Tallen Families Stories Policies explain our privacy practices, child safety standards, copyright rules, and responsible family guidelines our content including stories, songs, and free activities.
AI assisted illustration edited by John Tallen.
Our Core Promise
Our website is designed as a family-friendly educational space where parents, children, and educators can explore stories, songs, and creative activities together.
To help maintain a safe environment:
- We do not allow unmoderated uploads, open forums, or live chatrooms.
- Activities are designed to be family-centered and parent-guided.
- We review comments and remove content that violates our guidelines.
- We respond to complaints and cooperate with law enforcement when required by law.
1. Business & Contact Information
Registered Business:
British Columbia, Canada
GST/HST Number:
796403830RT0001
Owner:
John Tallen
Website:
https://tallenfamiliesstories.com
Contact Email:
[email protected]
2. Privacy & Data Use
Tallen Families Stories respects the privacy of families and visitors.
TFS does not sell, trade, or distribute personal data.
Most website activity is anonymous to us. Certain services may collect limited information through third-party platforms such as:
- WooCommerce checkout
- Email systems
- Social media integrations
These services operate under their own privacy policies, not those of TFS.
If you contact TFS by email, the information you provide may be used for:
- customer support
- sending requested downloads
- purchase receipts
- responding to questions
We do not intentionally collect personal information directly from children.
Parents and guardians should supervise children when using online services.
3. Refunds & Digital Products
All TFS products are digital and delivered instantly after purchase.
Because digital products cannot be returned once downloaded, most purchases are non-refundable.
Non-Refundable Items
- PDF downloads
- MP3 downloads
- instant digital downloads
- donations
- purchases made with incorrect email addresses
Possible File Replacements
Files may be resent if customers experience:
- lost downloads
- technical delivery problems
- incorrect file delivery
Donations
Donations are voluntary and non-refundable, but deeply appreciated.
Additional refund details may be available on the Dragon Returns page.
4. Content & Copyright
All stories, songs, artwork, and educational materials published by TFS are either:
- original creations by John Tallen, or
- created with licensed tools and edited by the creator.
Families are welcome to:
- print materials for personal use
- use activities in classrooms or homeschooling
- sing or perform songs with children
However, the following are not permitted without written permission:
- resale of materials
- removing watermarks or signatures
- reposting materials on digital marketplaces
- redistributing full downloads online
When sharing content publicly, please credit:
“Content from TallenFamiliesStories.com – Created by John Tallen.”
5. Community Rules for Comments
Tallen Families Stories encourages respectful conversation among families, educators, and readers.
Before posting a comment, please consider the following guidelines.
Accuracy Matters
Before sharing information, ask:
- Is this information fact-checked?
- Where did it come from?
- Could it be misunderstood or misleading?
If something is uncertain, it is better to wait before sharing it.
Relevance Matters
Some information may be true but still not helpful.
Consider whether your comment:
- helps someone learn or understand
- supports the conversation
- respects the situation of others
If it only creates fear, conflict, or confusion, it may be better not to post it.
Think About the Impact
Words can affect others.
Before posting, consider:
- Could this embarrass or hurt someone?
- Could it encourage bullying or arguments?
- Does it help people feel supported or informed?
Our goal is to build a community that lifts people up rather than tears them down.
Respect Privacy and the Law
When posting online, please avoid sharing:
- private personal information
- children’s identities without permission
- copyrighted material without permission
When in doubt, protect privacy or ask for consent.
Comments that violate these guidelines may be removed.
6. Social Media & Family Sharing
Families are welcome to use Tallen Families Stories music and sounds when creating family-friendly social media content.
This includes platforms such as:
- YouTube
- TikTok
- Reels
- Shorts
- other similar platforms
When possible, please credit:
Music by Tallen Families Stories – John Tallen
Use of TFS music or sounds does not transfer ownership of the original work.
Users remain responsible for any content they post online, even when tagging or referencing Tallen Families Stories.
Views expressed by users do not represent TFS.
TFS may decline engagement with or report content that appears:
- harmful
- exploitative
- misleading
- unsafe for children
- illegal
7. Canadian Consent & Media Use
Adults who post photos, videos, or recordings online confirm that they have permission from everyone shown, especially minors.
Parents and guardians remain responsible for supervising children online.
TFS does not independently verify consent for user-posted media.
Responsibility remains with the person who uploads the content.
To help protect children’s privacy, we encourage families to avoid sharing:
- full names
- school names
- exact home locations
- personal schedules
Safer examples include:
“John, age 6, Canada”
or
“The Tallen Family – Canada”
8. Liability & Safety Disclaimer
TFS provides educational ideas, stories, crafts, and activities.
Parents and caregivers remain responsible for supervising children during activities.
TFS is not liable for accidents, injuries, or damages related to:
- crafts
- recipes
- activities
- printable materials
TFS is also not responsible for issues related to third-party platforms such as:
- WooCommerce
- TikTok
- YouTube
- Spotify
These services operate under their own policies and terms of use.
TFS provides educational resources.
Parents provide supervision and judgment.
9. AI Content & Attribution
Tallen Families Stories supports transparent and ethical use of AI tools.
Some materials may be labeled AI-Assisted when AI tools contributed significantly to the creation process.
However:
- final editing and creative direction remain human-guided
- works written or arranged by John Tallen remain official TFS productions
Some paid works may include digital signatures or identifiers for authenticity.
Families are encouraged to use AI creatively at home while respecting copyright, privacy, and responsible use.
10. Accessibility & Inclusion
Tallen Families Stories aims to create materials that are welcoming and accessible to families of many abilities, ages, and learning styles.
We welcome respectful feedback that helps improve accessibility, understanding, and participation.
Child Safety Statement
Tallen Families Stories does not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Parents and guardians should supervise children when using online content, downloads, and social media platforms.
Final Note
Content or comments that violate these policies may be removed to protect the safety of families and children participating in this community.