Website Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

For: matthewmcnab.com and mathanasius.com
Effective Date: 05/26/2026
Last Updated: 05/26/2026
Website Owner/Operator: Matthew McNab Consulting
Contact Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: Torrance, CA

Important: This document is a practical draft prepared for website use. It should be reviewed by a qualified attorney before publication, especially because the website may provide health, nutrition, fitness, mental wellness, spiritual, paid digital content, courses, newsletter subscriptions, and possibly app-based services.

Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of These Terms

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of matthewmcnab.com, mathanasius.com, any related pages, subdomains, digital products, PDF guides, books, courses, videos, newsletters, paid or free content, community features, applications, mobile applications, downloadable resources, and any other products or services offered by or through these websites, unless a separate written agreement or policy applies.

For purposes of these Terms, the words “Website,” “Site,” “Services,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to the owner and operator of matthewmcnab.com and mathanasius.com, including any related digital products, materials, communications, courses, or applications. The words “you” and “your” refer to any visitor, reader, subscriber, purchaser, student, user, customer, or other person who accesses or uses the Website or Services.

By accessing, browsing, purchasing from, downloading from, subscribing to, creating an account for, or otherwise using the Website or Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and by our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these Terms, you must not access or use the Website or Services.

If you purchase a product, subscribe to a newsletter, access a course, download a PDF, use an app, comment on content, participate in a community, or otherwise engage with the Services, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms.

2. Changes to These Terms

We may update, revise, replace, or modify these Terms at any time. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this document. Changes become effective when posted on the Website, unless otherwise stated.

Your continued use of the Website or Services after changes are posted means that you accept the revised Terms. You are responsible for reviewing these Terms periodically.

3. General Nature of the Website and Services

The Website and Services may include, but are not limited to:

Blog posts, articles, essays, reflections, and written commentary.

Videos, audio materials, lectures, interviews, presentations, or other media.

PDF guides, books, ebooks, workbooks, downloads, checklists, and other written resources.

Courses, lessons, programs, memberships, paid content, or educational resources.

Newsletter subscriptions and email communications.

Applications, tools, trackers, habit systems, or other software-based resources.

Coaching-related content, personal development resources, or self-guided materials.

Health, nutrition, lifestyle, exercise, mental wellness, spiritual, philosophical, or religious reflections.

The Website and Services are intended for informational, educational, reflective, and self-development purposes only. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, prevent, or manage any disease, disorder, mental health condition, eating disorder, physical injury, spiritual condition, or medical problem.

4. Not Medical, Mental Health, Nutritional, Fitness, Legal, Financial, or Clergy Advice

The content provided through the Website and Services is based on personal experience, personal reflection, general education, research, opinion, interpretation, and what has been helpful to the author or creator. It is not professional advice.

The Website and Services do not provide medical advice, mental health advice, nutritional counseling, dietetic services, psychotherapy, psychiatric advice, physical therapy, exercise prescription, legal advice, financial advice, or formal spiritual direction.

You should consult appropriate qualified professionals before making lifestyle, health, nutrition, exercise, mental health, spiritual, religious, fasting, dietary, or other significant changes. Depending on your circumstances, this may include consulting a physician, registered dietitian, licensed mental health professional, therapist, physical therapist, trainer, attorney, financial professional, priest, pastor, confessor, spiritual father, or other qualified advisor.

You should not disregard professional advice or delay seeking professional advice because of anything you read, watch, hear, download, purchase, or receive from the Website or Services.

If you have or suspect that you have a medical condition, mental health condition, eating disorder, exercise-related injury, nutritional deficiency, spiritual crisis, or other serious concern, you should seek appropriate professional help immediately.

5. Emergency and Crisis Disclaimer

The Website and Services are not emergency services and are not intended for crisis situations.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call emergency services immediately. If you are experiencing thoughts of self-harm, suicidal thoughts, severe depression, a mental health crisis, or any situation in which you may be a danger to yourself or others, contact emergency services, a crisis hotline, a licensed mental health professional, or another appropriate emergency resource immediately.

We do not monitor communications continuously and cannot guarantee that any message, email, comment, form submission, or other communication will be reviewed or responded to within any specific timeframe.

6. Health, Nutrition, Weight Loss, Eating, Fitness, and Lifestyle Disclaimer

The Website and Services may discuss health, nutrition, eating habits, dieting, fasting, weight loss, weight gain, body composition, exercise, walking, strength training, mental habits, emotional eating, food behavior, appetite, hunger, discipline, motivation, anxiety, shame, confidence, and related topics.

All such content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not individualized advice. It may not be appropriate for your body, health history, medical needs, mental health, injury status, medications, age, pregnancy status, nutritional requirements, eating history, religious commitments, or personal circumstances.

