Terms of Use

Please read these terms and conditions carefully before using this website.

Welcome to The Empty Cradle website.

The purpose of this policy is to outline the terms and conditions for your use of this website.  These terms and conditions, together with the privacy policy and website disclaimer govern The Empty Cradle’s relationship with you in relation to your use of this website.

If you continue to browse and use this website, (www.theemptycradle.com and www.theemptycradle.com.au), you are agreeing to comply and be bound by these terms and conditions of use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms and conditions, please do not continue to use this website.

Definitions

For the purposes of these terms and conditions

• “policy” refers to this terms and conditions policy
• “Website” or “site” refers to the websites www.theemptycradle.com and www.theemptycradle.com.au
• “I”, “We”, “My”, “Us” and “Our” refer to Sarah Roberts and The Empty Cradle, owner of www.theemptycradle.com and www.theemptycradle.com.au
• “You”, “Your”, “Website visitor” or “visitor” refers to you, all visitors, clients, website users or persons using our website.

By accessing and using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms and conditions, without modification.

Amendment of terms

We reserve the right to modify, update, revise, add or remove portions of these terms and conditions at any time, in which case we will post the revised Terms and Conditions on this Site.  By continuing to use this site after we post any such changes means you accept the new Terms and Conditions with the modifications.

Continued use of this site provides conclusive evidence of your agreement and acceptance that these terms govern your and The Empty Cradle website’s rights and obligations to each other.

Legal and regulatory framework

The Empty Cradle is a service managed and operated by Sarah Roberts, located in Brisbane, Australia.  We operate under the laws and regulations of the Commonwealth of Australia.

The Empty Cradle website, products and services have been developed to comply with these laws and regulations.  Upon entering this website and purchasing any products or services delivered by The Empty Cradle, you understand that this is the governing legal and regulatory framework.

These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Queensland, Australia, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Jurisdiction

This agreement and this website are subject to the law of Australia. If there is a dispute between you and The Empty Cradle or Sarah Roberts that results in litigation, then you must submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of Australia.

Scope of The Empty Cradle Website

The website provides general information and is intended for informational purposes only. By participating in and reading the material on this website, including web pages, blogs, emails etc, you acknowledge that The Empty Cradle only provides business and marketing information.

The Empty Cradle cannot guarantee the outcome of services and/or information on the website. The Empty Cradle cannot make any guarantees other than to deliver the services purchased as described.

By participating in a consulting session, you acknowledge that the information provided is not legal advice and is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for legal advice from a lawyer.

This site provides information for informational purposes only, it does not provide counselling or therapy, but offers you information about how you can access this. This is subject to change without notice

Site Use Age Requirement and Visitor Conduct

To access or use this site, you must be 18 years or older and have the requisite power and authority to enter into these Terms and Conditions. If you are over 18 years of age, you agree to use the website for lawful and authorised purposes and in a way that does not infringe on the rights of others, violate any applicable laws, or interfere with the operation of the website.

When you provide personal information to the Empty Cradle, you agree that this information will be accurate, correct and up to date.  You will not impersonate someone else or provide account information or any email address other than your own.  You must not, in the use of this site, violate any laws in your jurisdiction.

You may use the Site for lawful purposes only. You shall not post or transmit through the Site any material which violates or infringes the rights of others, or which is threatening, abusive, defamatory, libellous, invasive of privacy or publicity rights, vulgar, obscene, profane or otherwise objectionable, contains injurious formulas, recipes, or instructions, which encourages conduct that would constitute a criminal offense, give rise to civil liability or otherwise violate any law. In the event of purchase of service, product, or program, you will also be subject to the terms of that agreement, which shall prevail in the event of a conflict.

You must not use or launch or allow any other person to use or launch any automated system including without limitation “robots”, “spiders”, “offline readers” or software yet to be invented, that accesses any part of the Website or Content.

Limitation of Liability

It is an essential pre-condition to you using our website that you agree and accept that Sarah Roberts and The Empty Cradle are not legally responsible for any loss or damage you might suffer related to your use of the website, whether from errors or from omissions in our documents or information, any goods or services we may offer or from any other use of the website.

It shall be your own responsibility to ensure that any products, services or information available through this website meet your specific, personal requirements.  The Empty Cradle makes no warranties or representations regarding the quality, accuracy, reliability, completeness, timeliness, usefulness, merchantability, fitness for purpose or safety of any or all of the content.

You acknowledge that such information and materials may contain inaccuracies or errors, and you may be exposed to content you find offensive, indecent or objectionable. We expressly exclude liability for any such inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law.

