Terms of Use – Verbosian

Last Updated: July 11, 2025

By accessing or using Verbosian.com (the “Website”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (this “Agreement”) and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference into this Agreement. If you do not accept these terms, please do not use the Website.

The Website is a personal blog owned and operated by Ian S. Goldstein (“Site Owner”). Throughout this Agreement, the terms “we,” “us,” or “our” refer to the Site Owner and the Website collectively. This Agreement may be updated from time to time by posting a revised version on this page. Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of any changes.

Use of Content

Unless otherwise noted, all content on this Website — including text, images, videos, graphics, and other original materials — is the property of the Site Owner and is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. All rights are reserved.

You are welcome to view and share content for personal, non-commercial use, as long as the material is not modified, misrepresented, or used out of context. Any copyright or attribution notices included in the original material must be retained.

Some content may include quotations, excerpts, or embedded media from third-party sources. Those materials remain the intellectual property of their respective owners and are used here for commentary, illustration, or informational purposes in accordance with applicable law.

You may not reproduce, republish, redistribute, or commercially use any content from this Website without prior written permission, except as otherwise permitted by law.

Trademarks

All third-party names, logos, product or service marks, and registered trademarks mentioned on this Website are the property of their respective owners. Any such references are made for identification, commentary, or informational purposes only and do not imply endorsement or affiliation.

Comments and User Content

If you choose to submit a comment or contribute content to the Website, you are solely responsible for what you post. By submitting content, you grant us a nonexclusive, royalty-free license to display, reproduce, and distribute your submission in connection with the Website.

You agree not to post content that:

Is unlawful or violates any copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights.
Infringes on the privacy or publicity rights of others.
Includes confidential or private information you don’t have permission to share.
Is defamatory, threatening, harassing, abusive, obscene, or discriminatory.
Contains sexually explicit material or hate speech.
Is spam, advertising, a chain letter, or part of a pyramid scheme.
Impersonates another person or misrepresents your identity.

We reserve the right to remove any comments or user-submitted content at our discretion, with or without notice, for any reason. We also disclaim responsibility for the opinions expressed in user comments, which reflect the views of their respective authors.

Third-Party Links and Embedded Content

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or include embedded content such as videos, images, or social media posts from other sources. These external sites and services are not controlled by us, and we are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or availability.

Links are provided for reference, convenience, or informational purposes and do not imply endorsement. If you choose to visit a third-party site, you do so at your own risk and should review the applicable terms and privacy policies.

Some links may be affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission if you make a purchase through them. This comes at no additional cost to you and helps support the maintenance of the Website.

Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability

This Website and its content are provided for general informational purposes only and are offered on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the accuracy, completeness, reliability, suitability, or availability of the information contained on the Website.

We do not guarantee that the Website will be error-free, uninterrupted, secure, or free from viruses or other harmful components. Your use of the Website is at your own risk.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

Under no circumstances shall we, our contributors, or affiliates be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Website, reliance on any content, or inability to access the Website, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

We also disclaim liability for the accuracy, availability, or security of any third-party content linked or embedded within the Website. This includes, but is not limited to, social media posts, videos, product links, external articles, or third-party services. You access third-party content at your own risk.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Site Owner, contributors, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses — including reasonable legal fees — arising out of your use of the Website, your violation of this Agreement, or your infringement of any intellectual property or other rights of any person or entity.

Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the Website, or to remove any content, comments, or links, at our discretion and without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to violations of this Agreement.

Accessibility

If you require this policy in an alternative format for accessibility reasons, please contact us and we will do our best to accommodate your request.

Governing Law and Severability

This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Vermont, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising from or related to your use of the Website shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Vermont. By using this Website, you consent to the jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permitted by law, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

No waiver of any term of this Agreement shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term.

Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and the Site Owner regarding your use of the Website and supersedes any prior understandings or agreements.

Contact

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Agreement, please use the Contact page or write to us at: PO Box 504, Bondville, VT 05340.