Terms and Conditions

 These Terms and Conditions govern your use of this website and the services, content, and products offered through it, including books, digital downloads, podcasts, and one-on-one coaching sessions. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by the following terms. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use the website or its offerings.

1. Intellectual Property Rights and Use Restrictions

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, blog posts, books, podcasts, video and audio materials, logos, graphics, coaching frameworks, course materials, downloadable files, email sequences, and any proprietary tools, is the exclusive intellectual property of Nova James and is protected under United States copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

Unless otherwise explicitly stated in writing, no content may be:

Copied

Reproduced

Republished

Uploaded

Posted

Transmitted

Translated

Distributed

Sold

Licensed

Reverse-engineered

Or otherwise used, in whole or in part, in any form or by any means

without the prior written permission of Nova James.

This includes any derivative works or AI-generated recreations based on the original material. Use of this content to train algorithms, populate data sets, or fuel automated responses (e.g., machine learning models or bots) is strictly prohibited.

Unauthorized Use Includes (But Is Not Limited To):

Quoting large excerpts from books, podcast transcripts, or coaching materials without credit or permission

Copying course layouts, session titles, or email funnels for resale or redistribution

Using coaching frameworks to build competing offers or programs

Sharing private or paid content outside of the terms outlined at purchase

Violation of these terms may result in legal action, including but not limited to cease-and-desist orders, monetary damages, and account restrictions on associated platforms.

Licensed Use Exceptions 

Permitted Use & Licensing Exceptions
Select individuals or organizations (such as affiliate partners, media collaborators, and podcast guests) may be granted limited, non-exclusive use of specific content for promotional or educational purposes. These permissions are granted in writing and may include:
Quoting short excerpts from books or podcasts with proper attribution
Promoting courses or sessions using official media kits
Sharing branded images or descriptions provided directly by Nova James. These uses must retain all copyright markings and must not imply ownership, authorship, or endorsement beyond the original context. Any unauthorized extension of this permission may result in revocation and legal action.

2. Coaching Disclaimer

Nova James is not a licensed medical doctor, therapist, psychologist, attorney, or other certified healthcare or legal professional. Coaching services, including but not limited to private advocacy sessions, written guides, digital downloads, podcast content, and email correspondence, are offered solely from the perspective of personal experience, non-clinical research, and individual advocacy efforts.

All coaching is intended for informational, educational, and personal empowerment purposes only. None of the content provided should be interpreted as:

Medical advice

Diagnosis

Prescription

Legal counsel

Mental health treatment

Or a substitute for professional, licensed care

Participants are strongly encouraged to consult with their own licensed healthcare providers, mental health professionals, or legal advisors before making any decisions related to their care, treatment plans, or legal circumstances.

By booking or participating in a coaching session, workshop, or related service, you acknowledge and agree that:

You are fully responsible for your own physical, mental, and emotional well-being, decisions, and actions

No guarantees, warranties, or outcomes are promised or implied

You voluntarily assume any and all risks associated with applying information shared during or after coaching interactions

Nova James disclaims all liability for any direct or indirect loss, damage, or injury that may arise from coaching participation or use of related content. Participation in coaching does not create a client-provider relationship under any professional or legal standard.

3. Medical & Mental Health Content Disclaimer

This website, along with its associated books, podcast episodes, coaching sessions, articles, downloadable content, and digital products, may include topics related to:

Medical advocacy and navigation

Emotional and mental wellness

Chronic illness, caregiving, and crisis support

Educational, familial, and interpersonal challenges

All content is provided for general informational, educational, and personal development purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any physical or mental health condition, nor is it a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Nova James is not a licensed healthcare provider, therapist, or psychologist. Any insights shared are based on personal experience, research, and advocacy, not on clinical or therapeutic credentials.

Users are strongly encouraged to:

Seek the advice of a licensed medical or mental health professional before making health-related decisions

Never delay or disregard professional advice because of something read, heard, or interpreted through this site or its content

Treat all recommendations as suggestions, not prescriptions

By engaging with this content, you acknowledge and agree that you are responsible for your own physical and emotional well-being and that Nova James assumes no liability for any outcomes related to the use or misuse of the information provided.

4. User Conduct

By accessing or using this website and its related services, including digital products, coaching, social media channels, podcasts, comment sections, and email communications, you agree to engage respectfully, lawfully, and in accordance with the following terms of conduct.

You agree not to:

Use this site, its content, or related platforms for any unlawful, fraudulent, or malicious purpose

Harass, intimidate, threaten, or otherwise cause harm to Nova James, site administrators, podcast guests, coaching clients, or any associated individuals

Post or transmit any defamatory, offensive, abusive, or inflammatory comments through contact forms, email, coaching platforms, or social media

Upload or distribute viruses, malware, tracking software, spam, or any other content intended to disrupt the function or security of the site or its users

Impersonate any person, falsely represent your affiliation, or mislead others regarding your identity while interacting with Nova James or her services

Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website, coaching portal, customer data, or related systems

Use automated bots, scrapers, or AI tools to extract content or data from the site or related platforms for commercial use

Violations of these terms may result in revoked access, cancellation of services without refund, reporting to appropriate legal or digital authorities, and potential legal action.

5. Payment and Refund Policy

Payment Terms

All payments for digital products, coaching sessions, downloads, and services offered through this website are due in full at the time of purchase unless otherwise specified in a written agreement. Accepted payment methods may include PayPal, Stripe, or other secure third-party processors.

By completing a transaction, you authorize the full amount to be charged and acknowledge that you have read and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.

