Terms of Service for The Inked Feather (Plain Text)

Effective Date: October 21, 2025

Welcome to The Inked Feather (theinkedfeather.com). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service (the "Terms").

1. Intellectual Property and Content Ownership

1.1 Original and Human-Authored Content

All original content on the Blog, including text, photographs, graphics, and the human-authored creative modifications, selection, and arrangements of AI-generated material (both text and images), is the property of the operator of The Inked Feather and is protected by copyright.

1.2 AI-Assisted Content (Text and Images) and Copyright

The Blog may utilize content, including both written text and visual images, created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI). Consistent with U.S. copyright law:

  • Material that is purely AI-generated and lacks sufficient human creative input is not protected by copyright and is considered to be in the public domain. The Inked Feather makes no claim of copyright over these purely AI-generated components.

  • The creative changes, edits, original insights, selection, arrangement, cropping, and other modifications you apply to any AI-generated text or image constitute your original human authorship and are protected by copyright.

1.3 Permitted Use

You may view, download, or print pages from the Blog for your personal, non-commercial use only.

1.4 Prohibited Use

You must not republish, sell, rent, or otherwise commercially exploit any content (including human-authored or AI-assisted content) without express written permission.

The rest of the Terms of Service (Sections 2 through 6) remains the same as previously modified. This change clearly covers both AI-assisted text and images under the same legal principle of human authorship.

2. User Content (Comments and Submissions)

  • Responsibility: You are solely responsible for any content (including comments or feedback) you post. You agree that your content will not be defamatory, abusive, illegal, or violate any third-party rights.

  • License: By posting content, you grant The Inked Feather a non-exclusive, perpetual, royalty-free license to use, modify, reproduce, and publish that content on the Blog and in promotional materials.

3. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

The content on the Blog is for general entertainment and informational purposes only. It reflects the personal opinions and experiences of the author.

  • No Professional Advice: The information presented is not a substitute for professional advice (e.g., financial, medical, or legal advice). You rely on the information presented at your own risk.

  • Advertisements: The Blog displays third-party advertisements (via Adsterra). We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or claims made in those advertisements.

  • Limitation of Liability: The Blog is provided "as is." We shall not be liable for any damages arising from your access to or use of the Service.

4. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan, United States.

5. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. We will try to provide reasonable notice before new terms take effect. By continuing to use the Blog after revisions are posted, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

6. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: theinkedfeatherblog.com