1. Operator and scope
This website is operated by an individual based in the Netherlands.
These Terms of Service govern access to and use of this website and apply to all visitors, readers, and contributors. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
If you do not agree with these Terms, you should refrain from using this website.
2. Nature of the website
This website is editorial in nature and publishes articles, commentary, analysis, and reflective content on social, cultural, philosophical, and religious topics.
The website does not provide user accounts, public commenting, or interactive community features.
3. Intellectual property
Unless otherwise stated, all content published on this website, including text and original material, is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
Content may not be reproduced, distributed, or otherwise used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from the site operator. Reasonable quotation for non-commercial purposes, with proper attribution and source reference, is permitted.
4. Access and use
You may access and use this website solely for lawful purposes.
You agree not to:
- use the website in a manner that violates applicable law,
- attempt to disrupt or interfere with the website’s operation or security,
- use automated means to scrape or extract content without permission,
- misrepresent the origin or authorship of content.
The site operator reserves the right to restrict or terminate access to the website at any time, without notice, if these Terms are violated.
5. Guest contributions and submissions
The site operator may, at their discretion, accept submissions or contributions from guest authors.
By submitting content, contributors confirm that:
- the submitted content is their own work or that they hold the necessary rights to submit it,
- the content does not infringe intellectual property, privacy, or other rights of third parties,
- the content is not unlawful or defamatory.
Submission of content does not guarantee publication.
The site operator retains full editorial discretion, including the right to edit, contextualize, attribute, publish, decline, or remove submitted content at any time, with or without explanation.
Contributors do not acquire any right to continued publication.
6. Attribution and identification
Contributors are required to identify themselves to the site operator. Attribution of published content, including the use of names or pseudonyms, is determined at the sole discretion of the site operator.
Attribution formats may be changed or removed if necessary.
7. Buy Me A Coffee and voluntary support
This website may include links to third-party platforms that allow visitors to provide voluntary financial support, such as Buy Me A Coffee.
Such contributions are voluntary and do not constitute payment for goods, services, content, or influence. Contributions do not create any contractual obligation, entitlement, or expectation with respect to editorial decisions or content.
All payment processing is handled by third-party platforms under their own terms and policies. The site operator is not responsible for transactions conducted through such platforms.
8. External links
This website may contain links to external websites or resources.
The site operator does not control and is not responsible for the content, availability, or practices of external websites. Inclusion of links does not imply endorsement.
9. Social media and external platforms
This website may reference or link to social media platforms operated by third parties. Any interaction on such platforms, including comments, replies, or direct messages, takes place on those platforms under their respective terms and policies.
Social media platforms are not intended as formal channels for legal, contractual, privacy-related, or other official communications with the site operator. The site operator does not accept responsibility for messages sent via third-party platforms and does not guarantee monitoring, response, or record retention.
10. Disclaimer and limitation of liability
Use of this website and its content is at your own risk.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the site operator disclaims liability for any loss or damage arising from access to, use of, or reliance on content published on this website.
Further limitations and clarifications are set out in the website’s Disclaimer, which forms an integral part of these Terms.
11. Changes to the website and Terms
The site operator may modify or discontinue the website or any part thereof at any time without notice.
These Terms of Service may be updated from time to time. Continued use of the website after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
12. Governing law and jurisdiction
These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Netherlands.
Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or the use of this website shall be submitted to the competent courts of the Netherlands.
Last updated: 12 January 2026
