Terms of Service

Last updated: [DATE]

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of www.KMBurnham.com (the “Site”), operated by KM Burnham LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”). The Site supports the work of Kay Burnham as an author, speaker, and peer-to-peer support guide, including information about books, speaking engagements, and peer support offerings. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not access the Site.

1. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old (or 16 if you are in the EEA/UK) to use the Site. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

2. Accounts

If you create an account on the Site, you are responsible for:

  • Providing accurate and complete information
  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
  • All activities that occur under your account
  • Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or are inactive for extended periods.

3. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Site to:

  • Violate any applicable law or regulation
  • Infringe the intellectual property or other rights of any third party
  • Transmit any harmful code, viruses, or malicious software
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its systems
  • Harass, abuse, or harm another person
  • Post or transmit content that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable
  • Use automated means (bots, scrapers, etc.) to access the Site without our permission
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Site or servers connected to the Site

4. Intellectual Property

a. Our Content

All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of KM Burnham LLC or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without our prior written permission, except that you may view and download content for personal, non-commercial use.

b. User-Submitted Content

If you submit content to the Site (such as comments), you retain ownership of that content but grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and display the content in connection with the Site. You represent that you have the right to submit such content and that it does not violate any third-party rights.

5. Newsletter and Communications

By subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to receive emails from us. You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us at [CONTACT EMAIL].

6. Nature of Peer Support and Educational Content

The Site provides educational content, author and speaker information, and information about peer-to-peer support offerings. Peer support is grounded in shared lived experience and is fundamentally different from professional mental health treatment, therapy, counseling, medical advice, or any form of licensed clinical care.

Kay Burnham is not a licensed therapist, counselor, psychologist, psychiatrist, social worker, or medical professional, and nothing on the Site, in any book, in any speaking engagement, or in any peer support interaction constitutes professional mental health, medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Participation in any peer support offering is voluntary and is not a substitute for professional care.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or having thoughts of self-harm, please contact a qualified professional, call your local emergency number, or in the U.S. dial or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. You acknowledge and agree that we are not responsible for any damage or loss caused by your use of any third-party website or service.

8. Disclaimers

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, or that any defects will be corrected. See our Disclaimer at [DISCLAIMER URL] for more details.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, KM Burnham LLC AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR GOODWILL ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SITE, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE SITE SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100) OR THE EQUIVALENT IN YOUR LOCAL CURRENCY.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitations on liability, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless KM Burnham LLC and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

11. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, without notice, for any reason, including if you violate these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Site will cease immediately. Sections that by their nature should survive termination (including intellectual property, disclaimers, limitation of liability, and dispute resolution) shall survive.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site shall be resolved exclusively in the courts located in Orange County, California, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

13. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other policies referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and KM Burnham LLC regarding the Site.

16. Contact Us

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

KM Burnham LLC

[BUSINESS ADDRESS]

[CONTACT EMAIL]