Agreement to Terms
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Loveio ("we," "our," or "us") governing your access to and use of our website located at loveio.net (the "Site") and all associated content, features, and services.
By accessing or using the Site in any way โ including reading articles, subscribing to our newsletter, submitting content, or using any feature โ you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms in full.
If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must immediately discontinue use of the Site.
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You must be at least 18 years of age to use Loveio. By using this Site, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.
Use of the Site
You may use Loveio for lawful, personal, non-commercial purposes only. When using our Site, you agree that you will not:
- Use the Site in any way that violates applicable local, national, or international law or regulation
- Transmit any unsolicited or unauthorised advertising or promotional material ("spam")
- Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely represent your affiliation with any person or entity
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Site, its server, or any database connected to the Site
- Engage in any data mining, scraping, or similar automated data extraction activity without our express written permission
- Upload, post, or transmit any material that contains viruses, trojans, worms, or any other harmful computer code
- Use the Site in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair it, or interfere with other users' experience
- Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any part of the Site for commercial purposes without our prior written consent
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate your access to the Site at any time, without notice, if we believe you are in violation of these Terms.
Our Content
All content published on Loveio โ including but not limited to articles, guides, images, graphics, illustrations, video content, newsletters, and other editorial material โ is owned by Loveio or our contributors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You are welcome to:
- Read and share links to our articles on social media or via email for personal, non-commercial purposes
- Quote brief excerpts (no more than 150 words) from our articles, provided you clearly attribute Loveio and include a link to the original article
You may not, without our explicit written permission:
- Reproduce, republish, or distribute our articles or substantial portions thereof
- Use our content for commercial purposes
- Modify or create derivative works from our content
- Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices
To request permission for commercial use or republication, contact us at hello@loveio.net.
Your Submissions
When you submit content to us โ including reader stories, article pitches, comments, letters, or any other material โ you grant Loveio a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide licence to use, reproduce, edit, adapt, publish, and distribute that content in any medium.
By submitting content, you represent and warrant that:
- You own or have the necessary rights to the content you submit
- Your submission does not infringe any third-party intellectual property, privacy, or other rights
- Your submission is accurate to the best of your knowledge
- Your submission does not contain defamatory, obscene, offensive, or otherwise unlawful material
We reserve the right to edit, refuse, or remove any submitted content at our discretion, without explanation. We will always respect requests for anonymity when publishing reader stories.
Disclaimer
The information on Loveio is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. While we make every effort to ensure accuracy, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about:
- The completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of any information on the Site
- The results that may be obtained from using the Site
- The accuracy of information provided by third parties referenced in our articles
Any reliance you place on information from Loveio is strictly at your own risk. We strongly recommend verifying important information with qualified professionals before acting on it.
Not Professional Advice
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Important: Loveio is a content and editorial platform. Nothing on this Site constitutes professional psychological, therapeutic, medical, legal, or financial advice.
Our articles are written for general informational and educational purposes. They are not a substitute for professional advice from a licensed therapist, counsellor, psychologist, doctor, lawyer, or other qualified professional.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, relationship emergency, domestic situation, or any other serious personal difficulty, please seek appropriate professional support immediately. In the UK, you can contact the Samaritans on 116 123. In the US, you can contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialling 988.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Loveio, its editors, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any:
- Direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site
- Loss of data, profits, goodwill, or other intangible losses
- Damages resulting from your reliance on any information obtained through the Site
- Damages resulting from unauthorised access to or alteration of your data
- Any other matter relating to the Site
In jurisdictions that do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
Intellectual Property
The Loveio name, logo, brand identity, and the "โก" heart symbol as used in our branding are trademarks of Loveio. You may not use our trademarks in any way that might cause confusion, imply endorsement, or disparage Loveio, without our prior written consent.
If you believe any content on Loveio infringes your copyright, please contact us at hello@loveio.net with the subject line "Copyright Claim" and provide:
- Identification of the copyrighted work you believe has been infringed
- The URL of the allegedly infringing content on our Site
- Your contact information
- A statement that you have a good faith belief the use is not authorised
Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or services that are not owned or controlled by Loveio. These links are provided for your convenience and information only.
We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. We do not endorse the products, services, or content of any linked sites unless explicitly stated. We recommend reviewing the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Newsletter Terms
By subscribing to our newsletter, you agree to receive regular editorial emails from Loveio. Regarding our newsletter:
- We will not send you unsolicited commercial emails or share your email with third-party marketers
- You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email we send, or by emailing us directly
- We aim to send newsletters weekly, but frequency may vary
- Newsletter content is editorial and informational in nature
- Occasional emails about partnerships or recommended products will be clearly marked as such
Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or restrict your access to Loveio โ including unsubscribing you from our newsletter, removing submitted content, or blocking access to the Site โ at any time and at our sole discretion, with or without cause, and without prior notice.
You may stop using the Site at any time. If you are subscribed to our newsletter, you may unsubscribe at any time.
All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination will do so, including ownership provisions, disclaimers, limitations of liability, and dispute resolution provisions.
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes, we will:
- Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
- Post a notice on our Site for significant changes
- Where appropriate, notify newsletter subscribers of material changes
Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must stop using the Site.