Effective Date: November 8, 2026
Welcome to Scratch Writing. By accessing or using ScratchWriting.com, including its affiliated content sections, you agree to the following Terms and Conditions. Please review them before using the website.
Scratch Writing is an independent creative publishing and media platform operated by Scratch Writing, Inc., based in Pennsylvania.
These terms apply to all content published on ScratchWriting.com, including but not limited to:
- The Midas Files — Books, fiction, literary content, and related creative works by Matt De Reno.
- Scratch Writing Magazine — Articles, commentary, essays, entertainment, humor, and other editorial content.
- Across Pittsburgh — Local storytelling, restaurant features, business profiles, photography, reviews, and Pittsburgh-related content.
- Any additional sections, publications, features, or services operated through ScratchWriting.com.
1. General Website Use
The content on ScratchWriting.com is provided for general information, entertainment, creative expression, and educational purposes.
While we strive to publish accurate, interesting, and useful information, all content is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.
Your use of this website and reliance on its content are entirely at your own discretion and risk.
We reserve the right to modify, update, remove, or discontinue any portion of the website at any time without prior notice.
2. Accuracy of Information
Scratch Writing makes reasonable efforts to provide accurate information. However, we do not guarantee that all content is complete, current, reliable, or free from errors.
Articles may include personal opinions, subjective assessments, historical interpretations, creative speculation, humor, or commentary.
Information about restaurants, businesses, events, products, locations, and services may change without notice. Readers should independently verify important details, including prices, hours of operation, availability, and safety considerations, before making decisions.
Nothing published on this website should be considered professional legal, financial, medical, or other specialized advice.
3. Intellectual Property & Copyright
Unless otherwise indicated, original content published on ScratchWriting.com is owned by Scratch Writing, Inc., Matt De Reno, or the respective credited copyright holders.
This includes, but is not limited to:
- Original fiction, books, manuscripts, and literary works.
- Articles, essays, reviews, and editorial commentary.
- Original photography, illustrations, artwork, and graphics.
- Video productions, animations, audio recordings, and multimedia content.
- Website branding, logos, and other original creative materials.
Content may not be reproduced, republished, distributed, sold, or commercially exploited without prior written permission from the applicable rights holder, except as permitted by law.
Visitors are welcome to share links to our publicly available content and quote brief excerpts with appropriate attribution, subject to applicable copyright law.
All third-party trademarks, logos, images, and other intellectual property remain the property of their respective owners.
4. Fictional & Creative Content
The Midas Files and other original fictional works published or promoted through Scratch Writing are works of fiction.
Unless specifically identified as factual, characters, organizations, events, technologies, and situations appearing in these works are fictional or used imaginatively.
Any resemblance to actual persons or events may be coincidental, historical, satirical, or part of a fictional narrative.
Creative works may incorporate historical events, scientific concepts, mythology, and speculative interpretations for storytelling purposes. Such material should not be interpreted as an assertion that fictional events or theories are factual.
5. Opinions, Reviews & Editorial Independence
Articles, reviews, recommendations, and commentary published through Scratch Writing Magazine and Across Pittsburgh may reflect the personal experiences and opinions of their respective authors.
These opinions are subjective and should not be interpreted as guarantees regarding any business, product, service, or experience.
Scratch Writing maintains editorial independence. Any sponsored material, complimentary products or services, or other material relationships will be disclosed when required by applicable law.
Coverage of a business, individual, or organization does not imply a formal endorsement, sponsorship, partnership, or affiliation unless expressly stated.
6. External Websites & Third-Party Services
ScratchWriting.com may contain links to external websites, online retailers, social media platforms, video services, and other third-party resources.
These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes.
Scratch Writing does not control and is not responsible for the content, policies, availability, security, products, or services offered by third-party websites.
Visitors who follow external links do so at their own risk and are subject to the terms and privacy policies of those third parties.
Purchases made through third-party retailers are governed by the retailer's applicable terms and conditions.
7. Visitor Conduct & Submitted Content
Visitors agree not to use ScratchWriting.com for unlawful, fraudulent, abusive, or disruptive activities.
If visitors submit comments, messages, manuscripts, photographs, or other materials, they represent that they have the necessary rights to share those materials.
Submitting an inquiry or creative work does not guarantee publication, acceptance, compensation, representation, or any business relationship with Scratch Writing.
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, contributors retain ownership of their original submitted creative works. Any rights necessary for publication or distribution will be addressed through a separate agreement.
Scratch Writing reserves the right to remove inappropriate comments or submitted material from publicly accessible portions of the website.
8. Website Availability & Security
We make reasonable efforts to maintain the website, but we cannot guarantee uninterrupted availability, error-free operation, or freedom from viruses or other harmful components.
Visitors are responsible for maintaining appropriate security protections on their own devices and systems.
Scratch Writing is not responsible for interruptions, technical failures, or loss of access resulting from circumstances beyond its reasonable control.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties & Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Scratch Writing and its owners, contributors, and representatives disclaim warranties, express or implied, regarding the website and its content.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Scratch Writing and its owners, contributors, and representatives shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from the use of, inability to use, or reliance upon this website or its content.
Nothing in these Terms and Conditions excludes or limits liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited.
10. Privacy
Any personal information collected through website communications, analytics, or other features is addressed by our separate Privacy Policy.
Visitors are encouraged to review that policy for information about data collection, cookies, third-party services, and privacy practices.
11. Changes to These Terms
Scratch Writing reserves the right to revise these Terms and Conditions at any time.
Updated terms will be published on this page, along with a revised effective date when appropriate.
Continued use of the website following the publication of revised terms constitutes acceptance of those terms to the extent permitted by applicable law.
12. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the applicable laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where otherwise required by law.
13. Contact Information
Questions or concerns regarding these Terms and Conditions may be directed to:
Scratch Writing, Inc.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Email: [Your Contact Email Address]
For general inquiries, media requests, and creative collaborations, please visit our Contact Us page.
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