Terms and Conditions

Hi there!  Thanks for visiting!  It’s important to us that everyone has a safe and enjoyable ride on this site, so here’s the rules of the road.

These Terms and Conditions govern your use of the websites owned and operated by Empowering Wellness Inc. its affiliates and related entities (“we” or “us”) including www.birthbliss.ca, www.empoweringwellness.ca and any subdomains thereof (the “Sites”).  The term “Sites” includes the content on the Sites and all of our services and products available at or through the Sites. Your use the Sites anytime you access, view, link to or from, or otherwise interact or communicate with or connect to the Sites. By using the Sites you agree to these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree to all the Terms and Conditions, then you may not access the Sites or use any of our services. These Terms and Conditions may be changed from time to time without notice. Any changes will be effective when posted. We gently suggest that you periodically review our Terms and Conditions to become aware of any changes.

 

Age of Users

Access and use of our Sites is only offered to users 13 years of age or older.  We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 18.  If you are under the age of 13, with the permission of your parent or legal guardian, you may view the Sites as a visitor.

 

Responsibility of Contributors (AKA User Content)

We would like everyone to “play nicely in the sandbox” so to speak.

Therefore by accessing the Sites, you agree not to:

  • use the Sites in any unlawful manner or in any manner that could damage, disable, disrupt or impair the Sites or interfere with any other user’s use and enjoyment of the Sites
  • use spiders, robots, data mining techniques or similar data methods to download or otherwise, store, publish or distribute the content of the Sites
  • intercept or misappropriate data or personal information from the Sites
  • post, transmit, publish, share or otherwise make available any information, software or other material that contains a virus, malware or any other harmful component including but not limited to trojan horses, trap doors, back doors, easter eggs, worms, time bombs, cancelbots or computer programming routines that are intended to damage or interfere with the Sites
  • intimidate, harass or insult other users
  • post, transmit, publish, share or otherwise make available any content that is abusive, harmful, unlawful, fraudulent, threatening, infringing, hateful, harassing, defamatory, insulting, obscene, profane, racist, or otherwise objectionable
  • post, transmit, publish, share or otherwise make available content that would incite a criminal offense, violate the rights of others or that would otherwise create liability or violate any Applicable Laws
  • post, transmit, publish, share, or otherwise make available any inappropriate advertising, solicitations or promotional materials including junk mail or spam that would violate the CAN-SPAM Act
  • inappropriately post transmit, publish, share, or otherwise make available or solicit private information such as phone numbers, addresses, social security numbers, impersonate any person or entity (including, but not limited to, any of our employees or representatives), or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent yourself, your age or your affiliation with any person or entity
  • post the same message or comment multiple times

We reserve the right to monitor communications on the Sites between you and other users.

We are not responsible for content posted, transmitted, published, shared or otherwise made available by users on or through the Sites (“User Content”). User Content, includes, but is not limited to text, photos, videos, audio, code, trademarks, trade names, service marks, trade dress, articles, recipes, art, designs, graphics, postings, images, links, photographs, information, and music (collectively, “User Content”). We are a distributor (and not a publisher) of User Content. User Content does not reflect our opinions or views. Although we may monitor the Sites, we do not review all User Content. We do not endorse any User Content and make no warranties, whether express or implied, as to the accuracy, integrity or quality of any User Content. Under no circumstances will we be liable in any way for User Content, including, but not limited to, any errors or omissions in any User Content or any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of or reliance on any User Content. We retain the right to archive or make any discussion “Read Only” or to reject, modify or remove any User Content (without notice or liability) if we consider any User Content to be in violation of these Terms and Conditions or otherwise inappropriate or harmful to the Sites in our sole discretion. Regardless of whether we remove such User Content, users remain solely responsible and liable for their User Content.

By posting, transmitting, publishing, sharing or otherwise making available User Content on the Sites, you automatically grant (or warrant that you have the express authority from the owner of such User Content to grant) us a worldwide royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive right and license to use, reproduce, adapt, translate, publish and distribute such User Content (in whole or in part). We also have right to incorporate and adapt the User Content in other works in any form, media or technology now known or hereafter developed. You further grant any other user of the Sites to access, view, store or reproduce the User Content for that user’s personal non-commercial purposes. Additionally, you represent and warrant that (1) no element of your User Content will violate or infringe upon the intellectual property or privacy rights of any third party and (2) you (and any licensor of content that you post on the Sites), have waived any “moral rights” in connection with your User Content. You are solely responsible for paying all royalties and other fees that might be due to any person or entity by reason of any User Content posted by you on or through the Sites. You acknowledge you are not entitled to any compensation for any User Content you post on the Sites

 

Third-Party Materials

We have not reviewed, and cannot review, all of the material made available through the websites and webpages (“Third-Party Sites”) to which The Sites links, and that link to The Sites. You are responsible for taking precautions as necessary to protect yourself and your computer systems from viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and other harmful or destructive content. We do not control, endorse, take responsibility for, investigate, monitor or check for accuracy, appropriateness or completeness of any content of Third Party Sites.  Empowering Wellness Inc disclaims any responsibility for any harm (liability, direct or indirect, loss or damage) resulting from your use of Third-Party Sites.

