Samuel Riley Stories

Terms and Conditions

Welcome to the world of Samuel Riley Stories LLC. These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website, educational content, characters, and stories. By exploring our pages, you agree to these terms in full. We’ve written them to be simple, clear, and even a little fun—just like our books.

1. Intellectual Property

All illustrations, characters, names, and content including Sammy the Sailor™, Pedro the Parrot, and related materials are the property of Samuel Riley Stories LLC and are protected by copyright and trademark law.

2. Personal & Classroom Use

You may use our content for personal reading, classroom discussion, or educational fun—but not for commercial purposes without written permission.

3. Children’s Participation

Children may explore this site under adult supervision. Parents and educators are responsible for any submissions or sign-ups made by a child in their care.

4. Submissions

If you send us artwork, name ideas, or fun facts, we may share them with credit unless you say otherwise. All contributions must be original and respectful.

5. Cookies & Tracking

We use minimal cookies to improve your experience. These can be adjusted or disabled in your browser settings.

6. No Commercial Use

You may not copy or reuse Sammy, Pedro, or any part of our books or branding in business, merchandise, or paid materials without express permission from Samuel Riley Stories LLC.

7. Site Availability

We do our best to keep the website running smoothly, but access may be paused or adjusted at any time without notice.

8. External Links

We may link to third-party resources like educational tools or booksellers. We are not responsible for their content or policies.

9. Disputes & Legal Stuff

This agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Iowa, United States. Any disputes will be resolved through the proper legal channels in Iowa.

10. Updates

We may update these terms from time to time. Please check back occasionally for changes.

Captain’s Code (Kid-Friendly Rules)

🧃 Juice breaks are a serious matter aboard our ship. Mango is preferred. Interruptions are not advised.
🦜 If a parrot gives you advice, take it. Especially if his name is Pedro.
🧭 Guessing Sammy’s next destination is encouraged—but cheating with GPS is strictly frowned upon.
🎶 Singing sea shanties aloud is always allowed. Bonus points if your siblings join in.
🌊 Splashing your imagination across the page is a welcome activity at all hours.