Terms and Conditions
Last updated: December 21, 2024
Welcome to The Stoic Network (www.thestoicnetwork.com). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of this Website. By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use this Website.
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using The Stoic Network, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, as well as the Privacy Policy and Disclaimer posted on this Website.
I reserve the right to modify, update, or change these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this Website. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
Use of the Website
Permitted Use
You may access and use this Website for personal, non-commercial, educational purposes. You are permitted to:
- Read and browse the content
- Share links to articles on social media or other platforms
- Print individual articles for personal reference
- Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution (see Copyright section below)
Prohibited Use
You may not:
- Copy, reproduce, or republish substantial portions of content without permission
- Sell, rent, or commercially exploit content from this Website
- Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) to collect data from this Website
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website or its systems
- Use the Website for any illegal, harmful, or abusive purposes
- Impersonate me or falsely claim affiliation with this Website
- Distribute malware, viruses, or other harmful code through this Website
- Remove or alter any copyright notices, watermarks, or attributions
Intellectual Property Rights
Copyright Ownership
Unless otherwise noted, all original content on this Website—including articles, commentary, design, graphics, and layout—is owned by me and protected by copyright law.
Ancient Stoic texts and philosophical writings quoted on this Website are in the public domain. My original commentary, analysis, and interpretation of these texts are protected by copyright.
Fair Use
You may quote brief excerpts from this Website (generally no more than 300 words per article) for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research, provided that you:
- Provide clear attribution to The Stoic Network
- Include a link back to the original article (when published online)
- Do not misrepresent the context or meaning of the quoted material
- Use quotes for transformative, non-commercial purposes
Copyright Infringement
If you believe any content on this Website infringes your copyright, please contact me at thestoicnetwork@gmail.com with:
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
- Identification of the material on this Website that you claim is infringing
- Your contact information
- A statement of good faith belief that the use is not authorized
- A statement that the information provided is accurate
I will investigate all legitimate claims and take appropriate action, including removal of infringing content if warranted.
User Conduct
You agree to use this Website in a manner that is lawful, respectful, and consistent with these Terms. You agree not to:
- Harass, threaten, or harm others through this Website
- Post or transmit offensive, defamatory, or obscene content (if comments are enabled)
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Interfere with the proper functioning of the Website
- Attempt to access restricted areas or bypass security measures
User-Generated Content (If Applicable)
If this Website enables comments, feedback, or other user submissions in the future, the following terms apply:
Your Responsibilities
By submitting content (comments, feedback, etc.), you warrant that:
- You own the content or have the right to post it
- The content does not violate any third-party rights (copyright, privacy, etc.)
- The content is not defamatory, offensive, illegal, or harmful
- The content does not contain spam, advertisements, or solicitations
License to User Content
By submitting content to this Website, you grant me a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to use, display, reproduce, modify, and distribute your content in connection with operating and promoting this Website.
Content Moderation
I reserve the right to:
- Review, approve, or reject any user-submitted content
- Remove content that violates these Terms or is otherwise inappropriate
- Block or ban users who repeatedly violate these Terms
- Edit content for clarity, length, or appropriateness
User-generated content does not reflect my views or opinions. I am not responsible for content posted by users.
Third-Party Links and Services
This Website may contain links to external websites, resources, or third-party services. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only.
I do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for:
- The content, accuracy, or practices of linked websites
- Products or services offered by third parties
- Privacy policies of external sites
- Any damages or losses resulting from your use of external links
Your interactions with third-party websites are solely between you and those third parties. I encourage you to review their terms and privacy policies before engaging with them.
Advertising and Affiliate Links
Google AdSense
This Website may display advertisements through Google AdSense, subject to approval. By using this Website, you agree to Google's use of cookies and data collection practices as described in the Privacy Policy and Google's Partner Sites Policy.
Affiliate Links (Future)
In the future, this Website may include affiliate links to books, products, or resources. If you make a purchase through an affiliate link, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate relationships do not influence my editorial content or recommendations. I only recommend products or resources I believe offer genuine value to readers.
Disclaimer of Warranties
This Website and its content are provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:
- Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
- Warranties of accuracy, completeness, or reliability of content
- Warranties of uninterrupted or error-free access
- Warranties that the Website is free from viruses or harmful components
I do not guarantee that:
- The Website will always be available or functional
- The content is error-free or up-to-date
- Defects will be corrected
- The Website meets your specific requirements
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, I shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from or related to:
- Your use or inability to use this Website
- Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the content
- Any actions you take based on information from this Website
- Any unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
- Any interruption or cessation of the Website
- Any viruses or malicious code transmitted through the Website
- Any loss of data, profits, revenue, or business opportunities
This limitation applies whether the claim is based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or any other legal theory, even if I have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Stoic Network and its operator (me) from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:
- Your use or misuse of this Website
- Your violation of these Terms and Conditions
- Your violation of any third-party rights
- Any content you submit to the Website (if applicable)
- Any illegal or harmful activities conducted through your use of the Website
Privacy and Data
Your use of this Website is also governed by the Privacy Policy, which explains how information is collected and used. By using this Website, you consent to the data practices described in the Privacy Policy.
Please review the Privacy Policy at www.thestoicnetwork.com/p/privacy-policy.html for complete details.
Termination
I reserve the right to:
- Suspend or terminate your access to this Website at any time, for any reason, without notice
- Remove or disable any content that violates these Terms
- Take legal action against users who violate these Terms
Upon termination, your right to use the Website immediately ceases. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination (including intellectual property rights, disclaimers, and limitations of liability) will continue in effect.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any disputes arising from or related to these Terms or your use of this Website shall be resolved through good faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes may be subject to the jurisdiction of the appropriate courts.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.
Entire Agreement
These Terms and Conditions, together with the Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and The Stoic Network regarding your use of this Website and supersede any prior agreements or understandings.
No Waiver
My failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by me to be effective.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact me:
Email: thestoicnetwork@gmail.com
Website: www.thestoicnetwork.com
I will respond to inquiries within 48-72 hours.
Acknowledgment
By using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, you must immediately stop using this Website.
These Terms and Conditions are effective as of the date stated at the top of this page.