggestions, or reports of problematic content, contact us by email. This page is general information and not legal advice.
Corrections, advertising, and feedback
If we receive a report about an error, broken link, or information that appears outdated, we review the relevant page and correct it when needed. Editorial content, user reviews, and advertising remain clearly labelled and separate from one another.
- You can contact us with the page link, the language in which it appeared, and a short explanation of the issue.
- User reviews are not edited to create an impression of a medical outcome, and they do not take priority over professional information or official sources.
- If sponsored content or a commercial partnership is added in the future, it will be clearly identified and will not dictate editorial content.