Here’s where you’ll find all the fun legal stuff: Cookie Policy, Terms & Conditions, Disclosures, Copyright.
Basically: Contents May Be Hot! Do Not Use Without Parental Supervision! Not Tested on Animals! Contact Poison Control If You Accidentally Ingest This Blog!
Who Am I?
Our* website address is https://www.ellerider.com
*When I say our, I mean, my, me: I’m Elle Rider (pen name because my momma doesn’t know I write smut**, but still) and the IRS says I cannot claim my dogs or my ADHD as dependents so there is no “our” or “we” technically.
**I’ll tell her when I can afford to buy her a new car, then she can’t even be mad about it.
We can be contacted at: admin@ellerider.com
Copyright
All images and text on this blog are credited to Elle Rider unless otherwise stated. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material (including translations) without express and written permission from Elle Rider is strictly prohibited.
Most of the images are ethically sourced from sites and databases with free-to-use commercially licenses and/or public domain content, or in the event that I get handy with a camera, the pictures may belong to me. Practice makes perfect, or whatevs.
Excerpts (no longer than a short paragraph) and links to this blog are permitted, providing that full credit is given to Elle Rider with clear and specific direction to the original content.
© 2022 Elle Rider – All Rights Reserved.
Affiliate Disclosure
Some products and services, and links to products and services are Affiliate Links which means that if you click on the link from my website and purchase the product/service, I may earn a commission. I may be compensated to review or provide an opinion on products/services.
If I’m being compensated or earning commissions or getting something for free to try and review – there will be a disclaimer on that actual post.
It does not cost you anything more.
This is a general and basic disclosure and as of July 2022, I haven’t even signed up for any affiliate link sites. I just know the majority of my shopping takes place online and sometimes I like to recommend products so affiliate marketing might buy me a Dr. Pepper for recommending my favorite Super Glue. (Yes, I have a favorite… that is a normal and healthy adult thing. Always go with gel!)
Again, any post containing affiliate links will include a disclosure saying “hey, I may make a small percentage from Whomever is selling The Thing if you buy The Thing after clicking on my link.
If you have questions, shoot me an email. admin@ellerider.com
Privacy Policy
I’m glad you’re here and know online privacy is important (more important than most of realize, see rant below.) This Privacy Policy & the other information explains what kind of information is collected and for what purpose.
The page could be updated from time-to-time based on legal requirements or new website features, the effective date is listed at the bottom of the page.
Your Data
Scroll down a little for the Cookie Policy details.
I am not collecting any data outside the scope of usual web-browsing. I currently use WordPress hosted by HostGator and don’t have any unusual data collecting plug-ins (if that’s a thing?)
I went the basic set-up route and the scope of my data collection started and ended with “Allow Comments” so the website uses whatever basics come along with WordPress. I don’t even have a fantastic grasp on themes yet so… like idk what people even do with that kind of data, how to access it or what I’m going to do when I’m eventually married off to somebody on the other side of the world because I clicked on the wrong link somewhere. But if somebody wanted to disappear my student loans, that’d be a sweet internet scam. (Whoever does the scamming are scamming the wrong people, IMO.)
That sounded a little like a “it’s okay kids, I’ve got candy” pitch but whatever.
I’m at that age now technology is just confusing. I’ve turned into my mother, I never learned how to use Snapchat, I say things like “kids these days” and “where’s the rest of that shirt?” so hacker/scammer, I am not. Otherwise, I’d be on my own private island and not paying taxes and shit.
I’m only writing this because apparently it’s the law. Which, who knows if that’s even true because I didn’t see the law. I take advice from other people who have disclosures saying “I’m not an attorney/CPA/professional so follow my advice at your own risk!” And I’m only trying to make this somewhat amusing on the off chance this page even gets one view. If you’re the person reading this – sorry! Hope you think I’m funny at least. << a therapist would diagnose me so quick for that statement.
Email addresses may be collected if you enter your email address and subscribe to a newsletter or sign up for a promotion. This will result in receiving email(s) from Elle through an email marketing tool such as Constant Contact (currently, it’s the only one I’m familiar with tbh.)
