Terms and conditions

Last Updated: December 15, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Forme Douce Studio ("we", "us", "our", or "the Website"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms", "Terms of Use") govern your access to and use of our website and blog, which focuses on French learning, Quebec French for beginners, and cultural content related to Quebec and Canada.

By accessing or using Forme Douce Studio, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use the Website.

Definitions

"You" or "User" refers to any individual who accesses or uses the Website.

"Website" or "Service" refers to the Forme Douce Studio website, including blog posts, written content, images, and related resources.

"Content" refers to all text, articles, images, graphics, ideas, and materials published on the Website.

"Affiliate Links" refers to links to third-party products or services through which we may earn a commission if you make a purchase.

Acceptance of Terms

Your use of the Website is subject to your acceptance of these Terms and our Privacy Policy. These Terms apply to all visitors and users of the Website.

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Use of the Website

Permitted Use
You may access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes related to learning French, learning Quebec French for beginners, and exploring language, culture, history, and related educational topics.

You may read, share, and reference our content for personal use, provided you do not misrepresent it or remove attribution.

User Conduct
You agree to use the Website lawfully and respectfully. You must not:

• Use the Website for illegal purposes
• Attempt to disrupt or damage the Website
• Upload or transmit harmful code
• Use automated tools such as bots or scrapers without permission
• Misrepresent the Website or its content

Prohibited Activities

You are prohibited from:

• Copying or republishing Website content for commercial use without permission
• Claiming our content as your own
• Attempting unauthorized access to the Website
• Interfering with the Website’s operation or security

Affiliate Disclosure

Affiliate Links
The Website may include affiliate links to third-party products or services related to language learning, books, tools, or resources. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

Honest Intent
Affiliate links do not influence the educational or personal nature of the content. All opinions expressed are personal and based on individual experience.

Third-Party Responsibility
We are not responsible for the products, services, pricing, availability, or policies of third-party websites. Any purchases made through affiliate links are subject to the third party’s terms.

No Guarantees
We make no guarantees regarding products or services promoted through affiliate links.

Intellectual Property

All content published on Forme Douce Studio is the intellectual property of the Website owner unless otherwise stated and is protected by applicable copyright laws.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive license to access and use the content for personal, non-commercial purposes only.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or republish content without prior written permission.

User-Generated Content

If you submit comments, messages, or feedback, you grant us permission to display and use that content on the Website. You retain ownership of your submissions but grant us a non-exclusive right to use them.

Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third-party websites. Accessing third-party sites is at your own risk.

Disclaimers

Educational Purpose
All content on Forme Douce Studio is provided for informational and educational purposes only. The Website documents a personal learning journey and does not provide professional language instruction or academic advice.

No Professional Advice
The content should not be considered formal language education, academic instruction, or professional guidance. Learning outcomes vary by individual.

Accuracy
We do not guarantee that all content is complete, accurate, or current.

AS IS Disclaimer

The Website and all content are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

We do not guarantee uninterrupted access, error-free operation, or specific results from using the content.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Forme Douce Studio shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from:

• Use of or inability to use the Website
• Reliance on content published on the Website
• Third-party links or affiliate purchases

Total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you to the Website, if any.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Forme Douce Studio from any claims arising from your misuse of the Website or violation of these Terms.

If you believe content on the Website infringes your copyright, please contact us with sufficient information to investigate the claim.

Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the Website for violations of these Terms.

Changes to Terms

We may revise these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of Canada and the applicable province, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Severability

If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms and the Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement between you and Forme Douce Studio.

Contact

If you have questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us through the Contact page.