ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY 
 
Last updated October 01, 2024
 
 
 
This  Acceptable Use Policy  ( "Policy" ) is part of our Terms and Conditions ( "Legal Terms" ) and should therefore be read alongside our main Legal Terms: http://www.bethebalancedwoman.com.  If you do not agree with these Legal Terms, please refrain from using our Services. Your continued use of our Services implies acceptance of these Legal Terms.
 
Please carefully review this Policy which applies to any and all:
 
(a) uses of our Services (as defined in  "Legal Terms" )
(b) forms, materials, consent tools, comments, post, and all other content available on the Services ( "Content" )  
(c) material which you contribute to the Services including any upload, post, review, disclosure, ratings, comments, chat etc.  in any forum, chatrooms, reviews, and to any interactive services associated with it  ( "Contribution" ) 
 
 
WHO WE ARE
 
We are Nurture Group LLC , doing business as   Be the Balanced Woman and Nurture the Soul Counseling    ( "Company," "we," "us," or "our" ) a company registered in   New Jersey, United States   at 1181 Nixon Drive  , #1187 , Moorestown  , NJ    08110 . We operate  the website http://www.bethebalancedwoman.com (the  "Site" )   , as well as any other related products and services that refer or link to this Policy (collectively, the  "Services" ).
 
 
USE OF THE SERVICES
 
When you use the Services, you warrant that you will comply with this Policy and with all applicable laws.
 
You also acknowledge that you may not:
  • Systematically retrieve data or other content from the Services to create or compile, directly or indirectly, a collection, compilation, database, or directory without written permission from us.
  • Make any  unauthorized  use of the Services, including collecting usernames and/or email addresses of users by electronic or other means for the purpose of sending unsolicited email, or creating user accounts by automated means or under false  pretenses .
  • Circumvent, disable, or otherwise interfere with security-related features of the Services, including features that prevent or restrict the use or copying of any Content or enforce limitations on the use of the Services and/or the Content contained therein.
  • Engage in  unauthorized  framing of or linking to the Services.
  • Trick, defraud, or mislead us and other users, especially in any attempt to learn sensitive account information such as user passwords.
  • Make improper use of our Services, including our support services or submit false reports of abuse or misconduct.
  • Engage in any automated use of the Services, such as using scripts to send comments or messages, or using any data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools.
  • Interfere with, disrupt, or create an undue burden on the Services or the networks or the Services connected.
  • Attempt to impersonate another user or person or use the username of another user.
  • Use any information obtained from the Services in order to harass, abuse, or harm another person.
  • Use the Services as part of any effort to compete with us or otherwise use the Services and/or the Content for any revenue-generating  endeavor  or commercial enterprise.
  • Decipher, decompile, disassemble, or reverse engineer any of the software comprising or in any way making up a part of the Services, except as expressly permitted by applicable law.
  • Attempt to bypass any measures of the Services designed to prevent or restrict access to the Services, or any portion of the Services.
  • Harass, annoy, intimidate, or threaten any of our employees or agents engaged in providing any portion of the Services to you.
  • Delete the copyright or other proprietary rights notice from any Content.
  • Copy or adapt the Services’ software, including but not limited to Flash, PHP, HTML, JavaScript, or other code.
  • Upload or transmit (or attempt to upload or to transmit) viruses, Trojan horses, or other material, including excessive use of capital letters and spamming (continuous posting of repetitive text), that interferes with any party’s uninterrupted use and enjoyment of the Services or modifies, impairs, disrupts, alters, or interferes with the use, features, functions, operation, or maintenance of the Services.
  • Upload or transmit (or attempt to upload or to transmit) any material that acts as a passive or active information collection or transmission mechanism, including without limitation, clear graphics interchange formats ( "gifs" ), 1Ă—1 pixels, web bugs, cookies, or other similar devices (sometimes referred to as  "spyware" or "passive collection mechanisms" or "pcms" ).
  • Except as may be the result of standard search engine or Internet browser usage, use, launch, develop, or distribute any automated system, including without limitation, any spider, robot, cheat utility, scraper, or offline reader that accesses the Services, or using or launching any  unauthorized  script or other software.
  • Disparage, tarnish, or otherwise harm, in our opinion, us and/or the Services.
  • Use the Services in a manner inconsistent with any applicable laws or regulations. 
  • Sell or otherwise transfer your profile. 
  • Use a buying agent or purchasing agent to make purchases on the Services. 
 
