Terms of Use

This website, The Quiet Archives, is the personal literary website of author Megan Sehgal. By visiting and using this site, you agree to the terms set out below. They are written plainly and in good faith — as all things here are.

All written content on this website — including poetry, prose, essays, and any other literary works — is the original creative work of Megan Sehgal and is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved.

You are welcome to quote brief passages for personal, educational, or review purposes, provided clear attribution is given. Reproduction, republication, or commercial use of any content without prior written permission is not permitted.

To request permission for use of any content, please write to [email protected].

This site is offered in good faith as a space for literary connection. You agree to use it only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe upon the rights of others or restrict their use and enjoyment of the site.

You may not attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the site, introduce malicious code, or use automated tools to scrape or harvest content without permission.

When you reach out through the contact form, you are initiating a personal correspondence. Messages are read with care. By submitting a message, you consent to your name and email address being used solely to respond to your enquiry.

We do not use your correspondence for marketing purposes, nor do we share it with third parties.

This site may occasionally link to external websites — publishers, booksellers, or other literary resources. These links are provided for convenience and do not constitute an endorsement. We have no control over the content or practices of external sites and accept no responsibility for them.

This website is provided as-is, without warranties of any kind. While every effort is made to keep content accurate and the site functioning smoothly, we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access or the absence of errors. We accept no liability for any loss or damage arising from your use of this site.

These terms may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be reflected here with a revised date. Continued use of the site following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

These terms are governed by the laws of the United States. Any disputes arising from use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the applicable courts.

If you have any questions about these terms, you are welcome to reach out at [email protected] or [email protected].