By engaging with American Regret—whether through our website, podcast, story submissions, live calls, or SMS messaging—you agree to the following terms.
Submitting a story, interview, or communication electronically has the same weight as if it were signed in ink. By submitting, you confirm that the information is true to the best of your knowledge, and that you have the right to share it.
Consent: By sharing a story or agreeing to an interview, you grant American Regret the right to record, edit, and publish your contribution across our platforms.
Boundaries: You may request in writing that certain details remain off-limits, redacted, or anonymous. We will honor these requests.
Identity Protection: If requested in writing, we will alter or conceal your identity (through pseudonyms, voice modification, or editing choices).
Live Participation: If you choose to join a live call, you are responsible for concealing your own identity (camera off, pseudonym, etc.) if desired.
By providing your phone number, you consent to receive text messages from American Regret. These may include updates, episode announcements, or story-related prompts.
Message frequency may vary.
Message and data rates may apply.
You may opt out at any time by replying STOP. For help, reply HELP.
All content produced by American Regret (podcasts, transcripts, summaries, and related materials) is owned by American Regret. Story contributors retain rights to their personal narratives but grant us a license to use their contributions for editorial, promotional, and archival purposes.
We do not sell personal data. We do not glamorize crime, violence, or trauma. Stories are edited for clarity and impact but never for voyeurism or shock value.
You must be 18 or older to submit a story, join a live call, or opt in to SMS communications.
We may update these Terms & Conditions at any time. Updates will be posted clearly on our website and, when significant, communicated via email or SMS.
Bottom line: When you share with us, you keep your story. We keep the responsibility to tell it honestly, without exploitation.