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 individual member accounts. Each subscriber creates their own login when they sign up.
You are responsible for keeping your account details confidential and not sharing them with non-subscribers.
Subscription fees are non-refundable except where required by law.
You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account; 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 your account login 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 at help@cmgwriting.co.uk.