Terms of Service
These Terms govern your use of The Gnostic Key. By accessing or using the platform, you agree to comply with them.
Last updated: 1 March 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using The Gnostic Key, you agree to abide by these terms and any lawful updates introduced from time to time. If you do not accept these conditions, you should discontinue use of the site and its services.
2. Membership and Access
Membership tiers are managed securely through Stripe. Your level of access corresponds to your current active subscription tier. The Gnostic Key reserves the right to modify, suspend, or withdraw membership options where necessary to maintain operational integrity or legal compliance.
3. Content and Intellectual Property
All written, visual, symbolic, and audio materials published on The Gnostic Key are the intellectual property of The Gnostic Key Limited, unless otherwise credited. Redistribution, reproduction, or republication of any content without prior written consent is strictly prohibited. Quotation or academic citation is permitted with appropriate attribution.
4. Manifesto Reference
The Gnostic Key publishes a manifesto setting out its philosophical, educational, and cultural principles. This manifesto is provided as a statement of intent only and does not constitute a political programme, instruction, or call to action. All content published by The Gnostic Key is intended for educational, analytical, and archival purposes. Users remain solely responsible for how they interpret and apply any material encountered on the platform.
5. Community Conduct and Standards
Where interactive or participatory features are available, users agree to comply with The Gnostic Key Community Guide, including the Community Charter, Participation Guide, Steelman Handbook, and Moderation Philosophy.
These documents together constitute the Community Standards of The Gnostic Key and form part of these Terms. We may remove content, restrict features, or suspend access where we reasonably believe these standards or these Terms have been breached.
The Community Guide is published here: TGK Community Guide.
6. Limitation of Liability
The Gnostic Key is provided "as is" for educational, investigative, and cultural purposes. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy and availability, we cannot guarantee uninterrupted service, error-free operation, or absolute data preservation. To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Gnostic Key Limited accepts no liability for loss, damage, or inconvenience arising from use of the site.
Nothing in these terms excludes or limits our liability where it would be unlawful to do so, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable UK law. Your statutory consumer rights remain unaffected.
7. Amendments
These terms may be revised periodically to reflect evolving legal, ethical, or technological requirements. The date of the most recent update will always appear on this page. Continued use of the platform after publication of any amendment signifies acceptance of the revised terms.
8. Contact
For questions relating to these terms, please contact us at admin@thegnostickey.com.
9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Subject to applicable consumer protections, the courts of England and Wales have exclusive jurisdiction over disputes arising from or related to these Terms or use of the platform.
10. Complaints and Dispute Resolution
If a dispute arises, users should first contact admin@thegnostickey.com so we can attempt to resolve the issue in good faith.
If resolution is not reached, either party may pursue available legal remedies in line with these Terms and applicable law.