Last updated: 22 May 2025
1. Introduction
This Ethics & Legal Disclaimer (“Disclaimer”) governs your access to and use of all content, services, and products (collectively, the “Services”) provided by The Kink Den (“we,” “our,” “us”) via www.thekinkden.com, our social‑media channels, and any associated events or digital offerings (collectively, the “Site”).
By visiting, reading, downloading, purchasing, attending, or otherwise engaging with the Site or Services, you acknowledge that you are at least 18 years old, have read this Disclaimer in full, and agree to be bound by its terms to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.
If you do not agree, please discontinue all use immediately.
2. Adults‑Only Content
The Site discusses explicit sexual themes intended solely for a consenting adult audience (18+ or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, whichever is higher). We use commercially reasonable efforts (e.g., age‑gating) to restrict minors, but ultimately you are responsible for ensuring that access is lawful in your location and that no minors view the material.
3. Educational Purposes Only
All text, images, videos, audio, downloads, workshops, coaching, and community interactions are general educational information.
- They are not medical, psychiatric, psychological, legal, financial, or professional advice.
- No professional‑client relationship is created merely by reading the Site, subscribing, commenting, attending an event, or sending an email/DM.
Always consult appropriately qualified professionals before acting on any information. Never delay, disregard, or discontinue professional advice because of something you read here.
4. Assumption of Risk & Personal Responsibility
BDSM, fetish play, and other alternative intimate practices carry inherent physical, psychological, social, and legal risks. By using our content you agree that:
- You voluntarily assume all risks associated with attempting, replicating, or adapting any practice, scene, or product mentioned.
- You remain solely responsible for obtaining informed consent, negotiating boundaries, performing risk assessments (including SSC/RACK/PRICK), securing medical clearance when necessary, complying with local laws, and providing appropriate aftercare.
- You will use sound judgement and discontinue any activity that causes non‑consensual harm or jeopardises safety.
5. No Warranties
The Services are provided “as is” and “as available.” To the maximum extent permissible by law, we make no representations or warranties—express, implied, statutory, or otherwise—including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, completeness, fitness for a particular purpose, merchantability, non‑infringement, quiet enjoyment, or that the Services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error‑free.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent allowed by law, we, our owners, officers, employees, contractors, contributors, sponsors, affiliates, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, exemplary, punitive, or special damages—including personal injury, emotional distress, lost profits, lost data, or property damage—arising out of or in connection with your use (or inability to use) the Services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages; where prohibited, portions of this clause shall not apply, but the remainder shall survive.
7. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless The Kink Den and its representatives from and against any claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to:
- Your breach of this Disclaimer or any other applicable terms;
- Your violation of any law, regulation, or third‑party right;
- Your use or misuse of the Services; or
- Any content you submit, post, transmit, or make available via the Site.
8. Affiliate & Sponsorship Disclosure
Some reviews and links are affiliate‑based, meaning we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We accept no payment for positive coverage; affiliate relationships never influence our editorial integrity.
9. Third‑Party Links & User‑Generated Content
The Site may contain links to external websites or incorporate community discussions. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for third‑party content, availability, policies, or practices. Interacting with external sites or other users is at your own risk.
10. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise noted, all original content is © The Kink Den. You may share excerpts (≤250 words) for non‑commercial purposes with clear attribution and a backlink. Any other use requires prior written consent.
Copyright owners who believe their work has been infringed may notify us at hello[at]thekinkden.com so we can respond in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and other applicable laws.
11. Privacy & Data
We process personal data in line with the EU GDPR, the UK Data Protection Act 2018, and other relevant privacy laws. See our separate Privacy Policy for full details on cookies, analytics, marketing emails, and data‑subject rights.
12. Ethics Statement
Our educational philosophy is rooted in:
- Consent, negotiation, and aftercare as non‑negotiable pillars;
- Risk‑aware, trauma‑informed pedagogy;
- Intersectional inclusion of all genders, sexual orientations, ethnicities, body types, and abilities; and
- Continuous improvement informed by peer‑reviewed research and community feedback.
13. Local Law Compliance
We operate from the United Kingdom but serve a global audience. You are responsible for ensuring that accessing or possessing the material does not violate the laws of your jurisdiction, including—but not limited to—obscenity, decency, or censorship regulations.
14. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
This Disclaimer and any dispute arising from your use of the Site shall be governed by the laws of England & Wales, without regard to conflict‑of‑laws principles, except where overriding mandatory consumer protections apply in your country of residence.
Any dispute not informally resolved within 30 days shall be submitted to binding arbitration under the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) Rules. Judgement on the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction. You waive the right to participate in class actions.
15. Severability
If any provision of this Disclaimer is held unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be severed, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
16. Changes to this Disclaimer
We reserve the right to modify or update this Disclaimer at any time. The “Last updated” date will change accordingly. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
17. Contact
Questions regarding this Disclaimer may be sent to hello[at]thekinkden.com (PGP encryption available on request).