Last Updated: January 6, 2026

Agreement to Terms

By accessing this website, reading our content, or subscribing to our email list, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. These terms establish the legal relationship between you and this site, protecting both parties while maintaining clarity about rights and responsibilities.

If you do not agree to these terms, please discontinue use of the site immediately.

Intellectual Property and Content Usage

Personal Use: All blog posts, photographs, illustrations, and free content are provided for your personal, non-commercial use. You may read, study, and practice the skills described within this content.

Permitted Sharing: You are encouraged to share links to our posts through social media, email, or other channels. Direct linking is always permitted and appreciated.

Prohibited Uses: You may not:

  • Reproduce entire posts or substantial portions of content without permission
  • Use our photographs or illustrations for commercial purposes
  • Scrape, copy, or systematically download site content
  • Claim our work as your own
  • Republish our content on other websites or platforms without written consent

Fair Use: Brief quotations with proper attribution are permitted under fair use principles. Teaching skills in your own words, inspired by our content, is acceptable and encouraged.

For permissions beyond fair use, contact us at: hello@patience.works

Purchase Terms: When you purchase a course or other paid product from us:

  • You receive lifetime access to the purchased material
  • All future updates and improvements to that product are included
  • Each purchase license is for individual use only
  • Sharing login credentials or course materials is prohibited
  • Digital products are delivered electronically and cannot be returned once accessed

Refund Policy: Refunds are granted only in exceptional circumstances and at our sole discretion.

To request a refund, contact: hello@patience.works

Email Communications

Subscription Terms: By subscribing to our email list, you agree to receive:

  • One primary email per week (Wednesday) featuring the week's skill post
  • Occasional secondary content (typically Monday posts)
  • Important announcements related to courses or site updates

What We Don't Do: We do not:

  • Send daily emails
  • Sell or share your email address with third parties
  • Track your behaviour across other websites
  • Spam you with promotional content

Data Collection: We collect your email address and name (if provided). Email communications are managed through ConvertKit or Buttondown, which have their own privacy policies governing data handling.

We track basic email metrics (open rates, click rates) to improve our content. This data is anonymised and aggregated.

You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in every email.

Affiliate Relationships

Disclosure: Certain posts contain affiliate links. When you purchase products through these links, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.

Our Standards: We only include affiliate links for:

  • Products we have personally used or thoroughly researched
  • Tools and materials directly relevant to the skills being taught
  • Books and resources we genuinely recommend to readers

All affiliate relationships are clearly disclosed. The majority of our content contains no affiliate links.

Sponsorship Policy: We occasionally publish sponsored content in partnership with companies whose products align with our values and serve our readers' interests.

Transparency: When content is sponsored:

  • Clear disclosure appears at the beginning of the post
  • We maintain editorial independence and honest assessment
  • We only partner with brands we would recommend independently
  • Reader trust takes precedence over sponsor relationships

The majority of our content is not sponsored.

Accuracy and Liability

Content Accuracy: We make every reasonable effort to ensure that skills are accurately researched, tested, and clearly explained. However, errors may occur.

Assumption of Risk: You acknowledge that:

  • Practicing any skill involves inherent risks
  • You are solely responsible for your safety when attempting these skills
  • We are not liable for injuries, damages, or losses resulting from your use of this content
  • Common sense and appropriate safety precautions are your responsibility

No Guarantees: While we provide thorough instruction, we cannot guarantee your results. Skill mastery depends on individual practice, conditions, and aptitude.

Not Professional Advice: Content on this site is educational in nature and does not constitute professional advice (legal, financial, medical, or otherwise). Consult appropriate professionals for specific advice.

All content on this site—including text, photographs, illustrations, course materials, and design elements—is protected by copyright law.

Commercial use requires written permission. However, learning from our content, being inspired by it, and practicing the skills taught are explicitly encouraged and require no permission.

For licensing inquiries, contact: hello@patience.works

User-Generated Content

Comment and Community Standards: If we provide commenting or community features, you agree to:

  • Maintain respectful discourse
  • Refrain from spam or unsolicited self-promotion
  • Avoid harassment, abuse, or discriminatory language
  • Engage constructively

Moderation Rights: We reserve the right to delete comments, remove users, or close discussions at our discretion to maintain a productive learning environment.

Content License: By posting comments or other content, you retain ownership but grant us a non-exclusive license to display that content on our site.

Our site contains links to external websites (tool suppliers, book retailers, educational resources).

We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of service of third-party sites. We encourage you to review their policies independently.

Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Material changes will be noted at the top of this page with an updated date.

Where significant changes affect user rights, we will provide notice via email to subscribers.

Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of Australia, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution: In the event of any dispute arising from these terms or your use of the site, you agree to first attempt good-faith resolution by contacting us at: hello@patience.works

If informal resolution is unsuccessful, you agree that disputes will be resolved in the courts of Australia, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at: hello@patience.works

We respond to all legitimate inquiries.

Summary of Key Terms

Your Obligations:

  • Use content responsibly and legally
  • Respect intellectual property rights
  • Take responsibility for your own safety
  • Maintain respectful community standards

Our Commitments:

  • Provide accurate, well-researched instruction
  • Respect your privacy and inbox
  • Maintain transparency regarding affiliates and sponsors
  • Continuously improve content quality

These terms are effective as of the date listed above and govern your use of this website.