Terms of Use
Version: July 2025
These Terms of Use explain the rules for using the Hear Her Stories website and any related services we provide through it. By visiting, browsing, or using our site, you agree to follow these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
1) Who we are
Hear Her Stories is a media and storytelling platform focused on women’s stories, leadership, and global issues. We publish original and curated editorial content, features, and campaigns.
2) Eligibility
You must be at least the age of majority in your jurisdiction to use the site. If you are not, you may only use the site with the consent of a parent or legal guardian.
3) Acceptable use
You agree not to use the site in ways that are unlawful, harmful, or abusive. This includes:
- Harassing, threatening, or discriminating against others
- Attempting to access non public areas, interfere with security, or disrupt the site
- Copying, scraping, or reusing content at scale without permission
- Misrepresenting your identity or affiliation
We may restrict or suspend access if we believe you are violating these Terms.
4) Intellectual property
All content on the site, including text, graphics, logos, designs, photos, videos, and compilations, belongs to Hear Her Stories or our licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws.
You may view and share links to our content for personal and non commercial purposes. You may not republish full articles, reproduce graphics, use our content commercially, or create derivative works without written permission.
If you want to license content or collaborate, contact: Hear Her Stories
5) Editorial content and accuracy
We aim to publish thoughtful, well sourced content. Information may change over time, and some content reflects the views of contributors or interviewees. The site is provided for general informational purposes and should not be relied upon as professional advice, including medical, legal, or financial advice.
6) Submissions
If you submit content to us, including story tips, messages, pitches, photos, videos, testimonials, or other material, you confirm you have the rights to share it and that it does not violate anyone’s rights or privacy.
You grant Hear Her Stories a non exclusive, worldwide, royalty free, transferable, and sublicensable license to use, reproduce, edit, publish, translate, distribute, and display the submission in connection with our site and mission, including for promotional purposes.
We are not required to publish any submission, and we may edit for clarity, length, safety, or legal reasons.
7) Interviews and features
If you participate in an interview or agree to be featured, additional written terms may apply, including consent, credits, and approvals. Those terms supplement these Terms where applicable.
8) Third party links and embeds
Our site may include links to third party websites and embedded content, including social platforms and video services. We do not control third party sites and are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices. Your interactions with third parties are governed by their terms and policies.
9) Payments and donations, if applicable
If the site includes payment or donation features, payments may be processed by third party providers. We do not store full payment card details. Any campaign specific terms or refund policies will be presented at the time of payment.
10) Disclaimers
The site is provided as is and as available. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim warranties of any kind, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non infringement.
11) Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Hear Her Stories is not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for loss of profits, revenue, data, or goodwill, arising from your use of or inability to use the site.
12) Indemnity
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Hear Her Stories and its team from claims, damages, losses, and expenses, including legal fees, arising from your use of the site, your submissions, or your violation of these Terms.
13) Changes to the site and Terms
We may update the site or these Terms from time to time. The Last updated date reflects the most recent changes. Your continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated Terms.
14) Governing law
These Terms are governed by the laws of Ontario, Canada, without regard to conflict of laws principles.
15) Contact
Questions about these Terms: Hear Her Stories
