TERMS OF USE

Last Updated: October 28, 2026

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Heart, Body & Soul Magazine website, content, digital services, forms, communications, and related features operated by Heart, Body & Soul, Inc. (“HBS Magazine,” “we,” “our,” or “us”).

By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.

ABOUT HBS MAGAZINE

Heart, Body & Soul Magazine is a lifestyle and wellness publication celebrating Black life through health, wellness, culture, community, food, business, relationships, experiences, and related topics.

Content may include editorial articles, interviews, commentary, educational information, sponsored content, advertising, event information, multimedia, and other materials.

INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

Content provided by HBS Magazine is for general informational, educational, and editorial purposes only.

Health and wellness content is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and should not be used as a substitute for advice from a qualified healthcare professional.

Financial, legal, business, fitness, nutrition, or other professional information is also provided for general informational purposes and should not be treated as individualized professional advice.

You are responsible for decisions you make based on information presented through HBS Magazine.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Unless otherwise stated, the website and its content, including text, articles, graphics, photographs, videos, logos, designs, trademarks, layouts, and other materials, are owned by or licensed to Heart, Body & Soul, Inc. and are protected by applicable intellectual-property laws.

You may view and share links to our publicly available content for personal, noncommercial purposes.

You may not, without prior written permission:

  • Reproduce or republish substantial portions of our content

  • Sell, license, or commercially exploit our content

  • Modify or create unauthorized derivative works

  • Remove copyright, trademark, attribution, or proprietary notices

  • Use our branding in a way that suggests an unauthorized affiliation or endorsement

  • Scrape, harvest, or systematically reproduce website content except as permitted by law

USER SUBMISSIONS

If you voluntarily submit comments, story ideas, photographs, testimonials, feedback, inquiries, or other materials to HBS Magazine, you represent that you have the right to provide those materials.

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, submitting an idea, pitch, or other material does not guarantee publication, compensation, confidentiality, or acceptance.

We may contact you regarding materials you submit.

EMAIL, SMS, AND MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS

You may have the option to subscribe to HBS Magazine communications through email, SMS, forms, events, or other channels.

Marketing communications may include new stories, issue releases, event information, opportunities, fundraising messages, sponsor or partner communications, and other HBS Magazine updates.

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails using the unsubscribe link included in the message.

If you consent to marketing text messages, message frequency may vary and message and data rates may apply. Consent is not a condition of purchase, donation, or access to HBS Magazine content.

You may opt out of marketing text messages by replying STOP or using another opt-out method provided in the message.

Your use of our communications is also subject to our Privacy Policy.

ADVERTISING, SPONSORSHIPS, AND PARTNERSHIPS

HBS Magazine may contain advertisements, sponsored content, affiliate relationships, branded content, partnerships, or other paid placements.

Where appropriate, sponsored or paid relationships may be identified.

The appearance of an advertiser, sponsor, product, service, organization, or external resource does not necessarily constitute an endorsement by HBS Magazine unless expressly stated.

Advertisers, sponsors, and third parties are responsible for their own products, services, claims, offers, and practices.

THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND SERVICES

Our website may link to or embed third-party websites, videos, forms, donation platforms, social networks, payment tools, advertising services, or other external resources.

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

Your interactions with third-party services are governed by their respective policies and agreements.

PROHIBITED USE

You agree not to:

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

  • Attempt to interfere with website security or functionality

  • Introduce malware, harmful code, or automated attacks

  • Impersonate another person or organization

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems or information

  • Harvest personal information from the website without authorization

  • Use our content or services in a way that violates intellectual-property or other legal rights

  • Misrepresent an affiliation with Heart, Body & Soul Magazine or Heart, Body & Soul, Inc.

WEBSITE AVAILABILITY

We may modify, suspend, remove, or discontinue any part of the website or its content at any time.

We do not guarantee that the website will always be available, uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free from harmful components.

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

HBS Magazine makes no guarantee regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, availability, or suitability of information provided through the website.

Editorial content may contain opinions or perspectives that do not necessarily reflect the views of Heart, Body & Soul, Inc., its sponsors, advertisers, partners, contributors, or affiliates.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Heart, Body & Soul, Inc., HBS Magazine, and their respective directors, officers, employees, contributors, contractors, partners, and representatives will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of, or inability to use, the website or its content.

Nothing in these Terms limits liability that cannot legally be limited or excluded.

INDEMNIFICATION

To the extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Heart, Body & Soul, Inc. and its representatives from claims, damages, liabilities, losses, or expenses arising from your unlawful use of the website, violation of these Terms, or infringement of another person’s rights.

PRIVACY

Your use of the website is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and disclose information.

CHANGES TO THESE TERMS

We may update these Terms periodically.

Any revised Terms will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the website after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms to the extent permitted by law.

CONTACT US

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us through the HBS Magazine Contact page.