Subscriptions
 
If you subscribe to our Services, you understand, acknowledge, and agree that you may not, except if expressly permitted:
  • Engage in any use, including modification, copying, redistribution, publication, display, performance, or retransmission, of any portions of any Services, other than as expressly permitted by this Policy, without the prior written consent of Nurture Group LLC, which consent Nurture Group LLC may grant or refuse in its sole and absolute discretion. 
  • Reconstruct or attempt to discover any source code or algorithms of the Services, or any portion thereof, by any means whatsoever.  
  • Provide, or otherwise make available, the Services to any third party.  
  • Intercept any data not intended for you.  
  • Damage, reveal, or alter any user's data, or any other hardware, software, or information relating to another person or entity.  
 
 
COMMUNITY/FORUM GUIDELINES
 
 Welcome to our Community Forum! As part of our commitment to creating a supportive and respectful environment, we ask all members to adhere to the following guidelines when posting and interacting on the forum. These guidelines are designed to foster healthy discussions, mutual respect, and a shared journey toward personal growth and balance. 1. Be Respectful and Inclusive Treat every member with respect, empathy, and kindness. Discrimination, harassment, or hate speech of any kind will not be tolerated. Appreciate and embrace diverse perspectives. Our strength lies in our diversity. 2. Engage Constructively Provide constructive feedback and positive reinforcement to fellow members. Keep criticism constructive and avoid personal attacks. Focus on ideas rather than individuals. 3. Communicate Clearly and Thoughtfully Use clear and concise language to ensure your messages are easily understood. Avoid slang, jargon, and complex language that might not be accessible to all community members. 4. Maintain Privacy Do not share personal information about yourself or others. This includes real names, addresses, and sensitive details without explicit consent. Be mindful of the public nature of the forum and post only information you are comfortable with others seeing. 5. Use Content Appropriately Post content that is relevant to the discussions and the purpose of the community. Refrain from posting promotional material, advertisements, or spam. Use the designated areas for any promotional content allowed by the forum rules. 6. Support a Safe Environment Report any suspicious or inappropriate activities or content to the moderators. Follow all guidelines for safe interactions online and offline if arranging meet-ups or events. 7. Protect Intellectual Property Respect copyright and other intellectual property rights. Only post content that you have the right to share. Cite sources appropriately and give credit where it is due. 8. Follow the Rules Adhere to all community rules and guidelines detailed in our Acceptable Use Policy. Understand that violating these guidelines may result in moderation actions ranging from edited posts to a permanent ban, depending on the severity. 9. Keep It Positive Focus on sharing experiences and knowledge that uplift and support. Avoid negativity that can detract from personal growth and community spirit. 10. Encourage Others Support fellow members in their journey of balance and personal growth. Encouragement goes a long way in fostering a positive community spirit. Thank you for contributing to a respectful and empowering forum environment. We are excited to see how together, we can help each other become the balanced women we aspire to be. 
 
 
 
CONTRIBUTIONS
 
In this Policy, the term  "Contributions"  means:
  • any data, information, software, text, code, music, scripts, sound, graphics, photos, videos, tags, messages, interactive features, or other materials that you post, share, upload, submit, or otherwise provide in any manner on or through to the Services; or
  • any other content, materials, or data you provide to Nurture Group LLC or use with the Services.
Some areas of the Services may allow users to upload, transmit, or post Contributions. We may but are under no obligation to review or moderate the Contributions made on the Services, and we expressly exclude our liability for any loss or damage resulting from any of our users' breach of this Policy. Please report any Contribution that you believe breaches this Policy; however, we will determine, in our sole discretion, whether a Contribution is indeed in breach of this Policy.
 
