Terms of Service

Welcome to Slow Ink Pro ("we", "us", or "our"), accessible at https://slowinkpro.life. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, including all pages, writing, images, and contact facilities. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site immediately.

1. About this website

Slow Ink Pro is a personal writing website operated from 11 Mount Sophia, #03-12, Tree House, Singapore 228466, Singapore. The site publishes original essays, notes, sketches, and dispatches written and maintained by the site author. The website also provides contact information and a form for correspondence and studio visit enquiries.

This is an informational and literary website. It does not offer e-commerce, subscription services, user accounts, or interactive publishing features such as comment sections or user-generated content areas.

2. Eligibility

You may use this website if you are at least thirteen (13) years of age, or if you have the consent of a parent or legal guardian where required by applicable law. By using the site, you represent that you meet this requirement and that any information you submit to us is accurate and truthful.

3. Acceptable use

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict their use of the site. You must not:

• Use the website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations in Singapore or your jurisdiction
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our servers, data directories, or any systems connected to the website
• Transmit malware, spam, or other harmful or disruptive code or content through the contact form or any other channel
• Scrape, harvest, or systematically download content from the website using automated tools without our prior written permission
• Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
• Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the website or the servers and networks that host it
• Use the contact form to send abusive, threatening, defamatory, or harassing messages
• Submit false or misleading information through any form on the website

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access for users who violate these Terms, without prior notice where appropriate.

4. Intellectual property

All content on this website — including text, essays, notes, sketches, dispatches, photographs, graphics, design elements, logos, and the selection and arrangement thereof — is owned by Slow Ink Pro or used with permission, and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws of Singapore and international treaties.

You may:

• View and read content on the website for personal, non-commercial use
• Share links to individual pages on social media or by email, provided you do not suggest endorsement or affiliation where none exists
• Quote brief excerpts for purposes of fair dealing, such as review, criticism, or research, with appropriate attribution to Slow Ink Pro and a link to the source page

You may not, without our prior written consent:

• Reproduce, republish, distribute, or transmit substantial portions of any content for commercial purposes
• Modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works based on our content
• Remove or alter copyright notices, watermarks, or attribution
• Use our name, logo, or branding in a manner that suggests partnership, sponsorship, or endorsement

Requests for reproduction permissions may be sent to hello@slowinkpro.life. We aim to respond to reasonable requests from educators, researchers, and non-profit organisations.

5. Contact form and correspondence

When you submit the contact form or email us directly, you agree that:

• The information you provide is accurate to the best of your knowledge
• We may use your submission to respond to your enquiry and maintain a record of correspondence, as described in our Privacy Policy
• We are under no obligation to respond to every message, although we endeavour to reply to genuine enquiries in reasonable time
• Submitting a message does not create a client, contractual, or professional relationship beyond the scope of your enquiry

We do not guarantee confidentiality of information sent by email or contact form beyond the measures described in our Privacy Policy. Do not send sensitive personal data unless necessary for your enquiry.

6. No professional advice

Content on this website reflects personal opinions, observations, and creative writing. Nothing on this site constitutes professional, legal, financial, medical, or therapeutic advice. You should not rely on any content here as a substitute for advice from qualified professionals. Reliance on information from this website is at your own discretion and risk.

7. Accuracy and availability

We make reasonable efforts to ensure that content on the website is accurate and current. However, we do not warrant that all information is complete, error-free, or up to date at all times. Personal essays and notes represent the author's perspective at the time of writing and may not reflect current views.

We aim to keep the website available continuously but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The site may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, hosting issues, or circumstances beyond our control. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the website at any time without notice.

8. Third-party services and links

This website may include embedded content or links to third-party services, including Google Maps on the contact page when you consent to functional cookies. Third-party services are governed by their own terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the content, availability, or practices of third-party websites or services.

Your use of Google Maps and other third-party services is at your own risk and subject to the applicable third-party terms.

9. Disclaimer of warranties

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, this website and all content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or accuracy.

We do not warrant that the website will be secure, free from viruses or harmful components, or that defects will be corrected. You are responsible for implementing sufficient safeguards and antivirus protection for your own devices.

10. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by Singapore law, Slow Ink Pro, its operator, and any affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising out of or related to your use of or inability to use the website, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Our total aggregate liability for any claims arising from or related to these Terms or your use of the website shall be limited to the minimum amount permitted by applicable law in Singapore.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence where such limitation is prohibited.

11. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Slow Ink Pro and its operator from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to your violation of these Terms, your misuse of the website, or your infringement of any third-party rights.

12. Privacy

Your use of the website is also governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which explain how we collect and handle personal data. By using the site, you acknowledge that you have read those policies.

13. Governing law and jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Singapore, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms or the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Singapore, unless otherwise required by mandatory consumer protection laws in your jurisdiction.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable while preserving its intent.

15. Entire agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Slow Ink Pro regarding your use of the website and supersede any prior agreements or understandings, whether written or oral, relating to the subject matter herein.

16. Changes to these Terms

We may revise these Terms at any time by posting an updated version on this page and changing the "Last updated" date. Material changes will be posted here; we encourage you to review these Terms periodically. Your continued use of the website after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms, to the extent permitted by law.

17. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

• Email: hello@slowinkpro.life
• Phone: +65 6223 5194
• Address: 11 Mount Sophia, #03-12, Tree House, Singapore 228466