Terms of Use

Last updated: February 10, 2026

1. Acceptance

By accessing The Shape of Experience website, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

2. Content

The text, ideas, and theoretical framework presented on this site are the work of Jacob Valdez. The content is provided for educational and research purposes. You may quote or reference the work with appropriate attribution.

3. User Accounts

Creating an account allows you to save highlights, notes, and bookmarks. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account. Community notes you publish are visible to other users.

4. Community Notes

Notes you mark as public may be displayed alongside the text for other readers. Do not post content that is abusive, harassing, or violates others' rights. We reserve the right to remove any community notes at our discretion.

5. No Warranty

This site and its content are provided “as is” without warranty of any kind. The theoretical claims made in the book are research proposals, not established fact.

6. Changes

We may update these terms at any time. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of any changes.

7. Contact

Questions about these terms can be directed to Jacob Valdez via the links in the sidebar.