These terms and conditions outline the rules and regulations for the use of The Body Decoded Website, located at thebodydecoded.com (the “Website”).
By accessing this Website, we assume you accept these terms and conditions (“Terms”). Do not continue to use The Body Decoded if you do not agree to all of the terms and conditions stated on this page.
The following terminology applies to these Terms and Conditions, Privacy Statement and Disclaimer Notice: “User”, “You” and “Your” refers to you, the person accessing this website and compliant to the Website’s terms and conditions. “The Body Decoded”, “Ourselves”, “We”, “Our” and “Us”, refers to the operators of this Website. “Party”, “Parties”, or “Us”, refers to both the User and ourselves. All terms refer to the access and use of this Website. Any use of the above terminology or other words in the singular, plural, capitalization and/or he/she or they, are taken as interchangeable and therefore as referring to same.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using this Website, you signify your acceptance of these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Website. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of changes to these Terms will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.
2. Nature of Information Provided
The content provided on The Body Decoded focuses on psychology, particularly verbal and non-verbal communication, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. The information presented is based on the author(s)’ research, understanding, and personal perspectives as an enthusiasts in the field.
2. Cookies
We employ the use of cookies. By accessing The Body Decoded, you agree to use cookies in agreement with the The Body Decoded’s Privacy Policy.
Most interactive websites use cookies to let us retrieve the user’s details for each visit. Cookies are used by our website to enable the functionality of certain areas to make it easier for people visiting our website. Some of our affiliate/advertising partners may also use cookies.
3. Intellectual Property Rights (License)
Unless otherwise stated, The Body Decoded and/or its licensors own the intellectual property rights for all material on the Website. All intellectual property rights are reserved. You may access this from The Body Decoded for your own personal, non-commercial use subjected to restrictions set in these terms and conditions.
You must not:
- Republish material from The Body Decoded without proper attribution and prior written consent (unless content is specifically made for redistribution with instructions).
- Sell, rent or sub-license material from The Body Decoded.
- Reproduce, duplicate or copy material from The Body Decoded for commercial purposes.
- Redistribute content from The Body Decoded (unless content is specifically made for redistribution).
4. User Comments and Conduct
Parts of this website may offer an opportunity for users to post and exchange opinions and information (“Comments”) in certain areas of the website. The Body Decoded does not filter, edit, publish or review Comments prior to their presence on the website. Comments do not reflect the views and opinions of The Body Decoded, its agents and/or affiliates. Comments reflect the views and opinions of the person who posts their views and opinions.
You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, restrict or inhibit anyone else’s use and enjoyment of the Website. Prohibited behaviour includes harassing or causing distress or inconvenience to any other user, transmitting obscene or offensive content, or disrupting the normal flow of dialogue within the Website.
The Body Decoded` reserves the right to monitor all Comments and to remove any Comments which can be considered inappropriate, offensive, spam, or causes breach of these Terms and Conditions.
You warrant and represent that:
- You are entitled to post the Comments on our website and have all necessary licenses and consents to do so;
- The Comments do not invade any intellectual property right, including without limitation copyright, patent or trademark of any third party;
- The Comments do not contain any defamatory, libelous, offensive, indecent or otherwise unlawful material which is an invasion of privacy;
- The Comments will not be used to solicit or promote business or custom or present commercial activities or unlawful activity.
You hereby grant The Body Decoded a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, edit and authorize others to use, reproduce and edit any of your Comments in any and all forms, formats or media.
5. Hyperlinking to our Content
The following organizations may link to our Website without prior written approval:
- Government agencies;
- Search engines;
- News organizations;
- Online directory distributors may link to our Website in the same manner as they hyperlink to the Websites of other listed businesses; and
- System wide Accredited Businesses except soliciting non-profit organizations, charity shopping malls, and charity fundraising groups which may not hyperlink to our Web site.
We may consider and approve other link requests from the following types of organizations:
- commonly-known consumer and/or business information sources;
- dot.com community sites;
- associations or other groups representing charities;
- online directory distributors;
- internet portals;
- accounting, law and consulting firms; and
- educational institutions and trade associations.
We will approve link requests from these organizations if we decide that: (a) the link would not make us look unfavorably to ourselves or to our accredited businesses; (b) the organization does not have any negative records with us; (c) the benefit to us from the visibility of the hyperlink compensates the absence of The Body Decoded; and (d) the link is in the context of general resource information.
