Authentic Self-Compassion Inc.

Terms and Conditions for Site Use

This website (the “Site” or “Website”) is owned and operated by Authentic Self-Compassion Inc. (the “Company”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and the Company’s Privacy Policy, which govern your use of the Site.

The Company reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to modify these Terms and Conditions or to impose new terms or conditions on the use of the Site at any time. Any such changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Terms and Conditions on the Website. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms and Conditions.

By browsing the public areas of the Site or by accessing and using the Website in any manner, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions and the Privacy Policy, which is hereby incorporated by reference (collectively, this “Agreement”). If you do not agree to any part of this Agreement, you must not access or use the Site.

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Privacy Policy

​This Privacy Policy governs the online information collection practices of Authentic Self-Compassion Inc. and this website (the “Site”). It describes the types of information we collect from you while you use the Site, as well as how we use, store, and protect that information.

This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected through the Site and does not apply to information collected offline or through other means, including, but not limited to, in-person events, telephone communications, or postal mail.

Please review this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge and agree that your use of the Site, and any dispute concerning privacy, is governed by this Privacy Policy.

As the Internet and applicable laws continue to evolve, we reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this Site, and the “Effective Date” will be updated accordingly. Your continued use of the Site after such changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

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Prohibited Use and Uses of Site

You may use the website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms of Use.
You agree not to use the website:

• In any way that violates federal, provincial, or international laws or regulations.

• To exploit, harm, or attempt to exploit or harm minors, including exposing them to inappropriate content or asking for personal information.

• To send, upload, download, or use any material that does not follow the content standards in these Terms.

• To transmit or send advertising, promotional material, junk mail, chain letters, spam, or other similar solicitations.

• To impersonate the Company, a Company employee, another user, or anyone else, including using their email addresses or usernames.

• To engage in any conduct that restricts or stops anyone from using or enjoying the Site, or that may harm the Company or other users or expose them to liability.
   

You agree not to use the Site in any way that could damage, overload, or interfere with the Site or other users’ ability to use it, including real-time features. Specifically, you must not:

• Use any robot, spider, or other automatic device to access, monitor, or copy content from the Site.

• Use any manual process to monitor or copy content from the Site or for any unauthorized purpose without our written permission.

• Use any device, software, or routine that interferes with the proper working of the Site.

• Introduce viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs, or any other harmful code or material.

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage, or disrupt any part of the Site, its servers, or any connected systems or databases.

• Attack the Site using a denial-of-service or distributed denial-of-service attack.

• Attempt in any other way to interfere with the proper operation of the Site.
   

Information You Provide

We may collect and store personal or other information that you voluntarily provide while using the Site, including when you submit information through the Site or contact us by email. We only contact individuals who have specifically requested to be contacted or who have become paid members and who opted to receive newsletters or other optional communications. All information we collect is provided voluntarily by you.

Please be aware that any personal information you choose to share publicly online—such as on message boards, blogs, emails, or online forums—may be viewed, collected, and used by others beyond our control. We are not responsible for any unauthorized use of information you choose to share in these public spaces.

The Site may contain links to other websites or provide access to products and services offered by third parties. We do not control the privacy practices or policies of these third-party websites or services. When you visit another website or purchase third-party products or services through the Site, any information you provide is governed by the privacy policy of the respective third party.

The Website is intended for individuals who are at least 13 years old. If you are 13 or older you should review this agreement with a parent or legal guardian to ensure that both you and your parent or guardian understand its terms.

Intellectual Property Rights

By posting or submitting any material (including, without limitation, comments, blog entries, photos and videos) to us via the Site, you are representing that you are the owner of the material, or are making your posting or submission with the express consent of the owner of the material. The Site is provided solely for your personal noncommercial use. You may not use the Site or the materials available on the Site in a manner that constitutes an infringement of our rights or that has not been authorized by us. More specifically, unless explicitly authorized in these Terms and Conditions or by the owner of the materials, you may not modify, copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, translate, sell, create derivative works, exploit, or distribute in any manner or medium (including by email or other electronic means) any material from the Site.

