Welcome to Halflines.com, an online platform that showcases original creative writing, including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and essays. By accessing and using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please refrain from using our site.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using Halflines.com, you accept these Terms and Conditions in full, as well as our Privacy Policy. These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the site.
2. Use of Content
All written content on this site — including stories, essays, poetry, and other original works — is the intellectual property of Halflines or its respective authors and contributors.
You may not:
- Copy, reproduce, or republish content without express written permission
- Use our materials for commercial purposes without authorization
- Translate, modify, or adapt works without consent
You may:
- Share links to content on social media (with credit and no modification)
- Quote brief excerpts for commentary, criticism, or educational use, provided proper attribution is given
3. User Conduct
While we currently do not allow public comments or user-submitted content, any messages, submissions, or emails sent to us must:
- Be respectful and non-abusive
- Contain no unlawful, defamatory, or offensive material
- Not infringe on the intellectual property or privacy rights of others
We reserve the right to block or restrict access to any user who violates these standards.
4. Intellectual Property
Halflines and its content (including the site name, logo, layout, and original writings) are protected under intellectual property laws. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution is strictly prohibited.
If you believe any content on our site infringes your copyright or other rights, please contact us immediately.
5. Third-Party Links
Halflines.com may occasionally link to third-party websites or services. These are provided for reference only. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites.
You access these sites at your own risk.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
Halflines.com is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee:
- That the site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
- That the content will be accurate, complete, or up to date
You use this site at your own discretion and responsibility.
7. Limitation of Liability
Under no circumstances shall Halflines or its contributors be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the site — including but not limited to loss of data, loss of content, or interruption of service.
8. Changes to These Terms
We may update or revise these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will take effect immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the site after any updates constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
9. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of California, USAS, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
10. Contact Us
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