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Educational Purpose Only
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All content published on Lucerna is provided strictly for educational and informational purposes. The materials on this website represent research reviews, investigative journalism, and analysis of publicly available information.

Lucerna is a research platform operated by FolkUp Editorial Board. We are not a medical, pharmaceutical, legal, or therapeutic institution.

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  • Medical advice — including diagnosis, treatment recommendations, or dosage guidance
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Always consult a licensed healthcare professional before making any decisions about your health, including the use of supplements, psychoactive substances, or any other compounds discussed on this website.

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User Responsibility
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You are solely responsible for:

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  • Consulting qualified professionals for medical, legal, or other professional matters
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  • Understanding that scientific consensus evolves — information may become outdated

Controlled and Psychoactive Substances
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Some articles discuss substances that are controlled, restricted, or illegal in many jurisdictions worldwide. Discussion of these substances is provided in an educational and harm reduction context only. Lucerna:

  • Does not encourage, promote, or facilitate the use of illegal substances
  • Does not provide instructions for obtaining, manufacturing, or using controlled substances
  • Does support evidence-based harm reduction as endorsed by the European Union, Portugal, and international public health organizations

AI-Assisted Content Disclosure
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In accordance with the EU AI Act (Regulation 2024/1689), Article 50, we disclose that some materials on Lucerna are prepared with the assistance of automated tools for research acceleration and information structuring. All content undergoes human editorial review before publication. Editorial responsibility is held by FolkUp Editorial Board. AI-assisted content is identified in article metadata (reviewed_by / review_date fields).

For details, see our Editorial Policy.

Emergency Situations
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If you or someone else is experiencing a medical emergency:

  • European Union: Call 112 immediately
  • United States: Call 911 immediately
  • United Kingdom: Call 999 immediately

Poison control:

  • EU/Portugal: Contact your national poison centre or call 112
  • USA: Call 1-800-222-1222 (Poison Control)

Do not delay seeking emergency medical attention based on anything you have read on this website.

Liability Limitation
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Content on Lucerna is provided “as is” without any warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, completeness, or fitness for a particular purpose.

FolkUp, its editors, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from or in connection with the use of information on this website.

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Third-Party Content and Sources
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Lucerna references third-party sources, studies, and publications. We do not control and are not responsible for the accuracy or content of external sources. Inclusion of a source citation does not constitute endorsement.

Governing Law
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This disclaimer and your use of Lucerna are governed by the laws of Portugal and applicable European Union regulations. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Portugal.

Changes to This Disclaimer
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We reserve the right to update this disclaimer at any time. Changes become effective upon publication. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Last updated: March 2, 2026