Last updated: December 2025
Welcome to The Trusted Record. By accessing or using this website, you agree to the following Terms of Use. Please read them carefully.
If you do not agree with these terms, you should not use this site.
Ownership and Operation
The Trusted Record is owned and operated by SingleStack Studios, LLC.
Throughout these Terms, “The Trusted Record,” “we,” “us,” or “our” refers to The Trusted Record and SingleStack Studios, LLC.
Purpose of This Site
The Trusted Record exists to publish educational, informational, and editorial content intended to help readers better understand complex topics and everyday realities.
All content is provided for general information purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, financial, or professional advice.
Contributor Content and Protections
The Trusted Record publishes work from independent contributors, researchers, writers, and subject matter experts.
Ownership of Contributor Work
Unless otherwise agreed in writing:
- Contributors retain ownership of their original work
- The Trusted Record is granted a non exclusive license to publish, distribute, and promote submitted content
Editorial Independence
Opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Trusted Record or SingleStack Studios, LLC.
We value diverse perspectives and make reasonable editorial efforts, but we do not guarantee that all content will align with every reader’s views.
Protection of Contributors
The Trusted Record does not tolerate harassment, abuse, misrepresentation, or bad faith attacks directed at contributors.
We reserve the right to:
- Remove comments or interactions that target contributors unfairly
- Limit access or participation for users who engage in harassment or misuse
- Defend contributors against false or malicious claims related to their published work
Accuracy and Editorial Standards
We strive for accuracy, clarity, and integrity. However:
- Content may reflect the knowledge available at the time of publication
- Information may become outdated
- Errors or omissions may occur
Neither The Trusted Record nor its contributors guarantee completeness or absolute accuracy.
Use of Content
All content on this site, including written material, graphics, branding, layout, and design elements, is protected by intellectual property laws.
You may:
- Read, share, and link to content for personal and non commercial use
- Quote brief excerpts with clear attribution and a link to the original source
You may not:
- Republish full articles without written permission
- Modify content in a way that misrepresents the author or intent
- Use contributor content to harass, defame, or mislead others
- Sell, license, or commercially exploit content without authorization
User Conduct
By using this site, you agree not to:
- Engage in harassment, abuse, or intimidation of contributors or other users
- Submit false, misleading, or malicious information
- Attempt to disrupt site functionality or security
- Scrape, harvest, or collect data without permission
Violations may result in restricted access or removal at our discretion.
Third Party Links
The Trusted Record may include links to third party websites or resources.
We do not control these sites and are not responsible for their content, accuracy, or privacy practices. Accessing third party links is done at your own risk.
Disclaimer of Warranties
This site and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding availability, reliability, or suitability for any purpose.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, SingleStack Studios, LLC, The Trusted Record, and its contributors shall not be liable for any damages arising from the use of or reliance on this site or its content.
This includes indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Trusted Record, SingleStack Studios, LLC, and its contributors from claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:
- Your use of the site
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your misuse or misrepresentation of published content
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms of Use periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.
Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the applicable laws of the state in which SingleStack Studios, LLC is registered, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us.