Terms of Use

Terms of Use & Disclaimer for Buody

Welcome to Buody (buody.com). By accessing and using this website, you agree to the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully before continuing.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using this website, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use this website.

2. Mental Health and Wellness Disclaimer — Important

The content published on Buody — including all articles, self care guides, wellness routines, habit trackers, journal prompts, mindfulness practices, and printables — is provided for educational and informational purposes only.

Buody is operated by a self care advocate and mental wellness writer, not a licensed therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, certified wellness coach, or any other credentialed mental health professional. Nothing on this website should be interpreted as professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any kind.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, persistent anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, or any serious mental health concern, please reach out to a qualified mental health professional immediately. In the United States, you can contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988 — available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Never delay seeking professional mental health treatment because of something you have read on this website.

3. Accuracy of Information

We make every effort to ensure the information published on Buody is accurate, compassionate, and up to date, drawing from trusted sources including the American Psychological Association, the National Institute of Mental Health, the American Institute of Stress, and the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley. However, we make no guarantees regarding the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any content.

Mental health and wellness research evolves rapidly. Always verify important mental health information with a qualified professional before acting on it.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on Buody — including text, images, wellness guides, habit trackers, journal prompts, printables, and graphics — is the property of Buody and is protected by applicable copyright laws. You may not reproduce, redistribute, or use any content for commercial purposes without prior written permission.

Personal, non-commercial use of printable templates and trackers is permitted, provided the content is not modified or resold.

5. Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure

Buody uses Google AdSense to display advertisements on this website. These ads help support the free content available here. Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your browsing behavior.

We may also participate in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn a small commission if you purchase a product through a link on this site. This comes at no additional cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content or recommendations — we only recommend products and resources we genuinely believe are helpful and safe.

6. External Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites for reference or informational purposes. Buody is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of any external sites. Visiting third-party links is done at your own risk.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Buody and its owner shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of this website or reliance on any content published here.

This includes — but is not limited to — any mental health outcome, emotional distress, or adverse effect resulting from following any self care practice, wellness routine, journaling exercise, or mindfulness guide found on this site. Always consult a qualified mental health professional for personalized guidance.

8. User Comments

By submitting a comment, you agree that your content is respectful, relevant, and does not violate any applicable laws. Buody reserves the right to remove comments that are spam, offensive, or inappropriate. Comments reflect the views of individual users and do not represent the views of Buody.

9. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States of America. For users located in California, additional rights may apply under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). For users located in the European Union, additional rights may apply under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Any disputes arising from the use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in the United States. If you access this website from outside the United States, you are responsible for compliance with local laws applicable in your jurisdiction.

10. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

11. Contact

If you have any questions about these terms, please contact us: