GENERAL TERMS OF USE
LAST UPDATE: 30 MARCH 2026
SUMMARY
These Terms outline the rules applicable when you visit our website, access any of our services (including free services), or engage with our offerings.
These rules specify permissible and prohibited actions, define our responsibilities, and explain our business processes.
Unless you enter into a more specific agreement with us, these Terms will govern your engagement with our services and the purchase of our offers.
It is important that you read these rules thoroughly. If you do not agree with them, you should refrain from visiting our website or accessing any of our services.
Below, you will find a summary of our most important rules, which are further detailed in the full terms.
Are there age restrictions for using our website and services?
Yes, you need to be at least 18 years old to use our Sites. If you're under 18, you must have permission from a parent or guardian.
What rules do I need to follow on the Sites?
You agree not to harm, stalk, defame, or harass anyone. Don’t post anything inappropriate or illegal, send spam, or upload harmful files. Respect others' intellectual property rights and follow all laws.
Do you collect personal information?
Yes, in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which you can read here.
Can I share your Content?
Yes, you can share our Content for personal use. Just link back to our Site or social media and give us credit. Don’t claim our Content as your own.
Can I share materials I got from you with third persons?
Absolutely not without our permission. We retain copyright over these materials, even if you paid for the service.
Do you allow refunds?
Generally, no, unless specifically stated in our Full Terms below. If you are in the EU/UK you have a right to a 14-day cooling off period, unless the services begin at your express request before the expiry of the statutory withdrawal period.
Do you have a waiting policy?
Yes! We have a 15-minute waiting policy. If you are late or do not show up without notifying us, the session is forfeited. You may not get a refund or request to reschedule the session.
Can I reschedule sessions?
Yes, you can, but you need to inform us at least twenty-four (24) hours before the next session; otherwise, the fees for that specific session are forfeited in our favor.
How can I book your Services?
You can book our services through our website, by email, or via social media. Services will commence only after a Service Agreement has been signed and payment has been made.
How are disputes resolved?
Talk to us. We encourage communication. If you are a consumer resident in the European Union or the United Kingdom, you retain the right to bring claims before the courts of your country of residence.
Complaints or Questions?
You can email us at ericabuchberger@proton.me or message us on social media. We aim to respond promptly during our working hours: Monday - Friday (9:00 - 17:00 CST)
FULL TERMS OF USE / TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF DR. ERICA BUCHBERGER
Please take the time to read these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) before using, visiting, viewing, purchasing from, or accessing our website, sub-domains, affiliated sites, and Dr. Erica Buchberger’s accounts on Bluesky and LinkedIn (“Site”/“Sites”).
The Sites and all audio, visual, and written resources and information contained therein, including but not limited to blog posts, designs, documents, emails received from Dr. Erica Buchberger / Dr. Erica Buchberger, email lists and sequences, courses, coaching services, recordings, templates, contracts, forms, guides, e-books, workbooks, website materials, products, and tools (“Contents and/or Services”), are owned by Dr. Erica Buchberger (“We”, “Us”, “Our”).
These terms apply to all users, visitors, viewers, subscribers, clients, and/or customers of our Sites (“User”, “You”, “Your”) and govern your use of, access to, and/or purchase from our Sites
YOUR CONSENT
By clicking “Accept” in the website cookie banner, you agree to be bound by these Website Terms of Use.
You further warrant and acknowledge that you have read these Terms, or at the very least, had the opportunity to read them and chose not to do so.
You represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age. If you are under 18 years of age, you may only access, view, or purchase anything from our Sites with the consent of your parent or guardian.
If you do not agree to these Website Terms, you must not access or use this website or any of our Content and/or Services.
RULES THAT APPLY TO OUR SITES
When you use, visit, view, download, purchase from, and/or access our Sites, you agree:
Not to harm, stalk, defame, threaten, offend, harass, abuse, or violate the privacy or legal rights of others through or on our Sites.
Not to post, upload, distribute, publish, or disseminate any names, materials, or information that is considered inappropriate, defamatory, obscene, unlawful, or indecent.
Not to use our Site in any way that could cause damage to us, our Site, or any of our users.
Not to send unsolicited emails to our users.
Not to transmit or post unwanted or unsolicited content to promote or sell your products or services.
Not to upload any files that contain viruses or worms that could damage our operations or those of another user.
Not to transmit, share, download, copy, or post any content that infringes on our intellectual property rights or those of other persons.
Not to use any of our Contents and/or Services to violate any laws or regulations.
