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Terms of Service for Anti-Copyright Press

Last Updated: 2025-12-06T02:16:17Z

Welcome to Anti-Copyright Press, a Substack publication dedicated to exploring the ethics and alternatives to traditional copyright, promoting open culture, and sharing freely accessible content.

By subscribing to, accessing, or using Anti-Copyright Press (the “Publication”), you (“User” or “you”) agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Publication.

1. Acceptance of Terms

1.1 By using Anti-Copyright Press, you affirm that you are at least 13 years old and legally able to enter into these Terms.

1.2 We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes via email or a prominent notice on the Publication. Your continued use after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

2. Content and Intellectual Property

2.1 Publication Content

All original content (articles, essays, images, etc.) published by Anti-Copyright Press is released under a Creative Commons CC-BY-NC (Attribution-NonCommercial) 4.0 license unless otherwise stated.
You are free to share, adapt, and build upon our content for any purpose, even commercially, without asking permission.
Attribution is required.

2.2 Third-Party Content

The Publication may link to or embed third-party content. We do not claim ownership or responsibility for such content.
You are responsible for complying with the terms of any third-party content you access.

2.3 User-Generated Content

If you submit comments, guest posts, or other contributions, you grant Anti-Copyright Press a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual license to use, display, and distribute your contributions in connection with the Publication.
You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to share any content you submit.

3. Subscriptions and Payments

3.1 Subscription Types

Anti-Copyright Press may offer free and/or paid subscription tiers.
Paid subscriptions are processed through Substack. You agree to Substack’s Payment Terms and are responsible for all applicable fees.

3.2 Billing and Cancellation

Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled. You can manage your subscription via your Substack account.
Refunds are at the sole discretion of Anti-Copyright Press.

4. User Conduct and Community Guidelines

4.1 Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

Use the Publication for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.
Harass, threaten, defame, or otherwise harm others.
Post spam, malware, or any content that violates these Terms.
Impersonate any person or entity.

4.2 Comment Policy

Comments are welcome but must be respectful and on-topic.
We reserve the right to remove comments or ban users who violate these guidelines.

5. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

5.1 Content Accuracy

The Publication provides content for informational purposes only. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any content.

5.2 No Warranty

The Publication is provided “as is” and “as available” without any warranties, express or implied.

5.3 Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Anti-Copyright Press shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Publication.

6. Termination

6.1 By You

You may terminate your subscription at any time via your Substack account.

6.2 By Us

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Publication, without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms.

7. Privacy Policy

Your use of the Publication is also governed by our Privacy Policy. We do not sell your personal information.

8. Dispute Resolution

8.1 Informal Resolution

We encourage you to contact us directly to resolve any disputes.

8.2 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, USA, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

9. Miscellaneous

9.1 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

9.2 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent.

9.3 Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Anti-Copyright Press regarding the use of the Publication.

10. Contact Information

For questions or concerns, please contact us via the form.