Terms of Use – Nonhuman Minds

Last Updated: April 15, 2026.

Welcome to nonhumanminds.com (the “Site”). This Site is owned and operated by Marc Hanson (“I,” “me,” “my,” or “the Operator”).

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use the Site.

1. Nature of Content:

The Site contains personal memoirs, writings, and reflections, including explicit adult themes, language, and descriptions of sexual experiences (marked NC-17). The content is intended for mature audiences only.

You must be at least 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) to access the Site.

I make no representations that the content is appropriate or available for use in all locations.

2. Intellectual Property:

a. All content on the Site, including text, images, and design elements, is owned by me or used with permission and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

b. You may view and read the content for personal, non-commercial use.

c. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or otherwise exploit any content without my prior written permission.

d. Sharing excerpts with proper attribution and a link back to the original page is permitted for non-commercial purposes (e.g., reviews, discussions).

3. User Conduct:

You agree not to:

a. Use the Site for any unlawful purpose.

b. Post or transmit any harmful, threatening, abusive, or defamatory content (if comments are enabled).

c. Attempt to interfere with the Site’s operation (e.g., hacking, DDoS).

d. Impersonate any person or entity.

4. Comments and User Submissions (If Enabled):

a. Any comments or submissions you make become my property, and I may use them without compensation or attribution.

b. You are solely responsible for your submissions and warrant that they do not infringe third-party rights.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties:

The Site and its content are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to accuracy, completeness, or fitness for a particular purpose.

a. The memoirs are personal recollections and subjective—events are presented as remembered and may not be verifiable.

b. I do not guarantee that the Site will be error-free, secure, or always available.

6. Limitation of Liability:

To the fullest extent permitted by law, I shall not be liable for any indirect, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

7. External links:

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. I am not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or availability.

8. Changes to the Terms:

I may update these terms at any time. Changes will be posted here with the updated date. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

9. Governing Law:

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the State of New York, without regard to conflict of law principles.

10. Informed Consent:

We are committed to providing a high-standard user experience that respects individual psychological safety. To this end, certain “data streams” or articles containing sensitive themes are preceded by a System Notice: Content Advisory.

a. User Agency:

These advisories are designed to provide clear, specific descriptions of the content to follow. By interacting with the “Proceed to Data” trigger, you acknowledge that you have been sufficiently warned of the nature of the material and are choosing to view it of your own volition.

b. Compliance & Standards:

Our content warning systems are designed to meet modern digital safety and accessibility benchmarks (including WCAG 2.1 AA), ensuring that warnings are:

Perceivable: Clearly visible against the site’s high-contrast “Shadow Operative” aesthetic.
Operable: Providing a clear “Abort” path for users who choose not to engage with specific material.
Specific: Identifying relevant themes to allow for informed decision-making.

c. Limitation of Liability:

While we strive to label all potentially distressing material, these advisories are provided as a courtesy. The user maintains final responsibility for their own content consumption and psychological well-being.

d. Filtering & Responsibility:

The Site Operator assumes full responsibility for the filtering and categorization of data streams presented on this platform. While we take measures to ensure all information is appropriately gated by user choice, we maintain a strict protocol for the exclusion of officially classified or unauthorized sensitive data.

11. No-Derivatives (ND):

All data streams, literary works, and visual assets on this platform are provided under a strict “No-Derivatives” policy. You are expressly prohibited from altering, transforming, or building upon this material for any purpose. This includes, but is not limited to, the creation of fan-works, unauthorized sequels, or the use of this content in the “fine-tuning” or training of Generative AI models.

a. Non-Commercial Private Use:

Access to this content is granted for private, non-commercial use only. Redistribution, republishing, or broadcasting any portion of this site—including screenshots or transcribed text—to public-facing social media, forums, or commercial platforms is a violation of these Terms.

b. Digital Sovereignty:

This site exists outside of mainstream commercial search and monetization ecosystems. Any attempt to index, scrape, or “surface” this content into public search engines or commercial databases is strictly prohibited. You agree to respect the “Shadow Operative” nature of this data and maintain its containment within this private environment.

c. Breach of Containment:

Unauthorized distribution of this content may result in immediate revocation of access and, where applicable, legal action to protect the integrity of the work and the privacy of the Operator.

12. Contact:

Questions about these terms? Contact me at the email address on our contact page.

Thank you for visiting nonhumanminds.com.