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Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: 28 June 2025

Welcome to ScaryTalesPodcast.com. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the ScaryTalesPodcast.com website, including all content, podcasts, and services (collectively, the “Service”). This is a legally binding agreement between you (“User,” “you”) and ScaryTalesPodcast.com (“we,” “us,” “our”).

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the terms, you may not access the Service.

1. Intellectual Property Rights

The Service and its original content, including but not-limited-to text, stories, audio recordings, artwork, graphics, logos, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of ScaryTalesPodcast.com and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws of both the United States and foreign countries. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without our prior written consent.

2. Acceptable Use Policy

As a condition of your use of the Service, you agree not to use the Service:

  • For any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these Terms.
  • In any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Service, or interfere with any other party’s use and enjoyment of it.
  • To post, upload, or distribute any content that is defamatory, libelous, fraudulent, obscene, pornographic, profane, threatening, abusive, hateful, or otherwise objectionable.
  • To impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity.
  • To upload, post, or transmit any content that infringes any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or other proprietary rights of any party.
  • To engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the Service, or which, as determined by us, may harm ScaryTalesPodcast.com or users of the Service or expose them to liability.

3. User-Generated Content

If the Service allows you to post, link, store, share, and otherwise make available certain information, text, graphics, videos, or other material (“User Content”), you are entirely responsible for the User Content you post. By posting User Content, you grant ScaryTalesPodcast.com a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, irrevocable, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such User Content in connection with the Service.

You represent and warrant that: (i) the User Content is yours (you own it) or you have the right to use it and grant us the rights and license as provided in these Terms, and (ii) the posting of your User Content on or through the Service does not violate the privacy rights, publicity rights, copyrights, contract rights, or any other rights of any person.

We are under no obligation to pre-screen, monitor, or review User Content, but reserve the right to remove any User Content at our sole discretion. We do not endorse any User Content or any opinion, recommendation, or advice expressed therein, and we expressly disclaim any and all liability in connection with User Content.

4. Fiction & Entertainment Disclaimer

The stories, narratives, and all other content presented on ScaryTalesPodcast.com are entirely works of fiction created for entertainment purposes only. Names, characters, places, and incidents are either the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events or locales is purely coincidental. We do not claim that any content is based on real events or individuals.

5. Content & Trigger Warning Disclaimer

This podcast and website contain fictional horror stories that may include mature themes, strong language, graphic descriptions, and disturbing content such as violence, gore, psychological horror, and other potentially unsettling subject matter. Listener and reader discretion is strongly advised. This content is intended for adult audiences (18 years of age or older) and is not suitable for children or sensitive individuals. By accessing and consuming this content, you acknowledge and accept these warnings.

6. No Professional Advice

The information provided on ScaryTalesPodcast.com is for general informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical, psychological, legal, financial, or any other professional advice. Always seek the advice of a qualified professional for any questions you may have regarding a specific issue. Reliance on any information provided by ScaryTalesPodcast.com is solely at your own risk.

7. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall ScaryTalesPodcast.com, nor its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from (i) your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Service; (ii) any conduct or content of any third party on the Service; (iii) any content obtained from the Service; and (iv) unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), or any other legal theory, whether or not we have been informed of the possibility of such damage, and even if a remedy set forth herein is found to have failed of its essential purpose.

8. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless ScaryTalesPodcast.com and its licensee and licensors, and their employees, contractors, agents, officers, and directors, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney’s fees), resulting from or arising out of (a) your use and access of the Service, by you or any person using your account and password; (b) a breach of these Terms; or (c) User Content posted on the Service.

9. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising under these Terms shall be resolved in the courts located in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days’ notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, please stop using the Service.

11. Affiliate & Advertising Disclaimer

ScaryTalesPodcast.com may engage in affiliate marketing, which means we may earn a commission when you click on or make purchases via links to third-party products or services. We may also display advertisements from third-party ad networks. We only recommend products or services that we believe will be of value to our audience. However, you should conduct your own research and due diligence before making any purchase based on our recommendations. Your decision to purchase any product or service through an affiliate link or advertisement is made at your own discretion and risk.

12. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between us regarding our Service, and supersede and replace any prior agreements we might have between us regarding the Service.

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 28 June 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how ScaryTalesPodcast.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you visit or use our website (the “Service”).

1. Information We Collect

  • Usage Data: We may collect information on how the Service is accessed and used (“Usage Data”). This Usage Data may include information such as your computer’s Internet Protocol address (e.g., IP address), browser type, browser version, the pages of our Service that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers, and other diagnostic data.
  • Voluntarily Provided Information: We only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name and email address if you subscribe to a newsletter, submit a story, or contact us.

2. How We Use Information

We use the collected data for various purposes:

  • To provide and maintain the Service.
  • To notify you about changes to our Service.
  • To allow you to participate in interactive features of our Service when you choose to do so.
  • To provide customer support.
  • To gather analysis or valuable information so that we can improve our Service.
  • To monitor the usage of our Service.
  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues.
  • To send you newsletters, marketing, or promotional materials and other information that may be of interest to you, if you have opted in to receive such communications.

