Terms of Use & Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to CMG Writing. By accessing or using this website, you agree to the following Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.

2. Access to Stories and Content

  • Visitors may read selected stories and creative works for free as part of our introductory offering.
  • Continued access to full stories, archives, exclusive content, or new releases requires a paid subscription.
  • Subscription details, pricing, and renewal terms are clearly displayed at the point of purchase.

3. Intellectual Property

All stories, articles, images, branding, and other creative materials on this website are the exclusive property of CMG Writing. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without prior written permission.

4. Subscriber Access

  • Subscriber-only content is protected by a shared access password, issued to active subscribers by email and updated regularly.
  • You are responsible for keeping your access password confidential and not sharing it with non-subscribers.
  • Subscription fees are non-refundable except where required by law.
  • You may cancel your subscription at any time; cancellation prevents future charges but does not refund past payments, and access continues until the end of your current billing period.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Use the website for unlawful purposes
  • Attempt to bypass subscription access or security features
  • Share the subscriber access password or paid content publicly or with non-subscribers
  • Interfere with website functionality or security

6. Third-Party Services

CMG Writing uses trusted third-party service providers to operate our website, manage subscriptions, and process payments. These may include:

  • Website hosting and content management platforms
  • Email and newsletter providers
  • Payment processors
  • Analytics tools

These providers only receive the information necessary to perform their services and must protect your data in accordance with applicable privacy laws. CMG Writing does not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

7. Disclaimer & Limitation of Liability

All stories, articles, and creative content published by CMG Writing are provided for entertainment purposes only. We make no guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of any content on the site.

Where a story touches on sensitive themes, we do our best to include a content note in advance. CMG Writing is not liable for any loss or damage resulting from use of the website, or for temporary interruptions, technical issues, or content availability problems.

8. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information when you interact with our website:

  • Email addresses (e.g. newsletter sign-ups, subscription purchases)
  • Basic subscriber information
  • Payment details (processed securely through third-party payment providers. We do not store card numbers)

9. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

  • Provide access to free and subscription-based content
  • Send updates, newsletters, or announcements (only if you opt in)
  • Manage your subscription
  • Improve website performance and user experience

10. Cookies & Analytics

We may use cookies or analytics tools to understand how visitors use the site. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

11. Your Rights

You may request:

  • Access to the personal data we hold
  • Correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion of your data (unless required for subscription or legal purposes)

12. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted.

13. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms and this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of the site indicates acceptance of any changes.

14. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms or your data, contact: CMG Writing;  contactus@cmgwriting.co.uk