You warrant that:
  • you are the creator and owner of or have the necessary  licenses , rights, consents, releases, and permissions to use and to  authorize  us, the Services, and other users of the Services to use your Contributions in any manner contemplated by the Services and this Policy;
  • all your Contributions comply with applicable laws and are original and true (if they represent your opinion or facts);
  • the creation, distribution, transmission, public display, or performance, and the accessing, downloading, or copying of your Contributions do not and will not infringe the proprietary rights, including but not limited to the copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret, or moral rights of any third party; and
  • you have the verifiable consent, release, and/or permission of each and every identifiable individual person in your Contributions to use the name or likeness of each and every such identifiable individual person to enable inclusion and use of your Contributions in any manner contemplated by the Services and this Policy.
You also agree that you will not post, transmit, or upload any (or any part of a) Contribution that:
  • is in breach of applicable laws, regulation, court order, contractual obligation, this Policy, our Legal Terms, a legal duty, or that promotes or facilitates fraud or illegal activities;
  • is defamatory, obscene, offensive, hateful, insulting, intimidating, bullying, abusive, or threatening, to any person or group;
  • is false, inaccurate, or misleading;
  • includes child sexual abuse material, or violates any applicable law concerning child pornography or otherwise intended to protect minors;
  • contains any material that solicits personal information from anyone under the age of 18 or exploits people under the age of 18 in a sexual or violent manner;
  • promotes violence, advocates the violent overthrow of any government, or incites, encourages, or threatens physical harm against another;
  • is obscene, lewd, lascivious, filthy, violent, harassing,  libelous , slanderous, contains sexually explicit material, or is otherwise objectionable (as determined by us);
  • is discriminatory based on race, sex, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, or age;
  • bullies, intimidates, humiliates, or insults any person;
  • promotes, facilitates, or assists anyone in promoting and facilitating acts of terrorism;
  • infringes, or assists anyone in infringing, a third party's intellectual property rights or publicity or privacy rights;
  • is deceitful, misrepresents your identity or affiliation with any person and/or misleads anyone as to your relationship with us or implies that the Contribution was made by someone else than you;
  • contains unsolicited or  unauthorized  advertising, promotional materials, pyramid schemes, chain letters, spam, mass mailings, or other forms of solicitation that has been  "paid for,"  whether with monetary compensation or in kind; or
  • misrepresents your identity or who the Contribution is from.
 
 
 
 
REVIEW AND RATINGS
 
When your Contribution is a review or rating, you also agree that:
  • you have firsthand experience with the   services   being reviewed;
  • your Contribution is true to your experience;
  • you are not affiliated with competitors if posting negative reviews (or linked in any way to, e.g., by being the owner or seller/manufacturer of, a product or service if posting positive reviews);
  • you cannot make or offer any conclusions as to the legality of conduct;
  • you cannot post any false or misleading statements; and
  • you do not and will not  organize  a campaign encouraging others to post reviews, whether positive or negative.
 
 
 
REPORTING A BREACH OF THIS POLICY
 
We may but are under no obligation to review or moderate the Contributions made on the Services and we expressly exclude our liability for any loss or damage resulting from any of our users' breach of this Policy.
 
If you consider that any Service, Content, or Contribution:
  • breach this Policy, please   email us at support@bethebalancedwoman.com,   or refer to the contact details at the bottom of this document to let us know which Service, Content, or Contribution is in breach of this Policy and why
  • infringe any third-party intellectual property rights, please  check out our Legal Terms for information about our copyright infringement reporting process here: http://www.bethebalancedwoman.com  
We will reasonably determine whether a Service, Content, or Contribution breaches this Policy.
 
 
 
CONSEQUENCES OF BREACHING THIS POLICY
 
The consequences for violating our Policy will vary depending on the severity of the breach and the user's history on the Services, by way of example:
 
We may, in some cases, give you a warning  and/or remove the infringing Contribution , however, if your breach is serious or if you continue to breach our Legal Terms and this Policy, we have the right to suspend or terminate your access to and use of our Services and, if applicable, disable your account. We may also notify law enforcement or issue legal proceedings against you when we believe that there is a genuine risk to an individual or a threat to public safety.
 
