Terms of Service

Last updated: June 7, 2026

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of stinaesc.com (the “Site”), owned and operated by Christina Escamilla and Tyler Berkstresser. By accessing or using this Site, its content, digital products, tools, resources, or associated services (collectively, the “Services”), you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you should not use this Site.

Use of the Site

You agree to use this Site responsibly and only for lawful purposes.

You agree not to:

• Copy, reproduce, distribute, sell, or exploit any Site content for commercial purposes without written permission

• Attempt to disrupt, damage, hack, overload, or interfere with the Site, its servers, security features, or functionality

• Use the Site in a way that restricts, harms, or interferes with other users

• Submit unlawful, abusive, harassing, defamatory, infringing, or harmful content through forms, tools, or communications

• Use writing generators, templates, or other tools to create content that violates applicable laws or the rights of others

We reserve the right to modify, update, restrict, suspend, or remove content, tools, services, or these Terms at any time.

Age and Children’s Use

This Site is not intended for children or directed to children.

By using this Site, you confirm that you are old enough to use the Site under applicable law, or that you have permission from a parent or legal guardian if required.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. Please see our Privacy Policy for more information.

Horror Content Notice

This Site may include horror-related content, including:

• Unsettling themes

• Fictional violence

• Monsters

• Death

• Fear

• Body horror

• Supernatural concepts

• Disturbing imagery

• Other mature creative subject matter

Content is provided for creative writing, storytelling, entertainment, and educational purposes. Viewer discretion is advised.

Digital Products and Services

This Site may offer digital products and creative services, including but not limited to:

• Ebooks

• Writing templates

• Writing workbooks

• Printables

• Prompt tools

• Manuscript reviews

• Creative feedback

• Writing-related resources

By purchasing or requesting these Services, you agree that:

• Digital products are delivered electronically by email, direct download, or another digital delivery method

• All sales of digital products are final unless otherwise stated

• Creative services are subjective and based on professional judgment

• Manuscript reviews, writing feedback, and creative services do not guarantee publication, representation, sales, rankings, income, reviews, audience growth, or any specific creative or commercial outcome

• We are not responsible for technical issues caused by your device, software, internet connection, email provider, or third-party platform settings

Refunds and Cancellations

Due to the nature of digital products, all digital product sales are final once the product has been delivered or made available for download, unless otherwise stated.

Creative services, manuscript reviews, classes, or other service-based offerings may have separate refund, cancellation, or rescheduling terms listed at the time of purchase.

If a separate written agreement, invoice, product page, or service description includes different refund or cancellation terms, those terms will apply to that specific purchase or service.

Creative Tools and Resources

Writing generators, templates, printables, worksheets, guides, and similar tools are provided for creative use only.

These tools are offered “as is” and may not be error-free, uninterrupted, or compatible with all devices, browsers, software, or workflows.

They are intended to support writers and creators, not replace:

• Independent creative development

• Professional advice

• Legal advice

• Publishing advice

• Editorial judgment

You are responsible for reviewing, editing, and independently evaluating anything you create using Site tools or resources.

Writing Generators and User Responsibility

This Site may include writing generators, prompt tools, character generators, monster generators, or other creative tools.

Generated prompts, images, descriptions, or outputs are provided for inspiration and creative development only.

You are responsible for how you use, adapt, publish, or distribute anything created with or inspired by these tools. You should independently review all generated material before using it in any public, commercial, or published work.

You agree not to use these tools to submit or generate content that is:

• Unlawful

• Harmful

• Abusive

• Defamatory

• Infringing

• Exploitative

• In violation of another person’s rights

Writing Submissions

From time to time, the Site may host open calls for submissions to anthologies, books, creative projects, features, contests, or other opportunities.

Submission does not guarantee:

• Acceptance

• Publication

• Payment

• Promotion

• Feedback

• Future opportunities

Each submission opportunity may include its own guidelines, eligibility requirements, deadlines, rights information, payment terms, editorial terms, and publication terms. Those specific guidelines will apply to that opportunity.

Unless otherwise stated in the specific submission guidelines, you retain ownership of the work you submit. However, by submitting work, you grant us permission to review, evaluate, communicate about, and store the submission as needed for that opportunity.

Do not submit work you do not own or do not have permission to submit.

Horror Locations, Events, and Classes

Content related to horror locations, haunted locations, historical sites, legends, travel inspiration, or real-world places is provided for creative and informational purposes only.

