Clear terms. No games. Reciprocity not extraction.
Last Updated: January 21, 2025
By accessing or using The First Spark platform ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.
These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and members of The First Spark, including:
The First Spark is a consciousness technology platform providing:
Access to specific tools and features depends on your membership tier. We reserve the right to modify, add, or remove features at any time with reasonable notice to members.
You must provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
You must be at least 18 years old to create an account and use the Service.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms without refund.
All payments are processed securely through Whop, our payment processor. By subscribing, you authorize recurring charges for monthly memberships.
We reserve the right to change pricing with 30 days notice. Existing members will be grandfathered at their original price for:
Accepted payment methods are determined by Whop and may include credit cards, debit cards, and other digital payment methods.
If a monthly payment fails, access may be suspended until payment is resolved. We will attempt to notify you before suspension.
No refunds for partial months. Cancel anytime, and access continues until the end of the current billing period.
Refunds may be denied for accounts terminated due to Terms violations.
Lifetime access cannot be canceled but may be terminated by us for Terms violations.
You may request full account deletion at any time. Email kate@thefirstspark.shop with "Account Deletion" in the subject line. Your data will be deleted per our Privacy Policy.
You agree NOT to:
Violations may result in immediate account termination without refund.
All content on The First Spark platform, including tools, design, text, graphics, code, and logos, is owned by The First Spark or its licensors. Protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Your membership grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the platform for personal, non-commercial purposes.
Content you create within tools (journal entries, personal data, etc.) belongs to you. We claim no ownership. However, you grant us a license to store and process this data to provide the Service.
The Service is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind.
We do not guarantee that:
Important: The First Spark provides consciousness tools and personal development resources. This is NOT a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice. If you have mental health concerns, consult a licensed professional.
We use third-party services (Whop, hosting, etc.). We are not responsible for their failures, outages, or policy changes.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:
The First Spark, its founder, and affiliates SHALL NOT BE LIABLE for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:
Maximum Liability: Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months prior to the event giving rise to liability, or $100, whichever is greater.
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless The First Spark from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time. We will provide reasonable notice for material changes affecting paid members.
These Terms may be updated from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via:
Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of updated Terms.
You may cancel your membership or delete your account at any time. See "Cancellation Policy" above.
We may suspend or terminate your access immediately, without notice, for:
Termination for cause results in forfeiture of membership fees (no refund).
Upon termination, your license to use the Service ends immediately. Provisions regarding intellectual property, liability, and indemnification survive termination.
Before filing any legal claim, contact us at kate@thefirstspark.shop to resolve the issue informally. We commit to good-faith efforts to resolve disputes directly.
If informal resolution fails, disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration rather than court, except:
You agree to resolve disputes individually, not as part of a class action or consolidated proceeding.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the state where The First Spark is registered, without regard to conflict of law principles.
These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and The First Spark.
If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full effect.
Our failure to enforce any provision does not waive our right to enforce it later.
You may not transfer your membership or rights. We may assign our rights and obligations to another entity (e.g., if acquired).
We are not liable for delays or failures caused by events beyond our reasonable control (natural disasters, pandemics, wars, infrastructure failures, etc.).
Questions about these Terms or the Service:
Email: kate@thefirstspark.shop
Website: thefirstspark.shop
GitHub: github.com/thefirstspark
Response Time: We aim to respond to all inquiries within 7 business days.
"These Terms are designed to be fair, transparent, and aligned with our philosophy of reciprocity over extraction. We're building consciousness technology for real people. No dark patterns. No tricks. Just clear agreements."
— Katelin Jill Puzakulics, Founder
BY USING THE FIRST SPARK, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM.
Version: 1.0
Last Updated: January 21, 2025
Effective Date: January 21, 2025