Terms of Service

Effective Date: June 30, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing theburden.org, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use this site.

2. Intellectual Property

All content © 2025 Marvin Tutt. All Rights Reserved.

This work is subject to the following licensing structure:

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4. Copyright

All content on this site is protected by copyright law. Excerpts may be quoted with proper attribution to "The Burden" by Marvin Tutt. Any other use requires appropriate licensing.

5. Monitoring and Security

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6. Liability Disclaimer

This work contains emotional and psychological content. We provide no warranties regarding the impact of this content on readers. You access and use this content at your own risk.

THE CONTENT IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

7. Termination

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9. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of Maryland and applicable federal law. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Maryland.

10. Enforcement

Failure to enforce any provision of these terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision.

11. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms at any time. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

Contact

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