Acceptance of terms
Welcome to The Weave and TheWeave.media (“we”, “us”, “our”).
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of:
- the TheWeave.media website and any subdomains
- our newsletters, content, and resources
- any services, courses, or consulting we provide (collectively, the “Services”)
By accessing or using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the Services.
2. Who we are
The Weave is a storytelling and educational platform providing articles, newsletters, and services related to science, education, games, learning, wellbeing, and related topics.
- Website: https://theweave.media
- Contact: [general email, e.g. [email protected]]
(Additional legal entity details can be added here if needed.)
3. Use of the Services
3.1 Eligibility
You may use the Services only if you:
- are at least the minimum age required by your local law to enter into a contract, or
- have permission from a parent or legal guardian who agrees to these Terms on your behalf.
3.2 Permitted use
You agree to use the Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
In particular, you agree not to:
- use the Services in any way that violates applicable law or regulation
- attempt to gain unauthorised access to the site or related systems
- use automated systems (e.g. bots, spiders) to access or scrape content without our permission
- interfere with the proper functioning of the Services
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access if we reasonably believe these Terms are being violated.
4. Content and intellectual property
4.1 Our content
Unless otherwise stated, all content on TheWeave.media, including text, images, graphics, audio, video, logos, and design, is owned by us or our licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws.
You may:
- read and use content for your personal, non-commercial purposes
- share links to pages and articles
- quote short excerpts with attribution and a link back to the original page
You may not:
- reproduce, distribute, or adapt substantial portions of our content without prior written permission
- remove or alter any copyright or attribution notices
- represent our content as your own
For permission requests (e.g. course packs, translations, or republication), please contact us.
4.2 User content (if applicable)
If you submit or post any content via our Services (for example, comments, messages, or materials), you:
- remain the owner of your content
- grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use, display, reproduce, and distribute that content in connection with the Services
You are responsible for ensuring that any content you provide:
- does not infringe the rights of others
- is lawful and respectful
- does not contain harmful or malicious code
We reserve the right (but are not obligated) to remove user content that we reasonably consider inappropriate or in breach of these Terms.
5. No professional advice
The content and Services provided by The Weave are for information and educational purposes only.
They are not intended as:
- medical, psychological, or health advice
- legal or financial advice
- formal academic or professional certification
You should not rely on our content as a substitute for professional advice from a qualified practitioner who can consider your specific circumstances. Always seek the advice of an appropriate professional before making decisions that could significantly affect your health, finances, or legal position.
6. Third-party services and links
Our Services may link to third-party websites, tools, or services (for example, external articles, Substack, YouTube, or payment processors).
We do not control and are not responsible for:
- the content, policies, or practices of third-party sites or services
- any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them
We recommend reviewing the terms and privacy policies of any third-party services you use.
7. Paid services and fees
From time to time, we may offer paid services, such as:
- consulting, coaching, or tutoring
- courses or workshops
- digital products or resources
Details of pricing, payment terms, refunds, and cancellations will be communicated at the point of purchase or in a specific agreement.
You agree to:
- provide accurate billing information
- pay all applicable fees in accordance with the agreed terms
- comply with any additional conditions stated for particular services
We reserve the right to modify prices or discontinue services, but any change will not affect services already purchased under a prior agreement unless mutually agreed.
8. Disclaimer of warranties
The Services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we:
- do not make any warranties or representations (express or implied) about the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or availability of the Services
- do not guarantee that the Services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
- do not warrant that any defects will be corrected
Any use of the Services is at your own risk.
9. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we, our directors, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for:
- any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- any loss of profits, revenue, data, or goodwill
arising out of or in connection with your use of the Services or these Terms, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Our total liability for any claims arising from or related to the Services or these Terms shall be limited, to the extent permitted by law, to the amount you paid (if any) for the relevant Service in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.
Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes liability that cannot be limited or excluded under applicable law.
10. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Weave, its directors, employees, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in any way connected with:
- your access to or use of the Services
- your violation of these Terms
- your infringement of any rights of another person or entity
11. Changes to the Services and Terms
We may update or modify the Services from time to time, including by adding or removing content and features.
We may also revise these Terms periodically. When we do:
- we will post the updated Terms on this page with a new “Last updated” date
- where appropriate, we may notify you via email or site notice
Your continued use of the Services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
12. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, with or without notice, if we reasonably believe that:
- you have breached these Terms
- your use may cause harm to the Services, other users, or third parties
- we are required to do so by law
You may stop using the Services at any time.
Certain provisions of these Terms, including those relating to intellectual property, disclaimers, limitations of liability, and indemnity, will survive any termination.
13. Governing law and jurisdiction
(You should adapt this section to your actual jurisdiction.)
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [insert country/region].
Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms or the Services shall be subject to the exclusive or non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [insert city/country], unless applicable law requires otherwise.
14. Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, you can contact us at:
- Email: [[email protected] or similar]
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