Effective Date: June 27, 2026
Welcome to 13 Chains - a platform dedicated to sharing raw stories of the child support system, advocacy for reform, personal memoirs, creative works, and resources for those breaking free from modern debtors’ prisons.
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website https://13chains.com (the “Site”), including any content, products, apparel, books, blog posts, directories, comments, or services offered here. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. Intellectual Property & Copyright
All content on 13 Chains - including text, images, videos, logos, book excerpts, apparel designs, blog posts, and the 13 Chains memoir - is owned by Robert S. Bulka or licensed to 13 Chains. All rights are reserved.
You may view and read materials for personal, non-commercial use only. You must not:
Copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works
Sell, rent, sublicense, or commercially exploit any content
Remove copyright notices or attributions
Any unauthorized use may violate copyright, trademark, and other laws. The 13 Chains book and related works are protected intellectual property.
2. Privacy and Cookies
Your privacy matters. We collect minimal data to operate the Site (e.g., analytics, cookies for functionality).
Cookies: We use necessary cookies for site operation. Optional cookies may support analytics or personalization. By using the Site, you consent to our cookie practices. You can manage preferences through your browser.
For full details on how we handle personal information, please refer to our integrated privacy practices within these Terms. We do not sell your data to third parties.
(We will maintain a separate detailed Privacy Policy link if needed later, but core practices are covered here.)
3. User Content and Comments
Certain areas allow comments, submissions, or contributions. By posting, you grant 13 Chains a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, edit, and display your content.
You represent that your content:
Does not infringe third-party rights
Is not defamatory, abusive, unlawful, or harmful
Does not promote illegal activity
We reserve the right to monitor and remove any content that violates these Terms. Comments reflect individual views and do not necessarily represent 13 Chains or Robert S. Bulka.
4. Linking and Third-Party Sites
You may link to our Site (especially government, news, search engines, or directories) as long as the link is not deceptive and does not imply endorsement. We reserve the right to request removal of links.
We are not responsible for third-party websites you access via links on our Site.
5. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
The Site and all content are provided “as is” and “as available.” We do not warrant that the information is complete, accurate, or up-to-date, especially regarding legal or child support matters.
To the maximum extent permitted by law:
We disclaim all warranties (express or implied).
We are not liable for any damages arising from your use of the Site, including but not limited to loss of data, profits, or any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
This Site is for informational and advocacy purposes only. It is not legal advice. Consult qualified professionals for your specific situation.
Nothing in these Terms limits liability for death, personal injury, fraud, or where prohibited by law.
6. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Oregon, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the courts located in Multnomah County, Oregon.
7. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms, copyright concerns, or anything else, reach out:
Email: robert@13chains.com
Website: https://13chains.com
Or use the contact form on the Site.
Thank you for being part of the 13 Chains community. Stay strong, keep breaking chains, and know you’re not alone.