Legal
Terms of use
Version of 8 October 2026
This is an English translation provided for convenience. The Russian version is the legally binding one.
1. General provisions
These Terms set out the general conditions for using the website of the Interregional Public Organisation “Community of Thought Inquirers” (SIM).
By using the website, the user confirms that they have read these Terms. If the user does not agree with them, they should stop using the website.
2. Purpose of the website
The website contains information about the activities of SIM, The Work of Byron Katie, meetings, events and programmes, as well as contact and other information related to the activities of the Organisation.
The information on the website is provided for informational purposes only and does not in itself constitute a public offer, unless expressly stated otherwise on the relevant page, document or form.
3. Participation in events and programmes
Information about the dates, format, cost and conditions of participation in events may be published on the website or provided separately by the organiser.
Conditions of participation may vary depending on the specific event and are set out in the relevant documents, rules, agreements and decisions of SIM.
The conditions for joining SIM, membership and participation in the activities of the Organisation are determined by the Charter and internal documents of SIM.
4. User conduct
When using the website, it is prohibited to:
post information that is knowingly false, unlawful, offensive or that infringes the rights of others;
post advertising, spam and unsolicited messages, where the website provides such a facility;
take actions aimed at disrupting the operation of the website or obtaining unauthorised access to its functions or data;
use information about other participants in the activities of SIM in a manner that infringes their rights and legitimate interests.
5. Intellectual property
The texts, photographs, images, logo, design elements and other materials published on the website belong to SIM, their authors or rights holders, or are used on lawful grounds.
Use of the website materials is permitted only in the cases and to the extent provided for by the legislation of the Russian Federation or granted by the rights holder.
Citing the source does not in itself grant the right to copy, distribute, adapt or otherwise use the material where such use requires the permission of the rights holder.
When referring to Byron Katie, The Work and related designations and materials, SIM respects the rights of the respective rights holders.
6. Links to third-party resources
The website may contain links to third-party online resources, including YouTube, VK, Telegram, thework.com and other websites.
SIM does not control the content or terms of use of third-party resources and is not responsible for them, except in cases provided for by law.
7. Liability
The website and the information published on it are provided to the extent permitted by the legislation of the Russian Federation.
SIM takes reasonable measures to maintain the operation of the website but does not guarantee that it will operate without interruption or error.
SIM is not liable for decisions and actions taken by the user solely on the basis of the information published on the website, except where such liability is provided for by the legislation of the Russian Federation.
8. Changes to the Terms
SIM may amend these Terms.
A new version of the Terms takes effect from the moment it is published on the website, unless otherwise stated in the version itself.
Relations connected with the use of the website are governed by the legislation of the Russian Federation.