Terms of Use for Decadent Serpent (DS)

Effective Date: 04/10/2024

Welcome to Decadent Serpent (DS). By accessing our website, you agree to the following terms. Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these terms. If you do not agree, do not use our site.

2. Intellectual Property

All content on DS, including articles, images, and design, is protected by intellectual property laws.

  • You may not reproduce, distribute, or modify any DS content without prior written consent.

  • Contributors retain rights to their original works unless otherwise agreed in writing.

3. Copyright and Image Use

DS respects the intellectual property rights of others and strives to use only legally sourced materials.

  • If DS uses images not owned by us, appropriate credit and links will be provided wherever required.

  • Such images are used under the principles of “fair use” for educational or illustrative purposes only and not for any other reason.

  • If you are the owner of an image displayed on the DS website and object to its use, please contact us directly at dinah.kolka@decadentserpent.com. Upon verification of ownership, the image will be promptly removed.

  • DS assures all image owners that their work is used with respect, and no other purposes beyond the stated scope are intended.

4. User-Generated Content

If you submit content to DS:

  • You grant DS a non-exclusive, worldwide license to publish your work online and in promotional materials.

  • You confirm that your submission is original and does not infringe on the rights of others.

  • DS reserves the right to edit or remove submitted content as needed.

5. Use of the Website

You agree to:

  • Use the site for lawful purposes only.

  • Refrain from activities that could harm the site or its users, including hacking or distributing malicious software.

6. Third-Party Links

Our site may include links to third-party websites. DS is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these sites.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

DS content is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee the accuracy or reliability of information on the site.

8. Limitation of Liability

DS is not liable for any damages arising from your use of the site, including loss of data, profits, or opportunities.

9. Termination of Use

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to our site for violations of these terms.

10. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of Scotland, and any disputes will be resolved in courts of this jurisdiction.

11. Changes to These Terms

DS may update these terms periodically. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

12. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms of Use, please email us at editor@decadentserpent.com.