Regulation requires those marketing emails we all get, newsletters and stuff, (basically anything outside of personal email) require an “UNSUBSCRIBE” button in the email. Usually
ElleRider.com will not sell your data or email address to any entity, it’s strictly for my blogging purposes. If you comment, it’ll show up as a comment. If you enter your email, don’t be surprised when you receive an email. There’s no log-in or account features at this time. I don’t really know why there ever would be. The Pinterest gods didn’t say I need it so here we are.
At most, I assume all this “data” is translated into the charts I see when I click on analytics or WordPress sends me an email saying “7 people have viewed your blog this week!”
Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are and how we use them, the types of cookies we use (i.e, the information we collect using cookies and how that information is used, and how to control the cookie preferences.) For further information on how we use, store, and keep your personal data secure, see our Privacy Policy.
You can at any time change or withdraw your consent from the Cookie Declaration on our website
Learn more about who we are, how you can contact us, and how we process personal data in our Privacy Policy.
Your consent applies to the following domains: ellerider.com
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are used to store small pieces of information. They are stored on your device when the website is loaded on your browser. These cookies help us make the website function properly, make it more secure, provide better user experience, and understand how the website performs and to analyze what works and where it needs improvement.
How We Use Cookies
As most of the online services, our website uses first-party and third-party cookies for several purposes. First-party cookies are mostly necessary for the website to function the right way, and they do not collect any of your personally identifiable data.
The third-party cookies used on our website are mainly for understanding how the website performs, how you interact with our website, keeping our services secure, providing advertisements that are relevant to you, and all in all providing you with a better and improved user experience and help speed up your future interactions with our website.
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment.
You Control Cookie Preferences!
Should you decide to change your preferences later through your browsing session, you can click on the “Privacy & Cookie Policy” tab on your screen. This will display the consent notice again enabling you to change your preferences or withdraw your consent entirely.
In addition to this, different browsers provide different methods to block and delete cookies used by websites. You can change the settings of your browser to block/delete the cookies. To find out more about how to manage and delete cookies, visit wikipedia.org, www.allaboutcookies.org.
Or download a browser with better privacy settings. Personally, I recommend Brave. I use it for all of my browsing. If you are prone to anxiety and long dives down rabbit holes, I highly suggest you do not query cyber security in general – it may end up with you switching to encrypted email services (shout to to Proton Mail!), subscribing to a personal VPN service (what up, Nord?), figuring out how to use Linux because Microsoft gives you the creepy-crawlies, feeling a general sense of discomfort at targeted advertising and absolute distrust of your Google Home and Alexa Devices.
[disclosure seems appropriate rn: I’m not an expert or professional in anything, I have no background in cybersec, I didn’t make any money or get anything out of mentioning any of the above services – they are legitimately what I started using after my husband couldn’t really explain to me what a VPN was or why he wanted one. Enter, the rabbit hole. Also, who tf reads this ? Like I didn’t even know blogs were legally required to have a cookies policy and all this other stuff – it’s like “I’ve read these terms of service” being the biggest lie since Santa Claus. Also, there prob shouldn’t be personal anecdotes on this page but again, who’s gonna know?]
Comments
This site uses the general WordPress comment set-up – no extra information is retained aside from what you submit and what WordPress already does with our information.
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Terms & Conditions
(the extra dull stuff – ALL OF IT because people be acting wild these days and idk how I could be sued for writing smut under a pen name, but by god, I’m sure somebody will figure it out one day.)
We, our, my, me, Elle Rider, ellerider.com and it’s variations all refer to the entity of www.ellerider.com
You and your refers to you, the being, entity, soul, ghost that is accessing this website.
These are the Terms and Conditions governing the use of www.ellerider.com and the agreement that operates between You and www.ellerider.com
These Terms and Conditions set out the rights and obligations of all users regarding the use of www.ellerider.com
Your access to and use of www.ellerider.com is conditioned on Your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms and Conditions. These Terms and Conditions apply to all visitors, users and others who access or use www.ellerider.com
By accessing or using www.ellerider.com You agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If You disagree with any part of these Terms and Conditions then You may not access www.ellerider.com
You represent that you are over the age of 18. Elle Rider does not permit those under 18 to use or access www.ellerider.com
Your access to and use of www.ellerider.com is also conditioned on Your acceptance of and compliance with the Privacy Policy of www.ellerider.com. Our Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use and disclosure of Your personal information when You use the Application or the Website and tells You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects You. Please read Our Privacy Policy carefully before using Our Service.
