TERMS OF USE
Last updated: 15 September 2025
These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of The Hairy Chin website, podcast, newsletter, resources, downloads, submissions, interviews, and any related services (the “Services”). By using the Services, you agree to these Terms.
1. Educational & Advocacy Content; No Medical Advice
The Hairy Chin provides educational, informational, and advocacy-focused content. We do not provide medical, mental health, legal, or financial advice. Content is not a substitute for professional care. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your health and safety. In an emergency, call local emergency services.
2. Eligibility
The Services are intended for individuals 18+. By using the Services, you represent that you are at least 18 or have parental/guardian consent.
3. Intellectual Property
All content we publish (text, audio, graphics, logos, designs, downloads, and other materials) is owned by or licensed to The Hairy Chin and protected by intellectual property laws. Except as expressly permitted, you may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, perform, or display our content without prior written permission.
Limited License
We grant you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Services for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms.
4. User Accounts (If Applicable)
You are responsible for safeguarding your login credentials and for all activity under your account. Notify us promptly of any unauthorized use or security breach. We may suspend or terminate accounts for violations of these Terms.
5. User Submissions (Stories, Interviews, Media, Comments)
By submitting any content (including stories, interviews, testimonials, comments, audio/video, images, and related materials), you:
Own your content and grant The Hairy Chin a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, transferable, sublicensable license to host, store, reproduce, adapt (e.g., edit for length/clarity/format), publish, translate, distribute, publicly display, and create derivative works from your submission in connection with our Services (website, podcast, newsletter, social media, and promotional uses), in any media now known or later developed.
Represent and warrant that you have all rights necessary to grant this license; your submission does not infringe or violate any third-party rights, including privacy and publicity rights; and you have obtained consent from any identifiable individuals featured.
Acknowledge that, while we honor reasonable removal requests from our channels, we cannot guarantee removal from third parties who may have reshared your content.
We may decline, moderate, edit (for length/clarity/format), or remove submissions at our discretion, including for legal or safety reasons or inconsistency with our mission.
6. Community Guidelines & Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to:
Post content that is unlawful, threatening, harassing, defamatory, hateful, discriminatory, pornographic, exploitative, or otherwise harmful.
Post content that includes others’ personal data without consent, or medical details of third parties.
Upload malware or attempt to disrupt or interfere with the Services.
Misrepresent your identity or affiliation, or attempt to scrape, copy at scale, or reverse engineer the Services.
We may monitor and enforce these guidelines at our discretion.
7. Purchases, Subscriptions & Digital Downloads (If Offered)
Pricing & Taxes: Prices are shown in the indicated currency and may include applicable taxes or VAT where required.
Payments: Processed by third-party payment processors; you agree to their terms. We do not store full payment card details.
Digital Content & EU Right of Withdrawal: By purchasing downloadable digital content, you expressly consent to immediate delivery and acknowledge you lose the 14-day withdrawal right (as permitted by EU consumer law).
Refunds: Unless stated otherwise or required by law, all sales of digital content are final.
Subscriptions (future community or programs): If we offer recurring subscriptions, billing occurs in advance of each period. You may cancel at any time effective at the end of the current term. No pro-rata refunds unless required by law. Additional program-specific terms may apply.
8. Third-Party Services, Links & Embedded Players
The Services may link to or integrate third-party sites, tools, widgets, or players (e.g., podcast platforms, payment processors, analytics). We are not responsible for third-party content or practices. Your use of third-party services is subject to their terms and privacy policies.
9. Testimonials and Endorsements; Affiliate Disclosure (If Applicable)
From time to time, we may share testimonials or affiliate links. Testimonials reflect individual experiences and do not guarantee results. If we use affiliate links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you; we will disclose affiliate relationships where required.
10. Accessibility
We aim to make the Services accessible. If you encounter barriers or need accommodations, please contact us at hello@thehairychin.com.
11. Availability and Changes to the Services
We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Services at any time, with or without notice. We are not liable for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation.
12. No Warranties
The Services are provided “as is” and “as available.” To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, or that results will meet your expectations.
13. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Hairy Chin and its affiliates shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, or for lost profits, data, or goodwill, arising out of or related to your use of the Services. Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the greater of: (a) €50 or (b) the amounts you paid to us, if any, in the 6 months preceding the claim.
14. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Hairy Chin, its founder, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Services, your submissions, or your violation of these Terms or applicable law.
15. Copyright & Takedown
If you believe material on the Services infringes your copyright, contact hello@thehairychin.com with: (1) your contact info; (2) a description of the work claimed to be infringed; (3) the URL/location of the allegedly infringing material; (4) a statement of good-faith belief; and (5) a statement that the information is accurate and you are the rights holder or authorized to act. We will respond in accordance with applicable law.
16. Privacy
Your use of the Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review it carefully.
17. Governing Law & Venue
These Terms are governed by the laws of Spain and applicable EU regulations, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. You agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Barcelona, Spain, for any disputes, subject to any mandatory consumer protections under applicable law.
18. Changes to the Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. The “Last updated” date reflects the latest changes. Your continued use of the Services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance.
19. Severability; Waiver; Assignment; Entire Agreement
If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect. Our failure to enforce a provision is not a waiver. You may not assign these Terms without our consent. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Services.
20. Contact
Questions about these Terms or the Services: hello@thehairychin.com
Postal address: Carrer Casp 148, Barcelona, Spain 08013