We reserve the right to disclose any materials you have posted or information you have provided on our Sites to comply with any legal or governmental requests
PERSONAL INFORMATION
To download or purchase our Contents and/or Services, you may be required to provide personal information, including but not limited to your name, email address, billing address, payment details, and other personal information. Any identifiable information you provide is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is accessible here.
Your data protection rights are set out in our Privacy Policy, including your rights to request information/access, correction, and other rights provided by applicable data protection law.
You agree to provide only your own complete, accurate, correct, and up-to-date information.
You shall not create a false identity or sign agreements as someone else when using, visiting, viewing, downloading, purchasing from, or accessing our Sites.
While we strive to protect your personal information, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be entirely secure. You acknowledge that we cannot warrant the security of any information you transmit via the internet and accept the risk associated with sharing personal information online.
DISCLAIMERS
Educational and Informational Content
Content made available on the Site is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to constitute legal advice, institutional advice, or professional advice of any kind. While reasonable efforts are made to ensure accuracy, the Content may not always be complete, current, or applicable to your specific circumstances.
No representations or warranties are made regarding the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any Content.
Nature of Services Provided
Dr. Erica Buchberger provides academic editing services. These services are editorial and advisory in nature and may include stylistic editing, structural feedback, clarity improvements, and editorial comments on academic writing.
Academic editing services do not include authorship, co-authorship, research design, data analysis, fact-checking, legal review, ethical approval, or submission on the client’s behalf.
You retain full responsibility for the content, originality, accuracy, and final submission of your work.
No Guarantee of Outcomes
We do not guarantee any specific results or outcomes, including but not limited to publication, acceptance, academic success, or professional advancement.
Outcomes depend on multiple factors outside our control, including the quality of the original work, reviewer and editor decisions, publisher or institutional standards, and your own actions.
Examples or testimonials shown on the Site reflect individual experiences only and do not guarantee similar results.
Responsibility for Use of Content and Services
You acknowledge that your use of the Site, Content, and Services is voluntary and at your own discretion. You agree to exercise your own judgment and conduct due diligence before relying on or implementing any information or editorial guidance provided.
Dr. Erica Buchberger is not responsible for decisions made by journals, publishers, academic institutions, or other third parties.
Testimonials, Feedback, and Positive Reviews are but examples
The testimonials, reviews, opinions, and statements presented on our sites pertain only to the individuals depicted. They serve as examples, and there is no guarantee that you will achieve the same results as other users.
We do not claim that these are typical results that users generally attain. The testimonials are not necessarily representative of all those who utilize our content and/or services.
The testimonials displayed are verbatim except for corrections of grammatical or typographical errors. Some testimonials have been shortened if they are lengthy, or if parts of the testimonial are not relevant to the general public.
Fair Use and Copyright Considerations
We acknowledge that allowances are made for 'fair use' for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, scholarship, teaching, and research.
Not all content on our site is owned by us; it is possible that we have used content owned by another person or entity. All rights and credits are attributed to the rightful owners. We do not intend to infringe upon the copyrights of others.
If you wish to use copyrighted material from our site for purposes extending beyond 'fair use,' you must obtain permission from the copyright owner or from us.
Opinions that you find on our Site are those of the authors
The views and opinions expressed on our site are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Dr. Erica Buchberger. Content provided by our guest bloggers, authors, or speakers represents only their own opinions.
The views or opinions expressed on our site are personal and, unless explicitly stated otherwise, do not represent the ideas, ideologies, or viewpoints of any organization with which we may be affiliated, whether in a professional or personal capacity.
These views or opinions are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, or individual.
We do not represent or warrant the accuracy or completeness of any opinion expressed on our site.
We shall not be liable for any losses, injuries, or damages resulting from the display or use of these opinions.
Third-Party Tools and References
From time to time, this website may reference third-party tools, platforms, or services that are commonly used in academic or professional contexts. Any such references are provided for informational purposes only.
Unless expressly stated otherwise, no such reference constitutes an endorsement, sponsorship, or guarantee of the effectiveness, quality, or suitability of any third-party product or service. You remain solely responsible for assessing whether any third-party tool or service is appropriate for your own needs.
Dr. Erica Buchberger makes no representations or warranties regarding third-party products or services and accepts no liability for their use.
No Warranties or Guarantees
While reasonable care is taken in the preparation of the Content and the provision of Services, no guarantees are made as to their suitability, completeness, or applicability to your specific circumstances.
