Publication Policy - samuelshares.com

Originality: All stories published on samuelshare.com must be original works. We strictly prohibit plagiarism. Any quoted material or external references must be clearly cited.
Prohibited Content: We do not publish or allow content that:
- Promotes hate speech, violence, or discrimination.
- Contains sexually explicit material or “shocks” the reader for the sake of sensation.
- Promotes illegal activities or dangerous goods.
- Disseminates demonstrably false health or political information (Misinformation).
Transparency: Every post will include a clear byline (author name), publication date, and a clear distinction between editorial storytelling and any sponsored content or affiliate links.

Ownership: Unless otherwise stated, all content (text, images, and audio) is the property of samuelshares.com.
Limited License: Readers are granted a “Limited License” to read and share links to our content. You may not copy, redistribute, or sell any stories from this site without express written permission.
User-Generated Content: If you leave a comment or submit a story, you grant samuelshare.com a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to display that content on our site. You represent that you own the rights to anything you post.

Voluntary Contributions/Subscriptions: Payments made through Google Reader Revenue are for the support of independent storytelling.
Refund Policy: Subscriptions and contributions are generally non-refundable. If you have an issue with a transaction, it must be handled through your Google Account payment settings.
Access: We reserve the right to change which content is “Premium” (behind a paywall) or “Free” at any time without prior notice.
No Ownership via Payment: Paying for a subscription or contribution does not grant the reader any ownership or “say” in the editorial direction of the site.

To comply with GDPR, CCPA, and Google’s data requirements.

Data Collection: We use Google Reader Revenue Manager to facilitate payments. We do not store your credit card information on our servers; this is handled securely by Google.
Usage: We collect email addresses only for the purpose of delivering content you have subscribed to (newsletters) or managing your account access.
Third Parties: We do not sell your data. We use standard analytics (like Google Analytics) to understand how readers use our site.

“As Is” Basis: Content on samuelshare.com is provided for entertainment and storytelling purposes. We make no guarantees about the accuracy or “real-world” applicability of the information.
No Professional Advice: Stories are not a substitute for professional, legal, medical, or financial advice.
Limitation of Liability: samuelshare.com and its owners shall not be held liable for any damages (financial or otherwise) resulting from your use of the site or reliance on its content.

Changes: We reserve the right to update these policies at any time. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.
Governing Law: These policies are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada.