Terms of Use

Last Updated: July 5, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using emilyoneal.com ("the Site"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement.

2. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this Site, including but not limited to visual art, poetry, essays, photographs, graphics, and text ("Content"), is the exclusive property of Emily O'Neal and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

3. Permitted Uses

You may:

  • View and read Content for personal, non-commercial purposes

  • Share links to specific pages or posts

  • Quote brief excerpts (no more than 100 words) with proper attribution and a link back to the original source

4. Prohibited Uses

You may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, distribute, or display any Content without written permission

  • Use Content for commercial purposes

  • Modify, adapt, or create derivative works from the Content

  • Remove or alter any copyright notices or attribution

  • Use automated systems to scrape or harvest Content

5. User Conduct

When using the Site, you agree not to:

  • Post or transmit any unlawful, harmful, or offensive content

  • Impersonate others or provide false information

  • Interfere with the Site's operation or security

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and all Content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any Content.

7. Limitation of Liability

Emily O'Neal shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site.

8. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting.

9. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Use, contact: [YOUR EMAIL]

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 5, 2025

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Information You Provide:

  • Email address (newsletter subscriptions, contact forms)

  • Name and message content (contact forms)

  • Comments and feedback

Automatically Collected Information:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Pages visited and time spent on site

  • Referring websites

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Respond to your inquiries

  • Send newsletters (if you subscribe)

  • Improve our website and user experience

  • Analyze site traffic and usage patterns

  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:

  • Service providers (hosting, analytics, email services)

  • Legal authorities if required by law

  • Business successors in case of merger or acquisition

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences

  • Analyze site traffic (Google Analytics)

  • Improve site functionality

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services such as:

  • Google Analytics for site statistics

  • Mailchimp for email newsletters

  • Social media plugins

These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of your information.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, but no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Delete your information

  • Unsubscribe from communications

  • Object to processing of your information

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

9. International Users

If you are located outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States of America.

10. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on our Site.

11. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions, contact: emilyoneal888@gmail.com

Disclaimer

Last Updated: July 5th, 2025

1. General Disclaimer

The content on emilyoneal.com is provided for informational and artistic purposes only. The views and opinions expressed in essays and other written content are those of Emily O’Neal and do not necessarily reflect official policy or position of any organization.

2. No Professional Advice

Content on this Site does not constitute professional advice of any kind. Do not rely on any information on this Site as a substitute for professional consultation.

3. Accuracy of Information

While we strive for accuracy, we make no representations or warranties about the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any information on this Site.

4. External Links

Our Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these external sites.

5. Creative Work

The visual art, poetry, and essays on this Site are creative expressions and should be interpreted as such. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental unless otherwise stated.

6. Use at Your Own Risk

Your use of this Site is at your own risk. We are not liable for any damages arising from your use of the Site or reliance on its content.

7. Contact Information

For questions about this disclaimer, contact: emilyoneal888@gmail.com