Terms of Service

Welcome to dreamly.top (the “Site”), a blog dedicated to the craft, theory, and practice of non-fiction writing. By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please discontinue use of the Site immediately. These Terms apply to all visitors, readers, commenters, and contributors.

1. General Use and Acceptance

dreamly.top is a non-commercial editorial platform. The content provided—including articles, essays, guides, and reader comments—is for informational and educational purposes only. You may browse, read, and share links to the Site in accordance with these Terms. By using the Site, you represent that you are at least 13 years of age, or if you are under 13, that you have obtained parental or guardian consent to use the Site.

2. Intellectual Property Rights

2.1 Original Content

All original articles, posts, images, and written materials published on dreamly.top (excluding user-generated comments) are the intellectual property of the Site owner or its licensors, unless otherwise credited. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or publicly display any substantial portion of this content without prior written permission from the Site owner. Brief quotations for criticism, review, or research are permitted under fair use, provided that proper attribution is given (including a link back to dreamly.top).

2.2 User-Generated Content (Comments)

By submitting a comment, question, or other written contribution to the Site, you grant dreamly.top a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual license to display, reproduce, and distribute your contribution in connection with the Site. You retain ownership of your submission. You are solely responsible for the content of your comments and represent that they do not infringe any third-party rights.

3. User Conduct and Community Standards

dreamly.top encourages respectful, thoughtful discussion about non-fiction writing. When using the Site, particularly the comment sections, you agree not to:

• Post any content that is defamatory, abusive, harassing, threatening, or that invades another person’s privacy.
• Submit spam, promotional material, or irrelevant links (including self-promotion without prior approval).
• Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.
• Post any content that is unlawful, obscene, hateful, or that encourages illegal activity.
• Attempt to disrupt the Site’s functionality, including through malware, bots, or denial-of-service attacks.

We reserve the right to remove or edit any user-generated content that violates these standards, and to suspend or ban repeat offenders without notice.

4. Third-Party Links and Embedded Content

Articles on dreamly.top may include links to external websites, references, or embedded content (e.g., videos, book excerpts). These are provided for convenience and informational purposes only. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of any third-party sites. Your interaction with any third-party link or service is at your own risk.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

The content on dreamly.top is provided “as is” and for general informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy and clarity in our writing, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the completeness, reliability, or suitability of the information. Non-fiction writing advice, techniques, and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not constitute professional, legal, or academic counsel. You use the Site at your own discretion.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, dreamly.top, its owners, operators, and contributors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your access to or use of the Site, including but not limited to reliance on any content, errors or omissions, or any interruption in service. This limitation applies even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

7. Privacy and Data Collection

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, store, and handle personal data (such as email addresses if you subscribe to our newsletter, or IP addresses for basic analytics). We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. By using the Site, you consent to the data practices described in the Privacy Policy.

8. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Material changes will be highlighted or announced via a site notice.

9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the use of the Site shall first be attempted to be resolved through informal negotiation. If unresolved, disputes shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Erie County, Pennsylvania.

10. Termination

We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to terminate or restrict your access to the Site (including the ability to post comments) at any time, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is otherwise harmful to the Site or other users. Sections 2, 5, 6, and 9 shall survive any termination.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms, or if you wish to report a violation, please contact us:

We aim to respond to all inquiries within a reasonable timeframe.

12. Miscellaneous

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and dreamly.top regarding your use of the Site and supersede any prior agreements. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

Thank you for being part of the dreamly.top community. We hope our writing inspires and informs your own non-fiction journey.