Welcome to Words of the Earth. By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Service, our Privacy Policy, and our Disclaimer. Please read these terms carefully. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use our website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Words of the Earth website, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you are using the website on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these terms.

2. User Age

You must be at least 18 years old to use this website. By using the site, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age. If you are under 18, you must have the permission of a parent or guardian to access the website. If we become aware that you are under 18 and using our services without such permission, we will take steps to terminate your access.

3. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the website. Your continued use of the site after any changes signifies your acceptance of the new terms. Please check this page periodically for updates.

4. User Conduct

When using our website, you agree not to:

• Post or transmit any content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.
• Engage in any activity that disrupts or interferes with the operation of the website or the services provided.
• Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.
• Collect or harvest any personally identifiable information from other users without their consent.
• Use any automated means, such as bots or scrapers, to access the website for any purpose without our express written permission.
• Use the website for any fraudulent or unauthorized purpose.

5. User Content

You are responsible for any content you submit, post, or display on or through the website. By submitting content, you grant Words of the Earth a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, and irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute such content in any media. You represent and warrant that you have the necessary rights to grant this license and that your content does not violate any third-party rights.

6. Media Consent

By submitting content or requesting to be published on the Words of the Earth website, you grant us permission to use your name, likeness, image, voice, and contributions (collectively referred to as “Media”) for promotional, educational, and informational purposes across various platforms. This includes but is not limited to:

• The Words of the Earth website
• Social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
• Newsletters
• Podcasts
• Videos
• Other promotional materials

You acknowledge that you are at least 18years of age or have obtained parental or guardian consent if under 18. You understand that you will not receive any compensation for the use of your Media and that you release Words of the Earth from any claims arising from such use.

7. Intellectual Property

All content on the Words of the Earth website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Words of the Earth or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content without our prior written consent.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience, and we do not endorse or take responsibility for the content or practices of these sites. We recommend reviewing the terms of service and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

9. Disclaimers

The content provided on the Words of the Earth website is for informational and inspirational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, we make no guarantees regarding the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of any content. The views expressed by individual authors do not necessarily reflect those of Words of the Earth.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Words of the Earth shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of the website or any content contained therein.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Words of the Earth, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your use of the website, your violation of these Terms of Service, or your violation of any rights of another party.

12. Security

We take the security of our website and your personal information seriously. While we strive to implement and maintain reasonable security procedures and practices appropriate to the nature of the information we collect, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

13. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from or relating to these terms shall be resolved in the competent courts of South Australia, Australia.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Service, please contact us through our Contact Form.