Terms of Use

Last updated: April 2026. By using slushpile.org you agree to these terms. They're short; please read them before using the site.

Acceptance

Your use of Slushpile constitutes agreement to these terms. If you do not agree, do not use the site.

Use of the site

Slushpile grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable right to access and use the site for your personal, non-commercial writing activities. You agree not to:

• Scrape the site or its tools in an automated or bulk manner that places undue load on the server;
• Reproduce substantial portions of the written guides on another website without written permission;
• Attempt to interfere with the site's operation, security, or availability;
• Use the site in any way that violates applicable law.

Intellectual property

Written content on Slushpile — guides, explanations, tool descriptions — is owned by Slushpile unless otherwise noted. You may link to any page freely. Short quotations for educational or editorial purposes are fine. Wholesale reproduction is not.

The site name, layout, and visual design are part of the site's identity and may not be reused to imply affiliation.

No professional advice

Guides on this site reflect common practice and general information. They are not legal advice, tax advice, contract advice, or career advice. Publishing contracts, tax situations, and career decisions involve specifics that a general guide cannot address. Consult a qualified attorney, accountant, or agent before making consequential decisions.

Tools are provided "as is"

The browser tools on this site are provided without warranty of any kind. They perform calculations and text manipulations on the device you are using. While we try to make them correct, we cannot guarantee that the submission tracker will never lose data, that the word counter will match another counter to the exact integer, or that the formatter will produce output that a specific publisher accepts.

You are responsible for keeping your own backups of any submission records, manuscripts, or correspondence you value.

Third-party links and advertising

Slushpile links to third-party websites and displays third-party advertising. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of third-party sites. Clicking an ad or outbound link takes you outside Slushpile and under the terms of the destination site.

Affiliate disclosure

Some outbound links are affiliate links. See the disclaimer for detail.

Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Slushpile, its operators, and its contributors are not liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or exemplary damages arising from your use of the site — including, but not limited to, lost submissions, missed deadlines, rejected manuscripts, or any decision made in reliance on a guide.

Changes to the site and terms

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the site at any time without notice. These terms may be updated periodically; the "last updated" date reflects the most recent change. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which Slushpile is operated, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. Any dispute that cannot be resolved informally will be resolved in the courts of that jurisdiction.

Contact

Questions about these terms: hello [at] slushpile.org.