The Inner Chapter — Community Terms of Participation
Effective from 1 November 2025
Welcome to The Inner Chapter.
This is a reflective, literary, and contemplative space curated by Florence Thum.
By joining this community, you are agreeing to these Terms of Participation (“Terms”), which help keep our space safe, inclusive, and aligned with its purpose.
1. Purpose of This Community
The Inner Chapter is a paid membership community that offers reflective resources, reading and writing prompts, and opportunities for gentle conversation.
It is a space for learning, growth, and connection — not a therapeutic or crisis service.
2. Membership and Access
- Membership is by paid subscription and renews automatically each month.
- You may cancel at any time; your access will continue until the end of your current billing period.
- Membership fees are non-refundable once processed.
- Your continued participation depends on following the Community Agreement & Moderation Guidelines and these Terms. If those are breached, your access may be paused or ended to protect the integrity of the space.
3. Nature of the Space
- The community, workshops, and materials are for reflection and learning. They are NOT therapy, counselling, medical advice, or legal advice.
- This is a space for conversation and self-inquiry, not for crisis support or processing trauma.
- If you’re in distress or crisis, please contact local emergency or crisis services.
- In Australia: Lifeline 13 11 14 or 000 (emergency).
- Outside Australia: please reach out to your local crisis helpline or emergency number.
4. Privacy and Confidentiality
- What is shared in the community stays in the community.
- Please do not share others’ posts, words, or images outside this platform without explicit consent.
- Do not post personal details such as phone numbers, home addresses, or social media handles.
- We encourage sharing reflections, not personal disclosures or detailed recounts of distressing events.
- The platform collects limited personal data to manage your subscription and community access. For details, see our Privacy Policy.
5. Community Conduct
We hold this space with care and respect.
By participating, you agree to:
- Use inclusive, considerate language.
- Respect different identities, cultures, and perspectives.
- Avoid advice-giving, diagnosing, or correcting others.
- Keep posts aligned with the purpose of the community – reflection, reading, writing, and inner work.
- Avoid marketing, self-promotion, or sharing of external links unless invited by the host.
Posts or comments that cause harm, breach confidentiality, or disrupt the tone of the community may be removed. Continued breaches may result in suspension or cancellation of membership without refund.
6. Intellectual Property
- All content shared (including writings, prompts, course materials, and images) is protected by copyright and remains the intellectual property of Florence Thum.
- You may use materials for your personal reflection but not reproduce, distribute, or adapt them without written permission.
7. Technology and Availability
- The platform is hosted on WordPress using MemberPress and BuddyBoss. While we do our best to maintain stable access, occasional technical interruptions may occur.
- Florence Thum is not responsible for loss of data, interruptions, or issues arising from third-party platforms or integrations.
8. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia.
By joining The Inner Chapter, you acknowledge that any disputes will be subject to that jurisdiction.
9. Contact
For questions, feedback, or concerns, please contact admin@florencethum.com.
Closing Words
This is a shared space of trust and presence.
By being here, you contribute to its warmth, depth, and integrity.
Thank you for bringing your attention and your kindness to The Inner Chapter.
“The quality of a space is shaped by how gently we hold it.”