It is not:

• Travel advice

• Safety advice

• Legal advice

• An endorsement of visiting any location

You are responsible for:

• Conducting your own research

• Verifying safety, accessibility, hours, rules, and local laws

• Respecting private property, public spaces, local communities, and posted restrictions

• Making independent decisions about whether to visit any location

Live classes, appearances, workshops, events, or speaking engagements may be hosted, ticketed, scheduled, or managed through third-party venues or platforms.

Third-party venues or platforms may handle:

• Registration

• Payments

• Cancellations

• Refunds

• Accessibility accommodations

• Schedule changes

• Venue policies

We are not responsible for third-party event policies, scheduling changes, technical issues, venue-related issues, platform issues, or travel-related expenses.

Use of AI and Creative Assistance

AI is used in a limited and specific capacity on this Site.

AI use may include:

• Grammarly as supplemental editing support tool

• ChatGPT to generate images for the free writing generators and a limited number of free templates

No other AI tools are used in the creation of content, services, or products on this Site unless otherwise stated.

All written content, books, creative direction, and core materials are created, reviewed, and approved by Christina Escamilla and her team.

Artwork, including book covers and branded visuals, is:

• Created by Christina Escamilla and her team

• Photographed by Christina Escamilla and her team

• Properly licensed through third-party providers

AI-Generated Character Disclaimer

Images created for writing generators, such as character generators, monster generators, or prompt tools, are intended for creative and illustrative purposes only.

These images do not depict real individuals. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental and unintentional.

Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, including text, books, templates, workbooks, printables, graphics, logos, branding, layouts, tools, images, resources, and digital products, is the property of Christina Escamilla and Tyler Berkstresser unless otherwise stated.

You may not copy, reproduce, modify, sell, distribute, republish, upload, scrape, or exploit any Site content without prior written permission.

Purchasing or downloading a digital product gives you a limited, personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use that product for your own personal or internal creative use, unless a product page states otherwise.

You may not:

• Resell digital products

• Redistribute templates, workbooks, printables, or downloads

• Upload paid products to public or private sharing sites

• Share files with others as a substitute for purchase

• Copy, repackage, or commercially sell Site materials as your own

Limited non-commercial sharing, such as linking to the Site or sharing publicly available pages with proper credit, is permitted.

User-Submitted Content

If you submit messages, forms, comments, creative materials, prompts, files, manuscript excerpts, or other content through the Site, you confirm that you have the right to submit that content.

You retain ownership of your original submitted content unless separate written terms state otherwise.

By submitting content, you grant us permission to use, review, store, process, and respond to that content as needed to:

• Provide the requested service

• Operate the Site

• Communicate with you

• Evaluate a submission opportunity

• Maintain appropriate records

We are not responsible for maintaining backup copies of user-submitted content. You should keep your own copies of any materials you submit.

Third-Party Links and Services

This Site may include links to third-party websites, platforms, services, payment processors, social media pages, videos, tools, or resources.

We are not responsible for:

• The content or accuracy of third-party sites

• Their privacy practices or terms

• Their availability, security, or functionality

• Any purchases, transactions, communications, or interactions you have with them

Use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to that third party’s own terms and policies.

Disclaimer

All content, tools, products, and Services are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind.

We make no guarantees regarding:

• The accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of Site content

• The availability, security, or performance of the Site

• The results of using any tools, templates, services, generators, products, or resources

• Compatibility with any specific device, software, browser, platform, or workflow

• Publishing, creative, commercial, professional, financial, or audience outcomes

The Site is provided for creative, educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Christina Escamilla, Tyler Berkstresser, and any associated team members, contributors, contractors, or service providers are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages resulting from:

• Use of or inability to use the Site

• Errors, omissions, interruptions, delays, or technical issues

• Reliance on any content, tools, products, services, or resources

• Loss of data, files, income, profits, opportunities, reputation, or creative work

• Third-party platforms, links, payment processors, venues, or services

Your use of the Site is at your own risk.

Indemnification

You agree to hold harmless Christina Escamilla, Tyler Berkstresser, and any associated team members, contributors, contractors, or service providers from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of the Site

• Your violation of these Terms

• Your misuse of Site content, tools, products, or services

• Your submission of content you do not own or do not have permission to use

• Your violation of any law or third-party rights

Governing Law

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

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site will be resolved in the appropriate courts located in Texas, unless applicable law requires otherwise.

Updates to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Your continued use of the Site after updates are posted means you accept the revised Terms.

Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, please use the contact form on this website.

You may also contact hello@stinaesc.com