Terms of
Service

Welcome, and thanks for reading. These Terms of Service (the “Terms”) are a binding agreement between you and Fa’res Husseini (“Fa’res,” “I,” “me,” or “my”) and govern your access to and use of the website at www.fareshusseini.com and any related pages, content, newsletters, downloads, and services I make available (together, the “Site”). Please read them carefully. They include important limitations on liability, a disclaimer of warranties, and a section on arbitration and a class-action waiver that affect your legal rights.

1. Acceptance of these Terms

By accessing or using the Site, subscribing to the newsletter, downloading any file, or otherwise interacting with the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and by the Privacy Policy, which is incorporated here by reference. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

2. Eligibility

The Site is intended for users who are at least 16 years old and who have reached the age of majority in their jurisdiction. By using the Site you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements, that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms, and that you are not barred from using the Site under the laws of the United States or any other applicable jurisdiction. The Site is not directed to children under 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. See the Privacy Policy for details.

3. Intellectual property and your license to view

The Site and all of its contents, including text, essays, articles, newsletters, downloadable PDFs, graphics, logos, layout, design, audio, video, and the selection and arrangement of all of it (the “Content”), are owned by me or my licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. The name “Fa’res Husseini,” any associated logos, and the look and feel of the Site are my property.

Subject to these Terms, I grant you a limited, personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and view the Content for your own personal, non-commercial use. You may not copy, reproduce, republish, distribute, sell, license, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, frame, scrape, mine, or exploit any part of the Content without my prior written permission, except that you may share links to public pages and quote brief excerpts with proper attribution. Any use of automated systems, including bots, scrapers, or tools that train machine-learning or artificial-intelligence models on the Content, is prohibited without my prior written consent. All rights not expressly granted are reserved.

4. Acceptable use and prohibited conduct

You agree that you will not, and will not attempt to:

• use the Site for any unlawful, fraudulent, or unauthorized purpose, or in violation of any applicable law or regulation;
• access, tamper with, probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of the Site or any related systems, or breach any security or authentication measures;
• interfere with or disrupt the Site, the servers, or networks connected to it, including by introducing viruses, malware, or other harmful code;
• use any robot, spider, scraper, crawler, or other automated means to access, harvest, or copy the Site or its data, or to collect email addresses or personal information;
• use the Content to train, fine-tune, or develop any machine-learning or artificial-intelligence model without my written consent;
• impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity;
• submit false, misleading, or another person’s information when subscribing to the newsletter or filling out any form;
• use the Site or newsletter to transmit spam, chain letters, or other unsolicited communications, or to harass, abuse, or harm others; or
• attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or otherwise derive the source code of any part of the Site.

I may investigate and take any legal or technical action I deem appropriate in response to violations, including removing content and restricting or terminating your access without notice.

5. The newsletter

The Site offers an email newsletter (“The Weekly Note”). When you subscribe, you provide your email address and any optional information, and you consent to receive recurring emails from me. The newsletter uses a double opt-in process, meaning you must confirm your subscription before you receive issues. Email delivery is powered by a third-party provider, Beehiiv, and your information is handled as described in the Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email. I make no promise about the frequency, timing, or continued availability of the newsletter, and I may modify or discontinue it at any time.

6. Affiliate disclosure and recommendations

I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This means that when you click certain links on the Site, including on the books page and in the downloadable reading list, and then make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.

Consistent with U.S. Federal Trade Commission guidance, I disclose that my recommendations may include such affiliate links. I only recommend books and products I genuinely find worthwhile, but my opinions are my own, are offered for general informational purposes, and are not a guarantee of any result. Prices, availability, and product details are set by the third-party seller and may change. I am not responsible for any purchase you make through an affiliate link, and your transaction is governed solely by the terms of the third-party seller.

7. Third-party links and services

The Site contains links to third-party websites, products, and services that I do not own or control, including Amazon, social media platforms, my email provider, and others. These links are provided for convenience only. I do not endorse and am not responsible for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, products, or services of any third party. Your use of any third-party site or service is at your own risk and is governed by that third party’s terms and policies.

8. No professional advice

All Content on the Site, including essays, the newsletter, book recommendations, downloads, and any future audio, video, or podcast content, is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. It reflects my personal experiences and opinions as someone still figuring things out, and it is not professional, financial, investment, business, legal, accounting, medical, mental-health, or tax advice of any kind. Nothing on the Site creates a professional-client, fiduciary, or advisory relationship between you and me.