These organizations may link to our home page so long as the link: (a) is not in any way deceptive; (b) does not falsely imply sponsorship, endorsement or approval of the linking party and its products or services; and (c) fits within the context of the linking party’s site.
If you are one of the organizations listed in paragraph 2 above and are interested in linking to our website, you must inform us by contacting us via our contact page. Please include your name, your organization name, contact information as well as the URL of your site, a list of any URLs from which you intend to link to our Website, and a list of the URLs on our site to which you would like to link. Wait response time can be between 5-10 business days for a response.
Approved organizations may hyperlink to our Website as follows:
- By use of our name The Body Decoded; or
- By use of the uniform resource locator (thebodydecoded.com) being linked to; or
- By use of any other description of our Website being linked to that makes sense within the context and format of content on the linking party’s site.
No use of The Body Decoded’s logo or other artwork will be allowed for linking absent a trademark license agreement.
6. iFrames
Without prior approval and written permission, you may not create frames around our Webpages that alter in any way the visual presentation or appearance of our Website.
7. Content Liability (Regarding Linking Websites)
We shall not be held responsible for any content that appears on any website that links to our Website. You agree to protect and defend us against all claims that arise on your Website related to links pointing to our Website. No link(s) should appear on any Website that may be interpreted as libelous, obscene or criminal, or which infringes, otherwise violates, or advocates the infringement or other violation of, any third party rights.
8. Third-Party Links (Links From Our Website)
This Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by The Body Decoded. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You further acknowledge and agree that The Body Decoded shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.
If you find any link on our Website that is offensive for any reason, you are free to contact and inform us at any moment. We will consider requests to remove links but we are not obligated to do so or to respond to you directly.
9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
a. Accuracy and Availability: While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, the content on The Body Decoded is provided “as is”. We do not ensure that the information on this website is correct, complete, or accurate; nor do we promise to ensure that the website remains available or that the material on the website is kept up to date.
b. Use at Your Own Risk: Any reliance you place on the information provided on this Website is therefore strictly at your own risk. The Website discusses concepts in psychology, and interpretations or applications of this information are solely your responsibility. We disclaim all liability for any actions taken or not taken based on the content of this site.
c. No Professional Relationship: Your use of this Website does not create a psychologist-client, therapist-client, or any other professional relationship between you and the operators or authors of The Body Decoded.
d. Limitation of Liability: To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law (including the Australian Consumer Law), we exclude all representations, warranties and conditions relating to our website and the use of this website. Nothing in this disclaimer will:
- limit or exclude our or your liability for death or personal injury;
- limit or exclude our or your liability for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation;
- limit any of our or your liabilities in any way that is not permitted under applicable law; or
- exclude any of our or your liabilities that may not be excluded under applicable law (including guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law where applicable).
The limitations and prohibitions of liability set in this Section and elsewhere in these Terms: (a) are subject to the preceding paragraph; and (b) govern all liabilities arising under the disclaimer or these Terms, including liabilities arising in contract, in tort and for breach of statutory duty.
To the extent permitted by law, The Body Decoded, nor any of its officers, directors, employees, or authors, shall be held liable for any indirect, consequential, or special liability arising out of or in any way related to your use of this Website or reliance on its content.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we will not be liable for any loss or damage of any nature arising from your use of this Website or reliance on its content.
10. Disclaimer Regarding Images
The images displayed on this Website which may include photographs, illustrations, graphics, and AI-generated visuals sourced from various locations are primarily selected for entertainment, thematic enhancement, and general visual interest.
While our content explores topics like psychology and communication, the images used are often chosen for aesthetic appeal or symbolic value rather than as precise factual representations. They may not accurately depict specific concepts, actions, gestures, or emotions discussed in the text.
Therefore, images on The Body Decoded should be viewed as part of the overall entertainment experience and should not be taken literally or relied upon as accurate depictions of psychological principles or human behavior. We encourage you to enjoy the visuals but always exercise your own judgment and refer to the textual content (subject to the other disclaimers herein) for the substance of the discussion. The Body Decoded accepts no liability for misinterpretations arising from the entertaining or illustrative nature of the images used.
10. Reservation of Rights & Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to request that you remove all links or any particular link to our Website. You approve to immediately remove all links to our Website upon request. We also reserve the right to amend these terms and conditions and its linking policy at any time. By continuously linking to or using our Website, you agree to be bound to and follow these terms and conditions, including any amendments. The effective date at the top of this page will indicate the latest revision.
11. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms will be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of New South Wales, Australia, and you submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in New South Wales for the resolution of any disputes.