3. Intellectual Property Rights

• Our Content: All stories, essays, graphics, and original “Samuel Shares” content are the exclusive property of samuelshare.com and are protected by international copyright and trademark laws.
• Limited License: You are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to view content for personal, non-commercial use. You may not scrape, republish, sell, or modify our content without express written consent.
• User-Generated Content: If you post comments or feedback, you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute that content. You represent that you own all rights to any content you post.

4. Reader Revenue & Payments

• Google Integration: All financial transactions (contributions or subscriptions) are processed via Google Reader Revenue Manager. By paying, you also agree to Google’s Terms of Service.
• No Ownership: Financial support is a “support-based” transaction for access or contribution. It does not grant you ownership of the site, any “say” in editorial direction, or a partnership in the business.
• Refunds: Subscriptions and contributions are generally non-refundable. If you have an issue with a transaction, do it through your Google Account payment settings. Refunds are only granted where required by law (e.g., EU/Brazil consumer rights) or if the content is demonstrably inaccessible due to technical failure on our end.
• Access Changes: We reserve the right to move content between “Free” and “Premium” tiers at our discretion.

5. Storytelling Disclaimer & Liability

• Nature of Content: Content on this site is for storytelling and entertainment purposes only.
• Accuracy: While we strive for truth in our narratives, stories may include dramatizations or personal perspectives. Content does not constitute professional, legal, medical, or financial advice.
• No Libel/Defamation: Our stories are shared in good faith. If you believe any content is defamatory or infringes on your rights, you must contact us immediately at hello@samuelshares.com before pursuing legal action to allow for a “Right to Cure” (correction/removal).
• “As-Is” Basis: The site is provided “as is.” We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including the availability of the site or the accuracy of the stories.

6. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the site for any illegal purpose.
• Attempt to bypass any paywalls or security measures.
• Harass, bully, or defame the author or other readers in the comment sections.
• Use automated bots or “crawlers” to harvest data from the Site.

7. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall samuelshare.com or its owners be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages (including loss of profits or data) arising out of your use or inability to use the site, even if we have been notified of the possibility of such damages. Our total liability to you for any claim shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the 12 months preceding the claim.

8. General Provisions

• Governing Law: These terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada, without regard to conflict of law principles.
• Severability: If any part of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining parts remain in full force and effect.
• Entire Agreement: This constitutes the entire agreement between you and samuelshare.com regarding your use of the site.
• Changes: We may update these terms at any time. Your continued use of the site signifies your acceptance of the new terms.