Digital Products

All sales of digital products—including eBooks, audio files, courses, templates, guides, and downloadable materials—are final and non-refundable. Due to the nature of instant access to intellectual property, we cannot issue refunds once a product has been delivered or accessed.

Please read product descriptions carefully before purchasing and contact us with any questions at Support@BearingABurden.com.

Coaching Sessions

All coaching sessions, and any future one-on-one or group services, courses, are considered final once booked.

Rescheduling Policy:

Clients may request to reschedule with a minimum of 24 hours’ notice

No-shows or cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance will be forfeited without refund

Refunds for coaching sessions will only be considered in the case of:

Duplicate billing

Technical failure in content delivery that cannot be resolved

Service cancellation initiated by Nova James 

 Important Note

We reserve the right to refuse service or issue a refund at our sole discretion in rare circumstances, such as abusive behavior, fraudulent activity, or misuse of the content.

By purchasing from this site, you acknowledge and accept these payment and refund terms.

6. Privacy and Confidentiality

Nova James and affiliated team members are committed to respecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information to the best of our ability. This applies to all forms of communication including email correspondence, intake forms, coaching sessions, and content submissions.

However, by engaging with this site and related services, you acknowledge the following:

Coaching & Communications

While every reasonable effort is made to keep conversations private, coaching services are not HIPAA-compliant, nor are they intended to substitute for secure, regulated healthcare communications.

Coaching sessions are conducted via third-party platforms (such as Zoom, email, or Payhip), and although these services have security measures in place, we cannot guarantee complete confidentiality or data security when using any digital communication tools.

Personal Information

We collect only the information you voluntarily provide (such as your name, email address, and relevant background shared during intake or session prep).

Your personal information will never be sold, rented, traded, or shared with third parties without your explicit consent, unless required by law, or if there is a good faith belief that such action is necessary to:

Protect the rights or safety of Nova James or others

Prevent fraud or abuse

Comply with legal obligations

Data Use & Storage

Information submitted through this website or its related services may be stored securely for purposes of client record-keeping, analytics, and service improvement.

You have the right to request access to or deletion of your personal data at any time, in compliance with applicable privacy laws.

Important Reminder

By using this website, purchasing a product, or engaging in coaching services, you acknowledge that you are responsible for any personal information you choose to share, and that full confidentiality cannot be guaranteed in online environments.

7. Third-Party Links and External Content

This website may include links to third-party websites, services, or resources, including but not limited to articles, affiliate products, podcast platforms, external booking tools, or informational content.

These links are provided for your convenience and reference only. Nova James does not own, control, or regularly review the content, practices, or policies of these third-party sites, and makes no guarantees about their accuracy, safety, reliability, or currentness.

Important Disclaimers:

Nova James is not liable for any content, services, or products provided by external websites or vendors, nor for any losses or damages incurred as a result of visiting or interacting with third-party links.

You access these sites and use their services at your own discretion and risk.

We recommend that users review the privacy policies and terms of any third-party sites before providing personal information or making purchases.

8. Affiliate Disclosure

This website, including its blog posts, podcast show notes, product pages, and emails, may contain affiliate links. This means that if you click on a link and make a purchase, Nova James may earn a small commission, at no additional cost to you.

Affiliate relationships are used to support the work, time, and resources invested into creating free and low-cost educational content, coaching services, and advocacy tools. These recommendations are made in good faith and are limited to products, tools, or services that:

Have been personally used, vetted, or thoroughly researched

Align with the mission of supporting informed advocacy, personal empowerment, or resource accessibility

Are believed to bring genuine value to the audience

Nova James is committed to honesty and transparency in all promotional relationships. All affiliate content is clearly disclosed in compliance with FTC guidelines, and users are under no obligation to use affiliate links when making purchases.

You are encouraged to use your own discretion when engaging with affiliate-linked products and to verify third-party offerings as you would with any purchase.

9. Changes to Terms and Conditions

Bearing A Burden reserves the right to modify, update, or revise these Terms and Conditions at any time, without prior notice. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date at the top.

It is your responsibility as a user to review these Terms periodically for updates. Continued use of this website or its services after any changes are posted constitutes your full acceptance of the revised terms, whether or not you have reviewed them.

Significant changes that materially affect your rights or obligations may also be communicated via email or on-site notification when feasible.

We recommend bookmarking this page and checking periodically to stay informed of any updates that may affect your use of the site, products, or services.

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

By accessing this website or purchasing any products or services offered by Nova James, you agree that any disputes or legal actions arising out of or related to your use of this site or its content shall be exclusively brought in the appropriate state or federal courts located in Texas.

You waive any objections to venue, jurisdiction, or inconvenience of forum in such courts.

11. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Clause

In the event of any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to your use of this website, coaching services, digital products, or any other engagement with Nova James, both parties agree to make a good faith effort to resolve the matter informally.

If resolution cannot be reached through informal negotiation within 30 days, the dispute shall be resolved exclusively and finally through binding arbitration, rather than in court, in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA), and conducted in the State of Texas.

Key Terms:

The arbitration shall be conducted confidentially by a single neutral arbitrator selected by mutual agreement.

Each party will bear its own legal fees and costs unless otherwise determined by the arbitrator.

The arbitrator’s decision will be final and enforceable in any court of competent jurisdiction.

This clause does not apply to:

Claims involving allegations of intellectual property infringement

Violations of confidentiality agreements or restrictive covenants

Any small claims within the jurisdictional limits of local small claims courts

By agreeing to these Terms, you waive your right to bring or participate in a class action or jury trial related to any dispute with Nova James or Bearing A Burden.

12. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms or need support, contact:
Support@BearingABurden.com