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Welcome back to Shadow.

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You’re about to enter Shadow – a space for deep self-exploration. This is experimental content, not therapy or medical advice. By proceeding, you confirm you understand this and take responsibility for your experience here.

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previously completed and submitted the Shadow disclaimer form. If you are a first-time user, please go back and complete the full registration form. Clicking the link above without prior registration constitutes false attestation.

By proceeding, you reaffirm your agreement to our disclaimer. 

Welcome to a free community shadow work space. This is designed as a self-exploration tool. Some people may find raw self-exploration to be overstimulating. Please read through the disclaimer to understand the nature of this project so we may keep this free space safe and informed for everyone involved.

⚠ Important Disclaimer ⚠ Use responsibly. Read the full disclaimer below before entering. Experimental theoretical content. Not medical or clinical advice. Those diagnosed with mental health conditions should use at their own risk. Not recommended for those experiencing mood instability, compulsion, hyperfixation, derealization, dissociation, or intrusive thoughts. Designed for stable mental/emotional states only.

SHADOW WORK SPACE TERMS OF USE

By accessing Shadow, you acknowledge and agree to the following terms:

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By accessing Shadow, you acknowledge and agree to the following terms:

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Subconscious Codex and Shaina Scott shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of this service, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

GOVERNING LAW:

These terms shall be governed by the laws of Maryland, and you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts in Maryland for any disputes.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER:

The consumer is solely responsible for creating and implementing his/her own physical, mental, and emotional well-being, decisions, choices, actions, and results arising out of or resulting from receiving this product and interactions with our services. This service is a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires the Consumer to maximize their personal and professional potential. It is designed to facilitate the creation/development of personal, professional, or business goals and to develop and carry out a strategy/plan for achieving those goals.

As such, the Consumer agrees that we are not held liable or responsible for any actions or inaction, or for any direct or indirect result of any services provided by our services. Consumers understand that this is not therapy, does not substitute for therapy if needed, and does not prevent, cure, or treat any mental disorder or medical disease.

Consumers acknowledge that this product is a comprehensive process that may involve different areas of his, her or their life, including work, finances, health, relationships, education, and recreation. The Consumer agrees that deciding how to handle these issues, incorporating education provided in this service into those areas, and implementing choices exclusively is the Consumer’s responsibility.

User acknowledges that this product does not involve the diagnosis or treatment of mental disorders as defined by the American Psychiatric Association and that this product is not to be used as a substitute for counseling, psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, mental health care, substance abuse treatment, or other qualified professionals and that it is the User exclusive responsibility to seek such independent professional guidance as needed. If User is currently under the care of a mental health professional, it is recommended the user not use services provided by The Subconscious Codex.

Services provided by The Subconscious Codex are never to be used as a replacement for therapy. We offer education, guided practices, and general life coaching around the topics of Somatic Psychology, Shaina Scott’s experimental methodology, and general nervous system regulation methods.

EXPERIMENTAL DISCLAIMER:

The Subconscious Codex is experimental in nature. Contents and realizations found within The Subconscious Codex are not meant to be used as medical or professional clinical advice. Those who are clinically diagnosed with mental health disorders should use The Subconscious Codex at their own risk. We do not recommend using these materials if you are experiencing large mood swings or think that your mental exploration is better served under the guidance of a clinical professional. These materials are meant to be used in a stable mind and healthy emotions for entertainment and general self-exploration. The Subconscious Codex is designed for entertainment and general self-exploration purposes only.

The Subconscious Codex is NOT to be used to record thoughts, emotions, or actions that fall under symptoms of compulsion, hyper-fixation, addiction, derealization, dissociation, intrusive thoughts, or any other type of mental health symptom that impacts the nature of one’s mind and ability to interpret their environment.

If you are at a point where you find using The Subconscious Codex is triggering, discontinue use immediately and seek a mental health professional who can attend to your needs.

The Subconscious Codex encourages every person in their lives to seek therapeutic and professional mental health counsel. For access to a database of somatic psychology therapists, please visit our website at www.thesubconsciouscodex.com under the tab “Psychology Class”.

RECORD RETENTION POLICY

The User acknowledges that The Subconscious Codex and Shaina Scott has disclosed his/her record retention policy with respect to documents, information and data acquired or shared during the term of use of our services. Such records will be maintained by The Subconscious Codex in a format of the Shaina Scott’s choice (print or digital/electronic) for a period of not less than 7 years.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION:

In the unlikely event of any dispute arising from your use of Shadow, you agree to first attempt to resolve the matter informally by contacting us at thesubcodex@gmail.com.

If informal resolution is unsuccessful, any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Maryland under Maryland law.

You waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration against The Subconscious Codex or Shaina Scott.

COMMUNICATIONS:

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You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or contacting
us at thesubcodex@gmail.com.

TOPIC RESTRICTIONS

The Subconscious Codex cannot cover nor treat the following topics and conditions:

  • Mental Health Diagnosis
  • Information On Mental Health Symptoms
  • Intrusive Thoughts
  • Hyper-fixation
  • Excessive Rumination
  • Compulsion
  • Excessive Disassociation
  • Addiction
  • Depersonalization & Derealism
  • Providing Therapeutic Services
  • Information On Complex PTSD
  • Behavioral Changes Due To Brain Damage
  • Abusive Relationship Dynamics
  • Sexual Dysfunction

By submitting this form, I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms above. I understand this creates a legally binding agreement.

Your information is used solely for legal protection and will not be shared. 

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Your information is used solely for legal protection and will not be sold or shared with third parties.

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