These Terms of Service (Terms) govern your use of adamgersbach.com ('website') and form a binding contractual agreement between you, the user of the 'website' and us, Adam Gersbach.
If you continue to browse and use this 'website' you acknowledge and agree that you have had sufficient chance to read and understand the Terms and you agree to be bound by them. If you do not agree to the Terms, please do not use the 'website'.
1. Information
The information contained in this 'website' is for general information purposes only. While we endeavor to keep the information up to date and correct, we can make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the 'website' for any purpose.
2. Licence to use 'website'
2.1. We grant you a non-exclusive, worldwide, non-transferable license to use the 'website' in accordance with these Terms.
2.2. You may access and use the 'website' in the normal manner and may also print copies of any page within the 'website' for your own personal, non-commercial use. You may copy extracts only to individual third parties for their personal use, but only if you acknowledge the 'website' as the source of the material. Any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the contents in any form is prohibited unless expressly allowed by these Terms.
2.3. You may not, except with our express written permission, distribute or commercially exploit the content of this 'website'. You may not transmit it or store it on any other hosting platform or other form of electronic retrieval system.
2.4. The 'website' may contain links to other websites as well as content added by people other than us. We have no control over the nature, content and availability of those websites or external content. We do not endorse, recommend, sponsor or approve any such user generated content, the views expressed within that content and any content available on any linked website.
2.5. You acknowledge and agree that: a). We retain complete editorial control over the 'website' and may alter, amend or cease the operation of the 'website' at any time in our sole discretion; and b). The 'website' will not operate on a continuous basis, and may be unavailable from time to time (including for maintenance purposes).
3. Intellectual property rights
3.1. Nothing in these Terms constitute a transfer of any intellectual property rights. You acknowledge and agree that, as between you and us, we own all intellectual property rights within the 'website'.
3.2. Our 'website' contains material which is owned by or licensed to us and is protected by international laws, including but not limited to the trademarks, trade names, software, content, design, images, graphics, layout, appearance, layout and look of our 'website'. We own the copyright that subsists in all creative and literary works displayed on the 'website'.
4. Warranties
4.1. You represent and warrant to us that you have had sufficient opportunity to access and comply with these Terms and that you have the legal capacity to enter these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms please do not use this 'website'.
5. Liability
5.1. To the full extent permitted by law, we exclude all liability for any loss, damage, costs or expense, whether direct, indirect, incidental, special /or consequential including loss of profits or data, suffered by you or any third party, or claims made against you or any third party which result from any use or access of, or any inability to use or access the 'website'.
5.2. To the full extent permitted by law, we exclude all representations, warranties, guarantees or terms (whether express or implied) other than those expressly set out in these Terms.
5.3. These Terms are to be read subject to any legislation which prohibits or restricts the exclusion, restriction or modification of any implied warranties, conditions, guarantees or obligations.
6. Commitment to Child Safety
6.1. I, Adam Gersbach, am unequivocally committed to the safety, participation, and empowerment of all children and young people. The welfare and best interests of children are a primary consideration in all our operations, policies, and procedures.
6.2. I adhere to a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse, neglect, and harm in any form. I am committed to building and maintaining a child-safe culture and environment where all children feel respected, valued, and safe.
6.3. I am committed to maintaining the highest level of respect and professional boundaries with every child and young person. Physical contact is used only when essential to safely and effectively provide support, such as physical guidance in physiotherapy, safety in water-based activities, or grounding during emotional distress.
Procedure for Necessary Contact:7. Principles of Commitment to Child Safety
6.3.1. I will always prioritize verbal consent and clear communication.
6.3.2. The child or young person will be informed precisely how and why contact is required before it occurs.
6.3.3. Contact will be performed in a respectful manner, and immediately ended when the necessary support is complete.
6.3.4. Any physical contact that extends beyond the required, professional provision of support is unacceptable.