Terms and Conditions
Last Updated: June 19, 2026
Welcome to katshaw.com (the "Site"), operated by Kat Shaw under the publishing imprint Mettle Press. By using this Site, you agree to the following terms. Please read them carefully.
USE OF THIS SITE
This Site is provided for informational and editorial purposes — including Kat Shaw's books, resources, blog content, and information about her speaking and advocacy work. You may browse, read, and share content from this Site for personal, non-commercial purposes.
You agree not to use this Site for any unlawful purpose; attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site; scrape, copy, or republish substantial portions of our content without permission; or use this Site to harass, harm, or impersonate others.
NOT MEDICAL OR THERAPEUTIC ADVICE
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Kat Shaw is an author and narcissistic abuse awareness advocate. She is not a licensed therapist, counselor, psychologist, psychiatrist, or medical professional, and nothing on this Site — including blog posts, resources, books, or responses to contact form submissions — constitutes medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Content on this Site is intended for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional mental health care. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact a licensed professional or a crisis line immediately:
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357
Your use of this Site does not create a therapist-client, counselor-client, or any other professional relationship between you and Kat Shaw.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
All content on this Site — including but not limited to text, blog posts, book excerpts, graphics, logos, and the Mettle Press brand identity — is the property of Kat Shaw / Mettle Press unless otherwise noted, and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from this content without prior written permission, except for brief excerpts used with proper attribution for review or commentary purposes (fair use).
Book content is sold and licensed separately through retailers (such as Amazon) and is governed by those retailers' own terms.
LINKS TO THIRD-PARTY SITES
This Site contains links to third-party websites, including book retailers (such as Amazon), social media platforms, and resource organizations. We do not control these sites and are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or terms of service. Visiting a linked site is at your own risk and subject to that site's own terms.
SPEAKING, PODCAST, AND BOOKING INQUIRIES
Submitting a request through our Speaking/booking form does not guarantee that Kat Shaw will accept or be available for your event, podcast, or engagement. All bookings are subject to separate confirmation, availability, and (where applicable) a written agreement between the parties.
NO WARRANTY
This Site and its content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that the Site will be error-free, uninterrupted, or that any information on it is complete, accurate, or current.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Kat Shaw and Mettle Press shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of this Site or reliance on any information contained in it.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, our aggregate liability will not exceed the amount you paid directly to us through the Site during the twelve months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.
The limitations in this section do not apply to fraud, fraudulent misrepresentation, willful misconduct, or any liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.
Some jurisdictions do not allow certain exclusions or limitations of warranties or damages. In those jurisdictions, these provisions will apply only to the maximum extent permitted by law.
CHANGES TO THESE TERMS
We may update these Terms & Conditions from time to time. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
GOVERNING LAW
These Terms and disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site are governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
Except where applicable law provides otherwise, any legal proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site must be brought in a state or federal court located in Cook County, Illinois. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.
Nothing in this section deprives a consumer of a mandatory protection or right to bring a claim in another jurisdiction that cannot lawfully be waived.
INTERNATIONAL USERS
The Site is operated from the United States. We do not represent that the Site or its content is appropriate, available, or lawful in every country or jurisdiction.
You are responsible for complying with laws applicable to your access to and use of the Site. Nothing in these Terms limits any mandatory consumer or privacy right available under applicable law.
CONTACT US
Questions or requests regarding children’s privacy may be submitted to:
[LEGAL NAME OR BUSINESS NAME]
[MAILING ADDRESS]
Email: [PRIVACY EMAIL ADDRESS]
Telephone: [OPTIONAL TELEPHONE NUMBER]