Interlocut — Terms of Use

Last updated: April 30, 2026

Interlocut™ is a curated, international forum for intentional, comparative dialogue about political history, civic identity, and cross-cultural understanding. It is designed as a quieter space relative to fast-paced platforms, emphasizing context over reaction and curiosity over confrontation. By using this forum, you acknowledge that you agree to be bound by (a) these Terms of Use and (b) the Privacy Policy.

1. User Conduct

You must be at least 16 years old to participate.

You agree to contribute in good faith and engage respectfully.

Hate speech, harassment, spam, impersonation, and illegal activity are not allowed.

Moderators may remove or restrict content or accounts that endanger the tone or integrity of the forum.

2. Account & Content

You may register directly, or log in using Google or Discord. If you choose to log in using a third-party provider, we collect limited profile data (such as username, email address, and user ID) to authenticate your account and manage forum access. We do not access your private messages, activity on those other platforms, or any additional personal data beyond what is necessary for authentication.

We require a valid email address and username, and may log your IP address when you post or sign in.

You retain ownership of your posts. By posting, you grant Interlocut a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive license to store, back-up, reproduce, adapt (for technical display), publicly display, and distribute your content solely for (i) operating, maintaining, promoting, and archiving the forum and (ii) showcasing excerpts or screenshots for educational or community-promotional purposes. You retain all other rights.

You may request account closure at any time via admin@interlocut.org. Requests for full data deletion will be considered in good faith, especially where privacy is at stake.

3. File Uploads & Messaging

Users may upload images or attachments through the forum’s built-in media handling system.

Private messaging between users is permitted. Messages are not publicly visible; moderator access to them depends on system permissions and abuse reports.

4. Donations

Interlocut does not currently accept any donations or financial contributions of any kind. We do not solicit, request, or expect such support from our users.

In the event that we decide to explore donation options in the future to help sustain the platform by covering basic server and maintenance costs, any such change will be communicated clearly. Should that happen, contributions will be entirely voluntary and offered without pressure, and would never involve paywalled content, perks, or donor status.

For now, there is no donation system in place.

5. Responsibility & Liability

Interlocut is a curated space with selective membership intended to preserve quality and focus. While we strive to create a safe and meaningful environment, users participate at their own discretion.

Interlocut is a user-driven space. Views expressed are those of individual users and not the forum as a whole. While we moderate for tone and safety, we are not responsible for the accuracy, legality, or consequences of what users post.

This site is provided “as is”, with no guarantees of uptime, accuracy, or security. You use the forum at your own risk. Interlocut LLC assumes no liability for any harm arising from participation or content. In no event will Interlocut LLC or its representatives be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages.

6. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or remove accounts that violate these terms or harm the forum’s mission. We may remove or restrict content for the same reason.

Users under 16 are not permitted and may be removed if discovered.

7. Jurisdiction

Interlocut is hosted in the United States and governed by the laws of the State of Maryland and applicable U.S. federal law. You and Interlocut agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state or federal courts located in Maryland, USA.

8. Contact

Questions? Email us at admin@interlocut.org.

DMCA takedown requests (USA)
If you believe content posted on Interlocut infringes on your copyright, please send a notice compliant with 17 U.S.C. §512(c)(3) to our registered agent:
Interlocut LLC (c/o Northwest Registered Agent)
306 W Redwood St, STE 201, Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: +1-509-768-2249
Email: admin@interlocut.org

Interlocut LLC is an independent, founder-administered platform with no commercial sponsorship or affiliations.

All content posted on this forum remains the property of its respective authors. You may share brief excerpts or link to public posts on social media for non-commercial discussion, as long as the original author is credited and the content is not misrepresented. Any other form of reproduction, redistribution, or republishing — including full-text reposting or use in external publications — requires explicit permission from the author or forum administrators.

The name “Interlocut”, along with its distinctive forum structure, purpose, and presentation, reflects an original civic initiative developed with care. To preserve its integrity, we ask that others refrain from reproducing its name, format, or conceptual identity in ways that may cause confusion or dilute its mission. Interlocut is a unique, non-commercial space, and we respectfully assert its distinctiveness.

Interlocut™ is a non-commercial initiative operated by Interlocut LLC committed to cross-cultural understanding and comparative political thought.