Terms of Service
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of https://www.eclecticimprovement.com (the "Site"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.
These Terms incorporate by reference our Legal Disclaimer and Privacy Policy.
1) The Site is Educational/Informational
The Site provides educational and informational content only. It is not professional medical, psychological, financial, legal, or other advice. You are responsible for your own decisions and actions. See the Legal Disclaimer for details.
2) Donations
The Site may offer a voluntary donation option (e.g., “Buy Me a Ramen”) through third-party services (such as Buy Me a Coffee).
- Donations are voluntary and do not purchase goods or services from us.
- Donation processing, receipts, chargebacks, and any refund policies are handled by the third-party provider and/or payment processor under their terms.
- We do not guarantee any benefits, access, or outcomes in exchange for donations unless explicitly stated on the Site.
3) Intellectual Property and Permission to Use Content
Ownership
Unless otherwise noted, the Site’s content (text, original graphics, and page structure) is owned by Eclectic Improvement and protected by intellectual property laws.
What you may do
You may:
- read and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes
- share links to Site pages
- quote brief excerpts with attribution and a link back to the source page
What you may not do without permission
You may not:
- republish substantial portions of the Site (including copying entire articles) on another website, platform, or publication
- sell, license, or commercially exploit Site content
- use automated means to access the Site in a way that imposes an unreasonable load (including bulk scraping)
If you want permission for broader use, contact us via the email listed on the About Me page.
4) Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- interfere with the Site’s operation or security
- attempt unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its infrastructure
- introduce malware or harmful code
- use the Site in violation of applicable laws
5) Third-Party Services and Links
The Site may link to third-party websites or embed third-party services. We are not responsible for third-party content, availability, security, or practices. Your use of third-party services is governed by their terms and policies.
6) No Warranties
The Site is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties of any kind, express or implied, including accuracy, reliability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure, or that any content will be complete, current, or free of inaccuracies.
7) Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Eclectic Improvement and its creator will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising from or related to:
- your access to or use of (or inability to use) the Site
- reliance on any content on the Site
- third-party services, links, or content
- unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or data
In jurisdictions that do not allow certain limitations of liability, liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
8) Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Eclectic Improvement and its creator from and against claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Site or your violation of these Terms.
9) Changes to the Site or Terms
We may modify or discontinue the Site (in whole or in part) at any time.
We may update these Terms from time to time by posting the revised Terms on the Site and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the revised Terms.
10) Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect.
11) Contact
Questions about these Terms may be sent via the email listed on the About Me page.