Terms of Service
The terms “we”, “us”, and “our” refer to The Foundation for Post-Traumatic Healing and Complex Trauma Research, CPTSD Foundation, cptsdfoundation.org, CPTSD Learning Center. (“Company”).
The terms “Site(s)” refers to https://cptsdfoundation.org or any site operated by CPTSD Foundation (“Site(s)”).
On the Site, we provide: Educational materials, information, programs, resources, classes, summits. (“Service(s)”).
The term “user,” “customer,” “you,” and “your” refers to visitors, users and customers of the Site and/or Service.
By using our Site and/or Service, whether made available for purchase or not, you are agreeing to the following Terms of Service, our Full Site Disclaimer and Privacy Policy (located here https://cptsdfoundation.org/full-disclaimer/) and any other agreement that governs your use of our Site or Service (collectively, “Agreements”). You should not use our Site or Service if you do not agree with the terms and conditions contained in these Agreements.
USE OF THE SITE AND SERVICE
To access or use the Site and/or Service, you must be 18 years or older and have the requisite power and authority to enter into these Terms of Service. Minors are prohibited from using the Site and/or Service. Your use of the Site is subject to these Terms of Service (“Terms of Service”). By accessing or using the Site and/or Service, you are agreeing to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these Terms of Service, you may not use any CPTSD Foundation Programs or Services.
FOR EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY
All of the information provided throughout the Platforms and Products (including the digital content delivered via email, blog, podcasts, live and pre recorded events, on social media, through webinars and other content, whether available for purchase or not) are resources for educational and informational purposes only. They do not constitute medical advice and are not guaranteed to be accurate, complete, reliable, current or error-free. The information contained on the Platforms and Products are not a substitute for personalized advice from a knowledgeable health care professional. If you have specific questions, you should seek the advice of an attorney authorized to practice law in your jurisdiction.
ACCESSING THE PLATFORMS AND PRODUCTS
In order to access the Platforms and/or online Products, you must obtain access to the World Wide Web through devices that access web-based content and pay any service fees associated with such access.
We reserve the right to modify, suspend or discontinue, whether temporarily or permanently, the Platforms (or any part thereof) or Products, for any reason and without notice. You agree that Company shall not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, interruption, suspension or discontinuance of the Platforms and/or Products. We are not responsible for delay or failure of our performance of any of the features of the Platforms and Products caused by events beyond our reasonable control, like an act of war, hostility, or sabotage; natural disaster; electrical, internet, or telecommunication outage; or government restrictions.
LAWFUL PURPOSES
You may use the Site and/or Service for lawful purposes only. You agree to be financially responsible for all purchases made by you. You agree to use the Site and/or Service and to purchase services or products for legitimate purposes only. You shall not post or transmit through the Site and/or Service any material which violates or infringes the rights of others, or which is threatening, abusive, defamatory, libelous, invasive of privacy or publicity rights, vulgar, obscene, profane or otherwise objectionable, contains injurious formulas, recipes, or instructions, which encourages conduct that would constitute a criminal offense, give rise to civil liability or otherwise violate any law.
REFUSAL OF SERVICE
We reserve the right to refuse access to the Site and/or Service to any person or entity, without the obligation to assign a reason for doing so. We reserve the right to immediately remove you from the Site and/or Service, without refund, if you violate these Terms of Service or other Agreements governing your use of the Site and/or Service.
SHIPPING POLICIES
Most of our products are delivered to you online in a digital format. For any physical products which require shipping, those costs are outlined as part of the check out process for those items. Unless otherwise specified on the product page or checkout page, you are responsible for shipping costs.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
Refunds for your purchase are not available. You may cancel your membership or program access at any time, for any reason. You agree to make timely and full payments to the Company for your purchase. See our Cancellation and Refund policy here, https://cptsdfoundation.org/refundpolicy/
DISCLAIMER
The Company may share the successful results of its users or customers on the Site and/or Service. Personally identifable information will not be disclosed with the exception of being required to do by law. Such examples are not to be interpreted as a promise or guarantee, verbally or in writing, regarding your results, future earnings, business profit, marketing performance, audience growth, or results of any kind.
By accessing the Site and/or Service, you accept, agree and understand that you are fully responsible for your progress and results from your participation. We do not guarantee that you will get any results using any of our ideas, tools, strategies or recommendations, and nothing in our Site and/or Service is a promise, warranty or guarantee to you of such results.
