Business name: The Ark
Owner: Michael McCandless
Contact: info@massageinsouthend.co.uk
Phone: 01702 710531 or 07745 986186
Address: 46 Mayland Ave, Canvey Island SS8 0BU
Last updated: 12/06/2026
These terms explain how you may use this website. By using this website, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree with them, please do not use the website.
1. About this website
This website provides general information about The Ark, massage therapy services, blog posts, service pages, and how to contact Michael McCandless by email or telephone.
This website does not provide online booking, online payment, or an online contact form. Appointments and enquiries are made by contacting Michael directly using the email address or telephone numbers shown on the website.
The information on this website is provided for general information only. It is not medical advice and should not be relied on as a substitute for advice from a doctor, physiotherapist, or other qualified healthcare professional.
2. Using this website
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes.
You must not use this website in a way that could damage it, interfere with anyone else’s use of it, or attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of it.
3. Website content
The blog posts, service pages, and other content on this website are provided in good faith and are intended to be accurate and helpful. However, I do not guarantee that all information on the website will always be complete, current, or free from errors.
I may update, change, or remove website content at any time without notice.
4. Massage therapy information
Any information about massage therapy, treatments, symptoms, conditions, or wellbeing on this website is general in nature. It does not confirm that massage therapy is suitable for you personally.
Suitability for treatment depends on your individual circumstances, including your health, medical history, injuries, medication, pregnancy status, and any other relevant factors.
Please tell Michael about any relevant health conditions before treatment. If you are unsure whether massage therapy is suitable for you, please seek advice from an appropriate healthcare professional before booking or receiving treatment.
5. Intellectual property
Unless otherwise stated, the content on this website belongs to The Ark, Michael McCandless, or the relevant content owner.
You may view and print pages from this website for your own personal, non-commercial use.
You must not copy, reproduce, adapt, publish, distribute, or use website content for commercial purposes without permission.
6. Links to other websites
This website may contain links to other websites. These links are provided for convenience only.
I am not responsible for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or availability of external websites.
7. Website availability and security
I aim to keep this website available and secure, but I cannot guarantee that it will always be available, uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful material.
You are responsible for using appropriate security protection when accessing websites and using the internet.
8. Limitation of liability
Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability where it would be unlawful to do so.
I am not responsible for losses caused by your use of this website where those losses were not reasonably foreseeable, or where they arise from your misuse of the website.
These terms do not affect your legal rights as a consumer.
9. Privacy
How I collect, use, and protect personal information is explained in my Privacy Policy.
10. Changes to these terms
I may update these terms from time to time. Any updated version will be posted on this website with a new “last updated” date.
11. Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
Last updated: 12/06/2026