Terms of Use

These Terms of Use (the "Terms") govern your access to and use of Dot by Dot's website and any related pages, players, feeds, and content (collectively, the "Site").

By using the Site, you agree to these Terms.

1) Who operates Dot by Dot

Dot by Dot is currently operated by Dustin Parker, an individual located in Delaware, USA ("Dot by Dot," "we," "us," "our").

Dot by Dot is not yet organized as a separate legal entity. Until it is, you are entering into these Terms with Dustin Parker personally.

If Dot by Dot later forms a legal entity (for example, an LLC or corporation), we may transfer these Terms to that entity, and that entity will become the operator of the Site going forward.

2) What Dot by Dot is

Dot by Dot publishes:

• Essays and written posts
• Images, including AI-generated artwork
• Audio and Video, including podcasts

The Site may also offer a free subscription option to receive updates by email.

We are not currently selling products or subscriptions through the Site.

3) Eligibility

The Site is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. If you are under 13, do not use the Site or submit information to it.

4) Acceptable use

You agree not to:

• Use the Site in a way that violates any law or regulation.
• Try to access, probe, or tamper with parts of the Site you are not authorized to access.
• Interfere with the Site's operation (for example, by introducing malware or abusing traffic).
• Systematically scrape or harvest content from the Site (including via bots) without our written permission.

5) Intellectual property and permission to use the content

Unless we explicitly say otherwise, all content on the Site, including essays, audio, artwork, logos, and design (the "Content") is owned by Dot by Dot or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws.

Dot by Dot grants you a limited, revocable permission to:

• Access and view the Content for your personal, non-commercial use
• Share links to the Site

You may not, without prior written permission:

• Copy, reproduce, distribute, sell, or create derivative works from the Content
• Re-upload podcast audio, full essays, or image files to other platforms

Reasonable quoting is welcome. You may quote short excerpts for commentary, criticism, or discussion when you provide clear attribution to Dot by Dot and link back to the original page.

6) AI-generated artwork

Some images on the Site are generated using AI tools. They are published for creative and editorial purposes.

You understand and agree:

• AI-generated images may contain artifacts, inaccuracies, or unexpected similarities.
• Dot by Dot does not make guarantees about exclusivity, non-infringement, or fitness for any particular purpose for AI-generated images.

The usage permissions in Section 5 apply to AI-generated artwork unless we explicitly label a different license on a specific piece.

7) Newsletter and communications

If you subscribe to receive updates, you agree we may send you emails related to Dot by Dot, such as new essays, new podcast episodes, or important Site notices.

You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in the email.

8) Submissions you send us

If you send us feedback, ideas, or suggestions (for example, by email or a form), you agree we can use them without restriction or compensation.

Do not send confidential or sensitive personal information through the Site.

9) Third-party links and embedded players

The Site may link to third-party websites or embed third-party players (for example, podcast platforms or video/audio hosts). Those third parties control their own services. Dot by Dot is not responsible for third-party sites, content, or practices.

10) Disclaimers

The Site and Content are provided for general informational and entertainment purposes.

THE SITE AND CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE." TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DOT BY DOT DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

Dot by Dot does not guarantee that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure.

11) Limitation of liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DOT BY DOT WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, OR DATA, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR CONTENT.

DOT BY DOT'S TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE SITE OR THESE TERMS WILL NOT EXCEED $100.

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations, so some of the above may not apply to you.

12) Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold Dot by Dot harmless from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your misuse of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any law or third-party rights.

13) Copyright complaints

If you believe content on the Site infringes your copyright, send a notice to:

info@dotbydot.com
Subject line: "Copyright Notice"

Include: (1) the work claimed to be infringed, (2) the URL of the allegedly infringing material, (3) your contact information, and (4) a statement that you have a good faith belief the use is not authorized.

14) Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time by posting a revised version on the Site and updating the "Last updated" date. If changes are material, we may also provide notice via email to subscribers or via a Site notice.

Your continued use of the Site after changes become effective means you accept the updated Terms.

15) Governing law and venue

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, excluding conflict of laws rules.

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site must be brought in the state or federal courts located in Delaware, and you consent to jurisdiction and venue there.

16) Contact

Dot by Dot
Operated by Dustin Parker (Delaware, USA)
Email: info@dotbydot.com