Terms of Service

Effective date: December 10, 2025

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of Prism Writing LLC's website, applications, and related services (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to these Terms.

1. About the Service

Prism Writing LLC provides free educational content, research articles, and an interactive Knowledge Graph exploring history, politics, law, economics, and self-sufficiency. Our mission is to make quality information accessible to everyone.

2. Accounts and Access

• Most content is freely accessible without an account.
• If you create an account, you are responsible for the accuracy of information you provide and for maintaining the security of your credentials.
• You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service. Some features may require you to be 18 or older.
• We may suspend or terminate access for violation of these Terms or misuse of the Service.

3. Acceptable Use

• Do not use the Service to violate any law, infringe rights, or transmit harmful or unlawful content.
• Do not interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Service.
• Do not scrape, harvest, or bulk-download content without permission.
• Respect intellectual property and the privacy of others.
• Do not post spam, hate speech, harassment, or content that violates community standards in comments or feedback.

4. Intellectual Property

The Service, including articles, research, design, logos, the Knowledge Graph, and software, is owned by Prism Writing LLC or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, redistribute, or commercially exploit our content without express written permission.

You may share links to our content and quote brief excerpts with proper attribution for non-commercial, educational purposes.

5. User Content

When you submit comments, feedback, or other content:

• You retain ownership of your content.
• You grant Prism Writing LLC a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display, moderate, and use your contributions to improve the Service.
• You are responsible for ensuring you have the necessary rights to content you submit.
• We reserve the right to remove content that violates these Terms or community standards, including profanity, spam, or harassment.

6. Educational Disclaimer

Content on Prism Writing is provided for educational and informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy and cite sources where possible:

• Our content does not constitute legal, financial, medical, or professional advice.
• We encourage readers to verify information and consult qualified professionals for specific situations.
• Historical and political analysis reflects research and interpretation; readers should consider multiple perspectives.

7. Privacy

Your use of the Service is subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect and use information, including disclosures under Arizona law.

8. Donations and Support

Prism Writing LLC is supported by voluntary donations. Donations are not required to access content and do not create any obligation on our part beyond gratitude. Donations are processed through third-party platforms (such as GoFundMe and Buy Me a Coffee) and are subject to their respective terms.

9. Disclaimers

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available." To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not guarantee uninterrupted access or error-free content.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Prism Writing LLC will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, or for lost profits, data, or goodwill. Our total liability for any claim is limited to the amount you paid to us for the Service in the 12 months preceding the event giving rise to the claim, or $100, whichever is greater.

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Prism Writing LLC and its founder from claims arising out of your use of the Service, your submitted content, or your violation of these Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Arizona, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in state or federal courts located in Pima County, Arizona.

13. Changes

We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be indicated by updating the effective date above. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

14. Contact

For questions about these Terms:

Email: Ariel@prismwriting.com

Phone: (520) 591-9667

Location: Prism Writing LLC, Tucson, Arizona (Pima County)

This document provides our terms of service. For legal questions specific to your situation, please consult qualified legal counsel.