This site — Michael Harleman’s Codex — lives at https://harlemans.com. I built it to break down misinformation, hype, and confusion around technology, AI, media, and sometimes government or religion. I’m here to explain things clearly, not to collect your data or sell anything.
And just so it’s clear: I’m not a lawyer. Nothing on this page is legal advice — it’s simply my honest explanation of how this site works and what I expect from visitors.
Disagreement is welcome. Rudeness isn’t.
If you comment:
Your first comment requires approval
After that, comments auto‑approve unless they break the rules
No harassment, spam, or personal attacks
No posting malicious links
If you abuse the space, you’ll get warnings and eventually a ban
If you need to report someone, email admin@harlemans.com
When you leave a comment, the site collects:
the information you enter
your IP address
your browser’s user‑agent
This helps with spam detection.
If you use Gravatar, an anonymized hash of your email may be sent to them. Their policy is here: https://automattic.com/privacy. Your profile picture (if any) appears next to approved comments.
If you upload images, avoid including location data (EXIF). Anyone can extract that information.
This site uses standard WordPress cookies:
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Post‑editing cookies last one day
Nothing unusual or invasive.
Posts may include embedded content (videos, images, articles, etc.). Those sites behave as if you visited them directly — they may track you according to their own policies.
If you request a password reset, your IP address is included in the reset email. Comments may be checked by automated spam detection services (e.g., Akismet).
Comments and their metadata are kept indefinitely
Registered users can see, edit, or delete their own profile information
Admins can see and edit user information
If you have an account or have left comments, you can request:
an exported file of your personal data
deletion of your personal data
This excludes data required for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
This is an informational site. I write, analyze, and explain things. You’re free to read, disagree, and discuss — respectfully.
By using this site, you agree not to:
harass or threaten anyone
post harmful or malicious content
attempt to break the site
impersonate others
scrape or harvest data
use the site for illegal activity
All original writing on this site belongs to me unless otherwise noted. You’re welcome to quote small portions with attribution. Don’t copy entire articles and repost them elsewhere.
Nothing on this site is legal, financial, medical, or professional advice. I’m sharing analysis and commentary, not instructions for your life.
This site is provided “as is.” I do my best to keep it accurate and available, but:
I don’t guarantee uptime
I don’t guarantee accuracy
I’m not responsible for what third‑party embeds do
I’m not liable for any damages from using the site
This site is operated from the United States. Any disputes fall under U.S. and Florida law.
If you have questions about these policies, email: admin@harlemans.com. I may have to change these terms and policies from time to time so if I do, I will try to remember to update the date at the bottom of this page.
April 2026
