Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: April 30, 2026
Please read these Terms & Conditions ("Terms") carefully before using katietellsstories.com (the "Site"). By accessing or using the Site in any way, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
This Site is operated by Katie Fetting, a writer, director, and marketing professional based in Chicago, Illinois ("I," "me," or "my").
1. Use of the Site
The Site is a professional portfolio and informational website. You may use the Site for lawful, personal, and non-commercial purposes only. You agree not to:
– Use the Site in any manner that could damage, disable, or impair its functionality
– Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or its underlying systems
– Scrape, crawl, or otherwise harvest content from the Site using automated means without my express written permission
– Use the Site to transmit spam, malware, or any other harmful or unlawful content
– Misrepresent your identity or affiliation when contacting me through the Site
I reserve the right to refuse access to the Site to any person or entity, at my discretion and without notice.
2. Intellectual Property
All content on the Site – including but not limited to text, copy, photography, video, graphics, logos, and the overall design and presentation – is owned by or licensed to Katie Fetting and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, publicly display, modify, create derivative works from, or otherwise exploit any content from this Site without my prior written permission. This prohibition applies to all media and formats, whether now known or hereafter developed.
Brief quotation of Site content for purposes of commentary, criticism, or news reporting may be permissible under applicable fair use or fair dealing principles, provided appropriate attribution is given. When in doubt, ask.
3. Portfolio Content & Third-Party Rights
The Site showcases work I have produced or contributed to, including films, marketing campaigns, graphic novels, and brand projects. Some of this work may involve third-party intellectual property, talent releases, or brand assets used with permission in context. Nothing on the Site transfers ownership of any such third-party rights to you.
If you believe that content on this Site infringes your intellectual property rights, please contact me directly at katielfetting@gmail.com with a description of the claimed infringement and the relevant content. I will respond promptly and in good faith.
4. Contact Form & Scheduling
The Site includes a contact form and a scheduling tool that allow you to reach out to me regarding potential projects, collaborations, or inquiries. By submitting a message or booking a meeting through the Site, you understand and agree that:
– Submitting a contact form or scheduling a meeting does not create a contractual, employment, or agency relationship of any kind
– Any ideas, concepts, or pitches you voluntarily share through the Site are not confidential unless a separate written non-disclosure agreement has been executed
– I am under no obligation to respond to any inquiry or to retain any submitted materials
Any formal engagement – whether for writing, directing, marketing, or any other creative or professional services – will be governed by a separate written agreement signed by both parties.
5. No Professional Advice
Content on the Site reflects my professional experience and perspective and is provided for informational and portfolio purposes only. Nothing on the Site constitutes legal, financial, marketing, or other professional advice. You should consult qualified professionals before making decisions based on any information presented here.
6. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including my IMDB profile, LinkedIn, published articles, and other external platforms. These links are provided for convenience and reference only. I do not endorse, control, or take responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of any third-party site. Accessing a third-party site through a link on this Site is entirely at your own risk.
7. Disclaimers
THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT THEREON ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, I DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
I do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. I do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any content on the Site.
8. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, I WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF (OR INABILITY TO USE) THE SITE, EVEN IF I HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
In no event will my total liability to you for any claim arising out of or related to these Terms or the Site exceed one hundred U.S. dollars ($100.00). Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations of liability, so some of the above may not apply to you.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Katie Fetting from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your use of the Site; (b) your violation of these Terms; or (c) your violation of any third-party right, including intellectual property or privacy rights.
10. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Cook County, Illinois, and you consent to personal jurisdiction in those courts.
11. Changes to These Terms
I may update these Terms from time to time. When I do, I will revise the Effective Date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If a change is material, I will make reasonable efforts to provide notice.
12. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy available at katietellsstories.com, constitute the entire agreement between you and Katie Fetting with respect to your use of the Site and supersede all prior agreements, representations, and understandings relating to the same subject matter.
13. Contact
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact:
Katie Fetting
Chicago, Illinois
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