Terms and Conditions for Cranmer’s Substack

Effective Date: 27 February 2025

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of Cranmer’s Substack, a publication authored by Philip Crump, providing commentary and analysis on politics, culture and law. By subscribing, accessing, or engaging with this publication, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not accept them, you must refrain from using this service.

1. Scope of Service

Cranmer’s Substack provides digital content, including articles and posts, available in free and paid tiers. Paid subscriptions include additional benefits such as access to archived content, exclusive articles, and commenting privileges.

The content is authored by Philip Crump and reflects personal commentary and analysis, expressed in a personal capacity. It does not constitute legal advice, professional services, or reflect the views of any organisation with which the author is affiliated.

The author is subject to professional and governance obligations that may include requirements of political neutrality; content published on Cranmer’s Substack does not contravene any such obligations. Artificial intelligence tools may be employed to assist with research or drafting processes; however, all published content represents the author’s considered judgment and expression.

The service may evolve, and material modifications to its offerings will be communicated to subscribers with reasonable notice.

Free articles are archived one month after publication and thereafter are accessible only to paid subscribers. The author reserves the right to modify this archiving period from time to time without notice.

These Terms are in addition to, and should be read in conjunction with, Substack’s Terms of Use, which govern the use of the Substack platform. In the event of any inconsistency, Substack’s Terms of Use prevail to the extent of the inconsistency.

2. Subscriptions and Payment

Free subscriptions are available at no cost upon providing an email address via Substack’s platform.

Paid subscriptions are priced as indicated in New Zealand Dollars and processed through Substack’s payment provider, Stripe. Subscriptions renew automatically on a monthly or annual basis, depending on the plan selected. Prices may be adjusted annually at the sole discretion of the author.

No refunds will be issued except in exceptional circumstances, at the sole discretion of the author.

Subscribers may terminate their subscription at any time through Substack’s interface, halting future billing. The author reserves the right to terminate subscriptions for violations of these Terms or Substack’s policies.

3. User Obligations

All content is the property of Philip Crump or used under licence. Reproduction, distribution, or commercial use without prior written consent is prohibited. Limited non-commercial sharing with attribution is permitted.

Paid subscribers with commenting privileges must refrain from unlawful, abusive, or defamatory conduct. The author may, at his discretion, remove comments or suspend privileges for non-compliance.

Users are additionally bound by Substack’s Terms of Use, which govern platform-specific obligations.

4. Author’s Rights

Philip Crump retains absolute discretion over the publication, modification, and removal of content, including user comments.

These Terms may be amended from time to time without prior notice, with updated versions posted on Cranmer’s Substack. Continued use constitutes acceptance of such amendments.

The author may suspend or discontinue Cranmer’s Substack at any time, providing notice to subscribers where reasonably practicable.

5. Limitation of Liability

Content is provided “as is” without warranties of accuracy, completeness, or suitability for any purpose, except that the author undertakes reasonable efforts to ensure material accuracy at the time of publication. The author reserves the right to issue corrections or clarifications at his sole discretion.

The author accepts no liability for the content, accuracy, or consequences of comments posted by subscribers. Subscribers are solely responsible for their contributions, and such comments do not reflect the author’s views or endorsements.

6. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of New Zealand courts.

7. Contact

For inquiries or legal notices, contact Philip Crump at cranmer@substack.com.