You understand that lifestyle changes may involve risk. Dietary changes, fasting, exercise, weight loss efforts, food restrictions, supplementation, habit changes, and mental or emotional practices may cause harm if they are inappropriate for your situation or undertaken without proper supervision.

You agree that you are solely responsible for your decisions, actions, and results. You should consult with qualified professionals before beginning, modifying, or stopping any diet, fasting practice, exercise program, supplement use, medication, mental health practice, spiritual practice, or lifestyle change.

We make no promise that any content, product, course, guide, app, method, recommendation, reflection, framework, or practice will produce any particular health, weight loss, spiritual, emotional, psychological, financial, relational, or personal result.

7. Spiritual and Religious Content Disclaimer

The Website and Services may include spiritual, theological, philosophical, religious, Christian, Orthodox Christian, ascetical, moral, or personal reflections. Such content is offered for reflection, discussion, education, and personal consideration only.

The Website and Services do not replace the guidance of your priest, pastor, spiritual father, confessor, bishop, therapist, physician, or other appropriate professional or spiritual authority.

You should consult your priest, spiritual father, pastor, confessor, or other appropriate spiritual advisor before implementing spiritual disciplines, fasting practices, prayer rules, ascetical practices, confessional reflections, or major religious or moral changes.

Nothing on the Website or in the Services should be interpreted as official doctrine, ecclesial authority, pastoral instruction, sacramental guidance, or a substitute for participation in the life of the Church or guidance from appropriate spiritual authorities.

8. Adult Audience and Minor Users

The Website and Services are primarily intended for adults who are at least 18 years old.

Some content may be useful or interesting to teenagers, especially content related to eating behavior, health, self-discipline, motivation, focus, faith, personal development, nutrition, lifestyle, or exercise. However, minors should only access or use the Website and Services with the knowledge, consent, supervision, and counsel of a parent or legal guardian.

If you are under 18, you may use the Website and Services only with the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian. If you are under 13, you must not submit personal information, create an account, subscribe to a newsletter, purchase products, comment, submit forms, or otherwise provide information through the Website or Services.

Parents and guardians are responsible for supervising minors’ use of the Website and Services and for determining whether the content is appropriate for them.

9. Personal Responsibility

You acknowledge and agree that you are responsible for your own choices, actions, conduct, health decisions, spiritual decisions, purchases, account activity, interpretation of content, and use of the Website and Services.

You understand that the Website and Services cannot account for every possible medical, psychological, spiritual, nutritional, familial, financial, religious, social, cultural, or personal circumstance. You agree to use your own judgment and to seek appropriate professional and spiritual guidance before relying on or implementing anything discussed through the Website or Services.

You agree not to use the Website or Services in a way that is reckless, harmful, unlawful, abusive, or inconsistent with these Terms.

10. No Guarantees

We make no guarantees, promises, or representations regarding any specific outcome, result, transformation, improvement, benefit, income, weight loss, weight maintenance, fitness result, health result, emotional result, spiritual result, relationship result, habit change, personal development outcome, or other effect from using the Website or Services.

Testimonials, examples, stories, case studies, personal anecdotes, or references to personal experience are not guarantees that you will experience similar results. Your results may vary.

We are only sharing information, reflections, practices, frameworks, and resources that may be helpful, including things that have been helpful to the creator or others. You are responsible for deciding whether and how to use them.

11. Purchases and Digital Products

The Website and Services may allow you to purchase digital products, including but not limited to PDF guides, ebooks, books, courses, downloads, templates, videos, memberships, app access, subscriptions, or other resources.

By making a purchase, you agree to provide current, complete, and accurate billing and account information. You agree that you are authorized to use the payment method provided.

Prices, product descriptions, availability, bonuses, features, course contents, app features, and offers may change at any time without notice, unless prohibited by applicable law.

We reserve the right to refuse, cancel, limit, or reverse any order for any reason, including suspected fraud, unauthorized use, technical error, pricing error, product unavailability, violation of these Terms, or other concerns.

12. No Refund Policy

Unless otherwise required by applicable law or expressly stated in writing at the time of purchase, all sales are final and non-refundable.

This no-refund policy applies to digital downloads, PDF guides, ebooks, books, courses, memberships, subscriptions, paid content, app access, coaching-related resources, and other paid products or services offered through the Website or Services.

Because many products may be digital and accessible immediately after purchase, you understand and agree that you may lose the ability to cancel, reverse, or refund your purchase once access is granted, the product is delivered, or the content is made available.

We do not provide refunds because you changed your mind, failed to use the product, did not achieve a desired result, misunderstood the product, purchased the wrong item, failed to consult appropriate professionals, or found that the content did not fit your personal preferences or circumstances.

