Terms of Service

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Last Updated: September 2, 2026

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between Sean Williams Ventures LLC, a limited liability company organized under the laws of the United States, doing business at https://fromthewilderness.seanwilliamsventures.com (the “Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) and you, the individual or entity (“User”, “you”, or “your”) who accesses or uses the Company’s podcast‑related website, mobile applications, APIs, newsletters, subscription services, and any other digital or physical products or services (collectively, the “Service”).

By accessing, browsing, or otherwise using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as any additional policies referenced herein (including our Privacy Policy). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately discontinue use of the Service.

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1. Business Identification & Scope of Agreement

1.1 Company Information
– Legal Name: Sean Williams Ventures LLC
– Principal Place of Business: United States (exact address disclosed upon request)
– Website: https://fromthewilderness.seanwilliamsventures.com

1.2 Scope
These Terms govern:
– Access to and use of the Service, including any content, software, features, and functionality made available by the Company;
– Registration, subscription, payment, and account management processes;
– Interactions with third‑party service providers integrated into the Service (see Section 3).

1.3 Acceptance of Additional Agreements
Certain features (e.g., paid subscriptions, merchandise purchases, or advertising services) may be subject to supplemental agreements, order forms, or addenda. Such documents are incorporated by reference and shall prevail over conflicting provisions in these Terms to the extent expressly stated.

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2. Data Processing, Retention, & Transfer Specifications

2.1 Categories of Personal Data Collected
We collect the following categories of personal data, either directly from you or automatically through your interaction with the Service:

2.2 Purpose of Processing
We process personal data for:
– Providing and personalizing the Service (e.g., delivering podcast episodes, newsletters);
– Managing user accounts, payments, and subscriptions;
– Conducting analytics to improve functionality and user experience;
– Communicating promotional offers, updates, and compliance notices;
– Complying with legal obligations (tax, fraud prevention, law‑enforcement requests).

2.3 Retention Periods
– Account‑related data (name, email, subscription status) is retained for the duration of the account plus a minimum of 24 months after termination, unless a longer period is required by law.
– Analytics and usage logs are retained in aggregated, anonymized form indefinitely for statistical purposes; raw logs containing personal identifiers are retained for 12 months.
– Location data is retained for 6 months unless a longer period is necessary for fraud detection or security investigations.

2.4 International Data Transfers
The Service may transmit personal data to entities located outside the United States (e.g., Google Analytics servers in the EU, Stripe data centers in Ireland). We rely on:

– Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission for transfers to the European Economic Area (EEA);
– Privacy Shield (or successor frameworks) for transfers to the United Kingdom;
– Adequate safeguards for transfers to Canada (PIPEDA‑compliant) and other jurisdictions.

We will inform you of any transfer that may affect your rights under applicable data‑protection laws.

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3. Third‑Party Service Providers & Integration Disclosures

3.1 List of Integrated Services The Service incorporates the following third‑party platforms, each of which may collect, process, and store personal data in accordance with its own privacy policies:

3.2 Responsibility & Liability
While we vet all providers for reasonable security practices, the Company is not liable for any breach, loss, or misuse of data caused by a third‑party provider. Users are encouraged to review each provider’s terms of service and privacy policy.

3.3 Data Processing Agreements
We maintain Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) with each provider that processes personal data on our behalf, ensuring compliance with GDPR Art. 28, CCPA/CPRA § 1798.150, and comparable statutes.

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4. User Rights, Opt‑Out Rights, & Regulatory Compliance (GDPR/CCPA)

4.1 Rights Under the GDPR (for EEA residents)

– Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
– Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
– Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Request deletion, subject to legal exceptions.
– Right to Restriction of Processing: Request limitation of processing activities.
– Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
– Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.

Requests must be submitted to [email protected] and will be addressed within 30 days.

4.2 Rights Under the CCPA/CPRA (for California residents)

– Right to Know: Request disclosure of categories of personal information collected, sources, and purposes.
– Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information, with limited exceptions.
– Right to Opt‑Out of Sale: Although we do not “sell” personal information, we honor opt‑out requests for any sharing that could be construed as a sale.
– Right to Non‑Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any CCPA right.

To exercise these rights, email [email protected]**.

4.3 PIPEDA & UK DPA
Canadian and UK users may similarly request access, correction, and deletion of personal data in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and the UK Data Protection Act 2018.

4.4 Do‑Not‑Track (DNT) Signals
Our Service does not currently honor DNT signals due to technical constraints; however, you may manually adjust cookie preferences via the cookie consent banner.

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5. Security Standards & Breach Notification Protocols

5.1 Technical & Organizational Measures
We implement industry‑standard safeguards, including:

– Encryption at Rest and in Transit (TLS 1.3, AES‑256);
– Multi‑Factor Authentication (MFA) for administrative access;
– Regular Vulnerability Scanning and penetration testing by third‑party security firms;
– Least‑Privilege Access Controls and role‑based permissions;
– Secure Development Lifecycle (SDLC) practices for all code releases.

5.2 Incident Response
In the event of a confirmed security breach affecting personal data, we will:

1. Contain the breach and mitigate further exposure;
2. Assess the scope, including data categories and affected individuals;
3. Notify affected Users without undue delay and, where required by law, within 72 hours of discovery (GDPR Art. 33);
4. Report to the appropriate supervisory authority (e.g., the ICO for UK residents, the Data Protection Authority for EU residents) as mandated;
5. Provide remedial steps and credit monitoring where applicable.

