“This website is also subject to our Website Disclaimer, which forms part of these Terms and Conditions.”

Introduction & Scope

These Terms and Conditions and Disclaimer apply to all content, services, products, and online platforms associated with Awaken Discovery, including but not limited to:

• The website: awakendiscovery.co.uk
• Blogs, articles, reflections, and other written or educational content
• Books (digital or physical), courses, downloads, and other products
• Affiliate links and recommendations
• Social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, and other platforms
• Private or public online groups, including the Awaken Discovery Holistic Health & Wellbeing Facebook Group

By accessing, using, purchasing from, or participating in any of the above, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, you must not use the website, products, services, or online spaces.

1. General Information & Counselling Disclaimer

All content provided by Awaken Discovery is offered for general informational, educational, and reflective purposes only.
It is not intended to constitute, and must not be relied upon as:

• Counselling or psychotherapy
• Psychological, psychiatric, or medical advice
• Diagnosis, treatment, or crisis intervention

Accessing or engaging with any content does not create a counselling or therapeutic relationship. A therapeutic relationship is formed only following:

• A formal assessment and intake details
• Mutual agreement
• A signed counselling contract

Counselling and psychotherapy services are provided in accordance with the BACP and NCPS Ethical Frameworks, including confidentiality, professional boundaries, safeguarding responsibilities, competence, and informed consent.

2. Safeguarding & Crisis Limitation

Awaken Discovery’s website, content, social media platforms, and online groups are not suitable for crisis support.
If you are experiencing significant distress, risk of harm to yourself or others, or a mental health emergency, you must seek appropriate professional or emergency support through local services.
Awaken Discovery is not responsible for responding to crisis disclosures made via website content, comments, emails, social media, or online groups.

3. Books, Products, Courses & Affiliate Links

Any books, products, courses, downloads, or resources offered or promoted through Awaken Discovery are provided for informational and educational purposes only.
No guarantees are made regarding outcomes, results, or benefits.
You are solely responsible for how you use or apply any information or products purchased or accessed.
Some links may be affiliate links, meaning Awaken Discovery may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. This does not constitute endorsement, professional recommendation, or guarantee.

4. Social Media & Online Groups

Participation in social media channels or private or public online groups does not create a counselling or therapeutic relationship.
Discussions within groups or comment sections are:

• General, supportive, and informational
• Not therapeutic interventions
• Not a substitute for professional support

Awaken Discovery does not monitor all user-generated content and is not responsible for content posted by users, except where required by law or where content is removed for breaching these Terms.
Users agree not to post content that is:

• Unlawful or defamatory
• Offensive, abusive, or sexually explicit
• Promotional or commercial
• Misleading or presented as professional advice

Awaken Discovery reserves the right to remove content or restrict access at its discretion.

5. Intellectual Property

All content across the website, blogs, social media platforms, and online groups (including text, images, logos, graphics, videos, downloads, and branding) is owned by Awaken Discovery or its licensors.
You may view and use content for personal, non-commercial purposes only.
You must not:

• Republish, duplicate, copy, sell, or redistribute content
• Frame, manipulate, or alter content without written permission
• Misrepresent or imply endorsement, partnership, or affiliation

6. User Comments & Contributions

Where users are permitted to post comments or content, you confirm that:

• You have the legal right and necessary consent to post the content
• The content does not infringe third-party rights
• The content is lawful and appropriate

By posting, you grant Awaken Discovery a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, edit, and publish such content across its platforms.
Awaken Discovery may remove comments or contributions at its sole discretion.

7. Cookies & Tracking

Awaken Discovery uses cookies to enhance website functionality and user experience.
Third-party services, analytics providers, and affiliates may also use cookies or similar tracking technologies.
By using the website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with the Privacy Policy.

8. External Links & Third-Party Content

External links may be provided for convenience and information only.
Awaken Discovery does not control, endorse, or accept responsibility for the content, accuracy, availability, or reliability of third-party websites, products, or services.
You access third-party resources entirely at your own risk.

9. Limitation of Liability & Legal Compliance

While reasonable care is taken to ensure accuracy, no representations or warranties are made that content will always be complete, accurate, current, or suitable for your purposes.
To the maximum extent permitted by UK law, Awaken Discovery excludes all warranties, representations, and conditions relating to its website, content, products, services, social media platforms, and online groups.
Nothing in these Terms will:

• Limit or exclude liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence
• Limit or exclude liability for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation
• Limit any liability that cannot be lawfully excluded

Awaken Discovery will not be liable for:

• Loss or damage arising from reliance on content or products
• User actions, interpretations, or decisions
• User-generated content
• Third-party platforms, links, or services

These Terms do not affect your rights or responsibilities under a formal counselling contract once therapy has commenced.

10. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
Any disputes arising in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

11. Reservation of Rights & Amendments

Awaken Discovery reserves the right to:

• Modify, update, or remove content, products, or services at any time
• Remove user content or links deemed inappropriate or in breach of these Terms
• Amend these Terms and Conditions at any time

Continued use of the website, products, services, social media platforms, or online groups constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.