Terms and conditions

Last Updated: November 3, 2025

Welcome to Intellectual Ignorance ("we," "us," "our," "Company," or "Site"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website at intellectualignorance.com. By accessing, browsing, or using this Site, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms in their entirety. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must immediately discontinue using this Site.

User Eligibility and Age Requirements – IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE

Primary Eligibility: This Site is intended for users who are 13 years of age or older. We do not knowingly permit anyone younger than 13 to use this Site.

Critical Liability Waiver for Minors (Ages 13-17):

IF YOU ARE BETWEEN 13 AND 17 YEARS OLD, YOU MUST HAVE PARENTAL OR LEGAL GUARDIAN PERMISSION TO USE THIS SITE. Parents and guardians are FULLY RESPONSIBLE for:

Supervising their minor's use of this Site
All activities conducted by minors on this Site
Any damages, losses, or issues arising from minor's use

INTELLECTUAL IGNORANCE ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR MINORS' CONDUCT ON THIS SITE.We are NOT responsible for:

Content viewed by minors
Purchases made by minors
Data provided by minors
Any harm, injury, or losses incurred by minors
Parental discretion or supervision failures

For Users Under 13: DO NOT USE THIS SITE. If we discover a user under 13 has provided personal information without verifiable parental consent, we will immediately delete that information and may report the incident to appropriate authorities.

Age Verification: By using this Site, you certify that you are either (a) 18 years or older, OR (b) between 13-17 with parental/guardian permission, which your parent/guardian has explicitly granted.

Affiliate Relationships and Advertising Disclosure

Material Connection Disclosure: Intellectual Ignorance participates in affiliate marketing programs, including but not limited to Amazon Associates, Pinterest Ads, and other affiliate networks. We earn commissions when you click affiliate links and make purchases, at no additional cost to you.

FTC Compliance: All affiliate relationships comply with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines. Disclosures appear clearly using terms such as "affiliate link," "sponsored," "paid partnership," or similar language.

Your Responsibility: Our recommendations remain independent. Compensation does not influence our editorial judgment or content quality.

Digital Products and Services

Product Licenses: Digital products sold through this Site (templates, guides, downloads, eBooks, digital resources) are licensed for personal, non-commercial use only unless otherwise specified.

No Ownership Transfer: You do not acquire ownership of any intellectual property. You may NOT resell, redistribute, reproduce, or claim ownership of digital products.

Delivery: Digital products are delivered electronically via email or download link within 24 hours of purchase.

Refund Policy – FINAL SALES: Due to the nature of digital products, all sales are final once downloaded or accessed. Refunds may be issued at our sole discretion only for defective products or confirmed non-delivery.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content on Intellectual Ignorance—including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, software, designs, templates, and trademarks—is our exclusive property, protected by Canadian and international copyright and intellectual property laws.

What You Can Do: View and print content for personal, non-commercial use only.

What You Cannot Do: Copy, reproduce, republish, upload, transmit, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without express written permission.

User Conduct and Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to use this Site to:

Violate any local, provincial, national, or international law
Transmit viruses, malware, or disruptive technologies
Impersonate any person or entity
Harvest personal information without consent
Engage in data scraping or unauthorized automated access
Post spam or unsolicited advertising
Infringe intellectual property rights
Access the Site through automated means without permission
Engage in any fraudulent or deceptive practices

Third-Party Links and Services

Our Site contains links to external websites, affiliate partners, social media, and educational resources. We do NOT endorse, control, or assume responsibility for third-party content, privacy policies, or practices.

Your interactions with third parties—including purchases and data sharing—are solely between you and that third party.

User-Generated Content

If you submit comments, reviews, feedback, or content to our Site, you grant Intellectual Ignorance a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content.

You represent that:

Your content is your original work (or you have necessary rights)
Your content does not violate third-party rights
Your content is not defamatory, offensive, or illegal

We reserve the right to remove any user-generated content at our sole discretion.

Disclaimer of Warranties

"AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE": The Site and all content are provided "AS IS" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES, express or implied.

We make NO warranties regarding:

Uninterrupted, secure, or error-free operation
Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
Fitness for a particular purpose or merchantability
Absolute security of data transmission

Educational Content: Content on this Site is for informational purposes only and should NOT be considered professional, financial, legal, or academic advice.

Limitation of Liability – COMPREHENSIVE PROTECTION

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, INTELLECTUAL IGNORANCE IS NOT LIABLE FOR:

Any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive, or special damages
Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
Personal injury or property damage
Errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in content
Unauthorized server access or data breaches
Viruses or malicious code
Third-party actions, products, or services
Any losses or damages resulting from minor's use of this Site
Any parental supervision failures

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory (contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise) and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Intellectual Ignorance from all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including attorney fees) arising from:

Your use or misuse of the Site
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of third-party rights
Any content you submit
Your breach of any representation or warranty

Privacy and Data Protection

Your use is governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect information. By using this Site, you consent to our data practices.

We use cookies, tracking pixels, and analytics tools to enhance user experience and support affiliate activities. For detailed information, review our Privacy Policy.

Modifications to Terms and Site

Terms Updates: We may modify these Terms at any time. Changes are effective immediately upon posting with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Continued Use = Acceptance: Your continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of revised Terms.

Site Changes: We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Site without prior notice.

Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access immediately, without notice or liability, for any breach of these Terms or violation of law.

Upon termination, your right to use the Site ceases immediately. Provisions regarding intellectual property, disclaimers, limitations of liability, and indemnification survive termination.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of Ontario, Canada, without regard to conflict of law principles.

All disputes arising from these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts in Ontario, Canada.

GDPR and CCPA Compliance (Additional Protections)

For EU Visitors (GDPR): You have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, and port your data. Contact us at info@intellectualignorance.com to exercise these rights.

For California Residents (CCPA): You have the right to know, delete, and opt-out of data sales (we do not sell data). File complaints with the California Attorney General if needed.

Severability

If any provision is found invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, remaining provisions continue in full force.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any legal notices on this Site, constitute the entire agreement between you and Intellectual Ignorance.

Contact Us

For questions about these Terms:

Email: info@intellectualignorance.com
Contact Page: https://intellectualignorance.com/contact
Address: Ontario, Canada

BY USING INTELLECTUAL IGNORANCE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO THESE TERMS. IF YOU ARE A MINOR (13-17), YOUR PARENT/GUARDIAN HAS APPROVED YOUR USE AND ACCEPTS FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR CONDUCT ON THIS SITE.