Effective Date:
2025

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About This Site

The Aaron Steffen Files (http://www.aaronsteffen.info) is a public awareness platform created to document, archive, and analyze personal experiences, digital interactions, and communications involving Aaron Joseph Steffen and related online activity. This site is intended for informational, educational, and advocacy purposes only.

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Personal Experience & Truthful Expression

All narratives, statements, descriptions, and timelines presented on this website are based on firsthand experience, direct communication, and verifiable documentation including messages, audio, financial transactions, and platform-based interactions. This site is a factual archive curated in good faith.
Under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act and First Amendment protections, the creator of this site reserves the right to share personal stories, opinions, and commentary on matters of public interest, including online deception, emotional manipulation, and digital misconduct.

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Defamation Disclaimer

This website does not make knowingly false statements.
No content is intended to harass, defame, or cause malicious harm. All materials are published with due diligence and represent events as they occurred or were experienced.
Should any party believe content to be inaccurate or misrepresentative, we welcome communication for review and correction. Contact information can be found on the Contact page.

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Name & Identity References Disclaimer

The use of any names, aliases, or references to individuals within this account is for the purposes of commentary, education, and exposure. Those individuals have no ownership, authorship, or control over the content shared on this platform.

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Copyright Notice

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No part of this site may be copied, reproduced, republished, or distributed in any form without express written permission.
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Platform Independence

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Third-Party Trademarks & Fair Use

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No Professional Advice

Nothing on this site should be construed as legal, medical, financial, or psychological advice. Visitors are encouraged to seek professional guidance for such matters.

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Ongoing Updates

Content on this site may be updated or revised as new information becomes available. All updates are made in good faith and reflect the ongoing development of this case and its documentation.

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Investigative Intent

This site operates under the principles of investigative journalism and personal truth-telling. The public has a right to access documented experiences, and this platform exists to serve that public interest.

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Emotional Impact Disclaimer

This site contains emotionally sensitive content. It may include themes of manipulation, grief, and betrayal. Reader discretion is advised.

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User Submission Policy

Any content submitted to this site (including tips, messages, or shared stories) becomes part of the site's research archive. Submissions may be referenced or quoted unless the sender requests anonymity.