Nothing on this website constitutes a promise or guarantee of results, outcomes, or performance. All Content and Services are provided subject to applicable statutory rights, which are not excluded or limited by this Disclaimer.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Dr. Erica Buchberger shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of this website or the Content and Services provided, including but not limited to indirect or consequential loss, loss of opportunity, rejection of submissions, or reputational impact.
Nothing in this Disclaimer excludes or limits liability where such exclusion or limitation is not permitted by law, including liability for intent or gross negligence where applicable.
WORKING HOURS
Our working hours: Monday - Friday (9:00 - 17:00 CST). We do not respond to emails, messages, or calls outside of our working hours. Additionally, we do not respond to communications during Public Holidays or periods of announced vacation/temporary closure.
PROMPT COMMUNICATIONS
We will endeavor to respond to all queries, concerns, or requests for proposals within five (5) working days. If you do not receive a response within this timeframe, please resend your communication.
All queries or requests for clarification from us must be promptly responded to within five (5) working days from the date we sent the communication.
If we do not receive a response, we will send two reminder emails. Should we fail to receive a reply after these reminders, we will assume that you no longer interested in the service or proposal in which case, we will immediately terminate the service or disregard the proposal or offer.
In the event of termination, no refunds for any payments made will be issued. In case of proposals or offers, you need to ask for a new proposal or offer in case you are still interested in engaging our services.
HOW TO ENGAGE OUR SERVICES
You may book our services through our website or by filling up the inquiry form, sending us an e-mail, or sending a direct message on any of our social media Sites. In case you send us an e-mail/message, we will strive to respond within the timeframe provided above.
All service requests are deemed accepted by us only upon the conclusion of a Service Agreement and payment of fees.
PAYMENT TERMS
Payment terms are set out in the applicable service terms or contract, which you will be required to review and agree to before engaging any paid services.
You are responsible for all international fees and charges associated with your purchase. These may include, but are not limited to, currency conversion fees, international transaction fees, and bank fees.
If we permit payment of fees through installments, you are required to adhere to the fee schedule specified in your contract or provided during the checkout process. You further authorize us to automatically charge the payment method used for the initial installment.
Should your payment method be declined, or should you unilaterally cancel the automatic charge by actions such as failing to update your credit card information or canceling the payment method initially chosen, we will provide a grace period of five (5) days for you to settle the charge. If the fee is not settled within this period, we will consider your action a breach of our terms. Consequently, you will automatically lose access to any of our Contents and/or Services you have purchased, without a refund of payments already made. The total cost of your purchase will remain due, and you are obligated to settle it.
You will receive a receipt via email following your purchase. This receipt should be retained for your records.
We do not tolerate or accept threats or actual chargebacks from your credit card company on any purchases or downloads of our Services and/or Contents.
If you initiate a chargeback or payment reversal without valid grounds, we reserve the right to contest it and to pursue the outstanding amount (including reasonable administrative costs of One Hundred Fifty (150.00) US Dollars (USD) or equivalent through lawful collection and enforcement channels.
INTERESTS AND REMINDER FEES
In the event of non-payment of any fees or charges due, we will attempt to send reminder emails.
A fee of Ten (10.00) US Dollars (USD) or equivalent, will be imposed for each reminder sent, whether by email or post, in addition to the outstanding payments.
Interest on overdue amounts will be charged in accordance with prevailing interest rates.
CANCELLATION BY THE CLIENT
Our cancellation policy is set out in the applicable service terms or contract, which you will be required to review and agree to before engaging any paid services.
If you reside in the European Union (EU), the UK, or any country that allows a withdrawal period by law, you have the right to cancel your booking or this agreement within fourteen (14) days from the date of purchase, a period known as the 'cooling-off period.' This right to cancel is valid only if you have not accessed any calls, sessions, digital products, or used any of our materials or media. By accessing any calls/sessions, digital products, or using any of our materials or media during the cooling-off period, you forfeit your right to cancel.
REFUNDS POLICY
Our refund policy is set out in the applicable service terms, contract or agreement, which you will be required to review and agree to before engaging any paid services.
CANCELLATION OF SESSION
We reserve the right to refuse, modify, or cancel any session, program, or product booked or purchased at our discretion. Should such an event occur, we will attempt to notify you using the email address or phone number provided at the time of booking.
Unless the cancellation is due to a breach of our terms as outlined in this document or any contract you have signed with us, we will issue a pro-rated refund for any fees paid for unused sessions.
RESCHEDULING OF SESSIONS AND/OR CALLS AND WAITING PERIOD
Except for group calls, you may reschedule individual sessions and/or calls provided that we receive written notice at least twenty-four (24) hours before the scheduled call and/or session. If you fail to provide prior notice within this period, the session or call will be deemed forfeited. You will not be entitled to reschedule the forfeited session / call or request a refund.
