Terms of Use

Effective date: [October 14 2025]

Welcome to www.thescapegoatmanifesto.com (“the Site”). By accessing or using this website, you agree to the following terms and conditions.

 

1. Acceptance of Terms

 

By using this Site, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and all applicable laws. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Site. These terms govern your use of the public-facing website only. Professional services (counselling sessions) are governed by a separate Coaching Agreement.

 

2. Use of Content and Intellectual Property

 

All text, images, illustrations, and other content on this Site, except the images of book covers on the "BOOKS" page are the intellectual property of Ana Zore Grmek unless otherwise indicated.

• You may view and share content for personal, non-commercial purposes only.

• You may not copy, reproduce, modify, or distribute any content without prior written permission.

 

3. Prohibited Uses

 

You agree not to:

• Use the Site for any illegal purposes or to solicit the performance of any illegal activity.

• Interfere with the proper operation of the Site or the services offered on or through the Site.

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion or feature of the Site or any system connected to the Site.

• Misuse the Site or content in any way that could harm the Site, its users, or third parties.

 

4. External Links and Third-Party Platforms

 

The Site contains links to external websites, platforms, and services, including:

• Third-Party Processors: Links to platforms like itscomplicated.life, Google Meet, and Gmail are necessary for our services.

• External Content: Links to social media sites and retailers like Amazon.com for book recommendations.

These links are provided for convenience only. Ana Zore Grmek is not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of any third-party sites or platforms. You access and use them at your own risk.

 

5. Limitation of Liability

 

The Site and its content are provided "as is" for informational purposes only.

• Ana Zore Grmek makes no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of the information on the Site.

• We are not liable for any damages or losses arising from your use of this Site or reliance on its content.

 

6. Nature of Information 

 

The information, articles, and general content provided on this Site are not a substitute for professional mental health care, diagnosis, or treatment. They are for informational and educational purposes only. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please seek immediate professional help or emergency services.

 

7. Data Privacy and Communication

 

• Newsletter: If you subscribe to the newsletter, your use of personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy.

• Coaching Data: The collection, processing, and protection of all personal and sensitive data related to your coaching sessions are governed entirely by our comprehensive Privacy Policy and the separate Coaching Agreement.

 

8. Governing Law

 

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of Italy. Any disputes arising under these terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Lucca.

 

9. Changes to Terms

 

We reserve the right to update these Terms of Use from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date, and continued use of the Site after this date constitutes acceptance of the changes.