Last Updated: October 7, 2026

Welcome to And Yet She Thrived, an imprint of Mares Ink Publishing (“And Yet She Thrived,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).

These Terms of Service govern your use of our website, products, digital content, programs, events, workshops, and other services we may offer from time to time.

By accessing our website, purchasing our products, registering for an event, joining a community or communication program, or otherwise using our services, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our website or services.

1. About And Yet She Thrived

And Yet She Thrived creates books, journals, reflective tools, educational resources, workshops, gatherings, and other experiences designed to encourage reflection, self-advocacy, personal growth, creativity, and intentional living.

Our content is intended for educational, reflective, and inspirational purposes. It is not intended to provide medical, mental health, legal, financial, or other professional advice.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to make purchases, register for paid events, or otherwise enter into agreements with And Yet She Thrived unless otherwise expressly stated.

By using our website or services, you represent that you meet any applicable age requirements and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

3. Website Use

You agree to use our website and services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.

You may not:

• Use the website for fraudulent, unlawful, or harmful purposes

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our website, systems, or accounts

• Interfere with the operation or security of our website

• Copy, reproduce, distribute, or exploit our content without permission

• Use our content or materials to create competing commercial products without our written permission

• Submit content that is unlawful, threatening, defamatory, abusive, or otherwise inappropriate

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to our website or services when we reasonably believe that these Terms have been violated.

4. Products and Digital Content

We make reasonable efforts to provide accurate descriptions, images, pricing, and availability information for our products and digital offerings.

However, colors, images, layouts, and other visual characteristics may vary depending on your device or display.

We reserve the right to:

• Correct errors or inaccuracies

• Change product descriptions or pricing

• Modify or discontinue products

• Limit quantities or availability

• Refuse or cancel an order when necessary

If we cancel an order that has already been paid for, we will provide an appropriate refund for the canceled portion of the order.

5. Digital Products

Certain products may be provided digitally, including ebooks, guides, worksheets, printable materials, downloads, and other digital resources.

Digital products are provided for your personal, non-commercial use unless we expressly state otherwise.

You may not:

• Resell digital products

• Share paid digital downloads publicly

• Distribute copies to others

• Upload our digital products to file-sharing services

• Modify and redistribute our materials commercially

• Use our materials to create derivative commercial products without written permission

If you purchase a digital product and experience a technical problem accessing it, please contact us so that we can assist you.

6. Events, Workshops, and Experiences

And Yet She Thrived may offer workshops, journaling experiences, retreats, cafés, markets, gatherings, or other in-person or virtual experiences.

Event descriptions will provide applicable information regarding dates, times, locations, pricing, registration requirements, and other relevant details.

We reserve the right to change or cancel an event when circumstances require us to do so.

If we cancel an event, we will communicate available options, which may include rescheduling, transferring registration, or issuing a refund, depending on the circumstances and the terms provided for that specific event.

Unless otherwise stated at the time of registration, event registrations are intended for the individual who purchased or registered for the experience and may not be transferred without our approval.

7. Event Participation and Personal Responsibility

Our workshops, gatherings, and reflective experiences are designed to encourage personal reflection, conversation, creativity, and community.

You are responsible for determining whether participation in a particular activity is appropriate for you.

You agree to participate respectfully and to follow reasonable instructions provided by event facilitators, hosts, venues, or staff.

We reserve the right to remove a participant from an event if their conduct creates a safety concern, substantially disrupts the experience, or violates these Terms.

8. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, the content available through And Yet She Thrived—including text, books, journals, worksheets, graphics, illustrations, photographs, logos, brand names, designs, educational materials, frameworks, and other original materials—is owned by or licensed to Mares Ink Publishing and/or And Yet She Thrived and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

Our content may not be reproduced, republished, distributed, modified, publicly displayed, sold, or commercially exploited without prior written permission.

You may use purchased materials for your own personal, non-commercial purposes.

9. User-Submitted Content

You may have opportunities to submit comments, reviews, testimonials, responses, photographs, feedback, or other content to us.

You retain ownership of your original content. However, by voluntarily submitting content that you choose to make available to us for promotional or community purposes, you grant And Yet She Thrived a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, display, and share that content for business and promotional purposes, subject to applicable law.

