Terms and Services: Grief & Solace Terms and Conditions for Use

Grief & Solace Terms of Use & Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 12, 2025

Welcome to Grief & Solace. These Terms of Use & Privacy Policy (collectively, the “Agreement”) govern your access to and use of the website https://www.griefandsolace.com (“Site”).

By accessing or using this Site, you acknowledge and agree to be bound by this Agreement. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use immediately.

1. Who We Are

Grief & Solace is a personal project, not a professional service. This Site was created to share personal reflections, experiences, and insights about grief, loss, and cherishing loved ones.

This Site is NOT:
❌ A mental health, psychology, or therapy service.
❌ A medical or healthcare provider.
❌ A financial, legal, or professional advisory service.

I am not a licensed professional in any field. The content here is based on personal thoughts and experiences and should NEVER be taken as professional advice. If you are struggling with mental health, legal matters, or financial difficulties, please consult a licensed professional for guidance.

2. Terms of Use

Content Usage

✅ Personal Use Only
All content on this Site is for informational and personal use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, or exploit any content for commercial purposes without written permission.

✅ No Guarantees of Accuracy
While I try to ensure the content is accurate, I make no guarantees about its completeness, accuracy, or reliability. Any reliance on this information is at your own risk.

Prohibited Activities

By using this Site, you agree that you will NOT:
❌ Use the Site for any illegal or unethical purpose.
❌ Disrupt, disable, or interfere with the Site’s functionality, security, or servers.
❌ Attempt to collect, store, or misuse personal data from other users.

No Professional Advice Provided

🚨 No Mental Health or Medical Advice
Grief & Solace DOES NOT provide therapy, mental health counseling, medical treatment, or crisis intervention.

⚠️ I am NOT a licensed psychologist, therapist, doctor, or counselor.
⚠️ This Site is NOT a substitute for professional mental health services.

If you are struggling emotionally or mentally, please seek help from a qualified mental health professional.

📌 Emergency Help:

U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Dial 988
Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 741741

🚨 No Financial or Legal Advice
This Site may discuss financial or legal topics, but I AM NOT a licensed financial advisor, attorney, or expert.

⚠️ Nothing on this Site should be interpreted as legal or financial guidance.
⚠️ If you need legal or financial help, consult a qualified professional.

User Responsibility

By using this Site, you agree that:
✅ You are responsible for your own choices and actions.
✅ You understand that this is NOT professional advice.
✅ If you require support beyond what this Site offers, seek it from a trained expert.

3. Disclaimers

General Disclaimer

This Site is provided “as is” for informational purposes only. No guarantees are made regarding the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of content.

Emotional Sensitivity Disclaimer

This Site discusses grief, loss, and emotional topics. Some content may be difficult for certain readers. If you feel triggered or distressed, please seek professional support.

Affiliate Disclosure

Grief & Solace participates in affiliate programs. This means:

If you purchase a product through an affiliate link, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Affiliate partnerships DO NOT influence the products I recommend.

I only promote items that align with this Site’s mission of helping people cherish and remember their loved ones.

Liability Disclaimer

🚨 No Liability for Actions Taken
Grief & Solace is not responsible for any actions you take based on content from this Site.

This includes, but is not limited to:

Emotional, mental, or financial decisions made based on this Site’s content.
Use of any third-party products or services recommended here.
Any harm, loss, or damages resulting from reliance on this Site.

📌 Your use of this Site is 100% at your own risk.

🚨 No Guarantee of Results
Nothing on this Site guarantees any specific outcome. This includes:

Improvements in mental health.
Financial or legal success.
Any form of personal growth or emotional healing.

4. Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

✅ Comments: If you leave a comment, we collect:

Your name (if provided).
Your IP address (to prevent spam).
The content of your comment.

✅ Cookies:

Cookies store login and comment info for convenience.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

✅ Embedded Content:
Some posts may include embedded videos, images, or external links. These third-party sites may collect data according to their own privacy policies.

How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:
✔️ Maintain and improve the Site’s functionality and security.
✔️ Respond to comments or inquiries.
✔️ Detect and prevent spam or fraudulent activity.

🚫 No Sale of Personal Data
Your personal data is NOT sold or shared for marketing purposes.

✅ Legal Compliance:
We may disclose data if required by law or to protect against harm or illegal activities.

✅ Third-Party Services:
Some data (like IP addresses) may be shared with security tools (e.g., spam detection services) for site protection only.

Your Rights

📌 Access & Portability: You may request a copy of any personal data stored about you.
📌 Erasure: You may request deletion of personal data, except data required for legal/security reasons.

5. Third-Party Links

This Site may include links to third-party websites. Grief & Solace has no control over these external sites and is not responsible for their content, policies, or security.

Use third-party sites at your own risk.

6. Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, but no website is 100% secure. By using this Site, you acknowledge that you provide information at your own risk.

7. Updates to This Agreement

This Agreement may be updated periodically. By continuing to use the Site, you accept any changes.

Last Updated: January 12, 2025

8. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns, contact:

📧 Email: lifesjourney@griefandsolace.com

By using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Use & Privacy Policy.

By accessing and using Grief & Solace, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Terms of Use & Privacy Policy.

9. Bureaucratic Proof:

Awin requires verification that I own this site, and rather than disrupt the flow of my carefully crafted (and lovingly built, I might add) posts and pages, I’ve chosen to neatly file this under the heart of legalese.

As per their request, Awin (or even awin.com—look at that, I even linked you guys) is now present within my site’s body content. Hopefully, this satisfies the verification process.