Terms & Conditions (Membership Agreement)

Terms & Conditions for Violet Portal
Last updated: 1 October 2025

Welcome to Violet Portal (“we,” “us,” “our”). These Terms govern your membership and use of our platform. By signing up for a membership, you agree to these Terms.

1. Membership

  • Free membership: Allows up to three blog posts.
  • Paid memberships: Provide extended publishing rights and platform features.
  • All members receive a profile they can manage directly.

2. Content Submission

  • For your first 10 posts, submissions must be reviewed by Violet Portal to ensure consistency and trust.
  • After approval, you may publish directly.
  • You own all rights to your content. Violet Portal is only the publishing platform.

3. Onboarding

  • New members are invited to a group onboarding session to learn how to use the system.

4. Refunds & Cancellations

  • Refunds: No refunds are offered (free membership exists for trial purposes).
  • Cancellations: You may cancel anytime via the system and also in writing to allison@violetportal.blog.
  • Upon cancellation, you may request to:
    • Have your content and profile deleted immediately, OR
    • Have your content remain on the site for an agreed period as part of your exit strategy.

5. Platform Development

  • Violet Portal is in its first iteration. Early members are part of the co-creation process. Some technical issues may occur.
  • Additional features may be added in the future. Whether new features are included in existing memberships will be decided on a case-by-case basis.

6. Disclaimer

  • We are not liable for losses or damages resulting from the use of Violet Portal, downtime, or technical issues.
  • Members are responsible for ensuring their content complies with applicable laws.

7. Governing Law

Any disputes will be handled under the jurisdiction of the courts of South Africa.

8. Contact

For any questions, please email allison@violetportal.blog.