Terms and Conditions

Our Terms and Conditions were last updated on 15/03/2026.

Welcome to Natural Companion. By accessing or using this website, purchasing products, or downloading resources, you agree to the following Terms & Conditions. Please read them carefully.

1. About Natural Companion

Natural Companion provides education, inspiration, and digital resources relating to sourdough baking, natural living, and companion planting practices.

Offerings include:

  • Sourdough starter guidance and baking instructions

  • Free and paid electronic resources (PDFs, guides, downloads)

  • Educational content intended for personal use only

Natural Companion® is a registered trademark. All brand names, logos, and content associated with Natural Companion are protected.

2. Digital Products & Use of Content

By placing an Order for Products through the Service, you warrant that you are legally capable of entering into binding contracts.

All digital resources — whether free or paid — are provided for personal, non-commercial use only.

You may not:

  • Share, distribute, reproduce, copy, sell, or gift any resources

  • Upload resources to shared drives, websites, or social platforms

  • Use content for teaching, workshops, or resale without written permission

Written permission must be obtained before any reuse beyond personal use.

All content remains the intellectual property of Natural Companion.

3. Book Purchases & Companion Resources

Heal the Land Heal the Soil is available as a paperback, digital PDF, and (in future) EPUB format. All versions of the book, including any downloadable worksheets, templates, or companion resources, are provided for personal, non‑commercial use only.

You may not reproduce, distribute, share, upload, sell, or use any part of the book or its companion materials for teaching, workshops, commercial use, or resale without written permission from Natural Companion.

All gardening, soil health, regenerative gardening, and wellbeing information shared in the book is educational in nature and reflects personal experience, research, and lived practice. It is not intended as professional, agricultural, scientific, or specialist advice. You are responsible for how you choose to apply the information in your own garden or environment.

Digital purchases (including PDFs and downloadable resources) are non‑refundable due to the nature of instant access.

4. Paperback Orders & Shipping

Paperback copies of Heal the Land Heal the Soil are fulfilled and shipped directly by Amazon. Natural Companion is not responsible for shipping times, delivery delays, lost parcels, damaged items, or issues related to postage or courier services.

Any questions or concerns regarding shipping, tracking, delivery, or replacements must be directed to Amazon customer support.

Please ensure your delivery address is correct at the time of purchase, as Natural Companion cannot modify, manage, or update shipping details once an order has been placed.

Paperback purchases are processed through Amazon and are subject to Amazon’s sales, shipping, and returns policies.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including text, images, downloads, recipes, guides, branding, and layout — is protected by copyright and trademark law.

Nothing on this website grants you ownership rights to any content.

Natural Companion® may not be copied, imitated, or used in any way that causes confusion or implies affiliation without permission.

6. Payments & Sales

  • All prices are listed in NZD.

  • Payment is required in full at the time of purchase.

  • All sales are final.
    Due to the digital nature of products, no refunds, exchanges, or cancellations are offered.

Please ensure you read product descriptions carefully before purchasing.

7. Access & Delivery of Digital Products

  • Digital products are delivered electronically.

  • It is your responsibility to ensure your device and email address are correct.

  • If you experience technical issues accessing a purchase, please contact support so we can assist.

8. Educational Disclaimer

All content provided by Natural Companion is for educational and informational purposes only.

While care is taken to share accurate and mindful information:

  • Results may vary depending on ingredients, environment, and experience

  • You are responsible for how you apply the information

Natural Companion does not guarantee specific results from sourdough baking, gardening, or natural practices.

9. Blog & Personal Insights Disclaimer

The Natural Companion blog shares personal insights, experiences, reflections, and learnings as part of an ongoing, lived journey with sourdough, gardening, and natural practices.

All blog content is provided for educational and inspirational purposes only.

While care is taken to share information thoughtfully and honestly:

  • The content reflects personal experience and evolving practice

  • It is not intended as professional, medical, legal, or specialist advice

  • Outcomes may vary depending on individual circumstances, environment, and skill level

You are solely responsible for how you choose to apply any information shared on the blog.

Natural Companion accepts no responsibility or liability for decisions, actions, or outcomes resulting from the use of blog content.

10. Health & Food Safety Disclaimer

Any food-related content (including sourdough guidance) is shared in good faith.

You are responsible for:

  • Following appropriate food safety practices

  • Understanding allergies, intolerances, or sensitivities

  • Using your own judgment when preparing or consuming food

Natural Companion is not liable for any adverse outcomes resulting from the use of shared information.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

  • Natural Companion is not liable for any direct or indirect loss, damage, or inconvenience arising from the use of this website or its products.

  • Use of this site and its content is at your own discretion and responsibility.

12. Website Use

You agree not to:

  • Use the website for unlawful purposes

  • Attempt to access restricted areas or systems

  • Interfere with website security or functionality

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access if these terms are violated.

13. Privacy

Your privacy is important. Any personal information collected is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

We do not sell or misuse your personal data.

14. Changes to These Terms

Natural Companion reserves the right to update these Terms & Conditions at any time.

Changes will be posted on this page, and continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

15. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of New Zealand.

16. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms & Conditions or require permission to use content, please contact:

Natural Companion
📧 support@naturalcompanion.org
🌱 Website: https://www.naturalcompanion.org

Natural Companion

Christchurch, New Zealand