Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: April 24, 2026

We want Uningrained to be a place where ideas get examined honestly and conversations stay good. These Terms & Conditions cover the rules of the road for using this site. They're written to be read, not buried.

This website is operated by Cedar Cathedral Narrative Studio LLC, an Illinois limited liability company ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using uningrained.com, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you don't agree, please don't use the site.

1. Use of This Site

You may use this site for personal, non-commercial purposes. You agree not to:

  • Use the site in any way that violates applicable law

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the site or its underlying systems

  • Interfere with the site's operation or security

  • Use automated tools to scrape, index, or harvest content from the site without our written permission

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access for anyone who violates these terms.

2. Intellectual Property

All content on uningrained.com — including but not limited to text, graphics, podcast audio, episode descriptions, artwork, and the Uningrained name and logo — is owned by Cedar Cathedral Narrative Studio LLC or its licensors and is protected by U.S. copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may share links to our content and quote briefly with proper attribution. You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without our written permission.

If you believe any content on this site infringes your intellectual property rights, please contact us at steve@uningrained.com.

3. Podcast Content

Uningrained is a narrative, documentary-style podcast. The content we produce — including episodes, interviews, Substack posts, and any written materials — reflects our editorial perspective and the perspectives of our guests. It is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only.

Nothing on this site or in our podcast constitutes professional advice of any kind, including legal, financial, medical, or psychological advice. Always consult a qualified professional for matters that require it.

Guest opinions expressed in Uningrained episodes are those of the guests and do not necessarily represent the views of Cedar Cathedral Narrative Studio LLC.

4. User-Submitted Content

If you contact us via the contact form or communicate with us by other means, you grant us permission to use your communication for the purpose of responding to you. We won't publish your name or message publicly without your consent.

5. Third-Party Platforms and Links

Our site links to third-party platforms including Substack, podcast directories (such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify), and other external websites. We provide these links for your convenience. We do not control these platforms and are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices. Visiting a third-party site is at your own risk.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and its content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranty of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We make no warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any content on the site.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Cedar Cathedral Narrative Studio LLC and its founders, employees, and affiliates will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of — or inability to use — this website or its content, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Cedar Cathedral Narrative Studio LLC and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the site or your violation of these terms.

9. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these terms shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Illinois, and you consent to personal jurisdiction in those courts.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms & Conditions from time to time. When we do, we'll update the effective date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

11. Contact Us

Questions about these Terms & Conditions? Get in touch:

Cedar Cathedral Narrative Studio LLC
Email: steve@uningrained.com
Website: uningrained.com