Effective Date: July 26, 2025
Welcome to DGSpeaks.com! By accessing or using this website, you agree to the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out via my contact page.
1. Use of the Website
This website and its content—including blog posts, digital products, and subscriber-only updates—are owned and operated by me, Diane Griffin (aka Mercedes Diane Griffin Forbes). All content is for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. You agree not to misuse, copy, republish, or distribute the content without my permission.
2. Reader Contributions
If you choose to support DGSpeaks.com through Google Reader Revenue Manager or other contribution platforms, thank you! Contributions are voluntary and help fund the creation of meaningful, independent content. Contributors may receive occasional perks such as exclusive voice notes, behind-the-scenes photos, or supporter shout-outs, but no physical products or guaranteed services are offered in exchange for contributions.
3. Refund Policy
Because contributions are donations to support my work, they are non-refundable. If you experience a technical issue, please contact me at mercedes@dgspeaks.com and I’ll do my best to help.
4. Privacy
Your privacy matters to me. I won’t share your personal information with third parties unless required by law. For more details, see my Privacy Policy (you can link to your actual privacy policy once it’s published).
5. User Conduct
Please be kind and respectful. Any comments or behavior deemed spammy, hateful, or abusive may be removed. I reserve the right to block users who violate these terms.
6. Affiliate Links & Sponsored Content
Some posts may contain affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission at no cost to you. I only recommend what I truly believe in. Sponsored content will always be disclosed.
7. Changes to Terms
I may update these Terms of Service from time to time. I’ll post any updates here and note the new effective date.
Thank you for being part of the DG Speaks community. I’m so grateful for your support as we live out loud, travel boldly, and share truth with the world.
With love,
Mercedes Diane Griffin Forbes