The information on this site is for educational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice. Consult a medical professional or healthcare provider if you’re seeking medical advice diagnoses, or treatment. The content on this website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
ERRORS, INACCURACIES, AND OMISSIONS
Information provided on the Site and/or Service is subject to change. Company makes no representation or warranty that the information provided, regardless of its source, is accurate, complete, reliable, current or error-free. Company disclaims all liability for any inaccuracy, error or incompleteness in the provided information.
THIRD PARTY WEBSITE AND RESOURCES
The Site and the Service contain links to third party websites and resources. You acknowledge and agree that we are not responsible or liable for the availability, accuracy, content or policies of third party websites or resources. Links to such websites or resources do not imply any endorsement by or affiliation with the Site and/or Service. You acknowledge sole responsibility for and assume all risk arising from your use of any such websites or resources.
AFFILIATE LINKS
Some of the sections of this site will allow you to purchase different products and services online provided by other merchants, and not us. Some of the links that we post on our site are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, we will receive an affiliate commission.*
We are not responsible for the quality, accuracy, timeliness, reliability or any other aspect of these products and services. In addition, a merchant will likely have privacy and data collection practices that are different from ours. If you make a purchase from a merchant on their site or on a site that we have posted a link to, the information obtained during your visit to that merchant’s online store or site, and the information that you give as part of the transaction, such as your name, e-mail address, street address, telephone number, and credit card number, may be collected the merchant and us. For more information regarding a merchant, its online store, its privacy policies, and/or any additional terms and conditions that may apply, visit that merchant’s website and click on its information links or contact the merchant directly.
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
*Disclosed in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
INDEMNIFICATION
You shall indemnify and hold us harmless from and against any and all losses, damages, settlements, liabilities, costs, charges, assessments and expenses, as well as third party claims and causes of action, including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees, arising out of any breach by you of any of these Terms of Service, or any use by you of the Site and/or Service. You shall provide us with such assistance, without charge, as we may request in connection with any such defense, including, without limitation, providing us with such information, documents, records and reasonable access to you, as we deem necessary. You shall not settle any third party claim or waive any defense without our prior written consent.
GOVERNING LAW
The Terms of Service shall be governed by the laws of the State of Hawaii.
EFFECT OF HEADINGS
The subject headings of the paragraphs of the Terms of Service are included for convenience only and shall not affect the construction or interpretation of any of its provisions.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
These Agreements (i.e., this Terms of Service, along with the referenced Privacy Policy and Full Site Disclaimer, and any other written agreement that governs your use of our Site and/or Service) constitute the entire agreement between you and the Company with respect to the Site and/or Service and it supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral or written, between you and the Company with respect to the Site and/or Service.
WAIVER
Our failure at any time to require performance of any provision of these Terms of Service or to exercise any right provided for herein or by law shall not be deemed a waiver of such provision or such right. All waivers must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of CPTSD Foundation. Unless the written waiver contains an express statement to the contrary, no waiver by us of any breach of any provision of these Terms of Service or of any right provided for herein or by law shall be construed as a waiver of any continuing or succeeding breach of such provision, a waiver of the provision itself, or a waiver of any right under these Terms of Service
SEVERABILITY
If any term, provision, covenant, or condition of the Terms of Service is held by an arbitrator or court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the rest of the Terms of Service shall remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be affected, impaired, or invalidated.
ASSIGNMENT
These Terms of Service bind and inure to the benefit of the parties’ successors and assigns. These Terms of Service are not assignable, delegable, sub-licensable or otherwise transferable by you. Any transfer, assignment, delegation or sublicense by you is invalid.
OUR PRIVACY POLICY
Please review our Privacy Policy located at https://cptsdfoundation.org/full-disclaimer/.
CHANGED TERMS
CPTSD Foundation reserves the right to change this Terms of Service from time to time. We will notify you about significant changes in the way we treat personal information by sending a notice to the primary email address specified in your account, by placing a prominent notice on our site, and/or by updating any information on this page. Your continued use of the Site and/or Services available through this Site after such modifications will constitute your: (a) acknowledgment of the modified Privacy Policy; and (b) agreement to abide and be bound by that Policy.
HOW TO CONTACT US
If you have any questions about this Terms of Service, please contact us at:
Athena Petersen, Executive Director and Founder:
The Foundation for Post-Traumatic Healing and Complex Trauma Research
3857 Birch Street
Suite 3055
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Email: office at cptsdfoundation dot org
Terms of Service Updated on November 28, 2023 – Changed contact mailing address and email address
Terms of Service Updated on 7/12/23 – Including updates to Use of the Site and Service, Disclaimer, and Waiver sections.
Terms of Service updated as of 7/6/22