Terms of Service (TOS)

Effective Date: May 15, 2025.

Welcome to TraTales.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By submitting content via email to us or otherwise using our services, you (“user” or “you”) agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service (TOS) and our Privacy Policy, both of which govern your use of this website and any services provided through it.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By submitting photos, stories, or any other content (“User Content”) to TraTales.com via email or other communication, you agree to these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not submit content.

We reserve the right to update or change these Terms of Service at any time without prior notice. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site after changes to the Terms of Service constitutes acceptance of those changes.

2. Submission of Content

You may submit photos, notes, stories, and other materials (collectively, “User Content”) to TraTales.com via email. By submitting User Content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, sublicensable license to use, display, modify, distribute, and otherwise exploit the User Content in connection with the operation of our website and in promotional materials, in any media now known or later developed, without compensation.

Content Guidelines:

You agree not to submit User Content that:

  • Violates any law or regulation.
  • Is defamatory, abusive, obscene, or discriminatory.
  • Infringes on the rights of others, including copyright, trademark, privacy, or publicity rights.
  • Contains viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
  • Is deceptive, misleading, or offensive.

We reserve the right to remove or modify any User Content that violates these guidelines, without notice or liability.

3. Use of Your Content

By submitting your content, you agree that TraTales.com has the right to use your User Content on our website, social media, and marketing materials. We will attribute the content to you (when possible) but may also edit or modify it for clarity, length, or style.

You retain ownership of the User Content but acknowledge that your submission grants TraTales.com a license to use it as described above.

4. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the Site or email communication for any unlawful purpose or in a manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Site.
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Site’s functionality or security.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or related systems or networks.
  • Submit content that is false, misleading, or intentionally harmful.

Any violation of these terms may result in the removal of your content and/or termination of your ability to submit future materials.

5. Privacy Policy

Your use of the Site is governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. By submitting content or communicating with us via email, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

We may collect your email address and any personal details included in the content you submit. We will use this information solely for the purposes of communication and to feature your content on our website.

6. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

The Site and services are provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the content or services provided through the Site. We are not responsible for any errors, omissions, or interruptions in the service.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, TraTales.com shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use or inability to use the Site, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless TraTales.com, its designers, employees, agents, and licensors from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your submission of content, your use of the Site, or your violation of these Terms of Service.

8. Termination

We reserve the right to remove your content or suspend your ability to submit content at any time, without notice, for any reason, including if we believe you have violated these Terms of Service.

9. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms of Service or the use of the Site shall be resolved through binding arbitration, rather than in court.

10. Miscellaneous

  • Severability: If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
  • Entire Agreement: These Terms of Service, along with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and TraTales.com regarding the use of the Site.

11. Modifications

We reserve the right to update, modify, or change these Terms of Service at any time. All changes will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” will be updated. Your continued use of the Site after such changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Terms.

By submitting content or using this site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these Terms of Service and agree to be bound by them.