Terms of Service

Thanks for stopping by. These terms are the ground rules for using Sonder and Serendipity. By reading or using the site, you’re agreeing to them. If you don’t agree, please don’t use the site.

What this site is

Sonder and Serendipity is a personal blog. It’s where I share my own experiences, opinions, observations, and advice on things like personal growth, fitness, health and hygiene, relationships, and everyday life. It’s free to read, there are no accounts, and nothing is for sale.

Using the site

You’re welcome to read, share, and come back as often as you like. I only ask that you don’t:

• use the site for anything unlawful;
• try to break, hack, or disrupt the site or the systems it runs on; or
• use automated tools in a way that puts an unreasonable load on it.

These are my opinions

Everything here reflects my personal views and experiences at the time I wrote it. They aren’t the views of any employer or organization, and they may change as I learn more. I write as an ordinary person, not as an expert, unless I say otherwise.

Not professional advice

The articles are meant for general information and personal reflection. They aren’t medical, psychological, legal, financial, or any other kind of professional advice, and reading them doesn’t create a professional relationship between us. Your situation is your own, so for decisions that really matter, please talk to someone qualified who knows your circumstances.

Health, fitness, and wellness

Some articles talk about exercise, diet, hygiene, and mental health. None of it replaces advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a doctor or other qualified healthcare professional. Please check with one before starting a new exercise routine or making a significant change to your diet, especially if you have a health condition.

If you’re facing a medical emergency, call 911 or your local emergency number. If you’re struggling and need someone to talk to in Canada, you can call or text 9-8-8 at any time.

Who owns the content

The articles and other original content on this site belong to me unless noted otherwise. Some photos and other material belong to other people and are used with permission or under licence, and those rights stay with their owners. Nothing in these terms limits what you’re allowed to do under copyright law, such as fair dealing in Canada.

Sharing my writing

Please share links to anything you find useful. Quoting a short passage with credit and a link back is welcome too. What I ask is that you don’t copy whole articles or large portions of them onto another website, newsletter, or publication, or use them commercially, without asking me first.

Links to other websites

Articles sometimes link to other websites. Those sites aren’t under my control, and I’m not responsible for their content, accuracy, or practices. A link isn’t an endorsement.

Accuracy and availability

I try to get things right, but articles can contain mistakes, and some will go out of date. I may edit, update, or remove content, or change or pause the site, at any time and without notice. The site is offered as it is, without any promise that it will always be available, error-free, or suited to your particular needs.

Limitation of liability

To the extent the law allows, I’m not liable for any loss or damage that comes from using this site or relying on what you read here. You’re responsible for the choices you make based on it.

Nothing in these terms limits any liability that can’t be limited by law, or takes away rights you have that can’t be waived.

Privacy

How the site handles information is explained in the Privacy Policy.

Changes to these terms

I may update these terms from time to time, for example if the site changes. When I do, I’ll change the date at the top. If you keep using the site after an update, the new terms apply.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada that apply there.

Questions

If anything here is unclear, or you’d like to ask permission to republish something, please get in touch.

You can reach me at sonderandserendipity@yahoo.com.