Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using the website nathanieljpatrick.com (the "Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Website. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of any changes.

Use of the Website

Permitted Use

You may use the Website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on the intellectual property rights of others
• Transmit harmful code, viruses, or malicious software
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website or its systems
• Use the Website to harass, abuse, or harm others
• Collect or harvest personal information from other users
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without permission

Account Responsibility

If you subscribe to our newsletter or create an account, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your information and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

Intellectual Property Rights

Website Content

All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and software, is the property of Nathaniel J. Patrick or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Book Content

The book "Adult Clergy Sexual Abuse: Your Roadmap to Reporting, Recovery, and Reclaiming Your Autonomy" and all related materials are copyrighted works. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or use of any portion of the book is strictly prohibited.

Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may download and print resources we explicitly make available for download, but you may not modify, reproduce, or distribute them without our written permission.

Disclaimer of Warranties

IMPORTANT: The Website and all content, including the book and resources, are provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

• Not Legal or Medical Advice: The information on this Website is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal, medical, or professional advice. You should consult with qualified professionals for advice specific to your situation.
• No Guarantee of Results: We make no guarantees about the outcomes of using the information, templates, or resources provided on this Website.
• Accuracy: While we strive to provide accurate information, we do not warrant that the content is error-free, complete, or current.
• Third-Party Links: We are not responsible for the content or practices of third-party websites linked from our Website.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Nathaniel J. Patrick and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

• Loss of profits, data, or use
• Personal injury or emotional distress
• Damages resulting from reliance on information provided on the Website
• Damages arising from the use or inability to use the Website

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from your use of the Website shall not exceed the amount you paid for access to the Website (if any).

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Nathaniel J. Patrick and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Website, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.

Newsletter and Communications

By subscribing to our newsletter, you agree to receive periodic emails from us containing updates, resources, and information related to clergy abuse recovery. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in our emails.

We will not sell, rent, or share your email address with third parties for their marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

Downloadable Resources

Resources made available for download (templates, guides, etc.) are provided for your personal use only. You may not:

• Sell, license, or distribute the resources
• Claim authorship of the materials
• Remove copyright notices or attributions
• Use the resources for commercial purposes without permission

User-Generated Content

If you submit feedback, testimonials, or other content to us, you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content for promotional and operational purposes. You represent that you have the right to grant this license and that your content does not violate any third-party rights.

Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Website at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Website will immediately cease.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

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

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Website shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except where prohibited by law. You waive any right to participate in class-action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration.

Severability

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

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Nathaniel J. Patrick regarding your use of the Website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through:

• Website: nathanieljpatrick.com
• Social Media: Available on our website footer