Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: 5 August 2025 / Last Updated: 5 August 2025
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Welcome to the website of Lazola Mannie-Stevens ("Lazola", "I", "me", or "my"). By accessing or using this website (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by the following Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this Site.
These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access the Site.
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1. About This Site
This Site exists to share information about my consultancy services, my original narrative architecture framework ARERA MYTHOS, and to provide a point of contact for prospective clients. All consultations, proposals, and working relationships are subject to separate written agreements, which must be signed before any work begins.
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2. Ownership of Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, all content on this Site is the intellectual property of Lazola Mannie-Stevens. This includes (but is not limited to):
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The ARERA MYTHOS framework
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All written content, language, and tone
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Branding and visual elements
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Diagrams, models, and frameworks
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Original ideas or processes shared throughout the site
You may not copy, reproduce, repurpose, translate, distribute, or claim this content as your own — especially not for commercial purposes — without my explicit written permission.
Any unauthorised use of my IP may result in legal action.
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3. Acceptable Use
You agree to use this Site respectfully and lawfully. The following actions are strictly prohibited:
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Scraping or harvesting data
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Attempting to gain unauthorised access or hack the Site
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Pretending to be me or misrepresenting your affiliation
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Spamming or sending irrelevant/unserious inquiries
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Using any part of this Site or its content to train AI models or LLMs without my consent
This Site is designed for real human interaction, not automated systems or malicious activity.
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4. Professional Disclaimers
The information provided on this Site is for informational purposes only. While the ARERA MYTHOS framework engages with themes of personal transformation and introspection, I am not a therapist or licensed mental health professional, and nothing on this site should be taken as psychological, psychiatric, or therapeutic advice.
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5. Service Model and Client Agreements
If we agree to work together, a formal proposal and scope of work document must be signed before the engagement begins. I do not offer guarantees or refunds for services rendered.
That said, I pride myself on flexibility — I aim to work around the unique schedule and needs of each client. Each project will be tailored through direct collaboration.
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6. External Links
This Site may include links to third-party tools such as:
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Calendly for booking sessions
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Email (mailto:) links to contact me directly
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Substack for newsletter content
These are external platforms with their own privacy policies and terms. I am not responsible for their content or handling of your data.
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7. International Clients
While I am based in the Netherlands and prioritise Dutch-based clients, I am open to working internationally. The consultation process for non-NL clients may involve online/video calls and different scheduling logistics.
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8. No User Accounts or Submissions
There is currently no login or account functionality on this Site. You may not post content, leave comments, or upload files. Any communication happens directly via email or Calendly.
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9. Changes to These Terms
I may update these Terms & Conditions from time to time. The updated version will always be posted on this page, with the effective date clearly stated. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
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10. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Netherlands. Any disputes arising from your use of this Site will fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Dutch courts.
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11. Contact Me
If you have any questions about these or your data, please get in touch:
Lazola Mannie-Stevens
Based in 's Hertogenbosch, NL​