Disclaimer and The Terms of Use

Last Updated: September 1, 2025

Please read this page carefully before using the website thenof.one. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by the terms, conditions, and disclaimers set forth below. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this site.

1. General & Psychological Disclaimer

The content on this website, including all articles, essays, and personal reflections, explores complex, mature, and often "dark" themes related to consciousness, mental health, and the human condition. The perspectives presented are based on personal experience, philosophical speculation, and artistic exploration by Mehdi Vafaei.

For Informational & Philosophical Purposes Only: All written material is provided for educational, philosophical, and informational purposes only. It represents personal viewpoints and should not be taken as factual statements or professional advice.
Not a Substitute for Professional Advice: This website's content is not a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition.
Trigger Warning: The topics discussed may be disturbing, pessimistic, or emotionally triggering for some readers. Content may delve into existential crises, psychological distress, and other sensitive subjects. Viewer discretion is strongly advised.
No Therapist-Client Relationship: Your use of this website does not create a therapist-client, doctor-patient, or any other professional relationship between you and the author.
Emergency Situations: This website is not intended for use in a crisis. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency or contemplating self-harm, please contact your local emergency services (e.g., call 911 or a national suicide prevention hotline) immediately.

2. AI-Generated Art Gallery: Disclaimer & Terms of Use

The gallery section of this website features original artwork generated using artificial intelligence (AI). These images are visual interpretations of the complex and dark themes explored in the written content.

Artistic Interpretation: The images are symbolic and artistic in nature. They may be perceived as abstract, surreal, or disturbing. They are intended to provoke thought and are not a literal representation of any medical condition or reality.
Copyright & Ownership: All images displayed in the gallery are the property of Mehdi Vafaei / thenof.one and are protected by international copyright laws. All rights are reserved.
Usage Policy:
- Personal Use: You may share images from this gallery on social media for non-commercial, personal purposes, provided that you give clear and prominent credit to this website (e.g., "Art by thenof.one" with a link back to the site).
- Commercial Use: You may not use, copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, distribute, or modify these images in any way for commercial purposes without obtaining prior written consent from the author. Commercial purposes include, but are not limited to, selling the images, using them in marketing materials, or incorporating them into products.
- No Modification: You may not alter, transform, or build upon the artwork without explicit permission.

3. Limitation of Liability

By using this website, you agree that its owner, Mehdi Vafaei, shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to, damages for emotional distress, loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses, resulting from the use or the inability to use the content and materials on this site. You agree to use this website solely at your own risk.