Stone Stories Website Terms & Conditions
Last update: January 2026
ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
By accessing and using this website ("Stone Stories"), you agree to these Terms and Conditions. If you don't agree, don't use the site. Simple as that.This site is operated by Lukas Stone, based in Sydney, Australia.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & COPYRIGHT
All content on this website—including text, images, memoir excerpts, articles, photographs, and creative work—is owned by Lukas Stone and protected by Australian and international copyright laws. You may not:
Republish, reproduce, or distribute any content from this site without explicit written permission
Copy-paste content into your own blogs, publications, or websites
Use content for commercial purposes
Scrape, harvest, or use content to train AI models or large language models
Remove copyright notices or attribution
You may:
Share links to articles on social media with proper attribution
Quote brief excerpts (up to 150 words) with clear attribution and link back to the original source
Unauthorized use will be pursued. Don't be that person.
CONTENT DISCLAIMER
This website contains personal memoir writing, creative nonfiction, and lived experiences. All content represents my perspective and memory of events.
Key points:
All individuals mentioned in personal stories have provided consent to be included
Some names, identifying details, or timelines may be changed for privacy or narrative purposes
Content reflects personal experiences and should not be interpreted as universal truth or professional advice
Memories are subjective; others may remember events differently
NO PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
Content on this site is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not:Legal advice (I'm not a lawyer)
Medical advice (I'm not a doctor)
Financial advice (I'm not a financial advisor)
Professional counselling (I'm not a therapist, although I can send you lots of memes about mental health)
While I share experiences with surrogacy, mental health, writing, and parenting, you should consult qualified professionals for advice specific to your situation. Don't make major life decisions based solely on what you read here.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
To the fullest extent permitted by Australian law, I am not liable for:
Any decisions you make based on content from this site
Any damages, losses, or consequences arising from your use of this site
Technical issues, downtime, or data loss
Third-party content or actions
You use this site at your own risk.
THIRD-PARTY LINKS
This site contains links to third-party platforms including Substack, BlueSky, Instagram, and other websites. These links are provided for convenience. I'm not responsible for:
Content on third-party sites
Privacy practices of external platforms
Availability or functionality of linked sites
Clicking external links means you're subject to those platforms' terms and policies.
USER CONDUCT
If you interact with this site (comments, contact forms, etc.), you agree to:
Be respectful and human
Not post illegal, defamatory, or harmful content
Not attempt to hack, disrupt, or misuse the site
Not harvest data or email addresses
I reserve the right to remove content or block access for violations.
PRIVACY
Use of this site is subject to my Privacy Policy [link to separate privacy policy if you have one, or note: "Available upon request"]. By using this site, you consent to data collection as described in the Privacy Policy.
CHANGES TO TERMS
I may update these Terms and Conditions occasionally. Changes take effect when posted. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated terms. Check back periodically if you care about this stuff.
GOVERNING LAW
These terms are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia. Any disputes will be handled in NSW courts.
CONTACT
Questions about these terms? Contact me here.