Last Updated: July 10, 2025
Welcome to Sunny Side Soul (“we,” “us,” or “our”), accessible at [sunnysidesoul.com] (the “Site”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our Site and its content, including blog posts, affiliate links, and other features. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. Use of the Site
a. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old (or 16 in some jurisdictions, such as under GDPR) to use the Site. By using the Site, you represent that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to agree to these Terms.
b. Permitted Use
You may use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes, such as reading blog posts, leaving comments, or clicking affiliate links. You agree not to:
- Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms.
- Attempt to access restricted areas of the Site without authorization.
- Engage in spamming, hacking, or other malicious activities that disrupt the Site.
- Reproduce, distribute, or modify Site content without our permission, except as allowed by these Terms.
c. User Conduct
When interacting with the Site (e.g., leaving comments or using contact forms), you agree to:
- Provide accurate and truthful information.
- Refrain from posting offensive, defamatory, or inappropriate content.
- Respect the rights and privacy of other users.
We reserve the right to moderate, remove, or block any content or user accounts that violate these Terms.
2. Affiliate Links and Third-Party Content
Sunny Side Soul is an affiliate marketing blog. We participate in affiliate programs, such as Amazon Associates and others, and may earn commissions if you click affiliate links and make purchases from third-party vendors.
- No Additional Cost: Clicking affiliate links does not increase the price you pay for products or services.
- Third-Party Responsibility: Affiliate links lead to third-party websites, which have their own terms, privacy policies, and practices. We are not responsible for the content, products, or services offered by these third parties.
- Disclosure: Affiliate links are clearly marked where applicable, in compliance with FTC guidelines.
The Site may also contain links to other third-party websites or services. We do not control these sites and are not liable for their content or practices. Use them at your own risk.
3. Intellectual Property
a. Our Content
All content on the Site, including text, images, logos, and designs (collectively, “Content”), is owned by Sunny Side Soul or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not:
- Copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works of the Content without our written permission.
- Use the Content for commercial purposes without our consent.
You may share excerpts of blog posts (e.g., quotes or snippets) with proper attribution to Sunny Side Soul and a link to the original post.
b. User-Generated Content
If you submit content to the Site (e.g., comments, contact form messages), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and reproduce that content in connection with operating the Site. You represent that you own or have the right to submit such content and that it does not violate any laws or third-party rights.
4. Comments and User Submissions
We welcome comments and feedback on our blog posts. By submitting a comment or other content:
- You agree that we may moderate, edit, or remove it at our discretion.
- You are responsible for ensuring your submissions comply with these Terms.
- We are not liable for any user-generated content or its consequences.
5. Privacy
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. Please review it to understand our practices.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
- The Site and its Content are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including accuracy, reliability, or fitness for a particular purpose.
- We are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site, including but not limited to damages from loss of data, profits, or access to the Site.
- We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access to the Site, as technical issues (e.g., server downtime) may occur.
7. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold Sunny Side Soul, its affiliates, and service providers harmless from any claims, losses, or damages arising from your violation of these Terms or your use of the Site.
8. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site at our discretion, without notice, if you violate these Terms or engage in conduct that harms the Site or other users.
9. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated Terms on the Site with a revised “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
10. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the state of [Your State, e.g., California], without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms will be resolved in the courts of [Your County, e.g., Los Angeles County], [Your State].
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at:
Sunny Side Soul
[Your Email Address]
Thank you for visiting Sunny Side Soul!