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Terms of Service

Effective Date: August 13, 2025
Last Updated: August 13, 2025

Welcome to Work Locomotion. By accessing, reading, subscribing to, or contributing to this site, you agree to the following terms and conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, you should not use this site or its services.


1. Purpose of the Site

Work Locomotion is a values-centered project dedicated to exploring the meaning, structure, and potential of work. Our content is intended for reflection, education, and constructive dialogue. It is not professional, legal, financial, or psychological advice.


2. Use of Content

All original content on Work Locomotion is the intellectual property of Manley Osbak unless otherwise noted.

You are welcome to:

  • Read and share content for non-commercial purposes with appropriate credit

  • Quote brief excerpts with attribution and a link back to the original post

You may not:

  • Reproduce full articles without permission

  • Use the content for commercial purposes without written consent

  • Claim or imply authorship of Work Locomotion content

If you would like to reference or adapt content in a professional setting, please reach out for permission.


3. Respectful Conduct

Work Locomotion is a space for thoughtful, respectful, and values-aligned engagement.

You agree not to:

  • Post or share abusive, defamatory, discriminatory, or otherwise harmful content

  • Disrupt or interfere with the operation or accessibility of the site

  • Misrepresent your identity or impersonate others

  • Share others' private information without consent

We reserve the right to moderate, remove, or block content or users who violate these expectations.


4. Community Contributions

If readers are invited to share comments, stories, or reflections:

  • You retain ownership of your submissions, but by posting them, you grant Work Locomotion a non-exclusive right to display or reference them in connection with the site.

  • You are responsible for the content of your submissions and must ensure they do not infringe on others’ rights.


5. Privacy and Data Use

Use of this site is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using this site, you consent to that policy.


6. No Guarantees or Warranties

While we strive for depth, clarity, and care in everything we publish, all content is provided “as is,” without warranties of any kind. We make no guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or outcomes associated with the use of our content.

You use the site at your own discretion and responsibility.


7. Third-Party Links and Tools

This site may link to or integrate with third-party tools or platforms (such as Substack, analytics providers, or survey tools). We are not responsible for the content or practices of those external services.


8. Termination of Access

We reserve the right to limit, suspend, or terminate access to this site for users who violate these terms or engage in conduct inconsistent with the spirit of the Work Locomotion community.


9. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Alberta, Canada, and the applicable federal laws of Canada. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be resolved in the jurisdiction of Alberta.


10. Updates to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. The most recent version will always be posted on this page, with the effective date noted at the top.


Contact

If you have any questions about these terms, or if you'd like to request permission to use content, please contact:

Manley Osbak
Work Locomotion
manley@worklocomotion.com