Terms of Service
Last updated: July 24, 2026.
1. Acceptance
By accessing The Ribbon & Platen (the "Site"), you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
2. Content ownership
All original articles, photographs, illustrations, and site design published on the Site are the intellectual property of The Ribbon & Platen and its contributors, unless another source is credited. Contributors retain rights to their signed work under agreement with the Site.
3. Permitted use
You may read, print, and share links to Site articles for personal, non-commercial use. Short excerpts (fewer than 150 words) may be quoted with attribution and a link to the original article. Reproducing full articles, or any substantial part of one, requires written permission.
4. User contributions
Messages you send to the editor, and comments submitted via any form on the Site, may be quoted in future articles or reader-mailbag sections unless you explicitly request otherwise. Anonymous quotation is available on request.
5. Content disclaimer
The Site publishes practical repair, restoration, and buying advice for mechanical typewriters. All procedures are described in good faith and have been tested in the field, but readers apply them at their own risk. Solvents, mechanical adjustments, and shipping decisions can damage machines, cases, and — in rare cases — people. Exercise appropriate caution, use recommended tools, and stop any procedure that appears to be causing harm.
6. Warranty disclaimer
The Site and all content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.
7. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, The Ribbon & Platen, its editors, and contributors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, arising from your use of or inability to use the Site or its content.
8. External links
The Site links to external websites for reference. We are not responsible for the content or practices of external sites. Links do not constitute endorsement.
9. Copyright complaints (DMCA)
If you believe that content on the Site infringes your copyright, please contact the editor via our Contact page with a description of the copyrighted work, the URL of the allegedly infringing material, and your contact information. We will respond to valid takedown requests in accordance with applicable law.
10. Governing law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which The Ribbon & Platen operates, without regard to conflict of law principles.
11. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect.
12. Changes to these terms
We may update these Terms occasionally. The "Last updated" date at the top of the page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
13. Contact
Questions about these Terms should be sent to the editor at the address listed on our Contact page.