Nothing in this section limits any non-waivable rights you may have under applicable law.

13. Subscriptions and Recurring Payments

If we offer subscriptions, memberships, recurring billing, newsletter upgrades, paid communities, app access, or course access billed on a recurring basis, the specific subscription terms will be disclosed at or before purchase.

By purchasing a recurring subscription, you authorize us or our payment processor to charge your payment method on a recurring basis until you cancel, unless otherwise stated.

You are responsible for canceling before the renewal date if you do not want to be charged. Unless otherwise required by law or stated in writing, cancellation stops future billing but does not create a refund for previous charges.

We may change subscription pricing, features, content, or access terms with notice where required by law.

14. Account Registration and Security

Certain Services may require you to create an account. You agree to provide accurate information and to keep your account information current.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activity under your account. You agree to notify us promptly if you believe your account has been accessed without authorization.

We may suspend or terminate your account if we believe you have violated these Terms, misused the Services, engaged in fraud, infringed intellectual property rights, abused other users, attempted unauthorized access, or otherwise acted in a harmful or unlawful manner.

15. License to Access Purchased Materials

When you purchase or access digital materials from us, we grant you a limited, personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use those materials for your own personal, non-commercial use, unless a different license is expressly provided in writing.

You may not copy, reproduce, share, resell, distribute, upload, publish, modify, create derivative works from, teach from, train artificial intelligence systems on, publicly display, publicly perform, license, sublicense, or commercially exploit our materials without prior written permission.

Purchasing or downloading a product does not transfer ownership of the content or intellectual property to you.

16. Intellectual Property

All content on or through the Website and Services, including text, articles, essays, videos, audio, courses, graphics, images, logos, designs, PDF guides, ebooks, books, frameworks, names, phrases, slogans, worksheets, app interfaces, software, and other materials, is owned by us or used with permission, unless otherwise stated.

The content is protected by copyright, trademark, trade dress, and other intellectual property laws.

You may view, read, stream, download, or print materials only for your own personal, non-commercial use, subject to these Terms. You may not remove copyright notices, proprietary notices, disclaimers, or attribution from any materials.

17. User Content

The Website and Services may allow you to submit comments, questions, testimonials, reviews, messages, form submissions, account information, community posts, app entries, notes, feedback, or other content.

You retain ownership of content you submit, but you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, display, perform, publish, distribute, modify, adapt, and create derivative works from your content for purposes of operating, improving, promoting, and providing the Website and Services.

You represent that you own or have the necessary rights to submit your content and that your content does not violate the rights of any person or entity.

You agree not to submit content that is unlawful, defamatory, abusive, harassing, threatening, obscene, pornographic, hateful, discriminatory, fraudulent, misleading, infringing, invasive of privacy, or otherwise harmful.

We may remove, edit, moderate, refuse, or disable access to user content at any time, for any reason, without notice.

18. Testimonials, Reviews, and Feedback

If you submit a testimonial, review, comment, success story, feedback, or similar content, you grant us permission to use it for marketing, promotional, educational, and business purposes, including on the Website, in emails, on social media, in product pages, and in advertising.

We may edit testimonials or feedback for grammar, spelling, length, clarity, or formatting, provided the meaning is not materially changed.

You understand that testimonials and examples are not guarantees of results.

If you would like a testimonial removed or anonymized, you may contact us at [email protected], and we will consider reasonable requests.

19. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Website or Services to:

Violate any law, regulation, or third-party right.

Harass, threaten, abuse, defame, impersonate, exploit, or harm any person.

Upload or transmit viruses, malware, spyware, or harmful code.

Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any system, account, server, database, software, or network.

Interfere with the operation, security, performance, or availability of the Website or Services.

Scrape, crawl, harvest, copy, or extract data without permission.

Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to derive source code from any app, software, or tool.

Use automated systems, bots, scripts, or artificial intelligence tools to misuse the Website or Services.

Share purchased content with others who have not purchased it.

Resell, redistribute, pirate, or publicly post paid content.

Use our content to train artificial intelligence models, build competing products, or create derivative commercial resources without permission.

Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information.

Use the Website or Services for spam, phishing, solicitation, or unauthorized marketing.

We may suspend or terminate access for any violation of this section.

20. Third-Party Links, Platforms, and Services

The Website and Services may link to or integrate with third-party websites, platforms, payment processors, video hosts, email providers, analytics tools, app stores, social media platforms, course platforms, community platforms, or other services.

We do not control and are not responsible for third-party websites, policies, content, products, services, security, privacy practices, availability, or actions.

Your use of third-party services is governed by their own terms and privacy policies.

