Welcome to Between Breaths. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of betweenbreathsofficial.com and any related newsletter or content services we operate (together, the "Services"). By using the Services, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Services.
1. Who We Are
The Services are operated by Neron Martinez H. ("we," "our," or "us"). You can reach us at officialbetweenbreaths@gmail.com.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old to use the Services. By using the Services you represent that you meet this requirement and that any information you provide is accurate.
3. The Content We Provide
We publish original poetry, philosophical reflections, and contemplative writing — meditations on stillness, nature, impermanence, and what it means to live an examined life. The content is provided for reflective and educational purposes only. It is not medical, psychological, financial, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional for advice that fits your situation.
4. Newsletter Subscription
If you sign up for The Stillness Letter, you are opting in to receive our weekly letter and occasional related messages. You can unsubscribe at any time:
- Email — click the unsubscribe link in any email we send.
- SMS (where applicable) — reply STOP to any message. Reply HELP for assistance. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies.
We do not charge you to subscribe. By subscribing, you confirm that the contact information you provided is yours and that you have the right to receive messages at it.
5. Acceptable Use
When using the Services, you agree not to:
- Use the Services for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Services or related systems.
- Interfere with or disrupt the Services, servers, or networks connected to them.
- Scrape, copy, or redistribute our content in bulk without our written permission.
- Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with anyone.
- Use automated systems (bots, crawlers, etc.) to access the Services in a way that imposes an unreasonable load on our infrastructure.
6. Intellectual Property
All content on the Services — including original poems, essays, letters, images, audio, video, and the underlying code — is the work of Neron Martinez H. and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may read, share, and quote brief excerpts of our content for personal, non-commercial purposes with proper credit. Any other use — including reproduction, redistribution, adaptation, or commercial exploitation — requires our prior written permission.
If you purchase a digital product (poetry collection, ebook, etc.) through one of our storefronts, you receive a personal, non-transferable license to read it. You may not resell, redistribute, or share the file.
7. Third-Party Links and Services
The Services may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services (for example, our Etsy or Gumroad shops, or social media profiles). We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third party. Your interactions with those sites are governed by their own terms.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Services are provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that the Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or that any content will be accurate or complete. Your use of the Services is at your own risk.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Neron Martinez H. and the operators of Between Breaths will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, revenues, data, or goodwill, arising out of or relating to your use of the Services. Our total liability for any claim relating to the Services will not exceed the greater of (a) the amount you paid us in the past 12 months, or (b) USD $50.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold Neron Martinez H. harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising out of your misuse of the Services or your violation of these Terms.
11. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, with or without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms or are misusing the Services. You may stop using the Services at any time.
12. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. If we make material changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Services after changes take effect means you accept the updated Terms.
13. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the state in which the operator resides, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute arising out of the Services will be resolved in the courts of that jurisdiction.
14. Contact
Questions about these Terms? Email us at officialbetweenbreaths@gmail.com.