Last updated: October 5, 2026
These Terms of Use explain the conditions for using Stories in the Static. By using this website, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please stop using the website.
In these terms, “I,” “me,” and “the website” refer to the operator of Stories in the Static.
What This Website Provides
Stories in the Static publishes articles about true crime, mysteries, unusual events, and related subjects. The website may also publish clearly labeled original fiction and personal commentary.
Content is provided for general information and entertainment. It is not a substitute for professional advice, an official case record, or emergency assistance.
Factual Stories, Theories, and Fiction
Factual articles draw on available reporting, records, and other sources. Some stories involve incomplete information, disputed accounts, or unresolved questions. The site’s answers about how factual articles are researched explain how those uncertainties are handled in practice.
An allegation is not a finding of guilt. A theory is not an established explanation. People accused of crimes are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Personal commentary reflects interpretation rather than additional evidence. Original fiction is invented and should not be treated as reporting.
Accuracy and Updates
I aim to present information accurately, but errors and omissions can occur. Sources may disagree, and developments after publication may change an account.
Publication dates, update dates, and reporting cutoffs help identify when an article’s information was current. The website does not promise that every article will reflect every later development.
If you identify a factual error or misleading statement, please report the specific page and provide supporting information through the contact page.
No Professional Advice
Articles discussing legal proceedings, medical events, financial matters, or other specialized subjects provide general context. They do not create an attorney-client relationship, a medical relationship, or another professional relationship.
Do not use website content to make decisions that require qualified advice about your circumstances.
The website does not provide investigative services or handle emergencies. If someone is in immediate danger, contact the appropriate emergency service.
Sensitive Subject Matter
Some articles discuss death, violence, abuse, criminal conduct, and other disturbing subjects.
Please use your judgment when choosing what to read or share. The website is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children.
Acceptable Use
You may browse the website and share links to its pages for lawful purposes.
You may not use the website to harass or threaten anyone, publish private personal information without permission, impersonate another person, submit unlawful material, or interfere with the website’s operation.
Attempts to gain unauthorized access, distribute malicious software, or bypass security controls are prohibited.
Do not use information from the website to contact, intimidate, or target people connected to a story.
Copyright and Reusing Content
Original website text, branding, and other original materials are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Third-party materials remain subject to their owners’ rights.
You are welcome to share article links. Permission to read or share a link does not grant permission to republish an entire article, reproduce original images, or sell website materials.
Uses permitted by law, including applicable fair use, remain unaffected by these terms. For other uses, request permission through the contact page.
Comments and Reader Submissions
If you submit a comment, correction, story suggestion, photograph, or other material, you are responsible for having the right to share it.
Do not submit material that violates someone else’s privacy, copyright, or other rights. Please avoid sending confidential information or sensitive documents without first discussing how they will be handled.
Submitting a story suggestion does not guarantee coverage, compensation, or a response.
For material you submit specifically for public posting, you grant permission to display and reasonably format that material for its intended use on the website. You retain any ownership rights you hold.
Sending a private correction or inquiry does not, by itself, grant permission to publish your private correspondence. Publication of other submitted materials requires an appropriate agreement or permission.
Moderation
I may review, decline, edit, or remove public submissions, including spam, threats, unsupported accusations, private personal information, and unrelated promotions.
Editing may address formatting, length, or clarity. Public contributions should not be assumed to represent my views or verified reporting.
Outside Links and Embedded Content
Articles may link to outside websites or include embedded videos and other third-party content.
I do not control those websites, their availability, their privacy practices, or their content. A link does not automatically mean I endorse everything published by its owner.
Your use of an outside service is subject to that service’s terms and policies.
Advertising, Affiliate Links, and Purchases
The website may earn revenue from advertisements, affiliate links, and disclosed sponsorships. The separate affiliate relationships provides more detail about when compensation may result from those arrangements.
A commercial relationship does not guarantee that a product or service will meet your needs. Prices, availability, and offers may change.
Purchases made through outside links are handled by the seller. Questions about orders, delivery, refunds, warranties, or billing should be directed to that seller.
Further information appears in the website’s Affiliate Disclosure.
Privacy
Information practices are described in the website’s Privacy Policy. Please review that policy to understand how visitor information and outside services may be involved when you use the website.
Website Availability and Warranties
The website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, I do not guarantee uninterrupted access, error-free operation, complete accuracy, or suitability for a particular purpose. Content and website features may change or become unavailable.
Nothing in these terms excludes warranties or protections that cannot legally be excluded.
Limits on Liability
To the extent permitted by applicable law, I am not liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential losses arising from your use of, or inability to use, the website.
These terms do not exclude or limit liability where doing so is prohibited by law. Your applicable consumer rights remain unaffected.
Changes to These Terms
I may revise these terms as the website changes. The date at the top identifies the latest revision.
Updated terms apply to future use after they are posted, subject to any additional notice or agreement required by law.
Questions About These Terms
For a concern about these terms, a content permission request, or an issue involving the website, please use the contact page.
Please identify the relevant page or material and explain the issue so I can review it.