 

Legal Compliance

You agree to comply with all applicable domestic and international laws, statutes, ordinances, and regulations regarding your use of our Website. Empowering Wellness Inc reserves the right to investigate complaints or reported violations of our Legal Terms and Conditions and to take any action we deem appropriate, including but not limited to canceling your Member account, reporting any suspected unlawful activity to law enforcement officials, regulators, or other third parties and disclosing any information necessary or appropriate to such persons or entities relating to your profile, email addresses, usage history, posted materials, IP addresses and traffic information, as allowed under our Privacy Policy.

 

Intellectual Property

The Sites may contain our service marks or trademarks as well as those of our affiliates or other companies, in the form of words, graphics, and logos. Your use of The Sites does not constitute any right or license for you to use such service marks/trademarks, without the prior written permission of the corresponding service mark/trademark owner.

Empowering Wellness Inc. is also protected under international copyright laws. Our trademarks and service marks, along with our trade names, trade dress (the “Marks”) and designs and all other content found on our Sites, including, but not limited to, articles, recipes, art, designs, graphics, text, postings, images, links, photographs, videos, information, and music (collectively, the “Site Content”) is our property and/or the property of its respective owners. The copying, redistribution, use or publication by you of any portion of our Website is strictly prohibited. Your use of our Website and downloading the Site Content does not grant you ownership rights of any kind on the Sites.  Unless noted otherwise, you may access the Sites or the Site Content for your personal and non-commercial use only. You may not use, modify, copy, publish, display, transmit, adapt, frame or in any way exploit the Site Content, in whole or in part, without our prior written authorization and the authorization of all respective owners of the Site Content. You must abide by all copyright notices or other restrictions contained on the Sites. Any unauthorized of the Site Content will terminate any permissions granted herein. Such unauthorized use may also violate Applicable Laws, including copyright and trademark laws. Unless explicitly stated herein, nothing in these Terms and Conditions shall be construed as conferring any license to the Marks or Site Content.

 

No Medical Advice

While the Site Content may be related to general and specific health issues, the Site Content is made available with the express understanding that neither Marie Berwald, the other experts on the Sites, nor the Sites themselves, nor users of the Sites are dispensing medical advice. Do not use information from the Sites for self-diagnosis, it is not meant to replace solid advice from qualified professionals.  Any products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.  We will not respond to emails asking for specific medical advice (especially in regards to essential oils).   IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH AND BEFORE STARTING OR STOPPING ANY TREATMENT OR ACTING UPON INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE SITES, YOU SHOULD CONTACT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER, DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND PROCEED WITH CAUTION.

The Site Content cannot replace or substitute for the services of trained professionals in any field, including, but not limited to, financial, medical or legal matters. We encourage you to seek the advice of professionals, as appropriate, regarding the evaluation of any specific information found on the Sites. Your access and use of the Sites does not in any way create a physician/patient, confidential or privileged relationship, or any other relationship that would give rise to any duties on our part or the part of its contributors. We do not endorse any specific tests, physicians, procedures, opinions, or other information that may appear on the Sites. Your reliance on any information provided on the Sites is solely at your own risk. We make no representations or warranties concerning any treatment, action or application of medication or preparation by any person following the information offered or provided within or through the Sites. We are not liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, special, exemplary or other damages that may result, including but not limited to, economic loss, injury, illness or death.

 

Warranties

YOU USE THE SITES AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE SITES (AND ANY PORTION OF THE SITES) ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” “WITH ALL FAULTS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY THE APPLICABLE LAWS, WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT). We make no warranties or representations about the accuracy or completeness of content available on or through the Sites, the Site Content, or the content of any websites, any social media or other Internet resources linked to the Sites and assume no liability or responsibility for any: (i) errors, mistakes, or inaccuracies contained on the Sites; (ii) personal injury or property damage, of any nature whatsoever, resulting from your access to or use of the Sites (or any parts thereof); (iii) any unauthorized access to or use of our secure servers and/or any and all personal information stored therein; (iv) any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Sites; (v) any bugs, viruses, Trojan horses, malware or the like which may be transmitted to or through the Sites (or any parts thereof) by any third party; and/or (vi) for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the Site Content, the use of the Sites and/or through your or any other users’ exercise of any rights granted by us herein. We reserve the right, in its sole and exclusive discretion, to change, modify, add, remove or disable access without notice to any portion of the Sites .

 

General Terms and Conditions

Our Legal Terms and Conditions shall be treated as though it were executed and performed in Saskatchewan, Canada, and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Saskatchewan, Canada, without regard to conflict of law principles. In addition, you agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts. Any cause of action by you with respect to the Sites, must be instituted within one (1) year after the cause of action arose or be forever waived and barred. Should any part of our Legal Terms and Conditions be held invalid or unenforceable, that portion shall be construed consistent with applicable law and the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect. To the extent that any Content on our Sites conflicts or is inconsistent with our Legal Terms and Conditions, our Legal Terms and Conditions shall take precedence. Our failure to enforce any provision of our Legal Terms and Conditions shall not be deemed a waiver of such provision nor of the right to enforce such provision. The rights of Empowering Wellness Inc. under our Legal Terms and Conditions shall survive the termination of our Legal Terms and Conditions.

 

Questions

If you have any questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, you may contact us at marie.berwald@birthbliss.ca