Terms of Use + Disclaimer

Effective date: January 6, 2026
Business name: Stealing Shade Story Lab
Contact

Overview

These Terms of Use and Disclaimer (“Terms”) govern your use of the Stealing Shade Story Lab website (the “Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to these Terms.

Who we are

Stealing Shade Story Lab provides writing-related content and information, including resources, downloads, and updates about fiction coaching and related offerings.

Educational content disclaimer

All content on this Site and in any free resources provided through the Site is for educational and informational purposes only.

Writing progress, outcomes, and results vary widely by person. We do not guarantee any specific results, publication outcomes, income, or performance.

Not professional advice

Nothing on this Site constitutes legal, financial, medical, mental health, or other professional advice. If you need professional guidance, consult a qualified professional.

Coaching and services (if/when offered)

If coaching or paid services are offered, any details, pricing, and terms specific to those services may be provided on the Site, in checkout pages, or in separate agreements. In the event of a conflict, the specific service terms will control.

Free resources and downloads

Any free resources (such as a writing spark, prompts, or worksheets) are provided as-is. You are responsible for how you use them.

Third-party services and links

The Site may link to third-party websites or services (for example, MailerLite forms or checkout pages). We do not control third-party sites and are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices.

Your use of third-party services is subject to their terms and privacy policies.

Email list

If you choose to subscribe to our email list, your subscription and communications are governed by our Privacy Policy and the practices of our email service provider (MailerLite). You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email.

Intellectual property

Unless otherwise stated, the Site content (including text, graphics, downloadable resources, and branding) is owned by Stealing Shade Story Lab or used with permission.

You may:

  • View and print pages for personal, non-commercial use
  • Download free resources for personal use

You may not:

  • Reproduce, sell, or redistribute Site content or downloads for commercial purposes without written permission
  • Copy substantial portions of the Site to create competing products or services

Acceptable use

You agree not to:

  • Use the Site in any way that violates applicable laws
  • Attempt to disrupt or compromise the Sites security or functionality
  • Scrape, harvest, or misuse email addresses or other contact information

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Stealing Shade Story Lab will not be liable for any direct or indirect damages arising from your use of (or inability to use) the Site, including reliance on any information provided.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Stealing Shade Story Lab from claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses arising from your misuse of the Site or violation of these Terms.

Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new effective date.

Contact

Questions about these Terms?

Stealing Shade Story Lab
hello@ssstorylab.com