3. Disclosure Of Data

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your Personally Identifiable Information unless we provide users with advance notice. This does not include website hosting partners and other parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. We may also release information when its release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect ours or others’ rights, property, or safety.

4. Security Of Data

The security of your data is important to us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is intended for users 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 18. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Data from children without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

6. Links To Other Sites

Our Service may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

7. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain data protection rights. You have the right to access, update, or delete the information we have on you. Whenever made possible, you can access, update, or request deletion of your Personal Data directly within your account settings section. If you are unable to perform these actions yourself, please contact us at Charlesjoseph@ScaryTalespodcast.com to assist you.

8. Changes To This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. We will let you know via email and/or a prominent notice on our Service, prior to the change becoming effective and update the “Effective Date” at the top of this Privacy Policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 28 June 2025

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how ScaryTalesPodcast.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies, and your choices regarding cookies when you visit our website (the “Service”).

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small pieces of data stored on your device (computer or mobile device) when you browse a website. They are widely used to “remember” you and your preferences, either for a single visit (through a “session cookie”) or for multiple repeat visits (using a “persistent cookie”). They ensure a consistent and efficient experience for visitors and perform essential functions such as allowing users to register and remain logged in.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Essential Cookies: These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our Service and to enable you to use some of its features, such as access to secure areas. Without these cookies, services like logging in or making purchases cannot be provided.
  • Performance and Functionality Cookies: These cookies are used to enhance the performance and functionality of our Service but are non-essential to its use. However, without these cookies, certain functionality (like remembering your preferences) may become unavailable.
  • Analytics and Customization Cookies: These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our Service is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our Service for you. This data helps us improve the user experience.
  • Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to make advertising messages more relevant to you. They perform functions like preventing the same ad from continuously reappearing, ensuring that ads are properly displayed for advertisers, and in some cases selecting advertisements that are based on your interests.

3. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the Service, deliver advertisements on and through the Service, and so on. These third parties may include analytics providers, advertising networks, and social media platforms. We do not have control over these third-party cookies.

4. Your Choices Regarding Cookies

If you wish to opt-out of cookies, you can usually do so by modifying your browser settings. Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

Please note that if you delete cookies or refuse to accept them, you might not be able to use all of the features we offer, you may not be able to store your preferences, and some of our pages might not display properly.

5. Changes To This Cookie Policy

We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page. We will let you know via email and/or a prominent notice on our Service, prior to the change becoming effective and update the “Effective Date” at the top of this Cookie Policy. You are advised to review this Cookie Policy periodically for any changes.

DMCA & Copyright Policy

Effective Date: 28 June 2025

ScaryTalesPodcast.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects the intellectual property rights of others. It is our policy to respond to any claim that Content posted on the Service infringes a copyright or other intellectual property infringement of any person.

1. Notification of Copyright Infringement (DMCA Takedown Notice)

If you are a copyright owner and believe that any content on our Service infringes upon your copyrights, you may submit a notification pursuant to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) by providing our Copyright Agent with the following information in writing:

  • A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
  • Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or, if multiple copyrighted works at a single online site are covered by a single notification, a representative list of such works at that site.
  • Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled, and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material.
  • Information reasonably sufficient to permit us to contact you, such as an address, telephone number, and, if available, an electronic mail address.
  • A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
  • A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.

2. Designated Copyright Agent

Our designated Copyright Agent to receive notifications of claimed infringement is:

Name: Charles Joseph, ScaryTalesPodcast.com

Address: 6077 Far Hills Ave #102 Centerville Ohio 45459

Email: Charlesjoseph@scarytalespodcast.com

3. Counter-Notice

If you believe that your User Content that was removed (or to which access was disabled) is not infringing, or that you have the authorization from the copyright owner, the copyright owner’s agent, or pursuant to the law, to post and use the content, you may send a counter-notice containing the following information to our Copyright Agent:

  • Your physical or electronic signature.
  • Identification of the content that has been removed or to which access has been disabled and the location at which the content appeared before it was removed or disabled.
  • A statement that you have a good faith belief that the content was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or a misidentification of the content.
  • Your name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address, and a statement that you will accept service of process from the person who provided notification of the alleged infringement.

If a counter-notice is received by our Copyright Agent, we may send a copy of the counter-notice to the original complaining party informing that person that we may replace the removed content or cease disabling it in 10 business days. Unless the copyright owner files an action seeking a court order against the content provider, the removed content may be replaced, or access to it restored, in 10 to 14 business days or more after receipt of the counter-notice, at our sole discretion.

4. Repeat Infringer Policy

In accordance with the DMCA and other applicable law, ScaryTalesPodcast.com has adopted a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances and at our sole discretion, users who are deemed to be repeat infringers of copyright. We may also at our sole discretion limit access to the Service and/or terminate the accounts of any users who infringe any intellectual property rights of others, whether or not there is any repeat infringement.