The Parlor – Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: October 1st, 2025
Welcome to The Parlor. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, newsletter, digital content, and any related services provided by The Parlor (“we,” “us,” or “our”).
By accessing or using The Parlor’s website or services, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our site.
1. About The Parlor
The Parlor is a feminist digital magazine publishing essays, cultural commentary, and investigative reporting at the intersections of gender, technology, politics and power. Our website may include editorial content, subscription options, and freelance opportunities.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 16 years old to use our website or subscribe to our newsletters. If you are under 18, you must have permission from a parent or guardian.
3. Subscriptions and Payments
a. Free and Paid Subscriptions
The Parlor may offer both free and paid subscription tiers that provide access to exclusive articles, newsletters, or community content. By subscribing, you agree to pay the listed fees (if applicable) for your chosen plan.
b. Billing and Renewal
Paid subscriptions renew automatically at the end of each billing cycle (monthly or annually, depending on your plan) unless you cancel before the renewal date. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime through your account settings or by contacting billing@theparlormagazine.com.
c. Refund Policy
Subscription fees are generally non-refundable. Exceptions may be made in cases of billing errors or accidental duplicate charges, at our discretion.
4. Contributor Terms
Freelance writers, photographers, and interns working with The Parlor operate under separate agreements. Any work you submit must be original and must not infringe on the rights of others. By submitting content to The Parlor, you grant us a non-exclusive license to publish, edit, and promote your work across our platforms (with attribution).
5. Acceptable Use
When using The Parlor’s website or community spaces, you agree to:
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Use the site only for lawful purposes.
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Refrain from harassment, hate speech, or discriminatory behavior.
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Not scrape, reproduce, or distribute our content without written permission.
We reserve the right to restrict access or remove content that violates these terms.
6. Intellectual Property
All editorial content, design, logos, and branding on The Parlor are the property of The Parlor or its contributors and are protected by copyright and trademark laws. You may share excerpts or links to our content for personal, non-commercial purposes with proper attribution.
7. User-Generated Content
If you comment on, submit, or otherwise contribute to The Parlor, you are responsible for ensuring your content complies with applicable laws and these Terms. We may remove or moderate content at our discretion.
8. Privacy
Your use of The Parlor is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.
9. Disclaimer
Our content is provided for informational and educational purposes only. Views expressed in articles and essays belong to their authors and do not necessarily represent The Parlor’s editorial stance.
We make no guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of our content and disclaim liability for any damages resulting from your use of the site.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Parlor shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the website, subscription services, or digital content.
11. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to The Parlor if you violate these Terms or engage in conduct that harms our community, staff, or contributors.
12. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms occasionally. The revised version will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” Continued use of our site constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.
13. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Virginia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
14. Contact
For questions about these Terms or your account, contact our executive Director at:
📧 lindsey@theparlormagazine.com
or call us at +1 703+215-3268