Terms of Service

Our Philosophy on Terms

As Stoics valued clarity and simplicity, we keep our terms straightforward. By using Modern Stoa, you agree to these simple principles.

What We Provide

Modern Stoa offers educational content about Stoic philosophy and practical guides for applying ancient wisdom to modern decisions. Our content includes:

• Educational articles about Stoic philosophy
• Product and book recommendations
• Practical guides for mindful living
• Free API access to philosophical content

Your Responsibilities

When using our site, please:

• Use the content for personal, educational, and non-commercial purposes
• Respect our intellectual property and that of others
• Don't attempt to harm or disrupt our site
• Remember that our recommendations are opinions, not professional advice

Intellectual Property

Our original content (guides, articles, commentary) is protected by copyright. However, we believe in making wisdom accessible:

• You may quote our work with proper attribution
• Educational use is encouraged
• Commercial use requires permission
• Ancient Stoic texts we quote are in the public domain

Recommendations and Affiliate Links

Our guides contain product recommendations. Please understand:

• These are our opinions based on philosophical principles
• Some links are affiliate links that may earn us a commission
• We only recommend products we genuinely believe have value
• Your purchase decisions are your responsibility

API Usage

Our free API comes with reasonable use expectations:

• Don't abuse the service with excessive requests
• Use it for legitimate educational or personal projects
• Commercial API usage should be discussed with us
• We reserve the right to limit usage if necessary

Disclaimers

Educational Content Only

Our content is educational and philosophical, not professional advice. We are not licensed counselors, financial advisors, or medical professionals.

Product Recommendations

We research our recommendations carefully, but:

• Products and their availability change
• Your needs may differ from our assessments
• We're not responsible for your purchase experiences
• Always do your own research before buying

Limitation of Liability

As the Stoics taught about accepting what we cannot control, we provide our content "as is" without warranties. We're not liable for decisions you make based on our content.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms occasionally. Changes will be posted here with an updated date. Continued use of the site means you accept any changes.

Governing Principles

These terms are governed by our commitment to Stoic principles:

• Wisdom: We strive for accuracy and thoughtful recommendations
• Justice: We treat users fairly and disclose conflicts of interest
• Courage: We're honest about limitations and uncertainties
• Temperance: We avoid excessive commercialization

Contact and Disputes

Questions about these terms? We prefer to handle issues philosophically—with patience, understanding, and good faith. Serious concerns can be raised through appropriate channels.