Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Last Updated: January 1, 2026
Welcome to Occupied Souls (www.occupiedsouls.com). By accessing and using this website, you agree to these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use this site.
1. About This Website
Occupied Souls is a storytelling platform that publishes creative nonfiction profiles based on interviews with real people. Our content includes written stories, photographs, and personal reflections from interview subjects.
Important: The stories published on this site represent the personal perspectives, recollections, and opinions of the individuals interviewed. These are creative nonfiction pieces, not investigative journalism or verified historical accounts.
2. Content & Interviews
How Stories Are Created:
- All stories are based on voluntary interviews with subjects who consent to participate
- Interview subjects review and approve their stories before publication
- Subjects grant permission for their names, photos, and quotes to be published
- Occupied Souls retains editorial control over story structure, presentation, and final content
Nature of Content:
- Stories reflect subjects' memories and perspectives, which may be subjective
- We do not fact-check subjects' recollections against historical records
- Dates, names, and details may be approximate or consolidated for narrative flow
- Different people may remember the same events differently
Subject Responsibility: Interview subjects are responsible for the accuracy and legality of information they provide. Occupied Souls is not liable for:
- False or misleading statements made by subjects
- Defamatory comments subjects make about third parties
- Copyright infringement in materials subjects provide
- Privacy violations regarding people subjects discuss
3. Intellectual Property
Content Ownership:
- All content on Occupied Souls (text, photos, design, layout) is owned by Occupied Souls unless otherwise stated
- Interview subjects retain ownership of their personal stories and likenesses
- You may not reproduce, republish, or redistribute content without permission
Permitted Use:
- You may read and share links to stories on social media
- You may quote brief excerpts (under 100 words) with attribution
- You may not scrape, copy, or republish entire stories
4. User Conduct
When using this website, you agree NOT to:
- Use the contact form to send spam, harassment, or malicious content
- Attempt to hack, disrupt, or damage the website
- Impersonate others or provide false information
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
5. Privacy & Data Collection
We collect limited personal information:
- Email addresses from newsletter subscribers
- Contact information submitted via forms
- Basic analytics (page views, visitor location)
For details on how we handle your data, see our Privacy Policy.
6. External Links
This website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for:
- Content on third-party websites
- Privacy practices of external sites
- Accuracy or reliability of linked content
7. Commercial Services
Occupied Souls may offer paid services such as legacy book projects or commissioned storytelling. These services are governed by separate written agreements and are not covered by these general Terms & Conditions.
8. Disclaimers & Limitations
No Warranties: This website and its content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee:
- Accuracy or completeness of information
- Uninterrupted access to the website
- That content will meet your expectations
- Any specific outcome from reading our stories
Limitation of Liability: To the maximum extent permitted by law, Occupied Souls and Santos shall not be liable for any damages arising from:
- Use of this website or its content
- Inability to access the website
- Errors or omissions in content
- Actions taken based on information in stories
- Third-party claims related to published stories
9. Content Removal Requests
If you are featured in a story and wish to:
- Request corrections to factual errors
- Request removal of specific content
- Request removal of the entire story
Please contact us at hello@occupiedsouls.com. We will review requests on a case-by-case basis but are not obligated to make changes to published content.
10. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to update these Terms & Conditions at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
11. Governing Law
These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia. Any disputes arising from use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New South Wales.
12. Contact
For questions about these Terms & Conditions, contact:
Email: hello@occupiedsouls.com
Website: www.occupiedsouls.com
By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.