Talen Notebook
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Terms of Service

Effective date: 1 January 2026 — Talen Notebook, Rue de Flandre 78, 1000 Brussels, Belgium

01 — ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

Agreement to These Terms

By accessing and using talen.info (the "Site"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and by our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which are incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree to these terms, you should not use the Site.

These terms apply to all visitors, readers, and others who access or use the Site. They govern your relationship with Talen Notebook, an independent editorial publication operated from Brussels, Belgium.

02 — NATURE OF THE SITE

What Talen Notebook Is

Talen Notebook is an independent editorial publication focused on everyday wellness practices. The publication is not affiliated with any commercial, governmental, or institutional body. Content published on this Site consists of editorial articles, field notes, and observational reports on subjects including daily habits, active lifestyle, men's nutrition, grooming, and work-life balance.

Articles published on Talen Notebook are editorial in nature and reflect the writers' observations on everyday wellness practices. The content is not intended as professional advice, nor as guidance for the management of any specific condition. Readers with specific concerns about their daily routines are encouraged to speak with a qualified wellness professional.

We recommend speaking with a qualified wellness or nutrition professional before introducing any new habit or routine to your daily life, particularly if you have specific dietary requirements.

03 — INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Ownership of Content

All content published on this Site — including but not limited to articles, photographs, graphic elements, typographic compositions, and structural design — is the intellectual property of Talen Notebook or of the respective contributing authors, and is protected under Belgian and international copyright law.

The Talen Notebook name, logo, and associated marks are proprietary identifiers of this publication. They may not be used without prior written authorisation.

Contributing writers retain copyright over their own work unless a separate written assignment of rights has been agreed. The publication holds a licence to publish and archive the submitted work in perpetuity on talen.info and any successor domain.

04 — USE OF CONTENT

Permitted and Prohibited Uses

You are welcome to read, share links to, and quote brief extracts from Talen Notebook articles for personal, non-commercial purposes, provided that attribution is given and a link to the original article is included.

PERMITTED

Reading articles; sharing links on social platforms; quoting extracts (up to 150 words) with attribution and link; printing single copies for personal reference.

NOT PERMITTED WITHOUT WRITTEN AUTHORISATION

Reproducing full articles on other websites; scraping content for commercial purposes; using content for AI training datasets; republishing photographs or design elements; creating derivative works for commercial distribution.

To enquire about reproduction rights, contact [email protected].

05 — USER CONDUCT

Acceptable Use of the Site

You agree not to use the Site in any manner that is unlawful, harmful, or disruptive to other users or to the technical infrastructure of the Site. Specifically, you agree not to:

  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Site or its underlying systems
  • Use automated tools to scrape, crawl, or harvest content at a rate that places undue load on the server
  • Submit false, misleading, or abusive content through the contact form
  • Misrepresent yourself as a member of the Talen Notebook editorial team
  • Transmit malicious code or files that could disrupt or damage the Site
06 — DISCLAIMER

Content Disclaimer

The content of Talen Notebook is provided for informational and editorial purposes only. It represents the views and observations of individual writers and does not constitute professional advice of any kind. The editorial team exercises care in selecting and reviewing content, but does not warrant the completeness or accuracy of any article.

Information published on this Site reflects the state of knowledge at the time of writing. Nutritional guidance, fitness approaches, and grooming recommendations evolve as new evidence emerges. Readers are encouraged to verify information against current qualified sources before adopting any new practice.

EDITORIAL NOTICE

Talen Notebook is an independent editorial publication focused on everyday wellness practices. The publication is not affiliated with any commercial, governmental, or institutional body. It does not sell, endorse, or promote specific products as its primary purpose. Where products are referenced in editorial context, writers are required to disclose any commercial relationship.

07 — LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Limits on Our Responsibility

To the maximum extent permitted by Belgian law, Talen Notebook accepts no liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential loss arising from your use of the Site or its content. This includes, without limitation, loss arising from reliance on editorial content, technical failures, or temporary unavailability of the Site.

Nothing in these terms limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, or for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, as these cannot be excluded under Belgian law.

08 — EXTERNAL LINKS

Links to Other Sites

Talen Notebook articles may contain links to external websites for reference purposes. These links do not constitute an endorsement of the linked site or its content. We have no control over the content of external sites and accept no responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or editorial standards of any linked site.

When you follow a link to an external site, you leave talen.info and are subject to the terms and privacy policies of that site. We recommend reviewing those documents before engaging with the linked service.

09 — MODIFICATIONS

Changes to These Terms

Talen Notebook reserves the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Material changes will be indicated by an updated effective date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site following publication of updated terms constitutes acceptance of those terms.

We also reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Site at any time without prior notice. We will not be liable to you or any third party for any such modification, suspension, or discontinuation.

10 — GOVERNING LAW

Jurisdiction and Applicable Law

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with Belgian law. Any dispute arising from these terms or from your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Brussels, Belgium, without prejudice to mandatory consumer protection rights you may hold under the laws of your country of residence.

If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

11 — CONTACT

Questions About These Terms

Enquiries regarding these Terms of Service should be sent to:

Talen Notebook — Legal Desk
Rue de Flandre 78
1000 Brussels, Belgium
[email protected]
+32 2 845 72 19

Response time for legal enquiries: five working days. Correspondence hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 18:00.