You agree to the terms of service below, and the Terms of Use for Substack, the technology provider.

1. Acceptance of Terms

  1. By accessing or subscribing to The Psychonaut Files (the “Publication”), you agree to abide by these Terms of Service (“TOS”).

  2. If you do not agree to these TOS, you may not access or use the Publication.

2. Intellectual Property Rights

  1. Ownership: All content, including but not limited to articles, audio, images, and archival materials (“Content”), is the exclusive property of Michael Mason (or a relevant rights holder, if applicable) unless otherwise stated.

  2. Limited License: You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and read the Content for personal, non-commercial use only.

  3. Restrictions: You may not reproduce, republish, download, upload, post, transmit, or distribute any Content in any form or by any means without prior written permission from Michael Mason.

3. Use of Publication

  1. Personal Use: The Publication is intended for individual subscribers’ personal, informational use.

  2. No Unlawful or Prohibited Use: You agree not to use the Publication for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these TOS.

4. Subscription and Payments

  1. Subscription Levels: You may access free or paid subscription tiers that grant varying levels of access to the Content.

  2. Payment & Renewals: Paid subscriptions will be billed in accordance with the plan you select, subject to any promotional rates. You are responsible for canceling before renewal if you no longer wish to subscribe.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

  1. Accuracy: The Content is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. While efforts are made to ensure accuracy, Michael Mason makes no warranty regarding the completeness or reliability of any information.

  2. No Professional Advice: Any Content presented is for informational and storytelling purposes only and does not constitute legal, medical, or other professional advice. Always consult a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.

6. Limitation of Liability

  1. Indirect Damages: To the fullest extent permitted by law, Michael Mason shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or related to the use of the Publication.

  2. Maximum Liability: In jurisdictions that do not allow certain liability limitations, liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

7. Modifications to TOS

  1. Amendments: We reserve the right to modify these TOS at any time without notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting.

  2. Continued Use: Your continued use of the Publication after modifications indicates your acceptance of the revised TOS.

8. Termination

  1. Right to Terminate: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your subscription or access to the Publication at our discretion, with or without prior notice, for any violation of these TOS or other conduct we deem inappropriate.

  2. Survival of Terms: Upon termination, any applicable sections of these TOS (e.g., Intellectual Property Rights, Limitation of Liability) shall survive.

9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

  1. Governing Law: These TOS and any dispute arising from them shall be governed by the laws of [Your State/Country], without regard to conflict of law provisions.

  2. Venue: Any claim arising out of or relating to these TOS shall be brought in the courts of [Your State/Country]. You consent to the jurisdiction and venue of those courts.

10. Contact Information

  1. Questions or Concerns: For any questions, please contact michaelpmason@gmail.com