Terms of Service

Last Updated: April 11, 2026

Welcome to my website. By accessing and using this site, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions regarding the content hosted here.

1. Intellectual Property Ownership

All content published on this website—including but not limited to poems, blog posts, essays, and creative writing—is the exclusive intellectual property of the author unless otherwise stated. This work is protected by international copyright laws and treaties.

2. Restrictions on Use

Your access to this website does not grant you any ownership rights to the content. Strictly prohibited actions include:

  • Reproduction: You may not copy, redistribute, or republish any poems or blog posts in any format (digital or print).

  • Commercial Use: You may not use any portion of this work for commercial purposes or financial gain.

  • Derivative Works: You may not alter, transform, or build upon this work to create new content.

  • AI Training: Use of this content for the training of large language models or generative AI tools without express written consent is forbidden.

3. Permitted Sharing

I encourage the sharing of my work through the following "fair use" methods:

  • Direct Linking: You may share links to the original pages on this website.

  • Social Media Sharing: You may use built-in "Share" buttons, provided the author is credited and a link back to the source is included.

  • Short Excerpts: You may quote brief snippets (no more than one stanza of a poem or one paragraph of a blog) for the purpose of a review or scholarly critique, provided full credit is given to the author.

4. Requesting Permission

If you wish to use any content beyond what is permitted above (e.g., for an anthology, a public performance, or a classroom setting), you must obtain prior written permission. Please contact the author directly through the contact form on this website to discuss licensing or usage rights.

5. Copyright Infringement

Unauthorized use of this material may give rise to a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offense. I reserve the right to issue DMCA Takedown Notices to hosting providers and search engines to remove stolen content.

By continuing to browse this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these terms.