External Links Policy

Empathy First Media’s website may contain hyperlinks (“external links”) to websites or resources operated by parties other than Empathy First Media. This External Links Policy clarifies that when you click these links, you are leaving our site, and outlines our stance and responsibilities regarding these external sites.

No Endorsement or Control: External links are provided for your convenience and informational purposes. This does not signify an endorsement, sponsorship, or recommendation by Empathy First Media of the content, viewpoints, accuracy, opinions, policies, products, services, or accessibility of those third-party websites. Empathy First Media has no control over those external sites or resources, as they are independent entities. The inclusion of any link does not imply that we have vetted or approved the linked site’s content.

Not Responsible for External Content: We are not responsible for the content of any external website, nor for any losses or damages that may arise from your use of them. Each external site likely has its own terms of use and privacy policy. We strongly encourage you to review those policies when visiting any external websites. Once you leave our site (for example, by clicking a link to another domain), you are subject to the terms and policies of that new site. Empathy First Media’s Privacy Policy and other terms no longer apply.

For instance:

• If we link to a news article on another site, we are not responsible for the factual accuracy or opinions in that article.

• If we link to a tool or service, we make no guarantees about their service quality or practices. Use your best judgment or research before engaging with them.

Security and Malware: Empathy First Media is not liable for any technical or security issues (such as viruses, malware, etc.) that may arise from visiting external websites. While we strive to only link to reputable sources, any website can be compromised. It is your responsibility to have an updated antivirus and use caution. If you suspect a link on our site leads to a malicious or inappropriate site, please inform us so we can review it.

Affiliate/Commercial Links: Some external links may be affiliate links or part of sponsorships (as explained in our Affiliate Disclosure). Even if a link is affiliate in nature, our policy of non-endorsement and no control still holds – any purchase or engagement you do on the external site is strictly between you and that site. We will mark such links as described in our Affiliate Disclosure.

Broken or Changed Links: Websites change or go offline over time. An external link on our site might become broken or point to changed content (for example, if the target site updates its URL structure or someone else acquires the domain). Empathy First Media is not responsible for updating external links or for content that might have changed at the linked page. However, we aim to maintain our site, and if you find a broken link or something that seems out of context due to link changes, you can notify us and we’ll attempt to fix or remove it.

User Responsibility: By using the external links on our site:

• You acknowledge that you are doing so voluntarily and that you assume all risk.

• You understand that our site’s Terms and Privacy Policy do not govern external sites.

• You agree that Empathy First Media will not be liable for any damages or losses resulting from your visit to or interaction with external sites (including any purchases you make, any personal data you provide them, or any negative experiences).

Context of External Links: We often provide external links as references or further reading to support statements (like citation of statistics or source material) or as helpful resources (like tools or services we mention). We try to contextualize why we’re linking to something. If it’s not clear, usually hovering over the link or reading nearby text might clarify. If not, and you have questions about why we linked a particular site, feel free to ask us.

Reciprocal Links: We might link to other sites, and some might link back to us. Any such cross-linking does not imply a formal partnership unless explicitly stated. Don’t assume that because we link to Site X and Site X link to us, we have any relationship beyond mutual acknowledgement.

Open in New Tab: For user convenience, many external links on our site may open in a new browser tab or window. This helps indicate you’re moving to a new site while keeping our site open. However, how your browser handles that might vary based on settings. Regardless, pay attention to your URL bar – the domain will change when you go to an external link.

Examples:

• If a blog post says “According to a study by XYZ【source】”, the word “source” might link to the XYZ site. That’s a reference, not an endorsement, though we probably trust the info for context.

• If we mention “Our partner so-and-so offers a discount【link】”, that implies some relationship, but the transaction is on so-and-so’s site, not ours.

• In forum/comments (if any user can post links), we are also not responsible for those links, but we will moderate blatant spam or malicious links when spotted.

Reporting Issues: If you find an external link on our site that you believe is problematic – e.g., it leads to inappropriate content, it’s broken, or it’s contrary to what was described – please report it to us at [email protected]. We’ll investigate and take action as needed (update, remove, annotate).

Future Changes: As the web evolves, our linking practices might too (like linking to social media accounts, or archived versions of content, etc.). We maintain the right to update this External Links Policy as necessary. Any substantial changes will be reflected by updating the “Last Updated” date below.

In summary, when you click a link that takes you away from empathyfirstmedia.com, remember that you are going into another company’s space. Stay safe and informed, and know that while we do our best to guide you to useful corners of the internet, we cannot patrol those corners ourselves.

Last Updated: April 2025