We maintain a fifteen-minute waiting policy. If you do not notify us in advance that you will be late, or in the event of a no-show, the session will be deemed forfeited. You will then have no right to a refund or to reschedule the session.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
This website and all content made available on it, including text, graphics, layouts, design elements, branding, logos, and written materials created by us (the “Website Content”), are owned by us or licensed to us and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
Nothing on this website transfers any intellectual property rights to you, except as expressly stated in these Website Terms or in a separate written agreement.
Any academic manuscripts, articles, drafts, or other materials submitted by clients for editing remain the intellectual property of the respective client or rights holder. We do not claim ownership of client-submitted materials.
Any edited versions, tracked changes, comments, or suggestions provided as part of academic editing services are supplied solely for the client’s use in connection with the submitted work. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, no rights are transferred to use our editorial materials independently of the client’s own work.
Our name, business name, service names, logos, designs, and any associated branding elements are protected identifiers and may not be used without our prior written permission.
LIMITED RIGHTS GRANTED TO YOU
Subject to these Website Terms, you are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Website Content for your personal, non-commercial use only.
Unless expressly authorized in writing, you may not copy, reproduce, distribute, republish, sell, license, rent, adapt, modify, translate, reverse engineer, or create derivative works from the Website Content.
This license does not permit the use of Website Content for training artificial intelligence systems, data scraping, content aggregation, or any automated extraction or reproduction methods.
We reserve all rights not expressly granted under these Website Terms.
CONTENT SHARING
You may share our Content found on our Sites without asking permission from us provided that the following terms are complied with:
· You may share our content only for personal use.
· You must provide a direct link to our site or social media account when sharing our content.
· You must credit us when sharing our content on your blog, site, social media account, or on a third party's blog, site, or social media accounts.
· You may not state, suggest, or otherwise imply that you are affiliated with, endorsed by, authorized by, or acting on behalf of Dr. Erica Buchberger.
· You are prohibited from representing or implying that the content is yours or was created for you.
UNAUTHORIZED USE AND INFRINGEMENT
You must not use this website or any Website Content in a manner that infringes our intellectual property rights or exceeds the limited rights granted under these Website Terms.
This includes, without limitation, unauthorized copying, reproduction, distribution, extraction, scraping, reverse engineering, or creation of derivative works from the Website Content.
Where unauthorized use or infringement occurs, we reserve the right to take appropriate legal action as permitted by applicable law, including seeking injunctive relief and claiming compensation for actual damages suffered as a result of the infringement.
To the extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify us for direct losses arising from your unlawful acts or omissions that result in infringement of our intellectual property rights.
Nothing in this section limits our right to seek interim or injunctive relief to prevent or stop ongoing or threatened infringement, where such relief is available under applicable law.
YOUR POSTS AND RECORDINGS OF GROUP/PERSONAL CALLS
When you submit comments, photos, posts, images, videos, or other contributions (“Media”) to our Sites or any third-party sites that we operate, you represent that you have the rights necessary to submit the Media and to grant the permissions set out in this clause, and that you are at least 18 years of age.
If, during our calls, webinars, workshops, or other communications (“Communications”), we take photographs or make video and/or audio recordings of you (“Photographs and Recordings”), you agree that we may do so.
You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use your Media and any Photographs and Recordings only to the extent necessary to provide the service.
We may use your Media and any Photographs and Recordings for marketing or promotional purposes only where you have expressly consented (for example, in a separate media release or written consent). Where you have expressly consented to marketing use, you also consent to our identifying you in connection with that use (for example by name, email address, social media handle, or screen name).
We may discontinue the use of your Media, Photographs, and/or Recordings at any time.
TERMINATION
In the event that you abuse, breach, or violate any of these Terms, our Privacy Policy, or any other agreements you have entered into with us, we reserve the right to terminate your access to our Sites and/or Services immediately, at our sole discretion, and without prior notice. No refunds will be issued upon such termination.
Furthermore, we will not be liable for any claims, damages, or liabilities that you may incur as a result of or in connection with such termination or discontinuance
EXCUSABLE DAYS AND FORCE MAJEURE
The following are considered Excusable Days:
· Unfavorable weather conditions, as determined by us;
· Verifiable illness or injury of the Parties, evidenced by a doctor’s note;
· Force Majeure or any circumstance beyond our reasonable control that prevents us from fulfilling our obligations.
