Last updated: July 2026 · Governing law: Ontario, Canada
Twinkling Lynx is the website of Cathy Gagliardi, a Canadian children's book author and speaker based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. This site provides information about Cathy's books, speaking engagements, school visits, the Bellyflies Method™, and related resources for families and educators.
By visiting or using this website, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age, or that you are accessing the site under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to these Terms on your behalf. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and anyone who accesses or uses the site.
All content on this website — including but not limited to text, images, book covers, illustrations, the Twinkling Lynx name and logo, the Bellyflies Method™ name and materials, and all associated branding — is the intellectual property of Cathy Gagliardi / Twinkling Lynx and is protected under Canadian copyright law (the Copyright Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-42) and applicable international treaties.
You may not reproduce, redistribute, publish, display, transmit, or otherwise use any content from this site for commercial purposes without the express written permission of Cathy Gagliardi. Personal, non-commercial sharing with proper attribution is permitted.
Links on this site may direct you to third-party retailers (such as Amazon, Chapters Indigo, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org, and others) to purchase Cathy's books. Twinkling Lynx is not responsible for the terms, policies, pricing, or practices of any third-party retailer. Your purchase is made directly with those retailers and is governed by their terms and conditions.
For autographed copy requests made directly through this site, Cathy will communicate terms of payment and delivery via email. All sales are final unless the item arrives damaged, in which case please contact us within 14 days of receipt.
Inquiries about school visits, speaking engagements, and presentations are handled by email. Specific terms, fees, availability, and agreements for in-person or virtual engagements will be communicated directly with the requesting organization. Nothing on this website constitutes a binding booking or contract until confirmed in writing by Cathy Gagliardi.
Links to Cathy's GoFundMe campaign direct you to an independent third-party platform (GoFundMe). Twinkling Lynx does not collect or process donations directly through this website. All donations made via GoFundMe are subject to GoFundMe's own terms and conditions and privacy policy.
When contacting us through email links on this site, you agree not to:
This website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, express or implied. Twinkling Lynx makes no warranty that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable Canadian law, we disclaim all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
To the maximum extent permitted by the laws of Ontario and Canada, Cathy Gagliardi and Twinkling Lynx shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of — or inability to use — this website or its content. Our total liability for any claim related to this site shall not exceed the amount you paid directly to Twinkling Lynx in the six months preceding the claim.
This site contains links to external websites including social media platforms, retailers, YouTube, and GoFundMe. These links are provided for your convenience only. Twinkling Lynx does not endorse, control, or take responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or policies of any external site. Accessing third-party websites is at your own risk.
While Twinkling Lynx creates books for children, this website is intended to be accessed by adults (parents, educators, caregivers, and media professionals). We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal information through this site, please contact us immediately at twinklinglynx@gmail.com.
These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario, Canada.
If you are accessing this site from outside Canada, you do so at your own initiative and are responsible for compliance with your local laws.
Twinkling Lynx reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Changes will be effective upon posting to this page. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect when changes were made. Your continued use of this website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
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