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Terms of Use

Last Updated: November 4, 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using the website offgrid-genius.com (the “Site”), you agree to these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use this Site.

These Terms form a binding agreement between you and the Site owner, Richard Keith Lawson, who operates Offgrid Genius from Queensland, Australia.

2. Eligibility

This Site and its content are intended for adults aged 18 years or older. By using the Site, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age.

3. Purpose

Offgrid Genius provides educational and informational content about self-reliant and independent living. The information is offered in good faith for general knowledge purposes only and should not be interpreted as professional advice, including but not limited to legal, financial, engineering, or medical guidance.

4. Subscription and Payments

When you purchase a newsletter subscription or other digital product, you agree to provide accurate and up-to-date information. All payments are processed securely by Stripe, our third-party payment processor.

Offgrid Genius does not store or have access to your full payment details such as credit-card numbers or bank information. Transactions are encrypted and processed according to Stripe’s terms and privacy policy (see https://stripe.com/privacy). You are responsible for ensuring that your payment method is valid at the time of purchase.

5. Refund Policy

Refunds are available as outlined on our Refund Policy page. If you are not satisfied with a purchase, you may contact support@offgrid-genius.com within 14 days of payment for assistance. Refunds are processed to the original payment method once eligibility is confirmed.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site — including text, images, graphics, videos, and digital publications — is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws. Unless otherwise stated, all rights are owned by Offgrid Genius.

You may view, quote, or share small portions of content for personal, non-commercial purposes, provided proper attribution is given. You may not reproduce, distribute, or republish substantial parts of our material without prior written permission.

7. User Conduct

By using this Site, you agree not to:

  • Violate any local, national, or international law
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Site’s functionality
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any systems or data
  • Upload or distribute harmful or malicious software
  • Use automated tools (such as bots or scrapers) to extract data from the Site

Offgrid Genius reserves the right to restrict or terminate access for users who violate these terms.

8. External Links and Third-Party Services

The Site may include links to third-party websites, tools, or services, including advertising or analytics platforms such as Google and Meta (Facebook/Instagram). These services operate under their own terms and privacy policies. Offgrid Genius is not responsible for the content, security, or practices of third-party sites. We encourage users to review the privacy and terms statements of any external websites they visit.

9. Advertising and Analytics Disclosure

Offgrid Genius uses cookies, analytics, and advertising technologies such as Google Analytics 4, Google Ads, and Meta Pixel to understand visitor behavior and improve content quality. These services may collect pseudonymous data through cookies or pixels. By using this Site, you consent to the use of such technologies as outlined in our Privacy Policy.

You can manage your preferences or opt out through the tools provided by Google and Meta:

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and its content are provided “as is” and “as available.” Offgrid Genius makes no warranties or representations about the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any information provided. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Offgrid Genius disclaims all express or implied warranties, including but not limited to fitness for a particular purpose, merchantability, or non-infringement.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Offgrid Genius and its owner shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

  • Your access to or use of the Site
  • Errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in the content
  • Technical issues, viruses, or interruptions in service

Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the Site or its content is to discontinue use.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Offgrid Genius and its owner from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) resulting from your misuse of the Site or violation of these Terms.

13. Modifications and Updates

We may revise these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page reflects the current version. By continuing to use the Site after updates, you accept the revised Terms.

14. Termination

We may suspend or terminate access to the Site, or any part of it, at any time for conduct that violates these Terms or is otherwise considered harmful to Offgrid Genius or its users.

15. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Queensland, Australia, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Queensland.

16. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:
📧 support@offgrid-genius.com