🌐 Terms of Service

Effective Date: 16/12/2025
Website: www.bythandi.com
Owner: Nqobile T Mbano (trading as ByThandi)

Welcome to ByThandi. This website is a creative and educational space offering digital products, content, and community experiences rooted in creativity, faith, and thoughtful living. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.

These terms are written to be clear, human, and fair while also providing appropriate legal protection for both you and ByThandi.

1. About This Website

ByThandi provides creative, educational, and inspirational content, including but not limited to:

  • Digital products (such as planners and downloads)

  • Creative resources and insights

  • Informal educational content ("Pick My Brain")

  • Podcast episodes and media content

  • Community activities, events, and creative gatherings

All offerings are intended for personal enrichment, inspiration, and education.

2. Eligibility & Use

You agree to use this website for lawful purposes only. You must not use the site in any way that could harm, disable, overburden, or impair the site or interfere with another user’s experience.

By using this site, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old or have permission from a parent or guardian.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, unless otherwise stated, is the intellectual property of Nqobile T Mbano / ByThandi. This includes text, images, designs, graphics, layouts, audio content, digital downloads, branding, and original ideas.

You may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, distribute, or sell content for commercial purposes

  • Share, resell, or redistribute paid digital products

  • Repurpose content for teaching, training, or resale without written permission

You may:

  • Share links to public-facing content with clear credit

  • Use content for personal, non-commercial inspiration

4. Digital Products & Licensing

When you purchase a digital product from ByThandi:

  • You are granted a personal, non-transferable, non-exclusive license for personal use only

  • All sales are final due to the nature of digital products

  • You may not redistribute, resell, sublicense, or modify products for commercial use

Additional terms may be presented at checkout or within the product materials.

5. Educational & Informational Disclaimer

Content provided on this website, including the "Pick My Brain" section, podcast episodes, and community discussions, is offered for educational and inspirational purposes only.

  • No guarantees are made regarding outcomes or results

  • Content does not constitute professional, legal, financial, medical, or business advice

  • You are responsible for how you apply any information shared

6. Community & Events

By participating in any ByThandi community spaces, events, or groups, you agree to:

  • Engage respectfully and inclusively

  • Refrain from harassment, discrimination, or disruptive behaviour

  • Respect the boundaries and safety of others

ByThandi reserves the right to remove participants or discontinue community access if guidelines are violated. Event formats, schedules, and offerings may evolve over time.

7. External Links & Third‑Party Platforms

This website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or services. ByThandi is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third parties.

Use of third-party platforms is at your own discretion and risk.

8. Social Media & Communications

Engagement via social media, email, or contact forms is welcomed. However:

  • Responses are not guaranteed within a specific timeframe

  • Communications are not considered confidential

  • ByThandi reserves the right to moderate or remove inappropriate or spam content

9. Privacy & Data Protection

Your privacy matters. Personal data is collected only as necessary for purchases, subscriptions, or community participation.

Please refer to the Privacy Policy for full details on data handling, storage, and your rights.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, ByThandi shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of this website, digital products, or content.

Use of this site and its offerings is at your own risk.

11. Changes to These Terms

These Terms of Service may be updated from time to time. Continued use of the website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom.

13. Contact

For questions or concerns regarding these Terms:

📧 hello@bythandi.com

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