Terms of Use

By accessing and using sharlenecassel.com ("the website"), you agree to the following terms.

1. Website Purpose and Independence

This website is the personal website of Sharlene Cassel, providing information about her public speaking services, epilepsy advocacy, lived experience, and resources. Content is for educational and informational purposes only.

Sharlene Cassel's keynote speaking, coaching, advisory and writing services are provided independently, in her personal capacity and her own time, through her personal brand. This website and the services offered through it are separate from — and are not offered, commissioned or endorsed by — Epilepsy South Africa. Sharlene's personal brand, experience, reputation, qualifications and relationships are her own. Views expressed on this website are her own.

2. Not Medical Advice

Nothing on this website constitutes medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. See our full Medical Disclaimer.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including text, photographs, graphics, and design — is the property of Sharlene Cassel unless otherwise stated. You may not reproduce, distribute, or use any content without written permission, except for sharing links to individual pages.

4. Speaker Booking Terms

[PLACEHOLDER: Sharlene's speaking booking terms — deposit requirements, cancellation policy, confirmation process. To be written and confirmed before launch. Seek legal review.]

5. User Conduct

You agree not to use this website to transmit harmful, offensive, or misleading content, or to attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the website or its systems.

6. External Links

Links to external websites are provided for information only. We are not responsible for the content or availability of external sites.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee that the website will always be available or error-free.

8. Limitation of Liability

[PLACEHOLDER: Standard limitation of liability clause — to be reviewed by legal counsel.]

9. Governing Law

[PLACEHOLDER: State the governing jurisdiction — e.g. State of [X], USA — to be confirmed with legal advice.]

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

11. Contact

Questions about these terms: info@sharlenecassel.com