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Legal Terms

Last Updated: May 6, 2026  |  Janet Giessl

This page contains all legal policies for Janet Giessl (janetgiessl.com). By using this website, accessing its content, subscribing to updates, or purchasing any product, you agree to the terms outlined on this page.

1. Copyright Information

All original content on this website — including text, blog posts, graphics, images, printables, and digital products — is the property of Janet Giessl and is protected by applicable copyright law.

Sharing Website Content

You are welcome to share our content on social media using the social share buttons or by linking directly to the relevant page or post. You may also link to our site from your own website. You are not permitted to copy or reproduce full articles, blog posts, images, or graphics without our written permission. If you would like to feature our content on your site, please contact us at info[at]janetgiessl.com.

Downloadable Content

Where a download button or link is clearly provided, you are permitted to download those images and printables for personal, educational, and ministry use only (including church and homeschool settings), unless the product listing explicitly states otherwise. Commercial use — including selling, incorporating into products for resale, or redistributing — is not permitted without a valid commercial license.

Image Credits

All images on this website are either in the public domain, created with AI, or sourced from platforms where we hold a valid license for personal and commercial use. We own the copyright to original graphics and branding created for this website.

2. Terms of Service

By accessing or using janetgiessl.com (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age to make purchases on this Site or to enter into any agreement with us. By using this Site, you represent that you meet this requirement.

Use of the Site

You agree to use this Site only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of others. You must not:

• Reproduce, duplicate, or resell any part of this Site without our express written permission
• Use this Site for any fraudulent or harmful purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its related systems
• Upload or transmit any harmful, offensive, or illegal content

Product Availability and Pricing

We reserve the right to modify or discontinue any product at any time without notice. Prices are subject to change. All prices are listed in US dollars unless otherwise noted. Applicable taxes and payment processing fees may be added at checkout.

Accounts and Purchases

When you make a purchase, you agree to provide accurate, complete, and current information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

Intellectual Property

All content, branding, and digital products on this Site are the intellectual property of Janet Giessl unless otherwise noted. Purchasing a product does not transfer intellectual property rights to you beyond the license explicitly granted with that product.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Janet Giessl shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of this Site or its products.

Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable law. Any disputes will be resolved in good faith through direct contact before any formal proceedings are pursued.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Service at any time. Continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.

3. Refund Policy

All sales of digital products (PDFs, printables, templates, activity books, downloadable files, and similar) are final and non-refundable once the file has been delivered or made available for download. Due to the nature of digital goods, we cannot accept returns or issue refunds after delivery.

EU / EEA Customers: Under EU consumer law, you have a right of withdrawal for digital content within 14 days of purchase. However, by completing your purchase and accessing or downloading the digital content, you expressly consent to immediate delivery and acknowledge that you forfeit your right of withdrawal from that point forward. This is disclosed at the point of purchase.

Exceptions

We will consider a refund or replacement in the following circumstances:

• The file you received is corrupted or unreadable and we are unable to provide a working replacement
• You were charged twice for the same product due to a technical error
• The product you received is materially different from what was described on the sales page

To request a refund under these circumstances, please contact us within 7 days of purchase at info[at]janetgiessl.com with your order details and a description of the issue.

Physical Products

If applicable, physical products (e.g., printed books ordered through Amazon KDP or similar print-on-demand services) are subject to the return and refund policies of the respective platform through which the order was placed.

Affiliate Purchases

If you purchased a product through a third-party affiliate link on our site, the refund policy of that third-party seller applies. We have no control over and no liability for refunds on purchases made through external platforms.

4. Privacy Policy

At Janet Giessl, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines what information we collect, how we use it, how we share it, and your rights. Please read it carefully.

4.1 Personal Information We Collect

We collect information you voluntarily provide and information automatically collected when you use the Site:

• Personal Identifiers: Name, email address, IP address, and contact details you provide via forms, purchases, or email sign-ups
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time and date of visits, browser type, and referring URLs
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, and language preferences
• Transaction Data: Purchase history and payment confirmation (payment card data is processed by our payment providers and is not stored by us)

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect usage data. See Section 5 for full details.

4.2 Lawful Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data on the following lawful bases:

• Consent: When you subscribe to our email list, accept cookies, or submit a contact form
• Contract Performance: When processing is necessary to fulfill a purchase you have made
• Legitimate Interests: For site analytics, security, and fraud prevention, where these interests are not overridden by your rights
• Legal Obligation: When processing is required to comply with applicable law

4.3 How We Use Your Personal Information

• To operate, maintain, and improve the Site
• To fulfill and deliver purchases
• To send newsletters and email updates you have subscribed to
• To personalize your experience and provide relevant content
• To analyze site performance and optimize user experience
• To comply with legal obligations

4.4 Third-Party Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us operate our Site and business. These providers process your data only as needed to perform services on our behalf and are bound by confidentiality obligations. Key providers include:

• Systeme.io — website, blog, and email marketing platform
• Google Analytics — site analytics and usage tracking
• Payment processors — secure handling of transaction data
• Affiliate networks — commission tracking via cookies when you click affiliate links

We do not sell your personal information to any third party.

