Updated at 2025-11-01
By accessing aprilcadran.com (“Website”), you agree to these Terms & Conditions. These terms apply to the entire Website and any email or other communication between you and April Cadran.
Under no circumstances shall April Cadran be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages, including loss of data or profit, arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on this Website, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. If your use of materials from this Website results in the need for servicing, repair, or correction of equipment or data, you assume those costs.
We may change these Terms at any time by posting an updated version on this page.
License
We grant you a revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited license to access and use the Website in accordance with these Terms. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from Website content except as permitted by law. These Terms are a contract between you and April Cadran (“we,” “us,” or “our”), the provider of the Website.
Definitions
• Cookie: small amount of data generated by a website and saved by your browser.
• Company: “we,” “us,” or “our,” refers to April Cadran.
• Country: United States of America.
• Device: any internet-connected device used to visit the Website.
• Service/Website: the Website and its content at https://aprilcadran.com.
• Third-party service: third-party tools or embedded content that may appear on the Website.
• You: any visitor or user of the Website.
Restrictions
You agree not to:
• license, sell, rent, lease, assign, distribute, transmit, host, or otherwise commercially exploit the Website;
• modify, make derivative works of, disassemble, decrypt, reverse compile, or reverse engineer any part of the Website;
• remove or alter any proprietary notice on the Website.
Your Suggestions
Any feedback, comments, ideas, improvements, or suggestions you provide may be used by us without credit or compensation.
Links to Other Websites
The Website may contain links to third-party websites. We do not control or endorse those sites and are not responsible for their content or policies. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk.
Cookies
We use cookies to operate and improve the Website. You can control cookies in your browser. Some features may not function without certain cookies. We do not place personally identifiable information in cookies.
Modifications and Updates to the Website
We may modify, suspend, or discontinue the Website, or provide updates that change features or functionality, at any time without liability to you.
Third-Party Services
Third-party content, sites, or services that appear on or are linked from the Website are provided for convenience. We are not responsible for their accuracy, legality, or policies.
Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Website at any time, with or without notice, for any reason. Upon termination, you must cease using the Website.
Copyright Infringement Notice (DMCA)
If you believe any material on the Website infringes your copyright, contact us with:
(a) your physical or electronic signature;
(b) identification of the material claimed to be infringing;
(c) your contact information;
(d) a statement of good-faith belief that the use is not authorized;
(e) a statement that the information is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act for the owner.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless April Cadran and our affiliates, officers, employees, and agents from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising from your use of the Website, your violation of these Terms, or violation of any third-party right.
No Warranties
The Website is provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted or error-free, or that defects will be corrected.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, in no event shall April Cadran be liable for any special, incidental, indirect, consequential, or punitive damages. In all cases, the maximum total liability for any claim arising out of or relating to the Website shall be fifty dollars (USD $50). Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations, so parts of this section may not apply.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
Waiver
Failure to enforce any provision is not a waiver of future enforcement of that or any other provision.
Agreement to Arbitrate; Informal Resolution First
Before starting arbitration, both parties will try to resolve any dispute through informal negotiations for 30 days after written Notice of Dispute is sent to [email protected].
If not resolved, any dispute shall be resolved by binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall take place in California. Either party may seek interim injunctive relief from a court of competent jurisdiction. The prevailing party may recover fees and costs where permitted by law. Small-claims actions may proceed in small-claims court.
Time Limit to Bring Claims
Any cause of action arising out of or related to the Website must be brought within one (1) year after the cause of action accrues.
Governing Law; Venue
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict-of-laws rules. If a dispute proceeds in court rather than arbitration, exclusive venue and jurisdiction shall be in the state or federal courts located in California.
Intellectual Property
All content on the Website is owned by April Cadran or our licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not use our content except as permitted by these Terms or by law.
Disclaimer
Limited liability
We work to keep the content on this Website accurate and updated. However, the materials on this Website may occasionally be incomplete or contain errors. Content may be changed or updated at any time without notice. We are not responsible for external links on this Website. From time to time, this Website may link to other websites for reference. We do not control or endorse the content of any third-party site and cannot guarantee the accuracy or reliability of information found there. Once you leave this Website, you are responsible for reviewing the privacy policies and terms of any site you visit.
Errors and Omissions Disclaimer
We are not responsible for any inaccuracies, code errors, or omissions on this Website. We do not provide warranties or guarantees of any kind. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any special, direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages, or any damages whatsoever, arising out of or connected with your use of this Website or its contents. We may update or change Website content at any time without notice.
General Disclaimer
The Website and its content are provided “as is” and “as available.” We do not guarantee accuracy, reliability, or suitability of any information published on this Website. We do not provide professional advice of any kind. Nothing on this Website should be interpreted as legal, medical, therapeutic, or professional guidance. If you need professional assistance, consult a qualified provider. We do not guarantee that the Website will be uninterrupted or error-free.
