Effective Date: June 8, 2025
Last Updated: June 8, 2025
Welcome to OldDogZeroTricks.com
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1. About This Site
OldDogZeroTricks.com is a personal blog operated by Grant (British expat in Japan), focused on intentional living, personal reflection, and thoughtful engagement with readers. All content reflects personal opinions and experiences unless otherwise stated. This is an independently operated website dedicated to fostering meaningful connections and authentic conversation.
2. Use of Content
All content on this website—including blog posts, text, graphics, and images—is the intellectual property of OldDogZeroTricks.com, unless otherwise credited.
You may:
- Share content for personal, non-commercial use with proper attribution
- Quote brief excerpts (with credit and link) in accordance with fair use principles
- Reference ideas from posts in your own writing with appropriate credit
You may not:
- Reproduce full posts without explicit permission
- Use content for commercial purposes without authorization
- Claim any content as your own
- Republish content on other platforms without permission
3. User Contributions (Comments)
You may engage with the site by leaving comments on blog posts using either direct submission or Google Sign-in authentication.
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- Grant permission for the comment to be displayed publicly
- Understand that your name and/or Google profile information may be visible alongside your comment
- Agree that your comment may be used in future content or discussions
Comment Moderation:
Comments may be removed or moderated at my discretion, particularly if they contain:
- Offensive, inappropriate, or abusive language
- Spam, excessive self-promotion, or misleading content
- Content that violates others’ privacy or rights
- Material unrelated to the blog’s purpose
4. Affiliate Links (Future Use)
While OldDogZeroTricks.com does not currently use affiliate links, they may be implemented in the future. If and when affiliate links are added:
- They will be clearly disclosed in accordance with FTC guidelines
- They may generate a commission if you make a purchase
- They will not affect the price you pay
- Only products or services personally found meaningful or relevant will be recommended
- All affiliate relationships will be transparently disclosed
5. Third-Party Services and Links
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- Google Sign-in for comment authentication
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- Hosting providers for site operation
- Embedded content (e.g., X posts) that may set their own cookies
These services operate under their own terms and privacy policies. OldDogZeroTricks.com is not responsible for the practices, content, or policies of any external sites or services. I encourage you to review their individual privacy policies and terms of service.
6. Privacy and Data Protection
Your use of this website is governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which explain how your data is collected, used, and protected through:
- Comment submission and Google Sign-in authentication
- Google Analytics for site improvement
- Minimal cookie usage for essential functionality
Please review these documents to understand:
- What information is collected and how it’s used
- Your rights regarding your data
- How to manage cookie preferences
- Contact information for data-related requests
7. Disclaimer
All content on OldDogZeroTricks.com is provided for informational, reflective, and entertainment purposes only.
Important disclaimers:
- Content reflects personal experiences and perspectives that may not apply universally
- No professional advice (financial, medical, legal, or therapeutic) is provided
- I make no guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content
- Personal anecdotes and observations are shared for connection and reflection, not instruction
You assume full responsibility for any decisions or actions taken based on information provided on this site.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, OldDogZeroTricks.com and Grant are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:
- Your use of this site or reliance on its content
- Technical issues, interruptions, or errors
- Actions or decisions based on site content
- Interactions with other users or third-party services
9. User Conduct
When using this site, you agree to:
- Engage respectfully with content and other users
- Not attempt to harm, disrupt, or compromise site security
- Respect intellectual property rights
- Use comment features appropriately and constructively
- Not impersonate others or provide false information
10. Changes to These Terms
These Terms and Conditions may be updated periodically to reflect:
- Changes in site features or functionality
- New services or partnerships
- Legal requirements or best practices
- Community guidelines or policies
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the site after changes implies acceptance of the updated terms. Significant changes will be communicated clearly to maintain transparency.
11. Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of Japan, where this website is operated, though the content and community are international in scope.
12. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms and Conditions, please reach out via the contact page at OldDogZeroTricks.com.
I value open communication and am committed to maintaining this blog as a space for meaningful connection, authentic conversation, and mutual respect among all visitors.
Thank you for being part of the OldDogZeroTricks community. Your thoughtful engagement makes this space what it is.