Last Updated: May 30, 2026
1. Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using OstrichTalk (ostrichtalk.com), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website.
These Terms of Service apply to all visitors, readers, commenters, and subscribers of OstrichTalk.
2. About OstrichTalk
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Website Name | OstrichTalk |
| Website URL | https://ostrichtalk.com |
| Owner | John Marshall |
| Contact Email | ostrichtalk@gmail.com |
| Type of Service | Independent digital media publication |
3. Use of Our Website
3.1 Permitted Use
You may use OstrichTalk for personal, non-commercial purposes including:
- Reading and sharing our articles
- Subscribing to our newsletter
- Leaving comments on articles
- Contacting us with feedback or story tips
3.2 Prohibited Use
You must not use OstrichTalk for any of the following:
| Prohibited Activity | Description |
|---|---|
| Scraping or copying content | Copying, reproducing, or republishing our articles without written permission |
| Spam | Posting spam, promotional links, or irrelevant content in comments |
| Harassment | Harassing, threatening, or abusing other users or our team |
| Misinformation | Deliberately spreading false information through comments or contact forms |
| Hacking | Attempting to gain unauthorised access to our systems or data |
| Malware | Uploading or transmitting viruses or malicious code |
| Impersonation | Impersonating OstrichTalk, John Marshall, or any other person |
| Illegal activity | Using our website for any unlawful purpose |
4. Intellectual Property
4.1 Our Content
All content published on OstrichTalk — including articles, headlines, images, graphics, logos, and page layouts — is the intellectual property of OstrichTalk and John Marshall unless otherwise stated.
You may not copy, reproduce, republish, distribute, or commercially exploit any content from OstrichTalk without our prior written permission.
4.2 Fair Use
You may share short quotes from our articles (up to 50 words) provided you:
- Clearly credit OstrichTalk as the source
- Include a direct link back to the original article
- Do not present the content as your own
4.3 Images
Images used on OstrichTalk are either owned by us, licensed, or used under fair use provisions. If you believe an image has been used incorrectly, please contact us at ostrichtalk@gmail.com
5. User Comments
5.1 Comment Responsibility
When you leave a comment on OstrichTalk you agree that:
- You are responsible for the content of your comment
- Your comment does not violate any laws or third-party rights
- Your comment is not defamatory, abusive, or offensive
- You are not impersonating any person or organisation
5.2 Our Rights Over Comments
OstrichTalk reserves the right to:
| Action | When We May Take It |
|---|---|
| Moderate comments | Before or after publication at our discretion |
| Delete comments | If they violate these terms or our community standards |
| Ban users | If they repeatedly violate our terms |
| Report comments | To relevant authorities if they contain illegal content |
5.3 Comment Ownership
By submitting a comment you grant OstrichTalk a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to display, reproduce, and distribute your comment on our website.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
6.1 Content Accuracy
OstrichTalk makes every effort to publish accurate, up-to-date information. However:
- All net worth figures are estimates only and not guaranteed to be accurate
- Information about public figures may change after publication
- We do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of any article
- Content is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only
6.2 No Professional Advice
Content published on OstrichTalk does not constitute:
| Type | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Financial advice | Net worth figures and earnings are estimates, not financial guidance |
| Legal advice | Nothing on this site should be relied upon as legal counsel |
| Medical advice | Any health-related content is for general information only |
| Investment advice | Do not make investment decisions based on our content |
Always consult a qualified professional for financial, legal, or medical advice.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, OstrichTalk and John Marshall shall not be liable for:
- Any inaccuracies in published content
- Any loss or damage resulting from your use of our website
- Any interruption or unavailability of our website
- Any third-party content linked from our website
- Any loss of data or security breaches beyond our reasonable control
8. Third-Party Links
OstrichTalk may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience only. We are not responsible for:
- The content or accuracy of third-party websites
- The privacy practices of third-party websites
- Any products or services offered by third parties
Clicking external links is entirely at your own risk.
9. Advertising & Sponsored Content
9.1 Advertisements
OstrichTalk displays advertisements through third-party networks including Google AdSense and Ezoic. These are clearly separate from our editorial content.
9.2 Sponsored Content
If any article is sponsored or contains affiliate links, it will be clearly disclosed at the top of that article with a notice such as “Sponsored Post” or “This article contains affiliate links.”
9.3 Affiliate Disclosure
OstrichTalk may earn a commission if you click certain links and make a purchase. This does not affect the price you pay or our editorial independence.
10. Newsletter
By subscribing to the OstrichTalk newsletter you agree that:
- You are at least 13 years old
- You have provided a valid email address
- You consent to receiving regular email updates from OstrichTalk
- You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any newsletter email
11. Privacy
Your use of OstrichTalk is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms of Service by reference. Please read our Privacy Policy at:
https://ostrichtalk.com/privacy-policy
12. Termination
OstrichTalk reserves the right to:
- Restrict or terminate your access to the website at any time
- Remove any content you have submitted
- Take legal action if you violate these terms
13. Governing Law
These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes arising from your use of OstrichTalk shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation in the first instance. If unresolved, disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts applicable to John Marshall’s place of residence.
14. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms of Service at any time. When we do we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of OstrichTalk after changes are posted means you accept the updated terms.
We recommend bookmarking this page and reviewing it periodically.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service please contact us:
| ostrichtalk@gmail.com | |
| General enquiries | ostrichtalk@gmail.com |
| Website | https://ostrichtalk.com/contact |
| Owner | John Marshall — OstrichTalk |