Terms and Conditions of Use

​In order to enable the book to be downloaded, users must read, sign and consent to the terms and conditions. 

  • The PLC toolkit and materials refer to The Philosophical Life Compass: How to make Great Decisions : A User’s Guide (2021) authored by Irvine Gersch, Christian Van Nieuwerburgh, Anna Lipscomb and Emma Gersch. 
  • In the interests of open use (particularly in the light of the high impact of Covid-19 on  professional  services available), the  authors have decided to make the PLC materials available free of charge to interested parties and users of this tool.
  • The PLC materials included in this text and the allied website are covered by the terms of a Creative Commons Licence (CCL). 
  • For full and further details of the definition of the CCL see   www.creativecommons.org 
  • The materials are intended for personal and professional, non-commercial use. 
  • The materials should not be altered, modified or changed in any way without the consent of the authors.
  • The materials should not be sold or otherwise used for commercial use. 
  • We strongly recommend that any professional wishing to use these materials as part of their practice seek specific training and support, and supervision, and work only within the context of their expertise and recognized professional guidelines, Codes of Conduct and Codes of Ethics. 
  • Decisions reached by individuals about any aspect of their plans (and any consequent outcomes arising from using all or part of the PLC toolkit) must remain the client’s personal and considered free choice. It is essential that care is taken to ensure that any clients using the PLC understand and agree to this condition, and moreover give their free and informed consent to this condition. 
  • No responsibility can be taken by the authors for the use of this material, or any part of the PLC tool kit.