Terms of Service — Gen X: The Perspective Files

Last updated: [October 2025]

Welcome to Gen X: The Perspective Files, a Substack publication created, written, and caffeinated by Tina — your friendly neighbourhood creative chameleon, overthinker, and nostalgia junkie. By subscribing, reading, commenting, or engaging with this publication, you agree to play by a few simple ground rules designed to keep this space kind, safe, and fun (just like the early internet we miss so much).

1. The Basics

• This publication, including all posts, images, emails, and bonus content, is the intellectual property of Tina Louise Mackey (that’s me). Please don’t copy, reproduce, or redistribute content without permission.

• Sharing is encouraged — plagiarism is not. If you’d like to quote or reference my work, please give proper credit and link back to the original post.

2. Subscriptions

• Free Subscribers get access to weekly posts, public essays, and occasional community discussions.

• Paid Subscribers receive exclusive deep dives, behind-the-scenes content, interactive posts, and other members-only perks (plus that warm fuzzy feeling of supporting independent writing).

• You can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel your subscription anytime directly through Substack. Refunds are handled according to Substack’s Terms of Use.

3. Community Guidelines

• Be kind. Be thoughtful. Bring your sense of humour.

• No harassment, hate speech, trolling, or self-promotion in comments. This is a safe space for thoughtful dialogue and good-natured sarcasm, not for personal attacks or soapboxes.

• I reserve the right to moderate comments, block users, or remove content that violates these standards.

4. Content & Disclaimer

• Everything here is written from personal experience, research, and creative insight. It’s meant for inspiration, reflection, and perspective, not professional therapy, legal, or medical advice.

• I strive for accuracy, but life — and memory — can be imperfect. Take what resonates, leave what doesn’t, and remember: we’re all learning as we go.

5. Privacy

• Your email and personal information will never be sold or shared. Ever.

• Substack handles payment processing and email delivery — you can read their Privacy Policy for more details on how they manage data.

6. The Spirit of the Space

This publication is built on the same values that made the early internet great: respect, curiosity, and connection. Let’s keep this community real, nostalgic, and fun — a space where sarcasm meets sincerity and everyone’s invited to think a little deeper (and laugh a little louder).

☕ In short:
Read. Reflect. Respect. And maybe laugh-snort coffee once in a while.

If you have any questions, collaborations, or existential musings, reach out at creativechameleoncanada@gmail.com