Terms of Service

Please read these Terms of Service (collectively with Nature and Soul’s Privacy Policy located at www.natureandsoul.co.uk/privacy and, where applicable, Nature and Soul’s EU Data Processing Addendum located at www.natureandsoul.co.uk/dpa the “Terms of Service”) fully and carefully before using www.natureandsoul.co.uk (the “Site”) and the services, features, content or applications offered by Nature and Soul and Amanda Sanford (“Nature and Soul”, “we”, “us” or “our”) (together with the Site, the “Services”). These Terms of Service set forth the legally binding terms and conditions for your use of the Site and the Services.
Below is a comprehensive, professional Terms of Use + Copyright & Intellectual Property Policy written specifically for a Podia website offering creative, therapeutic-style, non-clinical group programs (e.g., Creative Sanctuary, Root and Rise).

It’s written in plain English, legally strong, and appropriate for UK-based practice (but also globally valid).
You can paste this directly into a Podia “Terms” or “Legal” page.


TERMS OF USE & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY POLICY

Nature & Soul / Amanda Sanford

Last updated: 7 December 2025

Welcome to Nature & Soul and the Creative Sanctuary and Root and Rise offerings, hosted on this Podia website natureandsoul.co.uk

By accessing or using this Site, you agree to the following Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.

These Terms apply to all website visitors, customers, clients, and anyone who accesses or uses the content, courses, downloads, or services offered here.


1. General Information

This Site is owned and operated by:
Nature and Soul (Amanda Sanford MBACP)
Email: amanda@natureandsoul.co.uk
Website: www.natureandsoul.co.uk

This Site provides access to booking online clinical and non-clinical, peer-supported, creative and reflective services, including:

  • Counselling and Creative Counselling

  • Supervision for Therapists in all modalitites

  • Creative Groups, 'Creative Sanctuary' and 'Root and Rise'

  • Online workshops, courses, and resources

  • Expressive arts and reflective exercises

  • Downloadable materials

The Site is for contacting Amanda to book clinical services and for informational and educational purposes only and does not provide daignosis, medical, or crisis intervention services.


2. Eligibility

You must be 18 years or older to use this Site or purchase services unless otherwise stated.

By using this Site, you confirm that you have the capacity and legal right to enter into these Terms.


3. No Medical, Clinical, or Therapeutic Advice

Nature & Soul, Creative Sanctuary and Root and Rise provide access to booking clinical services such as counselling and supervision and non-clinical services which are peer-supported, and reflective in nature.

Nothing on this Site should be interpreted as:

  • counselling or psychotherapy

  • psychological assessment

  • medical advice

  • diagnosis or treatment

  • crisis support

If you require mental health or emergency support, please contact your GP, local crisis team, or emergency services.


4. Payments, Refunds & Cancellations

All payments are processed securely through Podia.

  • Prices are listed in GBP and may change at any time.

  • Refund policies for courses, groups, and digital products are displayed at the point of purchase.

  • Digital products are non-refundable once accessed or downloaded.

  • Live group sessions may have separate cancellation policies listed on their sales page.


5. User Responsibilities

By using this Site, you agree to:

  • Use content for personal, non-commercial purposes only

  • Engage respectfully with the facilitator and other participants

  • Maintain confidentiality in group sessions

  • Not share materials publicly or privately without written permission

You also agree not to:

  • Copy, redistribute, or resell content

  • Circumvent Site security or access restricted areas

  • Record sessions (unless explicitly permitted)


6. Intellectual Property & Copyright

6.1 Ownership

All content on this Site is the exclusive property of:
Nature & Soul / Amanda Sanford

This includes (without limitation):

  • Website text and wording

  • Creative Sanctuary and Root and Rise program structures

  • PDFs, worksheets, downloads

  • Course materials and videos

  • Creative invitations and exercises

  • Meditation scripts

  • Branding, logos, images, and graphics

  • Session descriptions and frameworks

  • Written reflections, prompts, and creative processes

All content is protected by UK Copyright Law and international intellectual property laws.


6.2 Personal Use Licence (What You Can Do)

When you purchase or access content, you receive a personal, non-transferable, non-exclusive licence to use the material for your own private learning and reflection.

You may:

  • Save content for personal learning

  • Print worksheets for personal use

  • Use concepts for your own growth and reflection


6.3 Copyright Restrictions (What You Cannot Do)

You may NOT, under any circumstances:

  • Copy, distribute, or reproduce any content

  • Share materials with colleagues, clients, or groups

  • Adapt or modify content for professional use

  • Teach the Creative Sanctuary program using my protected materials

  • Use my program descriptions, wording, or structure as your own

  • Upload materials to other websites, platforms, or social media

  • Remove copyright notices

  • Sell or resell any content

  • Record group sessions, meditations, or course content

These actions violate intellectual property law and breach these Terms.


6.4 Enforcement

Nature & Soul reserves the right to:

  • Issue DMCA takedowns

  • Request content removal from websites, blogs, or social platforms

  • Seek legal remedies or financial damages for infringement

  • Terminate access to courses or services without refund


7. Confidentiality & Community Expectations

Creative Sanctuary groups are built on safety and trust.

Participants agree to:

  • Maintain confidentiality of personal stories shared in groups

  • Respect boundaries and lived experience

  • Avoid giving clinical advice

  • Foster a supportive, non-judgmental environment


8. Limitations of Liability

By using this Site, you agree that:

  • Nature & Soul is not responsible for emotional, psychological, or practical outcomes from your participation

  • You engage in creative and reflective activities at your own discretion

  • No guarantee of transformation, wellbeing improvement, or specific outcome is promised

In no event shall Nature & Soul be liable for any damages arising from the use of this Site or services.


9. Privacy

Your personal information is collected and stored in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

We comply with GDPR and UK data protection regulations.


10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. The most current version will always be posted on this page.

Continued use of the Site indicates acceptance of revisions.


11. Contact

If you have questions regarding these Terms, please contact:
amanda@natureandsoul.co.uk


Contact us –

Contact Amanda for further details or with any questions to – amanda@natureandsoul.co.uk