Publication Policy for samuelshares.com

Last Updated: August 26, 2026

This Publication Policy explains our editorial standards and how they relate to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Where this policy overlaps with either of those, the more detailed policy governs.

1. Editorial & Content Standards

• Originality: All stories published on samuelshares.com are original works. We do not publish plagiarized content. Any quoted material or external references are clearly cited.
• Prohibited Content: We do not publish or allow content that:
  • Promotes hate speech, discrimination, or gratuitous violence.
  • Contains sexually explicit material, or content designed to shock for the sake of sensation.
  • Promotes illegal activity or dangerous goods.
  • Spreads demonstrably false health, election, or political information.
• Fiction Disclosure: Some content on this site (e.g., our story series) is creative fiction. Fictional stories may include dramatized conflict or violence as part of the narrative; this content is clearly published under our “Stories” categories and is not presented as factual reporting.
• Transparency: Every post includes a byline, a publication date, and a clear distinction between editorial/storytelling content and any sponsored content or affiliate links, where applicable.

2. Intellectual Property & Copyright

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

3. Advertising

This Site is supported in part by advertising through Google AdSense. Ads are selected and served by Google and its partners, which may use cookies to personalize the ads shown to you. Full details, including how to opt out of personalized advertising, are in our Privacy Policy.

4. Reader Support & Monetization (Planned)

We may, in the future, introduce voluntary reader contributions or subscriptions (for example, via Google Reader Revenue Manager) to support independent storytelling. No paid tiers, subscriptions, or paywalled content are active on this Site today. Before any such feature launches, we will update this policy and our Terms of Service with full details on:

• How payments are processed and secured (payments would be handled directly by Google; we would not store your card details).
• Refund terms.
• How “Free” vs. “Premium” content would be distinguished.

Paying for a future subscription or contribution would not grant a reader ownership of, or editorial input into, the site.

5. Privacy & Data Handling

We collect limited personal information — such as an email address for newsletter delivery, or details you provide when contacting us. We do not sell your personal data. Depending on the tools active on the Site at any given time, we may use website analytics or advertising cookies as described in full in our Privacy Policy, which also covers your rights under GDPR and CCPA.

6. Liability Disclaimers

• “As Is” Basis: Content on samuelshares.com is provided for entertainment and storytelling purposes. We make no guarantees about the factual accuracy or real-world applicability of any story or essay.
• No Professional Advice: Nothing on this Site is a substitute for professional legal, medical, or financial advice.
• Limitation of Liability: samuelshares.com and its owners are not liable for any damages, financial or otherwise, resulting from your use of the Site or reliance on its content.

7. Policy Updates & Governance

• Changes: We may update this policy at any time. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy. The “Last Updated” date above reflects the most recent revision.
• Governing Law: This policy is governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada.

8. Contact Us

Questions about this Publication Policy? Email us at hello@samuelshares.com.