You acknowledge that Authentic Self-Compassion Inc. has the right, but not the obligation, to use and display any postings or contributions of any kind, and may, at its sole discretion, discontinue the use or display of any such materials (or any portion thereof) at any time and for any reason.

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Viruses and Harmful Content

We cannot guarantee that files or materials on the Site are free from viruses or harmful components. You are responsible for using antivirus protection and backing up your data. We are not liable for any loss or damage from viruses, distributed attacks, or harmful software you may encounter through the Site or linked websites.

Throughout the Site, we may provide links to websites maintained by third parties. The inclusion of such links does not imply endorsement or sponsorship of those websites, or of any information, products, or services offered through them. Neither we nor our affiliates operate, control, or are responsible for any third-party websites or for any information, products, or services provided on or through those websites or through links on the Site.

If applicable, any opinions, advice, statements, services, offers, or other information or content made available by third parties, including information providers, are those of the respective authors or distributors and not of Authentic Self-Compassion Inc. Neither Authentic Self-Compassion Inc. nor any third-party information provider guarantees the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any content. Furthermore, Authentic Self-Compassion Inc. does not endorse and is not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, advice, or statement made on the Site by anyone other than an authorized Company representative acting in their official capacity.

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“As Is” Disclaimer

Your use of the Site, its content, and any services or items obtained from the Site is at your own risk. Everything on the Site is provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties. We do not guarantee that the Site or its content will be accurate, reliable, uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.

You understand that we cannot and do not guarantee or warrant that files available for downloading from the Internet or the website will be free of viruses or other destructive code. You are responsible for implementing sufficient procedures and checkpoints to satisfy your particular requirements for anti-virus protection and accuracy of data input and output, and for maintaining a means external to our site for any reconstruction of any lost data. 

We are not responsible for any loss or damage caused by viruses, distributed denial-of-service attacks, or other harmful software or technology that may affect your computer, programs, data, or other property. This includes anything that happens because of your use of the Site, services, items obtained through the Site, or material you download from the Site or any linked websites.

Your use of the Site, its content, and any services or items you get from the Site is at your own risk. Everything on the Site is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without any warranties, either express or implied.

We and anyone associated with the Company do not guarantee that the Site or its content will be complete, secure, reliable, accurate, error-free, or available at all times. We do not promise that defects will be fixed, that the Site or its servers are free from viruses or harmful components, or that the Site will meet your needs or expectations.

The Company does not provide any warranties, whether express, implied, or statutory. This includes, but is not limited to, warranties of merchantability, non-infringement, or fitness for a particular purpose. Some warranties may not be excluded under applicable law, and those remain in effect.

The Site may contain technical mistakes, typos, or missing information. Unless required by law, we are not responsible for these errors. Some products or services mentioned on the Site may not be available everywhere, and a reference to a product or service does not mean it is available in your location.

We may make changes, corrections, or improvements to the Site at any time without notice.

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Third-Party Content

Throughout the Site, we may provide links to websites maintained by third parties. The inclusion of such links does not imply endorsement or sponsorship of those websites, or of any information, products, or services offered through them. Neither we nor our affiliates operate, control, or are responsible for any third-party websites or for any information, products, or services provided on or through those websites or through links on the Site.

If applicable, any opinions, advice, statements, services, offers, or other information or content made available by third parties, including information providers, are those of the respective authors or distributors and not of Authentic Self-Compassion Inc. Neither Authentic Self-Compassion Inc. nor any third-party information provider guarantees the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any content. Furthermore, Authentic Self-Compassion Inc. does not endorse and is not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, advice, or statement made on the Site by anyone other than an authorized Company representative acting in their official capacity.

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Limitation of Liability

In no event will Authentic Self-Compassion Inc., its affiliates, licensors, service providers, employees, agents, officers, or directors be liable for any damages arising from your use of the Site, linked websites, or services, even if foreseeable. This includes direct, indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to, personal injury, pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of revenue, loss of profits, loss of business or anticipated savings, loss of use, loss of goodwill, loss of data, and whether caused by tort (including negligence), breach of contract or otherwise, even if foreseeable. The foregoing does not affect any liability which cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.

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Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Authentic Self-Compassion Inc., its affiliates, licensors, service providers, and their officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, successors, and assigns from any claims, liabilities, damages, judgements, losses, or costs, expenses or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms and Conditions or your use of the website, including, but not limited to, your user contributions, any use of the website’s content, services and products other than as expressly authorized in these Terms and Conditions or your use of any information obtained from the website.

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Reliance on Information Posted

The information presented on or through the website is made available solely for general information purposes. We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of this information. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. We disclaim all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on such materials by you or any other visitor to the website, or by anyone who may be informed of any of its contents.

The information provided on this site is intended for your general knowledge only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment for specific medical or psychological conditions. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health or psychological problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.

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Online Commerce

Certain sections of the Site may allow you to purchase products or services online that are provided by third parties. We are not responsible for the quality, accuracy, timeliness, reliability, or any other aspect of these third-party products or services.

When you make a purchase from a merchant through the Site or a website linked to the Site, information collected during your visit to the merchant’s online store—including information you provide as part of the transaction, such as payment and contact details—may be collected by both the merchant and us. Merchants may have privacy and data collection practices that differ from ours, and we are not responsible for or liable for those independent policies.

In addition, purchases made through the Site may be subject to additional terms and conditions specific to the third-party products or services. For more information about a merchant, its online store, privacy practices, or applicable terms and conditions, please visit the merchant’s website or contact the merchant directly.

You agree to release us and our affiliates from any claims or damages arising out of your purchase or use of any products or services made available by third parties through the Site and agree not to assert any such claims against us or our affiliates.

Your participation, correspondence or business dealings with any third party found on or through our Site, regarding payment and delivery of specific goods and services, and any other terms, conditions, representations or warranties associated with such dealings, are solely between you and such third party. You agree that Authentic Self-Compassion Inc. shall not be responsible or liable for any loss, damage, or other matters of any sort incurred as the result of such dealings.

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Forums and Public Areas

Authentic Self-Compassion Inc. may provide message boards, chats, and other public forums on the Site. Users who don’t follow these Terms may be removed or blocked from these forums. We may also remove or edit any user content at any time, for any reason.

These forums are for discussion among users and subscribers. Posts may come from staff, outside contributors, or other users, some using anonymous usernames. Authentic Self-Compassion Inc. does not endorse and is not responsible for any opinions, advice, or statements made by third parties. We are also not responsible for errors, omissions, or broken links in posts. You are solely responsible for anything you post on blogs, forums, or other public areas of the Site, or send through any email services. 

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Your Responsibility in Interactive Areas

Some features let users communicate or post content in real time (blogs, forums, email, etc.). You are solely responsible for what you post or send. You agree not to:

• Restrict or prevent others from using the Site.

• Impersonate anyone or misrepresent your affiliation.

• Interfere with or disrupt servers, networks, or Site policies.

• Encourage illegal activity, harm, or property damage.

• Gain unauthorized access to accounts, systems, or networks.

• Obtain materials or information that aren’t intentionally available on the Site.

• Post or send anything unlawful, threatening, abusive, obscene, pornographic, defamatory, or otherwise illegal.

• Post content that violates the rights of others, including copyright, trademark, or privacy rights, without permission.

• Post viruses, malware, or harmful software.

• Exploit the Site or its content for commercial purposes, including advertising, without permission.

• Advertise, solicit, or promote products, services, or donations without our written approval.

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Termination

We may cancel or terminate your access to the Site, or any part of it, at any time without notice. If your access ends, you are no longer allowed to use that part of the Site. Restrictions on downloaded materials and the disclaimers in these Terms will continue to apply.

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Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, along with the Privacy Policy, are the full agreement between you and Authentic Self-Compassion Inc. and Georgie Perigny about the Website. They replace any previous agreements or understandings—written or spoken—about the Website.

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Notices and Contact

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