Terms of service
Effective Date: 28th January, 2026
Website: https://www.thescienceofthestones.com/
Operated by: The Science of the Stones Limited (“we,” “us,” “our”)
Contact: support@thescienceofthestones.com
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of https://www.thescienceofthestones.com/, including any content, features, downloads, and services offered through the website (collectively, the “Service”). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
If you do not agree, do not use the Service.
1) Who we are / what we provide
We are an online publisher offering information, content, and digital materials, including a free “taste test” sample of our ebook The Science of the Stones™ and links to a page(s) on our website where you may purchase the complete ebook and related digital products (the “Digital Products”).
2) Eligibility
You must be at least the age of majority where you live to use the Service, or have permission from a parent/guardian. The Service is not directed to children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, contact us at support@thescienceofthestones.com.
3) License to use the Service
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for your personal, non-commercial use, subject to these Terms.
We may suspend or terminate access to the Service at any time if we believe you’ve violated these Terms or used the Service unlawfully.
4) Free sample (“taste test”) and email opt-in
If you choose to request the free sample ebook, you may be asked to provide your email address and possibly other basic information.
By submitting your email address, you agree that we may:
send you the requested sample (and any necessary transactional emails), and
send you emails about updates to The Science of the Stones™ ebook (including new editions), and project-related updates such as new blog posts, research, videos, podcast appearances, interviews, or similar announcements.
Unsubscribing: You can unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link in any email. Unsubscribing may not stop purely transactional emails (e.g., purchase receipts).
Privacy: How we collect, use, and share personal information is described in our Privacy Policy.
5) Purchases (Digital Products)
If we offer Digital Products for purchase on the Service, the following terms apply:
a) Ordering and payment
When you purchase a Digital Product, you agree to provide accurate payment and billing information. Payments may be processed by third-party payment providers. We do not store full payment card details.
b) Delivery
Digital Products are delivered electronically (e.g., download link, email delivery, or account access). You are responsible for ensuring you can receive downloads and access the product.
c) Personal-use license
Unless we state otherwise in writing, Digital Products are licensed, not sold, to you for personal use only. You may not:
reproduce, distribute, publicly display, share, resell, rent, lease, or transfer the Digital Product,
upload it to file-sharing services, or
remove copyright or proprietary notices.
d) Pricing and changes
Prices and product offerings may change at any time. Price changes do not affect purchases already completed.
e) Refunds
Refund Policy:
We offer an unconditional, 100% money back guarantee. If you are unhappy with your purchase for any reason, you may request a refund, and we will honor your request, period.
Please email refunds@thescienceofthestones.com.
6) Intellectual property
The Service and all content on it—including text, graphics, logos, downloads, audio/video, and the Digital Products—are owned by us or our licensors and protected by intellectual property laws.
You may not use our trademarks, branding, or copyrighted materials except as explicitly permitted by these Terms.
7) User conduct
You agree not to:
use the Service for unlawful purposes,
attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or its systems,
interfere with or disrupt the Service,
scrape, harvest, or collect information (including emails) without permission, or
upload or transmit malware or harmful code.
8) Third-party links and platforms
The Service may link to third-party websites and platforms (for example, an order page, YouTube, podcast platforms, social media, payment processors, or email delivery services). We are not responsible for third-party sites, their content, or their practices. Your use of third-party services is governed by their terms and policies.
9) No professional advice
Content provided through the Service and Digital Products is for entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice (legal, financial, medical, or otherwise). You are responsible for how you choose to use the information.
10) Disclaimers
The Service and all content and Digital Products are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, and non-infringement.
We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.
11) Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, in no event will we be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, revenue, data, or goodwill, arising from or related to your use of (or inability to use) the Service or any Digital Products.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, our total liability for any claim arising out of or relating to the Service or these Terms will not exceed the amount you paid to us for the relevant product or service in the [12] months before the event giving rise to the claim (or US$50 if you have not made a purchase), whichever is greater.
12) Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Science of the Stones Limited from and against claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to your misuse of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any law or third-party rights.
13) Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms. You may stop using the Service at any time.
Sections that by their nature should survive termination (including Intellectual Property, Disclaimers, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, and Dispute/Governing Law provisions) will survive.
14) Changes to these Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. The “Effective Date” at the top indicates when the latest version took effect. By continuing to use the Service after changes become effective, you agree to the updated Terms.
15) Governing law and disputes
These Terms are governed by the laws of New Zealand, without regard to conflict-of-law rules.
You agree that any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service will be brought exclusively in the courts located in Auckland, New Zealand, and you consent to personal jurisdiction there.
16) Contact
Questions about these Terms can be sent to: