Terms of Use

Acceptance

By using embermarriage.com or embermarriage.org (together, the “Site”) you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

About Ember Marriage

Ember Marriage Retreats (“Ember,” “we,” “us”) is a marriage enrichment ministry hosted by SapientWorks, LLC, a Georgia limited liability company, with retreats held in Highlands, North Carolina. Ember offers in-person retreats and related content for legally married couples seeking growth together.

Use of the site

You may use the Site for personal, non-commercial reasons: to learn about Ember, to inquire about a retreat, or to read our content. You may not:

• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to access parts of the Site not intended for public use
• Use scrapers, bots, or automated tools to harvest content or data
• Copy or republish the Site's photography, copy, branding, or design without our written permission

Inquiries

The inquire form on this Site is the start of a conversation, not a registration or reservation. Submitting an inquiry does not secure a spot at a retreat. We will respond personally, and if Ember turns out to be a fit, we'll work with you separately on the details of your participation. The specific terms of attending a retreat (including any deposit, cancellation policy, conduct expectations, and liability waivers) will be communicated to you in writing at that time and are not part of these site Terms.

Eligibility

Ember is for legally married couples. By submitting an inquiry, you confirm that you and your spouse are both willing participants in the conversation.

Your submissions

Anything you share with us through the inquire form (or otherwise) you authorize us to receive, store, and use to communicate with you about Ember. Please do not include confidential information about other people in your inquiry.

Intellectual property

The Site's text, photographs, design, brand marks, and logos are owned by or licensed to SapientWorks, LLC and are protected by copyright and trademark laws. You may not reproduce them without our written permission.

Disclaimer: not professional services

Ember Marriage Retreats provides marriage enrichment. It is not professional counseling, therapy, mental-health treatment, medical advice, or legal advice. Ember is not a substitute for:

• Licensed marriage or family therapy
• Mental-health treatment
• Crisis intervention or domestic-violence services
• Legal counsel on issues such as separation or divorce

If you are in crisis, in danger, or experiencing abuse, please contact a qualified professional. In the United States, you can call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline) or 1-800-799-7233 (National Domestic Violence Hotline). Ember is intended for couples doing intentional growth work together, not for situations that require professional intervention.

The Site's content is provided as is, without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, SapientWorks, LLC, its members, hosts, and any associated facilitators will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site. Any liability related to attending a retreat is governed by the separate retreat agreement you sign with us at registration, not by these Terms.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold SapientWorks, LLC harmless from any claim or demand arising from your violation of these Terms or your misuse of the Site.

Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Georgia (where SapientWorks, LLC is organized), without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles. Any disputes arising from your use of the Site will be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Georgia. Disputes related to your participation in a specific retreat are governed by the separate retreat agreement you sign at registration.

Changes

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we'll update the “Effective” date at the top of the page. By continuing to use the Site after a change, you agree to the updated Terms.

Privacy

Your privacy matters to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect and use information.

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