Terms and Conditions

Terms & Conditions (Terms of Use)

Effective Date: 11/20/25
Last Updated: 11/20/25

Welcome to The Art of Surfing Emotions website, owned and operated by Surfing Emotions Press (“we,” “us,” “our”). By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms & Conditions (“Terms”). Please read them carefully.

If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using this website—including blog content, downloadable materials, therapy program descriptions, and merchandise pages—you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

2. Not Professional Advice

The information on this website—including blog posts, educational materials, and downloadable chapters—is for general informational and educational purposes only.

It is not:

• Mental health advice
• Medical advice
• Counseling or psychotherapy
• A substitute for professional treatment or diagnosis

If you need professional help, please consult a licensed mental health provider or medical professional.

Participation in Surfing Emotions Therapy requires a separate informed consent process and is not initiated through this website alone.

3. User Eligibility

By using this website, you confirm that:

• You are at least 18 years old, or
• You are using the site under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

4. Permitted Use of Website Content

All website content—including text, images, graphics, logos, blog posts, downloadable materials, and digital content—is the property of Surfing Emotions Press and is protected by U.S. and international copyright law.

You may:

• View, read, and download materials for personal, non-commercial use only 
• Share links to public-facing pages (not password-protected or purchased content)
   

You may not:

• Copy, reproduce, modify, or distribute content for commercial purposes
• Remove copyright notices
• Use content to create derivative works
• Upload or post website content on other sites without permission
   

5. Blog and User-Submitted Content

If you post comments or interact with us on the website or social media:

• You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display your comment 
• You agree not to post harmful, unlawful, defamatory, or inappropriate content
• We may remove comments at our discretion
   

We are not responsible for content posted by users or third parties.

6. Email Subscriptions & Communications

By subscribing to the blog, requesting a free chapter, or contacting us through forms, you consent to receive communications from us.

You may unsubscribe at any time via the link in our emails.

7. Merchandise (Future)

If merchandise becomes available:

• All purchases will be processed through secure third-party payment processors
• Prices may change at any time
  Orders may be refused for suspected fraud or misuse 
• Shipping and return terms will be listed on the store page
   

We do not store your payment card information.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, such as social media platforms or external resources.

We are not responsible for:

• Their content
• Their privacy practices
• Their security
   

Use third-party sites at your own discretion.

9. Website Availability & Changes

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any portion of the website at any time without notice.

We are not liable for:

• Downtime
• Data loss 
• Website errors
• Inaccuracies
   

We do our best to keep information accurate, but cannot guarantee that every detail is current.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

Your use of the website is “as is” and “as available.”

We disclaim all warranties, including:

• Implied warranties of merchantability
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement
• Accuracy or reliability of the content
• Security or error-free operation
   

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Surfing Emotions Press is not liable for any damages, including:

• Direct or indirect losses
• Incidental or consequential damages
• Loss of data 
• Loss of profits
• Emotional or psychological harm allegedly arising from website content
   

Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the website is to stop using it.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from claims arising out of:

• Your use of the website
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any applicable law or regulation
   

13. Intellectual Property

All copyrights, trademarks, service marks, and other intellectual property on this website belong to Surfing Emotions Press unless stated otherwise.

Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to conflict-of-law rules.

California residents maintain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), as detailed in our Privacy Policy.

15. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms periodically. When changes occur, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.

Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact:

Surfing Emotions Press
Email: info@theartofsurfingemotions.com