Terms of Use

Scars That Teach is an independent website operated by Solomon Turner. It is a one-person project with no company behind it. Questions about these terms can be sent to [email protected].

Scars That Teach is a free resource. You are welcome to read, reflect on, and apply anything here to your own life and situation. That is what the site is for.

What you may not do:

All original content on Scars That Teach, including articles, editorial writing, and the personal observations drawn from Solomon Turner’s hospice experience, is the property of Solomon Turner and is protected under applicable copyright law. The design, structure, and presentation of this site are also protected.

Short quotations and links to articles are fine. For anything beyond that, please reach out before using the content.

The content on this site is written with genuine care and drawn from real experience. But wisdom is contextual. What holds true for one situation may not hold for another, and nothing here is intended as a universal prescription. The reader knows their own circumstances better than any article can.

Scars That Teach is not a mental health service, a therapy resource, a crisis line, or a substitute for professional support of any kind. If your situation requires professional guidance, please seek it directly. This site is not equipped to provide it and does not attempt to.

This site is provided as-is, without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including accuracy, completeness, or fitness for a particular purpose.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Solomon Turner is not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of this site or any content on it. This includes direct, indirect, or consequential damages of any kind.

Scars That Teach displays advertisements through Google AdSense. Those are the only ads on this site. There are no sponsored posts, no paid placements, and no affiliate links of any kind. What is written here is not influenced by advertisers.

Some articles link to external websites, including research sources and reference material. Once you leave Scars That Teach, these terms no longer apply. External sites have their own practices and policies, and this site takes no responsibility for their content or conduct.

These terms are governed by the laws of the United States. Any disputes relating to the use of this site will be handled under applicable US law.

If these terms change in a meaningful way, the date at the top of this page will be updated. Continuing to use the site after a change means you are comfortable with the updated terms.

If something here is unclear or you have a concern, please get in touch.