Last Updated: August 2026

Welcome to ShockStories, available at shockstories.com. By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the website.

1. About ShockStories

ShockStories is an online publication featuring viral, unusual, shocking, fascinating, and fact-checked stories.

Our content may include information gathered from news reports, publicly available records, social media claims, court documents, official sources, and other publicly available information.

We make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and properly contextualized information, but we cannot guarantee that every piece of information published on the website will always be complete, current, or error-free.

2. Use of the Website

You may use ShockStories for lawful, personal, and informational purposes.

You agree not to:

  • Use the website for unlawful purposes
  • Attempt to disrupt or damage the website
  • Introduce malicious software, viruses, or harmful code
  • Scrape or copy large amounts of website content without permission
  • Impersonate another person or organization
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our website or systems
  • Use our content to mislead, defraud, harass, or harm others

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the website where we believe these Terms have been violated.

3. Content and Accuracy

ShockStories covers stories that may originate from third-party sources, including news organizations, social media posts, public records, and other sources.

Some stories may involve developing events where information can change over time.

We make reasonable efforts to verify important claims and provide appropriate context. However, we do not guarantee that all information published on ShockStories is completely accurate, current, or free from errors.

If we discover a significant factual error, we may update or correct the relevant article.

If you believe an article contains an inaccurate claim, please contact us at:

admin@shockstories.com

4. Viral and Fact-Check Content

Some articles on ShockStories discuss stories that have gone viral on social media.

A viral claim should not automatically be interpreted as a confirmed fact.

Where appropriate, we may identify stories as:

  • Verified
  • Unverified
  • Misleading
  • False
  • Satirical
  • Developing

Our purpose is to provide readers with context and help distinguish genuine events from misleading or fabricated viral claims.

5. Images and Visual Content

ShockStories may use photographs, illustrations, graphics, screenshots, stock images, or AI-generated/illustrative images in connection with its articles.

Some images may be illustrative rather than actual photographs of the people or events described in an article.

Where an image is not an actual photograph of the person or event, we aim to avoid presenting it as documentary evidence.

If you believe an image on our website infringes your rights or has been used incorrectly, please contact us at admin@shockstories.com.

6. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, the original text, branding, graphics, logos, and other materials created by ShockStories are owned by or licensed to ShockStories and are protected by applicable intellectual-property laws.

You may read, share, and link to our articles for personal and non-commercial purposes, provided that you do not misrepresent the source.

You may not reproduce, republish, modify, sell, or distribute substantial portions of ShockStories content without prior written permission.

7. User Submissions

If you send us a story tip, correction, photograph, comment, or other material, you are responsible for ensuring that you have the right to provide that material.

By submitting material to us, you grant ShockStories permission to review and use the material for editorial purposes where appropriate.

We are not obligated to publish any submission.

We may edit, shorten, reject, or remove submitted material where necessary.

Please do not submit confidential or sensitive personal information unless it is necessary for your communication.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including news organizations, social media platforms, reference websites, and other online services.

These links are provided for informational or reference purposes.

ShockStories does not control and is not responsible for the content, availability, security, or privacy practices of third-party websites.

Your use of third-party websites is subject to their respective terms and policies.

9. Advertising

ShockStories may display advertisements provided by third-party advertising services, including Google AdSense.

Advertisements may be selected or personalized based on information collected by advertising providers, subject to applicable privacy laws and your consent choices.

ShockStories does not necessarily endorse the products or services displayed in advertisements.

10. Newsletter

ShockStories may offer an email newsletter.

If you subscribe, you agree to receive the communications associated with the newsletter.

You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails.

Additional information about how subscriber information is handled can be found in our Privacy Policy.

11. Comments and Public Contributions

If comments or other public contribution features are available, users are responsible for the content they post.

You must not post content that is:

  • Illegal
  • Threatening
  • Abusive
  • Defamatory
  • Harassing
  • Hateful
  • Misleading
  • Spam
  • Infringing on another person’s intellectual-property rights
  • Invasive of another person’s privacy

ShockStories reserves the right to moderate, edit, or remove content that violates these rules.

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

ShockStories is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, we do not guarantee that:

  • The website will always be available
  • The website will be free from errors
  • All information will always be accurate or current
  • The website will be free from viruses or other harmful components
  • Content will meet every visitor’s particular expectations

13. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, ShockStories and its operators will not be responsible for losses or damages arising from your use of, or reliance upon, information published on the website.

This includes information obtained through third-party websites linked from ShockStories.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit liability where doing so would be unlawful.

14. Changes to the Website

We may change, update, suspend, or discontinue any part of ShockStories at any time without prior notice.

We may also modify or remove articles, features, categories, or other website content.

15. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms & Conditions from time to time.

When changes are made, the revised version will be published on this page and the “Last Updated” date will be changed.

Your continued use of ShockStories after changes are published means you accept the updated Terms.

16. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions will be interpreted in accordance with applicable laws.

Any disputes relating to the website or these Terms will be subject to the jurisdiction of the appropriate courts, subject to applicable law.

17. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact us:

Email: admin@shockstories.com
Website: shockstories.com