Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms and Eligibility

By accessing or using this site, you confirm that you have read and agree to these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. You must be at least 16 years old to use this site. If you are between 16 and the age of majority in your province or territory, you may use the site only with the consent of a parent or guardian.

2. Description of Services

Sek-Hamers offers educational materials focused on psychology, practical philosophy, critical thinking, communication, self-reflection exercises, and related topics for learners in Canada. Content includes articles, exercises, reading lists, and program overviews. We do not provide therapy, crisis care, or clinical services. If you need professional support, contact a qualified practitioner in your province or territory.

3. User Obligations

You agree to use the site lawfully, respectfully, and for personal, non-commercial educational purposes. You will not:

• Scrape, crawl, index, or harvest content or data without written permission.
• Bypass or interfere with security, access controls, or technical protections.
• Copy, mirror, or frame pages to misrepresent our services.
• Upload or transmit malware, spam, or harmful code.
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation.
• Use the site to provide or solicit medical or therapeutic advice.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this site, including text, graphics, design elements, logos, and downloadable materials, is owned by or licensed to Sek-Hamers B.V. and protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. We grant you a limited, revocable, non-transferable license to access and use the materials for personal, non-commercial educational purposes only. You may not reproduce, distribute, adapt, translate, publicly display, or create derivative works without our prior written consent.

5. Disclaimers

The site and materials are provided “as is” and “as available.” We do not promise uninterrupted access, accuracy, completeness, or fitness for a particular purpose. We do not guarantee outcomes of any kind. Educational content is general and may not be suitable for your specific circumstances. Where third-party sources or tools are referenced, they are provided for education only.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by Dutch law, Sek-Hamers B.V., its directors, team members, and partners are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, reputation, or goodwill arising from or related to your use of the site.

Our total aggregate liability for direct damages is limited to the greater of EUR 100 or the amounts you paid to us (if any) for access to paid materials in the three months preceding the event giving rise to the claim. Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations; in that case, the limitation applies to the maximum extent allowed by law.

7. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Sek-Hamers B.V. from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to your misuse of the site, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party right.

8. Third-Party Links and Resources

For convenience, the site may reference external resources. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. Accessing third-party resources is at your own discretion and risk.

9. Privacy

Your use of the site is subject to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which explain how we collect, use, and store personal data, and how we use cookies and similar technologies. You can adjust preferences using the cookie controls available on the site.

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Netherlands, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. The courts of Amsterdam, the Netherlands, have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the site, subject to any mandatory consumer protection rights that apply.

11. Dispute Resolution

Before starting any legal action, please contact us to attempt informal resolution. If we cannot resolve the matter within 30 days, either party may proceed in the competent courts of Amsterdam as stated above.

12. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the site at any time if we believe you have violated these Terms, used the site unlawfully, or interfered with site security. Upon termination, the licenses granted to you end immediately. Sections that by their nature should survive termination will survive, including Intellectual Property, Disclaimers, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, and Governing Law.

13. Changes to the Terms

We may update these Terms to reflect changes in our services or applicable law. Material changes will be announced on the homepage at least 14 days before they take effect. Continued use of the site after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

14. Contact Information

Legal entity: Sek-Hamers B.V.

Address: Gustav Mahlerplein 28, Zuidas, 1082 MA Amsterdam, Netherlands

Phone: +31 20 262 9084

Email: [email protected]

For general questions, please visit our Contact page. For privacy-related questions, see the Privacy Policy.