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Diary of an Addict is an independent publishing platform dedicated to sharing personal reflections, experiences, and creative writing related to addiction, recovery, and the human condition.

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By submitting written material to Diary of an Addict, contributors agree that all submitted content becomes the property of Diary of an Addict upon submission, in accordance with the platform’s Terms and Conditions. Contributors may be eligible to receive a revenue share from published work as outlined in those terms, but ownership of the work remains with Diary of an Addict.

The views and experiences expressed in published works represent personal perspectives and do not necessarily reflect the views of Diary of an Addict as an organisation.

Content published by Diary of an Addict may discuss addiction, recovery, mental health, or other sensitive personal experiences. This material is provided for informational, reflective, and creative purposes only. It is not intended to serve as medical, psychological, legal, or professional advice.

Readers experiencing addiction, mental health concerns, or personal crises are encouraged to seek support from qualified professionals or appropriate support services.

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Terms & Conditions

Diary of an Addict

Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: March 2026

Welcome to Diary of an Addict. By accessing this website, submitting written work, or engaging with the platform, you agree to the following Terms and Conditions.

If you do not agree with these terms, please refrain from using the website or submitting content.

1. About Diary of an Addict

Diary of an Addict is an online publication and writing platform dedicated to sharing honest personal writing about addiction, recovery, loneliness, struggle, and the broader human experience.

The platform publishes essays, diary entries, articles, and other written works submitted by contributors.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing this website or submitting content, you confirm that:

You have read and understood these Terms and Conditions

You agree to be bound by them

You are at least 18 years of age or have appropriate permission from a legal guardian

3. Content Submissions

Diary of an Addict welcomes written submissions from contributors.

By submitting content, you confirm that:

The work is your original writing

You have the right to submit the material

The content does not knowingly violate any laws or third-party rights

Any personal experiences described are presented truthfully to the best of your knowledge

Diary of an Addict reserves the right to:

Accept or decline submissions at its discretion

Edit submissions for clarity, grammar, length, or formatting

Decline publication without explanation

Submission of content does not guarantee publication.

4. Contributor Revenue Sharing

Diary of an Addict aims to support contributors where possible when their work generates revenue.

Where a published piece generates income, contributors may be eligible to receive:

15% of the net profit generated by that specific piece of content.

For the purposes of this agreement, net profit refers to revenue remaining after reasonable operational and publishing costs have been deducted. These costs may include, but are not limited to:

Website hosting and maintenance

Payment processing fees

Marketing and promotion

Platform or software costs

Administrative and operational expenses

Publishing or production costs

Profit calculations and cost allocations are determined by Diary of an Addict.

The revenue-sharing structure may evolve over time for future submissions as the platform develops.

5. Ownership of Submitted Work

To allow the platform to publish, distribute, and develop submitted material, Diary of an Addict requires full rights to the work.

By submitting content, contributors agree that ownership of the submitted work transfers to Diary of an Addict upon submission.

This includes rights relating to:

Publishing and distribution

Editing and adaptation

Archiving and reproduction

Use across digital, print, audio, or other media formats

This arrangement allows Diary of an Addict to responsibly manage, publish, and preserve the work as part of the platform’s growing library.

Where revenue sharing applies, it operates independently of ownership.

6. Assignment and Future Publishing Rights

Diary of an Addict may transfer, assign, license, or otherwise manage the rights to submitted content as part of its publishing activities.

This may include transferring rights to affiliated entities, publishing partners, or future business structures created to manage or distribute the platform’s work, including parent companies, holding companies, or publishing divisions.

Any applicable contributor revenue-sharing arrangements will continue to apply where relevant.

7. Contributor Warranties

By submitting content, contributors confirm that:

The work is original and created by them

They have the legal right to submit the material

The content does not intentionally infringe copyright, privacy rights, or other legal protections

Any individuals referenced in the work are described in a lawful and responsible manner

Contributors remain responsible for the content they submit.

8. Personal Stories and Third-Party References

Diary of an Addict publishes personal stories that may reference real experiences, events, or individuals.

Contributors agree that they will not knowingly submit material that falsely represents identifiable individuals or unlawfully harms the reputation or privacy of others.

Where personal stories reference other people, contributors are encouraged to avoid identifiable details where possible.

Diary of an Addict publishes submissions in good faith and relies on the representations made by contributors regarding the accuracy and legality of their work.

9. Editorial Control

Diary of an Addict maintains editorial responsibility for all published material.

This may include:

Editing for clarity, style, or readability

Adjusting titles, subtitles, or formatting

Curating content for publication

Archiving or republishing material in future collections

These steps help maintain consistency and quality across the platform.

10. Anonymity and Identity

Diary of an Addict recognises that many contributors may wish to remain anonymous.

Where anonymity is requested:

Pseudonyms may be used

Identifying details may be removed where possible

Contributors are responsible for ensuring that their submissions do not unintentionally reveal identifiable information about themselves or others.

While every effort may be made to respect anonymity, absolute anonymity cannot be guaranteed.

11. Reader Disclaimer

The content published on Diary of an Addict reflects personal experiences and individual perspectives.

It is not intended to replace professional advice or support.

Nothing published on this platform should be interpreted as:

Medical advice

Psychological advice

Addiction treatment guidance

Professional counselling

Readers experiencing addiction or mental health difficulties are encouraged to seek support from qualified professionals or recognised support organisations.

Diary of an Addict cannot accept responsibility for decisions made based on content published on the platform.

12. Prohibited Content

Submissions must not include material that:

Is illegal or unlawful

Promotes hate, harassment, or threats

Defames identifiable individuals

Infringes copyright or intellectual property rights

Encourages harm to oneself or others

Diary of an Addict reserves the right to remove any material that violates these standards.

13. Limitation of Liability

Diary of an Addict is provided on an “as available” basis.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the platform shall not be liable for:

Any loss or damage arising from the use of the website

Reliance on published content

Technical interruptions or errors

Third-party misuse of published material

14. International Use

Diary of an Addict operates as an international platform.

By accessing the website or submitting content, users acknowledge that these Terms and Conditions apply regardless of geographic location.

Contributors remain responsible for ensuring that their submissions comply with applicable laws in their jurisdiction.

15. Changes to These Terms

Diary of an Addict may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time.

Updated versions will be published on this page and take effect upon publication.

Continued use of the platform indicates acceptance of the updated terms.

16. Contact

For questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact Diary of an Addict through the contact form available on the website.