These terms govern your use of the Stepwise Recovery website (stepwiserecovery.com). By accessing and using this site, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use the site.
Stepwise Recovery Ltd reserves the right to update, amend, or revise these terms at any time at its sole discretion. Your continued use of the website following the posting of revised terms means you accept and agree to the changes.
Last updated: March 2026
Published by: Stepwise Recovery Ltd, Strawberry Fields Digital Hub, Euxton Lane, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1PS
This website is intended primarily for adults. You must be at least 18 years old to make a purchase from this website or to enter into any contract with us.
Some of our publications are written for young people: the Foundations Edition is designed for readers aged 14–21, and the Children’s Companion is designed for children aged 8–12 to read together with a parent, guardian or other trusted adult. If you are under 18 you may use the free informational areas of this website, and we encourage you to involve a parent, guardian or another trusted adult when you do.
If you are under 13, please do not submit personal information to us through this website (for example via our forms, newsletter or waitlists) — ask a parent or guardian to contact us on your behalf.
Nothing on this website replaces professional medical, safeguarding or crisis advice. If you are a young person who needs help now, please see our crisis resources or contact Childline free on 0800 1111.
Cancellations, refunds and returns
Your cancellation and refund rights — including the 14-day cooling-off period for print editions and how it applies to digital downloads — are set out in our Refunds & Returns Policy, which forms part of these terms.
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe upon the rights of others or restrict their use and enjoyment of the website. Prohibited behaviour includes:
The self-assessment tools available on this website are provided for personal reflection and self-awareness only. They are NOT:
Our self-assessment tools use a traffic-light system (Green, Amber, Orange, Red) to provide general guidance only. The results are intended as a starting point for personal reflection and conversation with healthcare professionals, not as definitive indicators of your health status.
All content on this website, including guides, articles, and resources, is provided for educational and informational purposes only. This content is NOT a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Stepwise Recovery does not provide medical services, clinical assessments, or treatment. Recovery is a personal journey, and what works for one person may not work for another.
You should always seek advice from your GP or a qualified healthcare professional if you:
For more information, please see our full Medical Disclaimer page and our Copyright and Intellectual Property page.
All content, design, code, and intellectual property on this website are owned by Stepwise Recovery Ltd, unless otherwise stated. This includes but is not limited to:
AA, Narcotics Anonymous, NA, and other fellowship names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective organisations. “Twelve Step” is used descriptively to refer to the recovery approach. Stepwise Recovery is independent and not affiliated with any of these organisations.
For full information about trademark acknowledgements and copyright notices, please refer to our Copyright and Intellectual Property page.
This website may contain links to external websites for convenience and informational purposes. Stepwise Recovery is not responsible for the content, accuracy, availability, or policies of external websites.
Links from our website to external sites do not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or approval of those sites or their content. We encourage you to review the terms of use and privacy policies of any external websites before using them.
If you have concerns about content on a website linked from our site, please contact the operator of that website directly.
If you submit any content to us (such as stories, feedback, testimonials, or other contributions), you grant Stepwise Recovery Ltd a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual licence to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute that content in any format or medium.
By submitting content, you confirm that:
Stepwise Recovery reserves the right to remove, edit, or refuse to publish any submitted content at its sole discretion, without reason or notice.
To the fullest extent permitted by English law, Stepwise Recovery Ltd shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, loss of profits, or loss of data arising out of or in connection with your use of this website, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damage.
We do not guarantee that:
Nothing in these terms shall exclude or limit our liability for:
These terms of use and any disputes arising out of or relating to them shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Any legal proceedings, claims, or disputes arising out of or relating to your use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales. You irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of these courts.
Stepwise Recovery Ltd may revise these terms of use at any time at its sole discretion. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of the website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.
We encourage you to check this page periodically to stay informed of any updates or changes to these terms.
If you have questions about these terms of use or wish to contact us regarding any legal matters, please reach out using the contact details below:
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