Last Updated January 2026.
Thank you for visiting thewordwitch.ca (“website”), owned by Margarita Makhota of The Word Witch (“I” or “me”). Please review these Terms of Use very carefully. By accessing my website, you agree to these Terms and acknowledge that you have had reasonable access to review them prior to your continued use of my website.
By accessing this website, you are agreeing to these Terms and my Privacy Policy, accessed on the second half of this page, which is hereby incorporated by reference.
Website Terms of Use
My website is offered to users who are at least 16 years old. If you are not at least 16 years old, you are not allowed to use my website.
Age Limitations
Website Changes + Access
I reserve the right to update and revise these Terms at any time without notice to you. The date that these Terms were last updated is noted at the top of this Agreement. Your continued use of the website after I have updated these Terms indicates your acceptance and agreement to the changes.
As my Company evolves, my website and its contents will change with it. I reserve the right to delete, withdraw, or edit this website (and any service or material we provide on the website) however I see fit, at any time, and without notice. I am not liable to you if the website or any part of it is unavailable. For example, this may happen when my website is undergoing an “under construction” phase, where I need to make edits, changes, or amendments. Thank you for understanding.
If you are prompted to provide registration information or other details to access the website or any part of it, you are warranting that the information you provide is correct. Further, you agree that any information you provide to us is correct.
Privacy
I respect your privacy and am committed to protecting it. I may use certain information that I collect from you to operate my Company and/or my website. Please review my Privacy Policy below to understand the types of data I collect from you and your devices (“Data”) in connection with your use of my website and how I use your Data. By continuing to use my website, you are expressing that you agree with how we collect and use your Data as set out in these Terms and my Privacy Policy.
Intellectual Property
I enjoy sharing and creating valuable content on my website for all of my users to engage with and enjoy. However, in making this content publicly available, I still hold ALL of the Intellectual Property Rights to the work. Meaning, all intellectual property rights, including, but not limited to, trademarks, copyrighted material, trade secrets, and other proprietary information, are owned by the Company and its designees. The Company has the sole exclusive right to reproduce, share, and create derivative works from this intellectual property. You understand and agree that you are only allowed to access the website and my content for your personal, non-commercial use.
I understand and agree that your computer may incidentally and automatically store copies of my content and website for ease of accessing those materials. However, you are not allowed to reproduce, modify, or share the material contained on or downloaded from my website. You may not use the Company’s trademarks including, but not limited to, brand names, logo marks, service marks, designs, and slogans, without written permission from the Company.
Linking to Website + Social Media
If you are linking to my website as a credited source for an article, blog, or press, you must include a link to my website in the cited material. However, no information or content from my website should be copied in its entirety without express written permission from the Company.
All links to my website must establish that you do not have any association or endorsement from the Company (absent a separate affiliate, influencer, or other written agreement).
Further, you should only link to my website on a site or social media account that is owned by you and complies with the content guidelines in this Agreement. You agree to immediately remove any links at the Company’s request.
Restricted Uses
You are not allowed to use the website:
- In violation of any State, Federal, or International Laws.
- For any discriminatory purpose.
- For any purpose in violation of my User Content provision in the Terms, incorporated by reference herein.
- For any spoofing, spamming, or impersonating the Company's purposes.
- To transmit or distribute spam email or messaging.
Further, you may not:
- Implement or use any spider, crawler, scraping, bots, or other automated processes to access the website for any purpose.
- Interfere with the website’s operation in any way, including, but not limited to, the use of viruses, malicious codes, attacks or programs.
- Bypass or hack authentication processes or gain any unauthorized access to the website.
User Submissions
From time to time, my website may contain features that enable you to submit or post content and material to the website and/or submit directly to the Company. I prioritize the safety and environment of my website and require that all your submissions comply with this Agreement.
All user submissions are non-confidential. You understand and agree that anything you submit or post through my website grants the Company and my designees the right to use such material in any capacity for any purpose. You understand and agree that you are solely responsible and liable for any submissions you make. The Company will not be held liable in any way for your submissions or posts.
I value all user submissions, but I am unable to review all submissions, posts, and materials before they are posted to the website. Therefore, I cannot be held liable for the failure to remove objectionable submissions or posts from the website. However, the Company may remove user submissions and content for any reason and at its sole discretion without notice to you. Further, the Company may terminate user access to the website for any reason without notice.
Additionally, you understand and agree that the Company may be required to disclose your identity or personally identifiable information due to third-party claims, legal matters, or for other purposes in compliance with law enforcement agencies, court orders or appropriate directives. You agree that the Company will not be liable to you in any way for the disclosure of your identity or other information under the foregoing circumstances. The Company reserves the right to take legal action against any user, person, or entity who violates this Agreement.
User submissions are not allowed to:
- Violate any provincial, federal, or local laws and regulations or promote illegal activities.
