Terms of Use
These terms outline the rules for using this website and the responsibilities we share.
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use the site.
Use of the Site
This website provides educational, literary, and lived-experience content related to childhood grief and parent loss. You agree to use the site respectfully and not to misuse, copy, or redistribute its content without permission. You agree not to submit false, harmful, or unlawful information through any form on this site.
Intellectual Property
All content on this website — including text, images, book excerpts, design elements, and the name The Long Echo — is the property of Alan Austin and is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without written permission.
User Submissions
When you submit a question, inquiry, or message through this site, you retain ownership of your content but grant The Long Echo a non-exclusive license to use, review, and respond to it. If you grant permission for anonymized use, we may share a modified, non-identifying version in future resources, with all personal details removed.
Third-Party Links and Affiliate Relationships
This site contains links to third-party websites, including Amazon, where you can purchase The Long Echo. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of those external sites. Please review our Affiliate Disclosure page for more information about any affiliate relationships.
Not Medical Advice
All content on this website is provided for informational, educational, and reflective purposes only. It is not medical advice, therapy, diagnosis, or crisis intervention. Alan Austin is not a licensed mental health professional. For clinical concerns, please consult a qualified professional. See our Disclaimer page for full details.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Long Echo and Alan Austin are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of this website or reliance on its content. Your use of the site is at your own risk.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. When we do, we will revise the date at the bottom of this page. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
Last updated: 2026