Effective Date: July 2026

Welcome to The Dark Archive. By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

1. Use of the Website

The Dark Archive is a community built around horror fiction, books, artwork, merchandise, podcasts, and exclusive content. You agree to use this website respectfully and not engage in any activity that disrupts the experience of other visitors.

2. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all stories, books, artwork, illustrations, creature designs, logos, maps, merchandise designs, podcasts, videos, and other original content published on The Dark Archive are the intellectual property of Justice Figueroa and The Dark Archive.

No content may be copied, reproduced, distributed, sold, republished, or modified without prior written permission.

3. Memberships

Paid memberships provide access to exclusive content, behind-the-scenes updates, community discussions, and other benefits available only to active members.

Membership benefits may change over time as new content and features are added.

Memberships automatically renew according to the subscription selected at checkout unless canceled before the next billing date.

You may cancel your membership at any time. Cancellation stops future billing but does not automatically refund previous payments.

4. Store Purchases

We strive to accurately describe every product available through our store.

Prices, availability, and product offerings may change without notice.

We reserve the right to cancel or refuse orders in the event of pricing errors, inventory shortages, suspected fraud, or other unforeseen issues.

5. Returns & Refunds

Please refer to our Refund & Return Policy for complete information regarding refunds, replacements, cancellations, and returns.

6. User Conduct

By using this website you agree not to:

Post abusive, threatening, defamatory, or illegal content.

Harass other members or staff.

Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website.

Upload malicious software or interfere with the operation of the website.

Copy or redistribute copyrighted content without permission.

The Dark Archive reserves the right to remove comments, suspend memberships, or permanently ban users who violate these Terms.

7. Community Contributions

The Dark Archive encourages discussion, feedback, and collaboration.

By posting comments, suggestions, artwork, ideas, or other content on this website, you grant The Dark Archive permission to display that content within the community.

Ownership of your original work remains with you unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Suggestions, feedback, and community discussions may inspire future stories, merchandise, podcasts, or other creative projects.

8. Third-Party Services

This website may integrate with third-party services including but not limited to:

Squarespace

Squarespace Payments

Stripe

PayPal

Discord

Google Analytics

YouTube

Use of those services is subject to their own Terms and Privacy Policies.

9. Disclaimer

The Dark Archive contains fictional horror stories and entertainment content intended for mature audiences.

Any resemblance to real persons, places, or events is purely coincidental unless explicitly stated otherwise.

10. Limitation of Liability

The Dark Archive is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Dark Archive and its owners shall not be liable for any damages resulting from the use of this website, its products, memberships, or services.

11. Changes to These Terms

These Terms & Conditions may be updated periodically.

Continued use of The Dark Archive after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

12. Contact

Questions regarding these Terms & Conditions may be submitted through the Contact page on The Dark Archive.

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 2026

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how The Dark Archive collects, uses, and protects your information.

Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with the website, we may collect:

Name

Email address

Billing information (processed securely through our payment providers)

Shipping address

Account information

Information submitted through forms, comments, memberships, or purchases

Payment information is never stored directly by The Dark Archive.

How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used to:

Process purchases

Deliver memberships

Ship merchandise

Respond to questions

Improve the website

Send updates and newsletters if you choose to subscribe

We do not sell your personal information.

Cookies

The Dark Archive uses cookies and similar technologies to improve website performance, remember preferences, and analyze visitor activity.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings.

Third-Party Services

Our website may use third-party services including:

Squarespace

Squarespace Payments

Stripe

PayPal

Google Analytics

Discord

YouTube

Each provider maintains its own Privacy Policy.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information but cannot guarantee absolute security for information transmitted over the internet.

Your Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us through our Contact page.

Refund & Return Policy

Effective Date: July 2026

We want every purchase from The Dark Archive to be something you're excited to own.

Physical Merchandise

Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery if:

The item arrives damaged.

The incorrect item was shipped.

The item remains unused and in its original condition.

Please contact us as soon as possible with photographs if your order arrives damaged.

Signed Books

Due to the personalized nature of signed books, all signed book sales are final unless the item arrives damaged or defective.

Digital Products

Digital downloads, PDFs, wallpapers, ebooks, and other digital products are non-refundable after purchase or download.

Memberships

Memberships may be canceled at any time.

Cancellation prevents future billing but does not automatically refund previous membership payments unless required by applicable law.

Refund Processing

Approved refunds will be returned to the original payment method.

Processing times depend on your payment provider.

Shipping Policy

Effective Date: July 2026

Thank you for supporting The Dark Archive.

Processing Time

Orders are generally processed within 3–5 business days.

Processing times may increase during holidays, product launches, or promotional events.

Shipping

Shipping costs are calculated during checkout.

Tracking information will be provided whenever available.

Lost or Damaged Packages

If your package arrives damaged or appears lost during shipment, please contact us as soon as possible so we can assist in resolving the issue.

International Orders

International shipping may be available for select products.

Customers are responsible for any customs duties, taxes, or import fees required by their country.

Delivery Estimates

Estimated delivery times are provided by the shipping carrier and cannot be guaranteed.

Delays caused by weather, customs, or carrier issues are outside our control.

Contact

For questions regarding your order, membership, shipping, privacy, or these policies, please contact us through The Dark Archive Contact page or email us at the support address listed on the website.