- Violate any other person or entity’s intellectual property or legal rights.
- Contain or engage any obscene, indecent, sexually explicit, or violent material and/or acts.
- Contain any hateful, discriminatory, or other objectionable content.
- Embarrass, stalk, harass, or harm another person.
- Misrepresent any person’s identity or organizational affiliation.
- Be used for any promotional or commercial purpose,s including advertising.
My guidelines for user submissions and interactions are intended to promote my community and website’s safety. However, the Company is not liable for any content that is not in compliance with these Terms and guidelines.
If you see content that does not follow these Terms, please inform me immediately so I can look into this issue and determine how to move forward. Together, we can keep my website free of language and materials that are intended to hurt, harm, or infringe on the rights of others. Thank you.
Consent to Use
Monitoring + Enforcement
User Content Guidelines
Disclaimer
Choice of Law
By submitting reviews, images, comments, testimonials, or tags to me on any platform including, but not limited to social media and online reviews, you are by default granting us a commercial license and voluntarily releasing me to use your submissions for any reasonable future business use. In doing so, I may use your name and/or photo along with any other publicly acknowledged information that has been revealed by you when referring to your submissions on my website, marketing materials, guides, and any other platform not expressed in this agreement.
I do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of the information you find on my website. You understand and agree that the website and its content are merely informational in nature and do not represent any level of legal, medical, financial, or other professional industry-specific advice. As such, my Company will not be responsible for any damages that result from the use of my website and its content.
This Agreement and the Parties’ relationship are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario. In the event of conflicting laws, the laws of Ontario will control.
External + Affiliate Links
From time to time, I will link to external websites and sources that are outside of my Company for your convenience only. These links may include, but are not limited to, advertisements, affiliate links, 3rd party website links, and sponsored links. In doing so, I recognize that I have no control over the contents of these sites, nor do I have any access to making changes or amendments to them.
No Warranties + No Guarantees
Limitation of Liability
Notices + Contact Information
This website and all content accessible through it is provided on an “As-Is” basis for individual use by you at your own risk and without any warranties, whether express or implied, including, but not limited to, warranties of title; merchantability; fitness for a particular use; or any rights or licenses in this Agreement. I cannot guarantee that the website and any downloadable content will be free from viruses or other harmful code. The Company makes no warranty as to the accuracy and reliability of information set forth on the website and its content. To the fullest permissible extent, the Company disclaims liability for any damages you sustain as a result of use or access of the Company’s website, content, and any linked 3rd party websites or content.
You understand and agree that the Company does not guarantee specific results, including financial or other business gains for you personally or for your business. The information included on the website is provided for informational purposes only, and you are responsible for implementing any business practices or suggested actions found on the website.
The Company is in no way liable to You or any other third party for any damages including, but not limited to, punitive or exemplary damages or those resulting from negligence relating to this Agreement or Your use of this website, regardless of whether the Purchaser was advised of such damages, the foreseeable nature of the damages, and the legal or equitable theory upon which the claim for damages is based. If found to be applicable by a court of competent jurisdiction or by law, the Company’s total liability arising out of or related to this Agreement and your use of the website will be limited to the total amount paid to the Company preceding the event giving rise to the claim. This Limitation of Liability provision does not purport to affect any liability that cannot be excluded or limited under the law.
I may provide notice to you by: (i) sending a message to the email address provided by you, or (ii) by posting to the website. Notices sent by email will be effective at the time of sending, and notices posted to the website will be effective upon posting. You may provide notice to the Company by certified mail to The Word Witch at 1913-605 Finch Ave West, Toronto, ON M2R1P1. Notices provided by certified mail will be effective upon actual receipt of the notice.
All legal notices, including those related to intellectual property and copyright infringement claims, should be sent by certified mail to the Company’s agent and mailing address located in this provision above.
For all other communications, or if you have any questions about any part of these Terms, please contact me here.
Privacy Policy
Welcome to wordwitch.ca, (“website”), owned by Margarita Makhota of the Word Witch (“I” or “me”). I value your trust and am committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) outlines how I collect, use, share, and protect your data when you visit my website and any related subpages. By accessing or using my website, you agree to the practices described in this Policy. Please take a moment to read through it carefully.
This Policy aims to be transparent about how I collect and handle your data so that you can make informed decisions when engaging with me. It applies when you:
- Visit or browse my website.
- Opt into email newsletters or marketing communications.
- Purchase services, digital products, courses, or join membership programs via my website.
- Interact with my ads or marketing content on third-party websites or platforms.
This Policy does not cover data collected offline or via third-party websites or platforms, including affiliates or service providers.
Age Requirements
I do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from anyone under the age of 16. If you are under 16, please do not submit any personal information to me. If I learn that I have inadvertently collected personal information from someone under 16, I will promptly delete it.
