Important Notice

From Shadows Terms, Conditions, and Disclaimer

Welcome to From Shadows (“we,” “us,” “our”).

These terms and conditions outline the rules and regulations for the use of the From Shadows website, located at FromShadows.com (the “Website”).

By accessing this Website, you accept these terms and conditions. If you do not agree to all of the terms and conditions stated on this page, do not continue to use the Website.

1) Educational and Informational Use Only

All content on this Website is provided for general educational and informational purposes only. From Shadows offers a practice-oriented framework and commentary on historical and traditional disciplines (including, but not limited to, Hesychasm, Sufism, Buddhism, Stoicism, and the Fourth Way). Content is not presented as medical, psychological, psychiatric, legal, tax, financial, or other professional advice.

2) No Medical, Mental Health, or Professional Services

From Shadows is not a medical provider, mental health provider, or licensed professional service. We do not provide medical care, psychotherapy, counseling, diagnosis, treatment, or crisis services. We do not establish a doctor-patient, therapist-client, clergy-penitent, fiduciary, or any other professional relationship through your use of this Website.

If you have, suspect you have, or are at risk for a medical or mental health condition, you should consult a qualified professional. If you are in immediate danger or at risk of harming yourself or others, contact your local emergency services immediately.

3) Personal Responsibility and Assumption of Risk

You are solely responsible for how you interpret and apply the information and practices on this Website. You agree that any practices you choose to perform are done voluntarily and at your own risk. You agree to use objective observation and appropriate caution, and to stop any practice that causes destabilization, severe distress, or impairment.

4) No Guarantees

We make no guarantees regarding outcomes. Individual results vary widely based on personal history, consistency, environment, and many other factors. Any examples or descriptions are illustrative only and are not promises of specific results.

5) Intellectual Property and License

Unless otherwise stated, From Shadows and/or its licensors own the intellectual property rights for all material on the Website. All intellectual property rights are reserved. You may access this Website for your personal use subject to restrictions set in these terms and conditions.

You must not:

• Copy or republish material from From Shadows

• Sell, rent, or sub-license material from From Shadows

• Reproduce, duplicate, or copy material from From Shadows

• Redistribute content from From Shadows

6) Cookies

The Website uses cookies to help personalize your online experience. By accessing the Website, you agree to use required cookies.

A cookie is a text file placed on your device by a web page server. Cookies cannot be used to run programs or deliver viruses to your computer. Cookies are uniquely assigned to you and can only be read by a web server in the domain that issued the cookie to you.

We may use cookies to collect, store, and track information for statistical or marketing purposes to operate our Website. You have the ability to accept or decline optional cookies. Some required cookies are necessary for Website operation and do not require your consent. By accepting required cookies, you also accept third-party cookies which might be used via third-party services integrated into our Website.

7) User Comments and Submissions

Parts of this Website may offer an opportunity to post and exchange opinions and information. From Shadows does not filter, edit, publish, or review comments prior to their presence on the Website. Comments do not reflect the views of From Shadows, its agents, or affiliates.

To the extent permitted by applicable laws, From Shadows shall not be liable for comments or any liability, damages, or expenses caused or suffered as a result of any use of, posting of, or appearance of comments on this Website.

We reserve the right to monitor all comments and remove any comments which can be considered inappropriate, offensive, or in breach of these terms and conditions.

You warrant and represent that:

• You are entitled to post the comments and have all necessary licenses and consents to do so

• The comments do not infringe any intellectual property right of any third party

• The comments do not contain defamatory, libelous, offensive, indecent, or otherwise unlawful material, or an invasion of privacy

• The comments will not be used to solicit or promote business or present commercial or unlawful activity

You grant From Shadows a non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, edit, and authorize others to use, reproduce, and edit any of your comments in any and all forms, formats, or media.

8) Third-Party Links and External Resources

This Website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. Such links are provided for convenience and reference only. We do not control third-party sites and do not endorse, warrant, or assume responsibility for their content, accuracy, policies, or practices. You access third-party websites at your own risk.

9) Hyperlinking to Our Content

The following organizations may link to our Website without prior written approval:

• Government agencies

• Search engines

• News organizations

• Online directory distributors

• System-wide accredited businesses (except soliciting non-profit organizations, charity shopping malls, and charity fundraising groups which may not hyperlink to our Website)

These organizations may link to our home page, publications, or other Website information so long as the link:

(a) is not deceptive;

(b) does not falsely imply sponsorship, endorsement, or approval; and

(c) fits within the context of the linking party’s site.

We may consider and approve other link requests from commonly-known consumer or business information sources, community sites, associations representing charities, online directory distributors, internet portals, accounting, law, and consulting firms, and educational institutions and trade associations.

No use of From Shadows’ logo or other artwork will be allowed for linking absent a trademark license agreement.

10) Content Liability

We shall not be held responsible for any content that appears on your website. You agree to protect and defend us against all claims arising on your website. No link(s) should appear on any website that may be interpreted as libelous, obscene, or criminal, or which infringes, otherwise violates, or advocates infringement or other violation of any third party rights.

11) Reservation of Rights

We reserve the right to request removal of all links or any particular link to our Website. You approve to immediately remove all links upon request. We also reserve the right to amend these terms and conditions and our linking policy at any time. By continuously linking to our Website, you agree to be bound to and follow these terms.

12) Removal of Links From Our Website

If you find any link on our Website offensive for any reason, you may contact us at any time. We will consider requests to remove links, but we are not obligated to do so or to respond directly.

13) Accuracy, Availability, and Changes

We do not ensure that the information on this Website is correct, complete, or current. We do not warrant the Website will always be available or that material will be kept up to date. We may change, remove, or add content at any time without notice.

14) Disclaimer of Warranties

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Website and all content are provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and accuracy.

15) Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, From Shadows shall not be liable for any loss or damage of any nature arising out of or in connection with your use of the Website, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages, loss of profits, loss of data, personal injury, or emotional distress.

Nothing in this disclaimer will:

• Limit or exclude liability for death or personal injury where prohibited by law

• Limit or exclude liability for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation

• Limit liabilities in any way not permitted under applicable law

• Exclude liabilities that may not be excluded under applicable law

16) Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless From Shadows and its owners, contributors, affiliates, and agents from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Website, your violation of these terms, or your violation of any rights of another.

17) Governing Law and Venue

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of South Dakota, and, to the extent applicable, the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these terms, the Website, or your use of the Website shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in South Dakota, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

If applicable law requires a dispute to be brought in a different venue, the parties agree that the claim shall be brought in that venue and that the remainder of these terms shall remain in full force and effect.

18) Contact

If you have questions about these terms, contact us at: gainstrengththroughstruggle@gmail.com

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