Acceptable Use Policy
User Conduct
You may submit comments and send messages through the contact form. You agree that all content you submit must follow the rules below. You may not use the website in any way that:
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Harasses, abuses, threatens, intimidates, or targets any person, including the site owner.
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Contains hate speech, discriminatory language, or any content intended to degrade another person.
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Includes graphic, explicit, or highly detailed descriptions of violence, sexual abuse, or self harm.
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Provides medical, legal, or psychological advice, or encourages others to take action based on unverified or harmful information.
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Promotes self harm, encourages suicide, or glorifies trauma.
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Names or attempts to identify alleged abusers, private third parties, or any individual without their consent.
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Contains spam, scams, unwanted promotion, affiliate links, advertisements, or mass messaging.
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Attempts to obtain personal information from other users.
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Uses automated tools to submit comments, including bots or bulk posting tools.
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Posts AI generated or low quality content intended to flood or disrupt the comment section.
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Attempts to disrupt, disable, or damage the website or its systems.
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Uploads harmful code or tries to interfere with security, including attempts to bypass protections or test vulnerabilities.
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Misuses downloadable files, copies them for resale, or reposts them without permission.
Use of Content
All content on this website is owned by April Cadran and is protected by copyright law. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, publish, teach, translate, adapt, post, or include any part of this website, including the trauma narrative, photography, writing, design, or downloadable files, in any book, website, classroom, workshop, presentation, social media account, AI training set, or commercial project without explicit written permission.
You may not:
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Use any part of the story or content as case studies, examples, or teaching materials.
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Use the content for research, training, or creative projects.
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Repost or rewrite the content as your own.
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Train any AI system or model on any content from this website.
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Use quotes from the site in articles, blogs, podcasts, or academic work without permission.
Any unauthorized use is a violation and may result in legal action.
Accounts and Access
The website does not provide user accounts. If WordPress requires you to create an account to comment, you must provide accurate information. You may not create accounts under false identities or impersonate another person.
Consequences
You agree that April Cadran may take firm action if you violate this policy. Actions may include:
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Removal of comments or submissions.
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Blocking or banning your ability to comment or contact the site.
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Revoking access to downloads or newsletters.
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Reporting unlawful behavior to hosting providers or law enforcement.
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Pursuing legal action to protect safety, privacy, or rights.
These actions may occur without notice.
Reporting Violations
If you encounter content that violates this policy, you may report it by using the contact form or emailing [email protected].
DMCA Policy
This policy applies to all content on AprilCadran.com, including written material, photographs, stories, and downloadable files. All content on this website is owned by April Cadran unless otherwise stated.
If you believe your copyrighted work has been used on this website in a way that constitutes infringement under the DMCA, send a notification email to:
Email: [email protected]
This website accepts copyright notices by email only.
Your DMCA notice must include:
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Your full name and electronic signature.
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Identification of the copyrighted work you believe has been infringed.
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Identification of the material you believe is infringing.
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Your contact information.
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A statement that you have a good-faith belief the use is not authorized.
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A statement that all information is accurate and that you are authorized to act for the owner.
Prohibited Uses of My Content
No individual, organization, educator, creator, publisher, platform, researcher, or AI system may:
• copy or reproduce my trauma story
• use my writing for books, publications, articles, podcasts, workshops, or classrooms
• repost my trauma content on social media
• use, edit, trace, modify, or reproduce my photography
• scrape or train AI models on any part of my website
Permissions Policy
Permission is granted only if:
• I approve the specific use
• a written contract is signed
• the contract includes my actual signature
Emails do not count as permission.
Repeat Infringers
Any individual or website found repeatedly infringing my content may be permanently blocked.
Comment Moderation Policy
Updated at 2025-11-01
The comment sections on this website support respectful conversation. Commenting requires a WordPress account.
Not Allowed Under Any Circumstances
• harassment
• hate speech
• victim blaming
• trauma shaming
• political arguments
• self-promotion or spam
• medical advice
• legal advice
• graphic descriptions of self-harm
• conspiracy content
• “therapy” advice from strangers
• replies intended to provoke or minimize the experiences of survivors
Moderation Rights
I reserve the right to:
• delete any comment without notice
• block users who repeatedly break the rules
• turn off comments on any post
Content Warning Policy
Updated at 2025-11-01
This website contains sensitive topics based on my experiences.
Topics That Will Always Receive a Content Warning
• childhood sexual abuse
• violence
• assault
• grooming
• manipulation
• medical details
• grief
• profanity
• suicidal ideation
• self-harm
• eating disorders
Where Warnings Appear
• A site-wide content warning
• Individual warnings on posts
Comment Sections
Comments may contain unexpected references, and warnings cannot be guaranteed for user submissions.
External Links Policy
Updated at 2025-11-01
This website may include links to external resources such as:
• RAINN
• victim support organizations
• news sources
• trauma or education resources
• travel websites
• social media profiles
These links are provided for convenience only. I am not responsible for the content, privacy practices, accuracy, availability, or policies of any external site. Users visit external links at their own discretion.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Contact: https://aprilcadran.com/contact