This includes, but is not limited to, acts of God, natural catastrophes, extreme weather conditions, strikes, lock-outs, terrorism, political and civil unrest, sabotage, industry-wide shortages, plant breakdowns, loss of electricity supply, cyber-attacks, or the non-performance of our suppliers or any third parties we depend on.
You agree to reschedule any appointment/session in the event of an Excusable Day as defined in this provision. Should a force majeure event extend beyond three months, either party has the right to terminate the contract and cancel any scheduled appointments/sessions without incurring liabilities.
MODIFICATION OF SERVICE AND PRICES
We reserve the right to modify the descriptions of our services, adjust pricing, or discontinue any service or any part or content thereof without prior notice to you and at our sole discretion.
Additionally, we reserve the right to limit the sales of our services to any person, geographic region, or jurisdiction as we deem necessary.
We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any damage, loss, or injury resulting from any modification, price change, suspension, or discontinuance of our services.
INDEMNIFICATION / HOLD HARMLESS
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Dr. Erica Buchberger, Dr. Erica Buchberger’s affiliates, officers, agents, contractors, licensors, service providers, suppliers, interns, and employees from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees, made by any third party due to or arising from your breach of these Terms, your violation of any law, or your infringement of the rights of a third party.
ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHTS
You agree that we may assign, transfer, and subcontract our rights and/or obligations under these Terms without notifying you or obtaining your consent. Conversely, you are not permitted to assign, transfer, or subcontract your rights and/or obligations under these Terms.
NON-DISPARAGEMENT
Complaints and Grievances are to be settled under the next Section. You may not post or publish disparaging or defamatory remarks about us, our business, or our services.
COMPLAINTS AND ARBITRATION CLAUSE
Complaints and informal resolution
If you have any complaints or grievances, please contact us first at ericabuchberger@proton.me so that we can attempt to resolve the dispute amicably and to our mutual satisfaction as quickly and effectively as possible.
Mediation and arbitration (non-EU/UK users)
If we are unable to resolve the dispute amicably, and to the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to first submit the dispute to mediation before resorting to arbitration. Mediation must be initiated within thirty (30) days of a dispute arising, and arbitration, if required, must follow within sixty (60) days of failed mediation.
Should mediation fail, and subject to applicable law, you agree to submit the dispute to binding arbitration, to be conducted exclusively in or nearest to Denver, Colorado, United States. For such users, arbitration shall be the primary method of dispute resolution.
Arbitration proceedings shall be conducted in English.
Consumer rights (EU/UK residents)
If you are a consumer habitually resident in the European Union or the United Kingdom, nothing in this section limits or excludes your right to bring a claim before the courts of your country of residence, or to benefit from mandatory consumer protection laws. This arbitration and mediation clause does not apply to you to the extent it would restrict those rights.
Costs
Where arbitration applies, responsibility for arbitration and administrative costs shall be determined in accordance with the applicable arbitration rules and mandatory law.
Any decision or award issued by the arbitrator shall be final and binding. You agree that your sole remedy shall be to discontinue the use of our Sites, Content, and/or Services or to request a refund of any payments made to us for the service, course, or product purchased. You shall not be entitled to seek any additional damages, whether consequential, punitive, or otherwise.
No class proceedings
To the extent permitted by applicable law, arbitration shall be conducted on an individual basis and not as a class, collective, or representative action.
NO RELATIONSHIP CREATED
You agree that by using our Contents and/or Services, no joint venture, employment, or agency relationship is created between you and us.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding our Sites, Contents, and/or Services. They supersede all prior or contemporaneous agreements, representations, proposals, and understandings between us. These terms, developed for us by Legally She Can, align with the legal frameworks that reflect the guiding principles of our business.
SEVERABILITY
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions, or parts thereof, that are not affected will continue in full force and effect. Any provision that is rendered invalid, illegal, or unenforceable will be modified or interpreted in a manner that best accomplishes the objectives and purpose of the original provision and these Terms.
CHANGES TO THESE TERMS
We reserve the right to update, replace, or change any parts of these Terms without personal notification. It is your responsibility to review these changes.
Any new content and/or services added to our Sites will be subject to these Terms. By continuing to use and/or purchase from our Site after we post modifications, you are deemed to have implicitly and voluntarily accepted the changes to these Terms.
CONSENT TO GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
These Terms, claims, or disputes arising out of it shall be governed by the laws of United States, without regard to its conflict of laws rules.
QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS
These Terms were drafted for us by Legally She Can to reflect our commitment to upholding the highest standards in business practices.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us: ericabuchberger@proton.me