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6. Mandatory Binding Arbitration & Class Action Waiver

6.1 Arbitration Agreement
Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms, the Service, or any alleged violation thereof, shall be resolved exclusively by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules, except as otherwise provided herein.

6.2 Arbitration Procedures

– Location: The arbitration shall be conducted in San Francisco, California, unless the parties mutually agree to another venue.
– Language: English.
– Arbitrator Selection: A single arbitrator shall be appointed by the AAA.
– Discovery: Limited to non‑privileged, relevant information; parties may request document production and limited interrogatories.
– Award: The arbitrator’s award shall be final and binding, and judgment may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

6.3 Class Action Waiver
You agree that any arbitration shall be conducted on an individual basis and that you will not participate in any class, collective, or representative proceeding, whether as a plaintiff or class member. This waiver applies to all claims, including statutory claims under the GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and other consumer protection statutes.

6.4 Exceptions to Arbitration

– Claims for injunctive or equitable relief (e.g., to prevent unauthorized use of intellectual property);
– Small claims actions where the amount in controversy does not exceed $10,000;
– Any dispute that may be brought before a governmental agency (e.g., a complaint to the FTC).

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8. Intellectual Property Rights & Ownership Protections

8.1 Company Ownership
All content, designs, logos, trademarks, audio recordings, software code, and other materials created or licensed by the Company in connection with the Service (collectively, the “Company Materials”) are and shall remain the exclusive property of Sean Williams Ventures LLCor its licensors.

8.2 User‑Generated Content (UGC)

– License Grant: By submitting, posting, or otherwise making available any content (including comments, reviews, podcasts, or artwork) to the Service, you grant the Company a worldwide, royalty‑free, perpetual, irrevocable, non‑exclusive, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, perform, and display such content in connection with the Service and the Company’s business.
– Representations & Warranties: You represent that you own or have all necessary rights to the UGC, that it does not infringe any third‑party rights, and that it complies with all applicable laws.

8.3 Prohibited Conduct

– Copying, modifying, or distributing Company Materials without prior written consent.
– Uploading UGC that contains copyrighted material owned by third parties without permission.
– Using the Service to infringe trademarks, trade secrets, or other IP rights.

8.4 DMCA & Similar Procedures

If you believe that any material on the Service infringes your copyright, you may submit a notice in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) (or the equivalent provision in your jurisdiction). The notice must include:

1. Identification of the copyrighted work;
2. Identification of the allegedly infringing material;
3. Your contact information;
4. A statement of good‑faith belief; and
5. A signed declaration.

Upon receipt, we will promptly remove or disable access to the material pending a lawful determination.

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10. Disclaimers, Limitation of Liability, and Maximum Indemnification

10.1 No Warranty
The Service is provided on an “as‑is” and “as‑available” basis, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

– Merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non‑infringement;
– Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content;
– Availability, security, or error‑free operation.

10.2 Limitation of Liability

– Direct Damages: To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Company’s aggregate liability for any direct damages arising out of or relating to these Terms shall not exceed the total amount you have paid to the Company in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.
– Indirect, Consequential, or Punitive Damages: The Company shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses, even if the Company has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

10.3 Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Sean Williams Ventures LLC, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors (collectively, the “Indemnified Parties”) from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of:

– Your breach of these Terms;
– Your violation of any applicable law or third‑party right;
– Any UGC you submit that infringes or misappropriates another’s intellectual property; or
– Any claim that the Service caused personal injury or property damage.

The indemnified party shall promptly notify you of any such claim and may assume exclusive control of the defense and settlement, provided that you cooperate fully.

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11. Governing Law, Jurisdiction, and Dispute Resolution

11.1 Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict‑of‑law principles.

11.2 Exclusive Jurisdiction
Subject to the arbitration provision in Section 6, any court action arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in San Francisco County, California.

11.3 Survival
All provisions that by their nature should survive termination (including but not limited to Sections 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, and 12) shall remain in full force and effect after any termination or expiration of these Terms.

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12. Policy Modification Procedures and Official Contact Details

12.1 Right to Modify
The Company reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to amend, update, or replace any portion of these Terms at any time. Material changes (e.g., alterations to data‑processing practices, arbitration, or liability limitations) will be communicated by:

– Posting a conspicuous notice on the Service’s homepage;
– Sending an email to the address associated with your account; and/or
– Updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this document.

Your continued use of the Service after such notice constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

12.2 Notice of Changes
If a change is not materially adverse to your rights, we may provide a 30‑day notice period before the new Terms become effective. For changes that affect arbitration, IP ownership, or limitation of liability, the notice period shall be 90 days.

12.3 Contact Information

– Legal & Privacy Inquiries: [email protected]
– General Support: [email protected]
– Mailing Address: Sean Williams Ventures LLC, Attn: Legal Department, [Address upon request], United States

Please direct any questions regarding these Terms, data‑subject rights, or the arbitration process to the contacts above.

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Acknowledgment

By clicking “I Agree,” selecting “Accept,” or otherwise using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service, the Privacy Policy, and any other referenced policies.