Terms and conditions

Last updated: 12 December 2025

Welcome to 50 and Rising (“we”, “us”, “our”, the “Site”). By accessing or using https://50andrising.com/ you agree to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

 

1. Who we are

50 and Rising is owned and operated by Marguerite Beaty (Lisbon, Portugal).

Contact: https://50andrising.com/contact/

 

2. What these Terms cover

These Terms apply to your use of the Site, including reading articles, viewing embedded content (for example, YouTube videos or Instagram posts), subscribing to email updates, and posting comments.

 

3. Changes to the Site and these Terms

We may update the Site and these Terms at any time. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. By continuing to use the Site after changes are posted, you accept the updated Terms.

 

4. Using the Site

You agree to use the Site lawfully and in a way that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict their use of the Site.

You must not:

  • attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Site or its systems
  • introduce malware, harmful code, or any disruptive activity
  • scrape, crawl, or copy the Site at scale without permission
  • use the Site to post or transmit unlawful, abusive, defamatory, or harassing content

 

5. Intellectual property

Unless stated otherwise, all content on the Site (including text, photos, images, graphics, and design) is owned by or licensed to 50 and Rising and is protected by intellectual property laws.

You may read, print, and share links to our content for personal, non-commercial use. You may not copy, reproduce, republish, sell, or redistribute our content (especially photos) without our prior written permission.

 

6. Comments and user submissions

If you submit a comment or other content (for example via a form), you confirm that:

  • you have the right to share it, and it does not infringe anyone else’s rights
  • it is not unlawful, abusive, misleading, or harmful

 

By submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to display, reproduce, and adapt that content as needed to operate the Site (for example, showing your comment under a post). You can ask us to remove your content by contacting us, and we will consider the request.

We may moderate, edit, or remove user submitted content at our discretion, including spam or content that violates these Terms.

 

7. Newsletter and article notifications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or new article notifications, you agree to receive emails from us. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email.

We may use third-party email service providers to manage subscriptions and send emails. Details of how we handle personal data are in our Privacy Policy.

 

8. Links, third-party sites, and embedded content

The Site may contain links to third-party websites and may display embedded content (for example, YouTube videos and Instagram posts). We do not control third-party sites and are not responsible for their content, availability, or policies.

Your interaction with third-party services is governed by their own terms and policies.

 

9. Information and well-being disclaimer

Content on 50 and Rising is provided for general information and inspiration only. It is not medical, mental health, legal, financial, or professional advice.

Always use your own judgement, and where appropriate, consult qualified professionals before acting on anything you read on the Site.

 

10. Affiliate links and sponsored content

Some posts may include affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission if you buy through those links, at no extra cost to you. We aim to disclose affiliate relationships or sponsored content clearly within the relevant post.

 

11. Availability

We try to keep the Site available and working smoothly, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The Site is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

 

12. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any indirect or consequential loss, loss of profits, loss of data, or similar damages arising from your use of (or inability to use) the Site.

 

13. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your violation of these Terms, misuse of the Site, or infringement of any rights of another person or entity.

 

14. Termination

We may restrict or terminate access to the Site if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms or if needed to protect the Site, our rights, or other users.

 

15. Governing law and jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of Portugal. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site will be subject to the courts of Lisbon, Portugal, unless mandatory consumer protection rules provide otherwise.

 

16. Privacy

Your use of the Site is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we process personal data and how cookies and similar technologies are handled.

 

17. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, contact us here: https://50andrising.com/contact/