Terms of Service for Marcus van der Post | Hidden Addiction

Welcome to Marcusvanderpost.comYour privacy is critically important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect from you, how we use it, how we protect it, and your rights concerning your personal data when you visit our website, download our resources, or interact with our services (including "Write Your Own Story Program," my book "Hidden Addiction," and free PDF downloads like "Toolbox for Healing" or "Dream Analysis Guide").

Last Updated: July 28, 2025

Terms of Use1. Acceptance of Terms
Please read these Terms of Use ("Terms") carefully before accessing or using marcusvanderpost.com (the "Website") and any related services, content, or programs offered through it (collectively, the "Services").
These Services include, but are not limited to, the "Write Your Own Story Program," access to information about my book "Hidden Addiction," free PDF downloads like the "Toolbox for Healing" or "Dream Analysis Guide," blog content, and any other features or resources available on the Website.By accessing, browsing, or using any part of the Website and Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to all the terms and conditions of this agreement, then you may not access the Website or use any Services.Your continued use of the Website and Services following the posting of any changes to these Terms will mean you accept those changes.2. Description of Services
The Website marcusvanderpost.com and its associated Services are provided by Marcus van der Post. These Services include, but are not limited to, the following:
Information and resources related to the "Write Your Own Story Program" (including details on mentoring, group sessions, and feedback).Content and information regarding the book "Hidden Addiction" by Marcus van der Post.Access to free digital resources and downloads, such as the "Toolbox for Healing" and "Dream Analysis Guide" PDFs.Blog posts and articles offering insights into writing, personal growth, healing, and related topics.Contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, and other interactive features.Information about Martin Duffy and his book "DAD", and any collaborative offerings.We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information through our Services. Please note that the specific offerings and features of the Services may be updated, modified, or discontinued from time to time, at our sole discretion, without prior notice.3. User Accounts and Registration
Some features or future services within our Website and Services (such as specific program portals or exclusive resources) may require the creation of a user account. If you choose to register for an account, you agree to:
Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration.Maintain the security and confidentiality of your account credentials (e.g., password and identification).Accept full responsibility for all activities that occur under your account.Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and refuse any and all current or future use of the Services if you provide untrue, inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated information, or for any violation of these Terms.4. User Responsibilities and Conduct
As a user of our Website and Services, you agree to use them responsibly and in a manner consistent with these Terms, applicable laws, and regulations. You agree not to:
Use the Website or Services for any unlawful purpose or to solicit others to perform or participate in any unlawful acts.Engage in any form of harassment, abuse, intimidation, defamation, or discriminatory behavior towards other users, our team, or any third party.Upload or transmit viruses or any other type of malicious code that will or may be used in any way that will affect the functionality or operation of the Services or of any related website, other websites, or the Internet.Collect or track the personal information of others without their explicit consent.Engage in any unsolicited advertising, spamming, or phishing.Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity.Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Service, use of the Service, or access to the Service without express written permission from us.Interfere with or circumvent the security features of the Services or any related website, other websites, or the Internet.5. Intellectual Property Rights
All content and materials available on the Website and through our Services, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, video clips, data compilations, software, and the compilation thereof (including the full content of the "Write Your Own Story Program" materials, the book "Hidden Addiction," "DAD," "Toolbox for Healing" PDF, "Dream Analysis Guide" PDF, blog posts, and all associated intellectual property), are the property of Marcus van der Post, Martin Duffy, Publishizer (where applicable through agreement), or their respective content suppliers and are protected by international copyright laws and other intellectual property laws.
Your use of the Website and Services grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the content and materials for your personal, non-commercial use only.You agree not to:Copy, reproduce, distribute, transmit, display, perform, publish, license, modify, create derivative works from, sell, or exploit any content or material obtained from the Services without express prior written permission from us.Use any content or material for any commercial purpose without obtaining a license to do so from us or our licensors.Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights notices from materials obtained from the Services.