You agree that under no circumstances shall we be liable for direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, exemplary, or any other damages arising out of your use of the site or service. Additionally, The Empty Cradle is not liable for damages in connection with:

1. Any failure of performance, error, omission, denial of service, attack, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, computer virus or line or system failure;
2. Loss of revenue, anticipated profits, business, savings, goodwill or data; and
3. Third party theft of, destruction of, unauthorized access to, alteration of, or use of your information or property, regardless of our negligence, gross negligence, failure of an essential purpose and whether such liability arises in negligence, contract, tort, or any other theory of legal liability.

The foregoing applies even if The Empty Cradle has been advised of the possibility of or could have foreseen the damages. In those States and Territories that do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for the damages, our liability is limited to the fullest possible extent permitted by law. In no event shall The Empty Cradle’s cumulative liability to you exceed $100.

Third Party Resources

The Site and the Service may contain links to third party websites and resources. You acknowledge and agree that we are not responsible or liable for the availability, accuracy, content or policies of third-party websites or resources. This includes your use or reliance on any third party content, links, comments or advertisements.

Links to such websites or resources do not imply any endorsement by or affiliation with Your Practice Name Here. You acknowledge sole responsibility for and assume all risk arising from your use of any such websites or resources. Your use of, or reliance on, any information or materials on third party websites is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable.

Intellectual Property and Copyright

All content on the Empty Cradle website, including text, graphics, logos, images, designs, other files, trademarks, proprietary information, software and the selection and arrangement thereof, is the property of Sarah Roberts and The Empty Cradle, unless otherwise stated, and is protected by intellectual property laws.

You may access and view the content on The Empty Cradle for personal, non-commercial use.  You are welcome to share this website and quote it where appropriate.  Any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the contents in any form is prohibited other than the following: you may print or download, to a local hard disk, extracts for your personal and non-commercial use only.

Any other use, including reproduction, modification, distribution, sale, creation of derivative works, display, perform, republish, or in any way exploit in any format whatsoever any of the Site or content or intellectual property, in whole or in part, without our prior written consent, is strictly prohibited.

You are not permitted to reproduce the documents, information or materials on the website for the purposes of sale or the use by any third party. In particular, you are not permitted to republish, upload, transmit electronically or otherwise or distribute any of the materials, documents or products that may be available for download from time to time on this website

Upon purchase or access to our Site or Content, you agree that you will not copy, duplicate, or otherwise utilize such content.  Any use contradictory to these Terms will be considered theft, and we reserve our right to prosecute to the full extent of the law.

You must receive written permission prior to utilizing any content from this site and agree that you will not modify, copy, reproduce, sell or distribute any content in any manner or medium without permission.  Any request for written permission to use content should be made to the Empty Cradle.

Sarah Roberts expressly reserves all copyright and trademark in all documents, information and materials on our website and we reserve the right to take action against you if you breach any of these terms.

Exclusion Of Competitors

If you are in the business of creating similar documents, goods or services for the purpose of providing them for a fee to users, whether they be business users or domestic users, then you are a competitor of The Empty Cradle. The Empty Cradle expressly excludes and does not permit you to use or access our website, to download any documents or information from its website or obtain any such documents or information through a third party.

If you breach this term, then The Empty Cradle will hold you fully responsible for any loss that we may sustain and further hold you accountable for all profits that you might make from such unpermitted and improper use. The Empty Cradle reserves the right to exclude and deny any person access to our website, services or information in our sole discretion.

Indemnification.

We make no warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy of the information on our Site or its Content. You shall indemnify and hold us harmless from and against any and all losses, damages, settlements, liabilities, costs, charges, assessments and expenses, as well as third party claims and causes of action, including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees, arising out of any breach by you of any of these Terms of Service, or any use by you of the Site or Service. You shall provide us with such assistance, without charge, as we may request in connection with any such defence, including, without limitation, providing us with such information, documents, records and reasonable access to you, as we deem necessary. You shall not settle any third-party claim or waive any defence without our prior written consent.

Release of Claims

In no event will The Empty Cradle be liable to any party for any type of direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages for any use of or reliance on our Site or its Content.  You hereby release The Empty Cradle from any and all claims including those related to personal or business interruptions, misapplication or information, or any other loss, condition, or issue.

Online Commerce and Refund Policy

Certain sections of the Website or its Content may allow you to make purchases from us or from other merchants. If you make a purchase from us on or through our Website or its Content, all information obtained during your purchase or transaction and all of the information that you give as part of the transaction, such as your name, address, method of payment, credit card number, and billing information, may be collected by both us, the merchant, and our payment processing company.

Your participation, correspondence or business dealings with any affiliate, individual or company found on or through our Website, all purchase terms, conditions, representations or warranties associated with payment, refunds, and/or delivery related to your purchase, are solely between you and the merchant. You agree that we shall not be responsible or liable for any loss, damage, refunds, or other matters of any sort that incurred as the result of such dealings with a merchant.

