Terms of Use
Last updated: July 2026
Welcome to StampTales (stamptales.in). By accessing or using this site, you agree to the following terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.
About This Site
StampTales is a personal, independently run blog exploring history, culture, geography, and design through postage stamps. It is not a commercial catalogue or trading platform, and does not facilitate stamp sales or exchanges.
Content Ownership
- All original written content, article structure, and editorial analysis on StampTales is the intellectual property of the site owner unless otherwise stated.
- Stamp images used on this site are either the owner’s own photographs or sourced under public domain, Creative Commons, or other freely reusable licenses, with attribution provided where required.
- You may share links to StampTales articles freely. Please do not reproduce full articles elsewhere without permission — a brief excerpt with a link back is welcome and appreciated.
Use of the Site
You agree to use StampTales only for lawful purposes. You may not:
- Attempt to disrupt or interfere with the site’s normal operation
- Use automated tools to scrape or copy site content in bulk
- Submit spam, malicious links, or abusive content through the Contact form
Third-Party Tools and Services
This site is built using WordPress with the Kadence theme, hosted on Hostinger (India-based servers). It uses the following plugins/services to operate and improve the site:
- WPForms — powers the Contact form
- Rank Math SEO — manages search engine optimization
- Jetpack / Jetpack Boost — provides site statistics and performance optimization (caching, image delivery)
- Google Analytics — provides visitor usage insights
- Google Search Console — monitors search visibility
These tools may set cookies or collect limited technical data, as described in our Privacy Policy.
Advertising: StampTales may in the future participate in advertising programs (such as Google AdSense) to help support the costs of running the site. Any ads shown would be served by the advertising provider according to their own policies, and this page will be updated accordingly if that happens.
No Professional Advice
Content on StampTales is written for general interest and educational purposes. While care is taken to verify historical facts, articles should not be treated as authoritative philatelic catalog references, appraisals, or investment advice. Catalogue values, if ever mentioned, are approximate and for illustrative purposes only.
External Links
StampTales may link to external websites (e.g. government archives, Wikimedia Commons, historical references) for further reading. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external sites.
Limitation of Liability
StampTales is provided “as is.” While we aim for accuracy, we do not guarantee the site will be error-free, uninterrupted, or fully accurate at all times. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of this site or reliance on its content.
Changes to These Terms
These Terms of Use may be updated periodically as the site evolves — for example, as new plugins, tools, or features are added. The “Last updated” date above reflects the most recent revision.
Contact
Questions about these terms can be directed via the Contact page.