1. Agreement to Terms
These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the BrightSteps Co website (brightstepsco.com) and any digital products, guides, journals, or printables offered by BrightSteps Co and its publishing imprint, BrightSteps Press (together, "BrightSteps Co," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing our website or purchasing our products, you agree to these Terms.
2. Who We Are
BrightSteps Co is a digital publisher based in Ontario, Canada, creating evidence-based educational resources on puberty, menstrual health, and emotional wellness for girls ages 8–14, intended for use by parents, guardians, and educators.
3. Digital Products & Purchases
All BrightSteps Co products are sold as instant digital downloads through third-party platforms, including Etsy and Gumroad. Purchases are subject to the respective payment, refund, and delivery terms of the platform used at checkout, in addition to these Terms.
Due to the digital nature of our products, all sales are generally final once a file has been downloaded, except where required otherwise by law or by the policies of the platform through which you purchased.
4. License to Use & Intellectual Property
When you purchase a BrightSteps Co product, you are granted a limited, non-transferable license for personal or single-household educational use only. Unless otherwise stated, our products are not for resale, redistribution, or commercial use, and may not be shared, reproduced, or republished in whole or in part without written permission.
All content, designs, illustrations, and text are the intellectual property of BrightSteps Co / BrightSteps Press and are protected by copyright law.
5. Free Resources & Email Sign-Up
Free guides are provided in exchange for your email address via our email service provider, Systeme.io. By downloading a free guide, you agree to receive related email communications, which you may unsubscribe from at any time. See our Privacy Policy for details on how your information is used.
6. Not Professional or Medical Advice
BrightSteps Co resources are intended for general educational purposes only and do not replace professional medical, psychological, or healthcare advice. Please see our full Disclaimer for details.
7. Acceptable Use
You agree not to misuse our website or products, including attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems, using our content for any unlawful purpose, or infringing on our intellectual property rights.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, BrightSteps Co is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of our website or products. Our resources are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.
9. Third-Party Platforms
Purchases, email delivery, and certain website functionality rely on third-party platforms (including Etsy, Gumroad, and Systeme.io). We are not responsible for the availability, performance, or policies of these third-party services.
10. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our website or products after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
11. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the applicable federal laws of Canada.
12. Contact Us
Questions about these Terms? Contact us at hello@brightstepsco.com.
This page provides general terms for a small digital-products business and is not a substitute for legal advice. We recommend having these Terms reviewed by a qualified lawyer familiar with Canadian e-commerce law before launch.