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Terms of Service

Effective Date: Jan. 24, 2025

Welcome to The Balance Routine! By accessing or subscribing to this newsletter, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully before using the service.

1. General Terms

1.1 This newsletter and its content are owned and operated by Melissa Riley (The Balance Routine).
1.2 By subscribing, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old or have parental/guardian consent.
1.3 These Terms apply to all visitors, subscribers, and others who access or use the newsletter.

2. Subscriptions

2.1 Subscriptions may be free or paid. Paid subscriptions grant access to exclusive content, such as recipes, blog posts, and personal updates.
2.2 All subscription payments are non-refundable unless otherwise required by law.
2.3 You may cancel your subscription at any time, but access to paid content will cease at the end of the billing period.

3. Intellectual Property

3.1 All content, including text, images, and graphics, is the intellectual property of Melissa Riley, unless otherwise stated.
3.2 You may not copy, distribute, modify, or use any content for commercial purposes without prior written permission.

4. User Conduct

4.1 You agree not to use this service for any unlawful or prohibited purpose.
4.2 You may not post or share content that is offensive, defamatory, or violates the rights of others.
4.3 Violations of these rules may result in termination of your subscription without a refund.

5. Privacy

5.1 Your personal information is collected and used in accordance with the Privacy Policy.
5.2 By subscribing, you consent to the collection and use of your information as outlined in the policy.

6. Limitation of Liability

6.1 The Balance Routine is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
6.2 Melissa Riley will not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the service.

7. Changes to Terms

7.1 These Terms of Service may be updated from time to time. Subscribers will be notified of significant changes.
7.2 Your continued use of the service after changes to the Terms constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.