Welcome aboard Scaling Masts! Before we hoist the sails and set off on this journey together, let’s go over a few ground rules to keep everything shipshape.

1. Your Agreement with Me

By reading, subscribing to, or interacting with Scaling Masts, you’re agreeing to these Terms of Service. Think of it as the safety briefing before we head out—essential, but we’ll keep it short and sweet.

2. Content Ownership

All content on Scaling Masts—the words, ideas, and occasional bad joke—is owned by me, Scott Mayer (unless otherwise noted). You’re welcome to share excerpts or links, but if you want to republish or use something, ask first and please give credit where credit is due. It’s the polite sailor thing to do.

3. What I Offer

Scaling Masts is a space for stories, insights, and ideas about sailing, buying, selling, and dreaming about boats. While I aim to provide helpful information, always consult a pro before making big decisions, especially legal and financial!

4. Subscriber Conduct

Play nice. Whether you’re commenting, emailing, or sharing, keep things respectful and constructive. Trolls will be tossed overboard (figuratively, of course).

5. Privacy

I value your privacy and won’t share your email or personal details with anyone else unless required by law or you give me permission to do so. You’re here to enjoy sailing content, not spam.

6. Opting Out

Not feeling the vibes? You can unsubscribe anytime, no hard feelings. The “unsubscribe” link is always available in every email or through your Substack account subscriptions page.

7. Changes to These Terms

I might update these Terms from time to time as Scaling Masts grows. I’ll do my best to let you know if anything major changes—no sneaky course corrections here.

8. Legal Stuff

This is just a friendly place to share content, not a legally binding navigational chart. I’m not responsible for any actions you take based on what you read here. Do your homework, plan your course, don’t rush decisions, and sail responsibly!

Thanks for reading the fine print! Now, let’s get back to the fun stuff—sailing, stories, and navigating life on the water.