If you believe I have collected such information, please contact me here.
Information Collected
Sources of Information
- Personal Identifiers. Name, email address, phone number, billing/shipping address, etc.
- Geolocation Data. IP address, location data from your device.
- Internet and Device Activity. Browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior on our website.
- Authentication Data. Social media usernames, passwords, and account security data.
This data is collected directly from you when you provide it (e.g., during registration or purchase) or automatically via cookies and other tracking technologies when you browse my website.
- Directly from You: When you fill out forms, subscribe to services, create an account, or make purchases on our website.
- Third Parties:
- Payment Processors. When you make a purchase, I collect data via third-party payment gateways (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) to process your transactions.
- Analytics Providers. Such as Google Analytics, to monitor traffic and understand how users interact with my website.
- Email Marketing Platforms. I collect data through email marketing providers (e.g., Flodesk) when you subscribe to my newsletter or download resources.
- Automated Data Collection:
- I use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect data on how you interact with my website and ads, including your browsing behavior, device information, and IP address.
I may collect additional data through automated tools such as customer feedback tools, survey responses, or affiliate marketing programs.
User-Generated Content + Intellectual Property
If you submit any content (e.g., testimonials, reviews, or creative works such as videos or images) through my website or social media channels, you grant me a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, modify, distribute, and display your content for marketing and promotional purposes. While I value your contributions, I cannot control how other users or third parties may interact with or use your publicly shared content.
Automated Data Collection
- Understand how you interact with my website.
- Personalize your browsing experience.
- Improve the functionality of my services.
You can control cookies through your browser settings, and you may opt out of targeted advertising by visiting https://optout.networkadvertising.org/?c=1. Be aware that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the website.
Affiliate Marketing
How I Use Your Information
- To process your transactions, including payments. Your financial information is used to complete purchases and manage billing.
- To communicate with you about your account, purchases, or customer service inquiries. I may contact you via email or other channels to provide order confirmations, receipts, or updates on product availability or service changes.
- To deliver marketing and promotional content that may interest you. I may send you relevant offers, promotions, and updates about new products, services, or events that align with your interests, based on your data.
- To comply with legal obligations and protect my legal rights. I may use your data to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and respond to lawful requests, or to enforce our Terms of Service and other agreements.
- To enhance website performance and improve products or services based on analytics. I may analyze data on how users interact with my website to make improvements and develop new features or services.
- To generate testimonials or case studies for marketing purposes. If you have shared positive feedback or testimonials with me, I may use that information (with your consent) to create case studies, testimonials, or other promotional materials.
Data Sharing + Disclosure
Service Providers. I may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist in the operation of my business, including:
- Payment Processors. Companies such as Stripe, PayPal, or other financial institutions that handle payments securely on my behalf.
- Email Marketing and Automation Tools. Services like Mailchimp, Flodesk, Klaviyo, or ActiveCampaign to help us manage email communications, deliver newsletters, and automate responses.
- Hosting and IT Support. Web hosting services or IT vendors responsible for maintaining my website and ensuring its security.
- Analytics Providers. Tools such as Google Analytics to help me understand website performance and user behavior.
- Affiliates and Business Partners. I may share your personal information with my business affiliates and partners for purposes such as:
- Affiliate Marketing Programs. If you interact with my affiliates (e.g., by purchasing through an affiliate link), I may share relevant information (e.g., referral data) to track and manage commissions.
- Joint Promotions or Webinars. If I collaborate with third parties for co-branded events, online workshops, or joint marketing campaigns, I may share registration and engagement information with the partner.
- Legal Authorities. I may disclose your personal information when required to do so by law, regulation, or legal process, including:
- In response to a court order, subpoena, or other governmental request.
- To protect our legal rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of our employees, customers, or others.
- Non-Personally Identifiable Information. I may share aggregated or de-identified data that cannot reasonably be used to identify you. This type of information may be shared freely with third parties for analytics, research, or marketing purposes.
Please note that once your data is shared with a third-party service provider or partner, their privacy practices and policies will apply. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites or services you engage with to understand how they handle your data.
You may manage and control how your data is shared by:
- Adjusting cookie preferences via your browser settings or our cookie consent tool.
- Opting out of marketing communications via the unsubscribe link in any of our emails.
- Contact me directly at margarita [at] wordwitch [dot] ca to opt out of specific types of data sharing.
I ensure such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws by implementing standard contractual clauses or similar legal mechanisms.
Security + Privacy Control
Changes to this Policy
Contact
My website may recognize and respond to browser-initiated Do Not Track (DNT) signals or Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals. However, I cannot guarantee that all tracking will be completely disabled. For more details, consult your browser’s help section or visit https://globalprivacycontrol.org.
Email: margarita [at] wordwitch [dot] ca
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