We exclude our liability for all action we may take in response to any of your breaches of this Policy.
 
 
 
COMPLAINTS AND REMOVAL OF LEGITIMATE CONTENT
 
If you consider that some Content or Contribution have been mistakenly removed or blocked from the Services, please refer to the contact details at the bottom of this document and we will promptly review our decision to remove such Content or Contribution. The Content or Contribution may stay  "down"   whilst we conduct the review process.  
 
 Process for Moderating User-Generated Content Introduction The Be the Balanced Woman community is committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and respectful online space. To ensure this, it is sometimes necessary to moderate, and potentially block, user-generated content that violates our community guidelines or Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). The following process outlines how such decisions are made and implemented. 1. Monitoring Continuous Oversight: Moderators will continuously monitor user-generated content on the forum and other related platforms. Automated Tools: Use automated tools to flag potentially harmful or inappropriate content based on keywords, patterns, and reported concerns. 2. Evaluation Initial Review: Content flagged by automated tools or reported by users is reviewed by a moderator to determine if it violates the community guidelines or AUP. Context Consideration: Moderators consider the context in which the content was posted, including any relevant discussions or responses that may provide insight into the intent and impact of the content. 3. Action Determination No Violation Found: If no violation is found, content will remain as is. Optionally, moderators may follow up with the user to clarify community standards to prevent future misunderstandings. Violation Found: If a violation is found, moderators decide on the appropriate action based on the severity and nature of the violation. 4. Actions for Content Violation Warning and Education: For minor or first-time violations, the user may receive a warning and educational resources explaining why their content was inappropriate. Content Edit or Removal: Content may be edited or removed to eliminate the offensive part, with an explanatory note left by the moderator. Temporary Block: For repeated or severe violations, the user’s ability to post or interact may be temporarily blocked. Permanent Ban: In cases of extreme violation, such as threats, severe harassment, or repeated offenses after warnings, a permanent ban may be considered. 5. Communication Notification: Users will be notified of any actions taken on their content, including the reason for content removal or any blocks applied. Appeal Process: Users have the right to appeal moderation decisions. A clear process should be outlined for submitting appeals, which will be reviewed by a senior moderator or a community panel. 6. Documentation Record-Keeping: Maintain records of all moderated content, including the nature of the violation, the action taken, and any correspondence with the user. Review and Feedback: Regularly review the moderation process and outcomes to ensure fairness and effectiveness. Adjust policies and practices based on community feedback and evolving standards. 7. Transparency Policy Accessibility: Ensure all community members have easy access to all guidelines, the AUP, and the moderation process documentation. Community Updates: Periodically inform the community about moderation standards and practices to reinforce the commitment to maintaining a safe and respectful environment. Conclusion The process for moderating user-generated content is crucial for maintaining the integrity and safety of the Be the Balanced Woman community. By implementing these steps, we ensure that our community remains a supportive space conducive to growth and balance.  
 
 
 
DISCLAIMER
 
Nurture Group LLC is under no obligation to monitor users’ activities, and we disclaim any responsibility for any user’s misuse of the Services. Nurture Group LLC has no responsibility for any user or other Content or Contribution created, maintained, stored, transmitted, or accessible on or through the Services, and is not obligated to monitor or exercise any editorial control over such material. If Nurture Group LLC becomes aware that any such Content or Contribution violates this Policy, Nurture Group LLC may, in addition to removing such Content or Contribution and blocking your account, report such breach to the police or appropriate regulatory authority. Unless otherwise stated in this Policy, Nurture Group LLC disclaims any obligation to any person who has not entered into an agreement with Nurture Group LLC for the use of the Services.
 
 
 
HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS POLICY?
 
If you have any further questions or comments  or wish to report any problematic Content or Contribution , you may contact us by:
 
 
Email: admin@bethebalancedwoman.com