21. Payment Processing

Payments may be processed by third-party payment processors, such as Stripe, PayPal, Shopify, Gumroad, Lemon Squeezy, Apple, Google, or other providers, depending on how the Website or Services are configured.

We do not store full payment card numbers unless expressly stated. Payment processors may collect and process payment information according to their own terms and privacy policies.

You agree that we are not responsible for payment processor errors, security practices, outages, charge decisions, account holds, or other third-party payment issues, except where required by law.

22. App Terms

If we offer a mobile application, web application, tracker, habit tool, journal, list-building tool, food-related tool, eating behavior tool, course companion app, or other software-based Service, the app may be subject to additional terms.

You understand that any app-based tools are for personal organization, education, reflection, behavior awareness, habit tracking, or informational purposes only. They are not medical devices, diagnostic tools, therapy tools, clinical decision tools, nutrition prescription tools, or substitutes for professional care.

You are responsible for the information you enter into any app and for how you interpret and use app outputs, reminders, suggestions, tracking information, or content.

We do not guarantee that app data will always be available, accurate, complete, secure, uninterrupted, or error-free. You are responsible for keeping your own backup of any information that is important to you.

23. Newsletter and Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or provide your email address, you agree that we may send you emails, including educational content, essays, articles, product updates, offers, announcements, course information, app information, and other communications.

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails by using the unsubscribe link included in the email or by contacting us at [email protected]. Transactional, account-related, purchase-related, legal, or service-related emails may still be sent when necessary.

24. Availability and Changes to Services

We may modify, suspend, discontinue, replace, remove, or restrict any part of the Website or Services at any time, with or without notice.

We do not guarantee that the Website or Services will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, error-free, or compatible with your device, browser, app store, internet connection, or operating system.

We are not liable for any loss or damage caused by downtime, errors, interruptions, data loss, service changes, platform changes, third-party outages, security incidents, or discontinued features, except where prohibited by law.

25. Errors, Inaccuracies, and Omissions

The Website and Services may contain errors, inaccuracies, typographical mistakes, outdated information, incomplete information, or omissions.

We reserve the right to correct errors, update information, change product details, cancel orders, modify pricing, revise content, or remove content at any time without prior notice, except where required by law.

26. No Warranties

The Website and Services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, non-infringement, accuracy, reliability, availability, and suitability for your needs.

We do not warrant that the Website or Services will meet your expectations, produce any particular outcome, be uninterrupted, be secure, be error-free, be free from harmful components, or be suitable for your health, spiritual, personal, educational, or lifestyle goals.

27. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we and our owners, officers, employees, contractors, contributors, affiliates, agents, service providers, licensors, and representatives shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, punitive, or similar damages, including loss of profits, loss of revenue, loss of data, loss of goodwill, personal injury, emotional distress, spiritual harm, health consequences, business interruption, or other losses arising out of or related to your use of or inability to use the Website or Services.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, our total liability for any claim arising out of or related to the Website or Services shall not exceed the amount you paid to us for the specific product or service giving rise to the claim during the three months before the event giving rise to liability, or one hundred dollars ($100), whichever is greater.

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations of liability, so some limitations may not apply to you.

28. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless us and our owners, officers, employees, contractors, contributors, affiliates, agents, service providers, licensors, and representatives from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, expenses, and fees, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of or related to:

Your use or misuse of the Website or Services.

Your violation of these Terms.

Your violation of any law or third-party right.

Your user content.

Your purchase, sharing, copying, or misuse of digital products.

Your reliance on content without appropriate professional or spiritual guidance.

Your health, lifestyle, spiritual, nutritional, exercise, or personal decisions.

29. Termination

We may suspend, restrict, or terminate your access to the Website or Services at any time if we believe you have violated these Terms, created risk or liability, infringed intellectual property, engaged in fraud, abused the Services, or acted in a way that is harmful to us or others.

Upon termination, your right to access or use the Website and Services will end immediately. Sections that by their nature should survive termination will survive, including intellectual property, disclaimers, no guarantees, no refunds, limitation of liability, indemnification, dispute resolution, and governing law.

30. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles, unless another jurisdiction’s law is required by applicable law.

31. Dispute Resolution

Before filing any legal action, you agree to contact us at [email protected] and attempt to resolve the dispute informally. You agree to provide a written description of the dispute, the relief requested, and your contact information.

If the dispute cannot be resolved informally, any legal proceeding shall be brought in the state or federal courts located in California, unless applicable law requires otherwise.

You and we agree to waive any right to participate in a class action, class arbitration, representative action, or consolidated proceeding to the fullest extent permitted by law.

32. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

33. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any additional written terms that apply to specific products or services, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Website and Services.

34. Contact Information

Questions about these Terms may be directed to:

Matthew McNab Consulting
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: Torrance, CA