We have no responsibility or liability for these independent policies of the payment processing companies and Merchants. In addition, when you make certain purchases through our Site or its Content, you may be subject to the additional terms and conditions of a payment processing company, Merchant or us that specifically apply to your purchase. For more information regarding a Merchant and its terms and conditions that may apply, visit that merchant’s Website and click on its information links or contact the Merchant directly.

You release us, our affiliates, our payment processing company, and merchants from any damages that you incur, and agree not to assert any claims against us or them, arising from your purchase through or use of our Website or its Content. You acknowledge that The Empty Cradle does not offer refunds for any portion of payment for our products, services, or programs. All sales are final, and no refunds will be given for any reason.

Governing Law, Venue, Mediation

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Queensland, Australia, regardless of the conflict of laws principles thereof. If a dispute is not resolved first by good-faith negotiation between the parties to this Agreement, any controversy or dispute to this Agreement will be submitted to the Australian Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall occur within ninety (90) days from the date of the initial arbitration demand and shall take place in Brisbane, Queensland or via telephone.

The Parties shall cooperate in exchanging and expediting discovery as part of the arbitration process and shall cooperate with each other to ensure that the arbitration process is completed within the ninety (90) day period. The written decision of the arbitrators (which will provide for the payment of costs, including attorneys’ fees) will be absolutely binding and conclusive and not subject to judicial review, and may be entered and enforced in any court of proper jurisdiction, either as a judgment of law or decree in equity, as circumstances may indicate.

Entire Agreement, Waiver, Headings

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and The Empty Cradle pertaining to the Site and Service and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations, and understandings between us. No waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement by The Empty Cradle shall be deemed, or shall constitute, a waiver of any other provision, whether or not similar, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver. No waiver shall be binding unless executed in writing by The Empty Cradle. The subject headings of these Terms are included for convenience only and shall not affect the construction or interpretation of any of its provisions.

Disclaimers

By using this website and/or purchasing any of The Empty Cradle’s programs, products, or services, you are voluntarily agreeing to this Disclaimer.  You are agreeing that you have read, understand, and consent to the terms herein.  Any questions should be directed to your email here before purchasing.

This website provides information for educational purposes only. You must be eighteen (18) years of age and have the legal ability to agree to this Disclaimer. Information provided on the Site and in services are subject to change.

The Content is intended only to provide a summary and an overview of the subject matter covered. It is not intended to be comprehensive nor should it be relied upon as a substitute for professional advice. You should seek professional advice before acting or relying on any of the Content. We are not liable for any decisions, actions or omissions that you make on reliance on such Content.  Your use of this Website and the Content and/or receipt of any Content is not intended to create nor does it create an advisory relationship between you and us, or its licensors.

The Empty Cradle makes no representation or warranty that the information provided, regardless of its source (the “Content”), is accurate, complete, reliable, current or error-free. The Empty Cradle disclaims all liability for any inaccuracy, error or incompleteness in the Content. You are advised to consult with your own attorney on your specific legal situation. Although care is taken in preparing products and services, The Empty Cradle cannot be responsible for errors or omissions and The Empty Cradle accepts no liability for any loss arising from use.

You assume personal responsibility for utilizing the information provided on your website here and any programs, products, or services purchased herein.  The Empty Cradle is not responsible for personal actions during or after use of our programs or products, you accept full responsibility for the use, or non-use, of this information.  You acknowledge that The Empty Cradle does not make any representations as to the legal rights or privileges, remedies, damages, expenses, or potential profitability or loss of any kind that may be derived from use of the programs or services purchased on your website here.

No Guarantees

You accept and understand that no guarantees are made through use of this website or its products.

Testimonials

Testimonials are examples of real experiences and opinions of people’s experiences with The Empty Cradle and are on the Site for illustration only.  The testimonials are displayed with permission and are of actual people and their results. Testimonials are not intended to guarantee current or future users the same or similar results.

Security of The Empty Cradle Website

The Empty Cradle uses commercially acceptable methods to ensure that this site is secure. However, users should be aware that the World Wide Web is an insecure public network that gives rise to a potential risk that a user’s transactions are being viewed, intercepted or modified by third parties or that files which the user downloads may contain computer viruses or other defects.

It is your responsibility to carry out an appropriate virus check to ensure that the Website and the Content are free from viruses and other harmful code before using and/or accessing the Website and any Content.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Empty Cradle excludes any liability for any direct, indirect, or consequential loss or damage incurred in connection with this website, programs, product or services.  By enrolling in, purchasing or using this website, programs, products, or services, you agree to this limitation of liability and release The Empty Cradle from any and all claims.

If you have any questions or concerns about these terms and conditions, please contact the Empty Cradle by email.

Thank you for visiting this website.

Updated November 2025