Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Her Stronger Self ("the Website," "we," "our," or "us"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the Services.

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website and all related services (collectively, the "Services"). Please read them carefully.

2. Description of Service

Her Stronger Self is a health and wellness platform designed for women over 40. The Services include, without limitation:

• Health & Wellness: Articles and educational content (including multi-language content), categories, and search
• Recipes: Recipe library with categories, nutrition information, user ratings, and reviews
• Fitness: Workout videos, programs, and fitness categories
• Community: Community events, expert Q&A, community resources, and resource reviews
• Shop: Product recommendations and affiliate links (e.g. Amazon, Bol.com); purchases occur on third-party sites and are subject to their terms
• Newsletter: Email subscription and unsubscribe
• Contact: Contact form and support messages
• User accounts: Registration, login, profile (bio, profile photo), password reset, email verification
• Subscriptions: Free and paid membership tiers (where offered)
• Donations: Donation options (where offered)
• Multi-language: Language selection and localized content

3. User Accounts and Registration

To access certain features, you may need to create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your account information
• Keep your password secure and accept responsibility for all activity under your account
• Notify us promptly of any unauthorized use

You must be at least 18 years old to create an account, or use the Services only with parental or guardian involvement if under 18.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Services to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe the rights of others (including intellectual property and privacy)
• Post false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Post defamatory, obscene, or offensive content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our or others' systems
• Use automated tools to scrape or collect data without permission
• Interfere with the proper functioning of the Services
• Promote harmful or dangerous activities

5. User-Generated Content

You may post, upload, or share content ("User Content") such as comments, recipe reviews, Q&A posts, and resource reviews. By posting User Content, you:

• Grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content in connection with the Services
• Represent that you have the right to grant this license and that your content does not violate any law or third-party rights
• Understand that your content may be visible to other users and that we may remove it at any time for any reason
• Accept sole responsibility for your User Content; the Operator (as defined below) does not endorse and is not responsible for any User Content

We reserve the right to review, edit, or remove any User Content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable, without liability to you or any third party.

6. No Professional Advice; Health and Medical Disclaimer

Important: All content on Her Stronger Self (including articles, recipes, fitness content, and community posts) is for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical, nutritional, or fitness advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

You acknowledge and agree that:

• We and our content publishers are not medical or nutrition professionals and do not provide professional advice
• You should consult qualified healthcare, nutrition, or fitness providers before making any health-related decisions
• Individual results vary and are not guaranteed
• You use the Services and any content at your own risk
• Neither the Operator nor any article publisher or content author is responsible for any adverse effects, loss, or damage arising from your use of or reliance on any content on the site

Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions regarding a medical condition or health goals.

7. No Liability for Operator, Publishers, or Owners

"Operator" means the operator of this website, the publishers of any articles or other content, and the owners of Her Stronger Self (and their officers, directors, employees, and agents). The Operator provides the Services and content on an "as is" and "as available" basis.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Operator shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, data, or use, arising from or in connection with: (a) your use of or inability to use the Services; (b) your reliance on any content (including health, nutrition, or fitness information); (c) any User Content or conduct of other users; (d) any third-party sites, products, or services (including retailers reached via affiliate links); (e) unauthorized access to or alteration of your data; or (f) any other matter relating to the Services or these Terms.

In no event shall the Operator's total liability to you for any claims arising from these Terms or your use of the Services exceed the amount you paid us, if any, in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages; in such jurisdictions, the above limitations may not apply to you to the extent prohibited by law.

8. Affiliate Disclosure

The Services may include links to third-party retailers (e.g. Amazon, Bol.com). Some of these are affiliate links, and we may receive compensation if you make a purchase through them. This does not affect the price you pay. Purchases are made on the third party's site and are subject to their terms and privacy policy. The Operator is not responsible for third-party products, services, or transactions.

9. Intellectual Property

Content on the Services (text, graphics, images, videos, software), other than User Content, is owned by us or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without permission, or use our trademarks without authorization.

10. Privacy

Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms. By using the Services, you consent to such collection and use as described in the Privacy Policy.

11. Subscription and Payment Terms

Where paid subscriptions or payments are offered, you agree to pay all applicable fees, provide accurate billing information, and that fees are generally non-refundable except as required by law or as specified in any refund policy we publish. Subscriptions may auto-renew unless you cancel in accordance with the applicable process.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Operator from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from: (a) your use of the Services; (b) your User Content; (c) your violation of these Terms or any law; or (d) your violation of any third-party rights. We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you.

13. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Services at any time, with or without cause or notice. You may terminate your account by contacting us or through account settings where available. Upon termination, your right to use the Services ceases immediately, and we may delete your account and data as permitted by our Privacy Policy and applicable law.

14. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any dispute arising from these Terms or the Services may be resolved by binding arbitration in [Your Jurisdiction] in accordance with [applicable arbitration rules], except where prohibited by law. You waive any right to participate in a class action to the maximum extent permitted by law.

15. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will post the updated Terms on this page and update the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms where permitted by law. If you do not agree, you must stop using the Services.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.

17. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Service, contact us: