Terms of Service

Last updated: June 3, 2026

Welcome to therusticpoet.com (the “Site”), the literary home of The Rustic Poet. By accessing or using the Site you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

Use of the Site

You may browse, read, and share the Site’s content for personal, non-commercial use. You agree not to misuse the Site, attempt to disrupt it, access it through automated means without permission, or use it for any unlawful purpose.

Intellectual Property

All poems, writing, images, and other content on the Site are the property of The Rustic Poet / Scott J. Lucius unless otherwise noted, and are protected by copyright. You may not reproduce, republish, or distribute our content without permission, except for brief quotation with attribution and a link back to the Site.

Submissions

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Social Media

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Purchases

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Disclaimer

The Site is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that the Site will always be available, error-free, or secure.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Rustic Poet will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site.

Changes

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date above. Continued use of the Site means you accept the updated Terms.

Contact

Questions about these Terms? Contact us at silas@therusticpoet.com.