TERMS OF SERVICE

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using ESPRESSO THOUGHTS (the "Website"), you agree to comply with these Terms of Service.

2. Copyright & Content Ownership

**All original content on this Website, including but not limited to poems, articles, essays, and creative works, is copyrighted and owned by ESPRESSO THOUGHTS unless explicitly stated otherwise or with a credited source and link or attribution.** Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, or modification of any content in full or in substantial part is strictly prohibited without explicit written permission **OR** a full reference back to the original content or webpage, including a **clear credit to the author and a direct link to the original source**.

Failure to provide proper attribution, including both the author's name and a functional link to the original content, may constitute copyright infringement and legal action may be pursued.

3. Use of Third-Party Content & Sources

If third-party content, research, or references are used in articles or write-ups, proper **attribution and source citations** will be provided.

**External Sources**: When research is conducted using third-party information, **source links will be included** within the article to maintain transparency.

This Website does not claim ownership over third-party references and respects the intellectual property rights of other content creators.

4. DMCA Takedown Policy

Reporting Copyright Infringement: If you believe that any content published on ESPRESSO THOUGHTS infringes on your copyright, you may submit a **DMCA Takedown Request**.

To file a request, please provide the following information:

  • Your name, contact information, and proof of ownership of the copyrighted work.
  • The URL or specific location of the allegedly infringing material.
  • A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is unauthorized.
  • A declaration, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your claim is accurate.

**Contact for DMCA Requests**: Email us at ipongrani@protonmail.com with "DMCA Takedown Request" in the subject line.

5. User Contributions

Users may submit comments, feedback, or other content where applicable. By submitting content, you grant us the right to use, display, and distribute your content in connection with the Website.

6. Disclaimer

The information provided on this Website is for informational and entertainment purposes only. We make no guarantees regarding the accuracy or reliability of the content.

7. Limitation of Liability

We are not responsible for any damages arising from your use of the Website. Your use of our content is at your own risk.

The Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those external sites.

9. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any updates.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please send us a message.