4.5 Behavioral Advertising

We may use data to serve relevant advertisements or marketing content based on your interaction with the Site. You can opt out of targeted advertising through your browser settings or via advertising opt-out tools such as the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out.

4.6 Affiliate Tracking & Sponsored Links

This Site contains affiliate links. Clicking an affiliate link may place a cookie on your device to track purchases and assign commissions. These cookies are subject to the privacy policies of the respective affiliate networks.

4.7 Email Marketing

If you subscribe to our newsletter or email list, we will use your email address to send updates and offers. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any of our emails or by contacting us directly.

4.8 Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes. When your information is no longer required, we will delete or anonymize it securely.

4.9 Data Breach Notification

In the event of a personal data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify the relevant supervisory authority within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach, as required by GDPR. Where the breach is likely to result in a high risk to you, we will also notify you directly without undue delay.

4.10 GDPR Rights (EEA Residents)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area, you have the following rights under the GDPR:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data under certain conditions
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how we process your data
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests, including direct marketing
• Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have infringed your rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info[at]janetgiessl.com.

4.11 CCPA Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the right under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) to request disclosure of the personal data we collect and share, request deletion of your personal information, and opt out of the sale of personal data. We do not sell personal data. To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at info[at]janetgiessl.com.

4.12 Children's Privacy

This Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will delete it promptly. If you believe we may have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us.

4.13 Do Not Track

This Site does not currently respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals. You can control cookie tracking through your browser settings.

4.14 Contact for Privacy Matters

5. Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us run the site effectively, analyze usage, and deliver relevant advertising.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for the basic functionality of the Site, such as remembering your session and preferences.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Site (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Marketing / Advertising Cookies: Used by third-party ad and affiliate networks to deliver ads based on your browsing behavior and to track affiliate commissions.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences to improve your experience on return visits.

Managing Cookies

When you first visit the Site, you will be prompted to accept or manage cookie preferences. You can update your preferences at any time through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of this Site.

Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party services that may set their own cookies, including Google Analytics and affiliate networks. Please review the respective privacy policies of these services for details on how they use cookie data.

6. Disclaimer

Welcome to Janet Giessl. By using this Site, you agree to the following terms:

6.1 General Information Only

Content on this Site is provided for informational and educational purposes. While we strive for accuracy, we make no guarantees regarding the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any content. Readers are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their own circumstances.

6.2 No Professional Advice

Nothing on this Site constitutes legal, financial, medical, or other professional advice. Please consult a licensed professional in the relevant field for any specific advice you require.

6.3 Income and Results Disclaimer

Any income figures, results, or examples mentioned on this Site are illustrative only and are not guarantees of earnings. Results vary based on individual effort, experience, market conditions, and other factors outside our control.

6.4 AI-Generated Content

Some content on this Site may be produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence tools. All AI-assisted content is reviewed, edited, and approved before publication.

6.5 Affiliate Links and Sponsored Content

This Site contains affiliate links and may feature sponsored content. Clicking an affiliate link and making a purchase may earn us a small commission at no additional cost to you. Sponsored content is clearly marked.

6.6 External Links

This Site may contain links to external websites for your convenience. We have no control over those sites and assume no responsibility for their content, accuracy, or privacy practices. Accessing external sites is at your own risk.

6.7 Limitation of Liability

Janet Giessl and any contributors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of this Site, its content, or any linked external sites.

6.8 Changes to This Disclaimer

We may update this disclaimer periodically. Please check this page regularly. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.

7. Disclosure Policy

This site is written and maintained by Janet Giessl. We are committed to full transparency with our readers about how this site earns income and how content is created.

7.1 Compensation and Advertising

This site accepts various forms of compensation including affiliate commissions, sponsored content, paid partnerships, and advertising. Sponsored or paid content is always clearly identified. Compensation received never influences our honest evaluation of products or services.

7.2 Affiliate Marketing

This Site participates in affiliate marketing programs. We may earn a commission when you click an affiliate link and make a purchase — at no additional cost to you. Affiliate programs we currently participate in include, but are not limited to:

• Amazon Associates / Influencer Program — we earn fees by linking to Amazon.com
• Other digital product platforms and tools as disclosed on individual pages or posts

7.3 Editorial Independence

All opinions, recommendations, and reviews on this Site are our own and reflect our honest experience. Affiliate relationships and advertising partnerships do not influence our content. We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe provide value.

7.4 AI-Assisted Content

We use AI writing tools to assist with content creation on this Site. All content is reviewed and edited before publication.

7.5 Conflict of Interest

We do not publish content intended to present a conflict of interest with our readers. We remain committed to providing honest, reliable information that serves the interests of our audience.

7.6 Contact

By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to all policies on this page.