Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using Rooted (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

Description of Service

Rooted provides tools and resources for personal reflection, including:

• Private journaling features
• Shadow work exercises and prompts
• Deconstruction reflection topics
• Seasonal practices and rituals
• Grounding practices
• Educational courses and content

All content and practices are intended for informational and educational purposes to support personal growth and self-awareness.

User Responsibilities

Account Security

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• All activity that occurs under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use

Appropriate Use

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any illegal purpose or in violation of any laws
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other user accounts
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Use automated tools to scrape or collect data from the Service
• Impersonate another person or entity
• Upload malware, viruses, or malicious code

Personal Responsibility

You acknowledge that you are using the Service at your own risk and are solely responsible for:

• How you interpret and apply any content, practices, or exercises
• Monitoring your own mental and emotional well-being
• Seeking professional help if needed
• Deciding what practices feel safe and appropriate for you

Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Rooted and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

Your Content

You retain all rights to content you create (journal entries, reflections, etc.). By using the Service, you grant us a limited license to store and display your content solely for the purpose of providing the Service to you. We will not use your personal content for any other purpose.

Our Content

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or exploit our content (practices, exercises, courses, etc.) without our prior written permission.

Affiliate Links and Recommendations

Rooted may include affiliate links to books, products, or services we recommend. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase through these links, at no additional cost to you. See our Affiliate Disclosure for details.

Recommendations are not endorsements. Any recommendations for therapists, books, resources, or products are provided as general information only. We do not guarantee the quality, safety, or effectiveness of third-party services or products. You are responsible for your own due diligence.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

• The Service is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, express or implied
• We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
• We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• We are not liable for any harm resulting from your use of the Service, including emotional distress or mental health impacts
• Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us (if any) in the past 12 months

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability for certain types of damages. In such cases, our liability will be limited to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Rooted and its owners, operators, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Any content you create or submit

Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. You may also terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using account deletion features in the Service.

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the state where Rooted is registered, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the American Arbitration Association's rules, except where prohibited by law.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: legal@berooted.me