Terms of Service

Effective Date: 2025

Welcome to The Glass Post. By submitting work or using our website, you agree to the following terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

1. Submissions

Eligibility: Submissions are open to writers 18 and older. By submitting, you confirm that you have the legal right to do so.

Original Work: You must own the rights to the work you submit. Plagiarized or AI-generated-only content is not accepted.

Rights: Upon acceptance, The Glass Post receives First North American Serial Rights (FNASR), meaning we are the first to publish your work. Rights revert to the author after publication, but we retain the right to archive the work on our website. If republished elsewhere, credit The Glass Post as the original publisher.

Edits: We reserve the right to make minor edits (grammar, formatting) without consultation. Major edits will be discussed with the author.

Simultaneous Submissions: Allowed, but notify us immediately if your work is accepted elsewhere.

Previously Published Work: Not accepted unless explicitly requested.

2. Submission Fees & Refunds

Non-Refundable Fees: Submission fees are non-refundable unless a website error prevents submission.

3. Acceptance & Response Time

We aim to respond within 2-6 weeks but cannot guarantee exact timing.

Rejected work may be resubmitted unless otherwise stated.

4. User Conduct & Website Use

Users agree to:

• Not misuse our website, including spamming, hacking, or engaging in unlawful activities.

• Not submit defamatory, libelous, or obscene content.

• Refrain from disrespectful or inappropriate behavior toward our editors. Violations may result in submission bans.

5. Content Liability & Indemnification

User Responsibility: By submitting content, you affirm that your work does not infringe on any third-party rights, including copyright, trademark, or privacy rights. You accept full liability for any claims arising from your submissions.

Indemnification: You agree to indemnify and hold The Glass Post, its affiliates, and its staff harmless from any legal claims, damages, or expenses (including attorney’s fees) arising from your submission, use of the site, or violation of these terms.

6. Limitation of Liability

The Glass Post is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee uninterrupted access to the site.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Glass Post and its affiliates are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from:

• Website errors, service interruptions, or data loss.

• Unauthorized access to user submissions or data breaches.

• Any reliance on published content, whether factual or opinion-based.

7. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes related to these terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration in the state of Colorado, under the rules of the American Arbitration Association. You waive the right to participate in a class action lawsuit.

8. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms periodically. Continued use of our site after changes means you accept the revised terms.

For questions, contact us at kay@theglasspost.com

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2025

At The Glass Post, we respect your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Data: When submitting, you provide your name, email, and payment details.

Usage Data: We may collect data on website visits, device type, and browser type for analytics.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Process submissions and notify you of acceptance/rejections.

• Process payments securely via third-party payment processors.

• Improve our website experience.

3. Data Sharing & Security

• No Sale of Data: We do not sell or share your data with third parties for marketing.

• Secure Transactions: Payment info is handled by third-party providers (e.g., PayPal, Stripe).

• Security Measures: We implement reasonable safeguards to protect user data, but we do not guarantee absolute security.

4. Your Rights

• You may request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us.

• You may unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time.

5. Limitation of Liability for Data Breaches

We take reasonable security measures to protect data, but The Glass Post is not responsible for any unauthorized access, hacking, or data breaches beyond our control. By using our website, you acknowledge that no online platform is completely secure.

6. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this policy. If significant changes occur, we will notify users via email or website notice.

For questions, contact us at kay@theglasspost.com