Terms of Use

Terms of Use

Last updated: September 30, 2025

Welcome to The Storystead. By accessing or using this website, you agree to the following terms.

πŸ“˜ Educational Resource, Not Therapy

The Storystead is created by someone trained in mental health counseling. While this background informs the way resources are selected, annotated, and presented, this website is not a substitute for therapy, counseling, or individualized mental health treatment.

Resources here are designed for general educational and informational purposes. The Storystead cannot account for the unique nuances of each individual’s mental health journey.

If you are seeking therapy, crisis support, or personalized guidance, please contact a licensed mental health provider or call emergency services in urgent situations.

πŸ“— Affiliate Links and Gifts

Some links (e.g., Amazon, Ko-fi) may be affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, The Storystead may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. All affiliate links will be clearly marked.

Gifts and wishlist contributions are voluntary, non-refundable, and not tax-deductible.

πŸ“• Content Ownership

Original annotations, classifications, and database design are owned by The Storystead.

Book covers, summaries, and other publisher-provided content remain the property of their respective copyright holders and are used under fair use for review, commentary, and educational purposes.

πŸ“™ User Contributions

If you submit feedback, ideas, or suggestions, you agree that we may use them to improve the site without obligation to compensate you.

πŸ“’ Limitation of Liability

  • Decisions made based on the information provided here.
  • The content, privacy practices, or security of external websites (Amazon, Ko-fi, PayPal, etc.).

πŸ““ Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. The updated version will always include a new β€œLast Updated” date at the top.

πŸ“– Contact Us

Questions? Email us at thestorystead@gmail.com.