Welcome to Villain Press (the “Site”), a digital publication owned and operated by Villain Press, LLC, a limited liability company registered in North Carolina, USA (“Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”).
By accessing or using this Site in any manner—including as a reader, registered user, contributor, or advertiser—you agree to be legally bound by the following Terms of Use (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please discontinue use of the Site.
1. Eligibility and Age
This Site is open to users of all ages. However, if you are under the age of 13, you should obtain permission from a parent or guardian before registering or submitting any information. By using this Site, you affirm that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.
2. Account Registration and Social Login
Users may register for access to curated content and community features. Registration is facilitated via social login providers (such as Google or Facebook) or standard email credentials.
By creating an account, you agree:
- To provide accurate and current information.
- To maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials.
- That we may collect your name, email address, and profile data provided by social login providers for the purpose of site access, email communications, and content personalization.
We may use this information to send you newsletters, alerts, and personalized content recommendations.
3. Privacy and Data Use
All user information is governed by our Privacy Policy (forthcoming). We collect and process data in accordance with applicable U.S. and North Carolina laws.
Data collected may include:
- Name and email (via social login)
- On-site behavior (pages viewed, articles liked, time on page)
- Engagement metrics (newsletter opens, sponsored content interaction)
We use services such as Google Analytics, MailerLite, Substack, and may integrate additional tools to personalize and optimize user experience.
4. User Contributions and Editorial Review
We support a collaborative contributor model. If you are granted a WordPress “Contributor” role, you agree:
- All content you submit is your own or you have the right to publish it.
- You grant Villain Press, LLC a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, edit, publish, and archive your submission.
- Your submissions are subject to editorial review and approval prior to publication.
- We reserve the right to reject or remove content at our discretion.
Comment functionality is under development; once launched, user comments will be subject to moderation and community standards.
5. Sponsored and Paid Content
Villain Press operates on a sponsor-per-article model. Sponsored posts are clearly labeled and adhere to editorial guidelines. We also accept donations and may introduce tiered subscription benefits (e.g., via Patreon) for enhanced or exclusive content.
All advertising and sponsorship arrangements are subject to separate agreements, and we reserve the right to reject advertisers or content deemed incompatible with our mission or values.
6. Intellectual Property
All original content on this Site—including text, logos, graphics, layouts, and curated articles—is the intellectual property of Villain Press, LLC unless otherwise stated.
You may not copy, republish, or commercially exploit any material from this Site without express written permission. Fair use exceptions apply for educational and non-commercial sharing, with clear attribution.
7. Acceptable Use and Restrictions
By using the Site, you agree not to:
- Engage in harassment, hate speech, or defamation in any published or submitted content.
- Exploit the Site for unauthorized commercial purposes.
- Circumvent security, tamper with systems, or scrape data.
- Misrepresent your identity or affiliation.
Violation of these terms may result in termination of access and legal consequences.
8. Third-Party Services
The Site integrates with third-party services, including:
- Google (Analytics, OAuth login)
- MailerLite/Substack (email delivery)
- Swipe (for processing advertising, sponsorship, and donation transactions)
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or terms of use of these external services. Users are encouraged to review those policies separately.
9. Termination and Suspension
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate any user account, contributor status, or advertising relationship at any time, for any reason, including breach of these Terms, without liability or prior notice.
10. Disclaimers
The Site is provided “as is” and “as available.” We make no guarantees about:
- The uninterrupted availability or security of the Site.
- The accuracy or completeness of any content.
- The effectiveness or results of any recommendations or sponsored content.
Use of the Site is at your own risk.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Villain Press, LLC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including loss of profits, arising from use of the Site or content therein.
12. Modifications
We may modify these Terms at any time. Changes will take effect upon posting. Continued use of the Site constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the appropriate courts located within Buncombe County, North Carolina.
14. Contact Information
For questions or concerns, contact us at:
chefs@villain.press
Villain Press, LLC
https://villain.press