We will not knowingly use your private communications or personally identifying information in promotional materials without appropriate permission.

If you do not want content you submit to be used publicly, please indicate that when submitting it or contact us afterward.

10. Community Participation

Some And Yet She Thrived experiences may include community discussions, group activities, social media interactions, or other opportunities for participants to share ideas and experiences.

We encourage respectful disagreement, thoughtful conversation, and personal boundaries.

You agree not to use our community spaces to harass, threaten, discriminate against, or intentionally harm another participant.

We reserve the right to remove content or restrict participation when necessary to maintain a safe and respectful environment.

11. SMS Communications and The Pause Collective

If you voluntarily provide your mobile phone number and affirmatively opt in to receive SMS communications from And Yet She Thrived, you agree to receive recurring text messages associated with The Pause Collective and other communications related to your relationship with us.

Messages may include:

• Weekly affirmations

• Reflective and encouraging messages

• Pause Collective communications

• Invitations and reminders for in-person events

• Event registration or participation information

• Customer-care communications

• Relevant information about And Yet She Thrived products, services, and experiences

Message frequency may vary.

Message and data rates may apply.

You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any SMS message. You may reply HELP for assistance.

SMS consent is not a condition of purchasing any product or service.

SMS consent is separate from consent to receive email communications.

We do not sell or rent your mobile phone number or SMS opt-in information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.

12. Email Communications

If you choose to subscribe to our email communications, you may receive newsletters, reflective content, product announcements, event information, special offers, and other communications from And Yet She Thrived.

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link provided in the email.

Transactional or service-related communications may still be sent when reasonably necessary to complete a purchase, registration, or service you have requested.

13. Payments and Orders

Prices are displayed in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated.

Payment must be successfully processed before an order is fulfilled or access to a paid digital product or experience is provided.

You agree to provide accurate and complete billing and contact information.

We reserve the right to refuse or cancel transactions when we reasonably believe an order is fraudulent, unauthorized, or otherwise violates these Terms.

14. Refunds and Cancellations

Refund, exchange, cancellation, and return policies may vary depending on the type of product or service purchased.

Any specific refund or cancellation terms presented at the time of purchase or registration will apply to that transaction.

For questions about a purchase, please contact us using the contact information below.

15. Third-Party Services and Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, applications, payment processors, social media platforms, venues, or other services.

We do not control and are not responsible for the content, availability, security, policies, or practices of third-party services.

Your use of third-party services is subject to the terms and policies established by those third parties.

16. Disclaimer

Our website, products, content, workshops, and experiences are provided for educational, reflective, inspirational, and informational purposes.

We do not guarantee that participation in our products, programs, workshops, or experiences will produce any particular personal, professional, financial, emotional, or other outcome.

Nothing provided by And Yet She Thrived should be interpreted as medical, psychological, legal, financial, or other professional advice.

You are responsible for determining when you need advice or services from a qualified professional.

17. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, And Yet She Thrived and Mares Ink Publishing will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our website, products, services, content, or events.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, our total liability arising from a particular transaction or service will not exceed the amount you paid to us for that transaction or service.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited under applicable law.

18. Indemnification

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless And Yet She Thrived, Mares Ink Publishing, and their owners, employees, contractors, representatives, and service providers from claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses arising from your unlawful use of our website or services, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of another person's rights.

19. Privacy

Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy.

By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have had an opportunity to review our Privacy Policy.

20. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time to reflect changes to our business, services, website, or applicable laws.

When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the beginning of these Terms.

Your continued use of our website or services after updated Terms are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms to the extent permitted by law.

21. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of our services will be handled in accordance with applicable Texas law and in a court of appropriate jurisdiction, unless otherwise required by applicable law.

22. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect to the extent permitted by law.

23. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any additional terms presented to you for specific products, services, events, or programs, constitute the agreement between you and And Yet She Thrived regarding your use of our website and services.

24. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

And Yet She Thrived
Mares Ink Publishing
Houston, Texas
Email: andyetshethrivedshop@gmail.com and theladies@andyetshethrived.com

Thank you for being part of And Yet She Thrived.

We believe in creating space to learn, heal, grow, reflect, speak, and thrive.