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Terms of Service
Effective Date: May 16, 2025
Welcome to UNSPUN (“the Service”), a digital publication curated and written by Taylor Allyn (“I,” “me,” or “my”) and hosted on Substack. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of this publication and its related offerings. By subscribing, reading, or engaging with UNSPUN, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the Service.
1. Use of the Service
You may access the Service for personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, redistribute, or commercially exploit any content without express written permission from me. This includes—but is not limited to—essays, micro-dispatches, visual assets, and newsletter content.
You agree not to misuse the Service in any way, including but not limited to:
Disrupting or compromising site functionality
Using bots, scrapers, or data extraction tools
Harassing or violating the privacy of others, including me
Infringing on intellectual property
Violation of these terms may result in termination of your access.
2. Subscriptions and Payments
UNSPUN offers both free and paid subscription tiers. Payments are securely processed through Substack and its third-party payment provider (e.g., Stripe). By subscribing to a paid tier, you agree to the pricing, billing cycle, and refund policies defined by Substack.
Paid subscriptions may auto-renew unless canceled prior to the renewal date. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time via your Substack account settings.
3. Intellectual Property
All content published on UNSPUN—including writing, design, formatting, titles, and original expressions—is the intellectual property of Taylor Allyn, unless otherwise stated. You may not copy, reproduce, publish, or distribute any content without explicit permission.
Quoting small portions of content for commentary or review is permitted, provided full credit is given and the content is not taken out of context.
4. Privacy
Your privacy matters. Please refer to the Privacy Policy for a full explanation of what data is collected and how it is used. By using this Service, you consent to the practices outlined in that policy.
5. Email Communication
By subscribing, you agree to receive communications from UNSPUN via email. These emails may include new posts, curated updates, or occasional announcements. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in any email or by managing your preferences in Substack.
6. Disclaimers
The content shared through UNSPUN is for informational, analytical, and expressive purposes. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy and integrity, I do not guarantee that all content is free of error, bias, or omission.
Nothing published on UNSPUN constitutes legal, financial, or professional advice. Use your own discretion in applying insights or opinions shared in the Service.
7. Limitations of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, I disclaim any liability for direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Service, including but not limited to loss of data, reputational harm, or interruptions.
8. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the State of [Insert State, e.g., New York or Texas], without regard to conflict of laws principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the appropriate state or federal courts within that jurisdiction.
9. Changes to These Terms
I reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time. Changes will be reflected on this page with a new effective date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
10. Contact
For questions about these Terms or the publication in general, please contact:
Taylor Allyn / UNSPUN
taylorallynofficial@gmail.com