You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of any Content without seeking the advice of a qualified professional licensed in your jurisdiction who can consider your specific circumstances. Any reliance you place on the Content is strictly at your own risk. Past results, stories, or outcomes described on the Site are not a guarantee or prediction of future results, and individual results will vary.

9. Disclaimer of warranties

The Site and all Content are provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis, with all faults and without warranties of any kind. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I disclaim all warranties, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, accuracy, and non-infringement. I do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components, that defects will be corrected, or that the Content is accurate, complete, reliable, or current. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties, so some of these exclusions may not apply to you.

10. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, in no event will Fa’res Husseini or any related party be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, revenue, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising out of or relating to your access to or use of, or inability to access or use, the Site or any Content, whether based in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other legal theory, even if I have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, my total cumulative liability for all claims relating to the Site or these Terms will not exceed the greater of the total amount you paid to me, if any, in the twelve months before the event giving rise to the claim, or one hundred U.S. dollars (US $100). These limitations apply even if a remedy fails of its essential purpose. Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of certain damages, so some of these limitations may not apply to you.

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Fa’res Husseini and any related parties from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of or relating to your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, your violation of any law or the rights of any third party, or any content you submit. I reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification, in which case you agree to cooperate with me.

12. Copyright complaints (DMCA)

I respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that content on the Site infringes your copyright, you may send a written notice that includes: a description of the copyrighted work; the location of the allegedly infringing material; your contact information; a statement that you have a good-faith belief the use is not authorized; a statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information is accurate and that you are the owner or authorized to act on the owner’s behalf; and your physical or electronic signature. Send notices using the contact details in the “Contact” section below.

13. Privacy

Your use of the Site is also governed by the Privacy Policy, which explains what information I collect, how I use it, and the choices you have. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described there.

14. Modifications to the Terms and the Site

I may update these Terms from time to time. When I do, I will revise the “Last updated” date above. Changes are effective when posted. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. I may also change, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Site at any time, without notice or liability.

15. Termination

I may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, for any reason, and without notice, including if I believe you have violated these Terms. Upon termination, the license granted to you ends and you must stop using the Site. Sections that by their nature should survive termination, including intellectual property, disclaimers, limitation of liability, indemnification, and dispute resolution, will survive.

16. Governing law

These Terms and any dispute arising out of or relating to them or the Site are governed by the laws of the State of Georgia, United States, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles. Subject to the arbitration provisions below, you agree that any action not subject to arbitration will be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Georgia, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.

17. Dispute resolution, arbitration, and class-action waiver

Please read this section carefully. It affects your legal rights. Most concerns can be resolved informally, so before filing any claim you agree to first contact me using the details below and to try in good faith to resolve the dispute for at least 30 days.

If we cannot resolve a dispute informally, you and I agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site will be resolved by binding individual arbitration, rather than in court, except that either party may bring an individual claim in small-claims court if it qualifies. The arbitration will be administered under the rules of a recognized arbitration provider, will take place in Georgia or another mutually agreed location or remotely, and will be governed by the U.S. Federal Arbitration Act.

Class-action waiver. You and I agree that each may bring claims against the other only in an individual capacity, and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class, collective, or representative proceeding. The arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person’s claims and may not preside over any form of class proceeding.

Your right to opt out. You may opt out of this arbitration and class-action waiver section by sending me written notice within 30 days of first accepting these Terms, using the contact details below and stating your name and your intent to opt out. If you opt out, neither you nor I will be bound by the arbitration and class-action waiver provisions, and disputes will instead proceed in the courts described under “Governing law.” Opting out has no effect on any other part of these Terms.

18. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. If the class-action waiver above is found unenforceable as to a particular claim, that claim, and only that claim, will be severed from arbitration and brought in court.

19. Entire agreement and miscellaneous

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, are the entire agreement between you and me regarding the Site and supersede any prior agreements. My failure to enforce any provision is not a waiver of it. You may not assign these Terms without my consent, and I may assign them freely. Nothing in these Terms creates any agency, partnership, or joint-venture relationship between us. Headings are for convenience only.

20. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, or to send a legal or copyright notice or an arbitration opt-out, please reach out through the contact options listed on the Site, including the social channels linked in the footer. I will route your message to the appropriate place.