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Terms of Service

Last updated: May 2026

By accessing or using The Santa Monican website at thesantamonican.com (the "Site"), you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

About The Santa Monican

The Santa Monican is a free print and digital publication based in Santa Monica, California. The Site is used to share information about the publication, collect newsletter signups, and receive contributor submissions.

Use of the Site

You agree to use this Site only for lawful purposes. You may not:

Contributor Submissions

By submitting work through our contributor form, you confirm that:

We reserve the right to edit submissions for length and clarity while preserving the author's voice, and to decline any submission at our discretion. Submission does not guarantee publication.

Intellectual Property

All original content on this Site, including text, design, and graphics created by The Santa Monican, is owned by The Santa Monican and may not be reproduced without written permission. Contributor content remains the property of its respective authors.

Newsletter

By signing up for our newsletter, you consent to receive email communications from The Santa Monican. You may unsubscribe at any time by contacting us at kane@thesantamonican.com.

Disclaimer

The Site and its content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We make no guarantees regarding the accuracy or completeness of any content on the Site. The Santa Monican is not liable for any damages arising from your use of the Site.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Contact

Questions about these Terms can be directed to kane@thesantamonican.com.