Links to Other Websites
ElleRider.com may contain links to third-party web sites or services that are not owned or controlled by Elle Rider.
Therefore, Elle Rider, https://www.ellerider.com has no control over, assumes no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third party websites or service. You further acknowledge and agree that Elle Rider shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or relaince on any such content, goods or services available on or through any such web sites or services.
Meaning:
If you click on the social media icons, it’ll open said social media site and take you to my corresponding social media page, for instance, Instagram. Elle Rider is not responsible for Instagram’s actions, policies, content, all that fun stuff.
Also, if I say “OMG this book will change your life!” and you buy the book and your life isn’t INSTANTLY PERFECT – you can’t sue me for that. There actually is a limit to the magic stored in books, contrary to popular belief.
A lot of people would reference that lady who sued McDonald’s for the hot coffee case and think “omg, she was such an idiot” but you should read the actual story. That’s really not the argument people think it is. Fun fact!
Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to ellerider.com immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including, without limitation, if you breach these Terms and Conditions. Upon termination, your right to use and access ellerider.com will cease immediately.
Meaning: I could crash & burn wildly and pull this website off the internet without notice. Or if I die and my bank accounts are closed and HostGator no longer gets payment for hosting services, they could just beep-boop-shut-me-down. Shit happens.
Limitation of Liability
Not withstanding any damages that You might incur, the entire liability of ellerider.com and any of it’s suppliers under any provisions of this Terms and Conditions and Your exclusive remedy for all the foregoing shall be limited to the amount actually paid by You through Ellerider.com
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Ellerider.com or it’s suppliers be liable for any special, incidental, indirect or consequential damages whatsoever (including, but not limited to, damages for loss of profits, loss of data or other information, for business interruption, for personal injury, loss of privacy arising out of or in anyway related to the use of or inability to use ellerider.com, or otherwise in conection with any provisions of this Terms and Conditions), even if ellerider.com or any supplier has been advised of the possibility of such damages and even if the remedy fails of it’s essential purpose.
Some states do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties or limitations of liability for incidental or consequential damages, which means that some of the above limitations may not apply. In these states, each party’s liability will be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.
Governing Law
The laws of Texas (United States), excluding it’s conflicts of law rules, shall govern this Terms and Conditions and Your use of of ellerider.com. Your use of the services provided by ellerider.com may also be subject to other local, state, national or international laws.
Dispute Resolution
If you have any concerns or disputes regarding services or products provided by ellerider.com, you agree to first try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting admin@ellerider.com
United States Legal Compliance
You represent and warrant that you are not located in a country that is subject to the United States government embargo, or that has been designated by the United States government as a “terrorist supporting” country and you are not listed on any United States government list of prohibited or restricted parties.
Wow, this shit is weirdly specific so good on you if you’re still reading this. Or maybe, I’m sorry you don’t have better things to do. This is the last terms & conditions I ever read because ugh.
Changes to These Terms and Conditions
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these terms at any time. If a revision is made, it will be updated and provided on this page. What constitutes a change will be determined at our sole discretion.
(Please god never let anything need to be changed because this is the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever typed and I grew up in the era of AOL Instant Messenger.)
By continued to access Ellerider.com after those revisions become effective, You agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, in part or in whole, please stop using Ellerider.com immediately.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, COMMENTS OR CONCERNS ABOUT ANY OF THE ABOVE – DROP AN EMAIL: admin@ellerider.com
This Privacy Policy, Terms & Conditions and related information on this page effective date: July 23, 2022.
I am fairly sure I covered all my legal bases here. The FTC and the powers that be require a lot of weird stuff in this day of over-litigation.
TL;DR: I own the stuff I publish on this website or I have permission to do so. I might make a commission if you buy something I recommend & you click my link. You are responsible for your own actions. I bare no control, responsibility or legal liability for the internet at large. I’m not a professional whatever so take all my advice with a grain of salt. I write fiction. My family doesn’t know about the smut so shush. You may not sue me if this blog is too hot.
Now, take a deep breath, relax your shoulders, and try to find something more interesting to read!