The Dawning Light

A modern retelling of The Dawn-Breakers.

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Terms of Service

Last updated: March 28, 2026

1. Overview

These Terms of Service govern your use of The Dawning Light (the “Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

The Dawning Light is a static editorial and fan website created by Danilo Stern-Sapad to help readers discover and better appreciate The Dawn-Breakers by Nabil.

2. Operator

The Site is operated by Danilo Stern-Sapad, based in Florida, United States.

Contact: danilo [at] thedawninglight.org

3. Permitted use

You may use the Site only for lawful, personal, and non-commercial purposes. You agree not to:

  • violate any applicable law or regulation;
  • interfere with the Site, its hosting, security, or availability;
  • attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site or related systems;
  • scrape, copy, or republish substantial portions of the Site for commercial use without permission; or
  • use the Site in a way that infringes the rights of any other person or entity.

4. Intellectual property and third-party rights

Unless otherwise stated, the original writing, design, layout, and presentation of the Site are owned by Danilo Stern-Sapad.

All third-party titles, names, trademarks, and copyrighted materials referenced on the Site remain the property of their respective owners.

The Site is an independent fan and commentary project. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Nabil, the publisher of The Dawn-Breakers, or any related rights holder unless explicitly stated otherwise.

If you believe content on the Site infringes your rights, please contact danilo [at] thedawninglight.org .

5. Informational purpose only

The Site is provided for general informational, educational, and editorial purposes only. Nothing on the Site is legal, academic, publishing, or professional advice.

6. No warranties

The Site is provided “as is” and “as available” to the fullest extent permitted by law. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding accuracy, completeness, availability, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

7. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Danilo Stern-Sapad will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, or for any loss of data, profits, goodwill, or business interruption arising out of or related to the Site or your use of it.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the total liability arising out of or relating to the Site will not exceed USD $100.

8. External links

The Site may link to third-party websites. We do not control those websites and are not responsible for their content, terms, privacy practices, or availability.

9. Privacy and cookies

Your use of the Site is also subject to the Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

10. Changes to the Site or Terms

We may change, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Site at any time. We may also update these Terms from time to time by posting the revised version with a new “Last updated” date.

11. Governing law and venue

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of laws rules.

To the extent permitted by law, any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site must be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Delaware, United States, unless mandatory law requires otherwise.

12. Contact

Questions about these Terms may be sent to danilo [at] thedawninglight.org .

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Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 28, 2026

1. Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how The Dawning Light (the “Site”) handles information.

The Site is a static website created by Danilo Stern-Sapad to make The Dawn-Breakers more approachable and accessible to new readers. We intentionally keep data collection to a minimum.

2. Who operates the Site

The Site is operated by Danilo Stern-Sapad, based in Florida, United States.

Contact: danilo [at] thedawninglight.org

3. Information we collect

We do not provide user accounts, public comments, newsletters, checkout flows, or contact forms on the Site.

We do not intentionally collect personal information directly through the Site.

If you choose to email us directly at danilo [at] thedawninglight.org , we will receive whatever information you include in that email, such as your email address, name, and message contents.

Like most websites, limited technical information may be processed automatically by infrastructure providers when you access the Site. That information may include:

  • IP address;
  • browser type and version;
  • operating system and device information;
  • request URL and referrer;
  • timestamps; and
  • security or performance-related request metadata.

4. How information is used

Any limited information processed in connection with the Site is used only to:

  • deliver and secure the Site;
  • maintain performance and reliability;
  • prevent abuse and malicious traffic; and
  • respond to emails you send directly to us.

We do not sell personal information. We do not use personal information for profiling or behavioral advertising.

5. Cloudflare

We use Cloudflare for hosting, DNS, caching, and security services. As a result, Cloudflare may process technical data such as IP address, request headers, URL paths, browser metadata, and security signals in order to serve, protect, and optimize the Site.

Cloudflare may also process limited log and network information in accordance with its own role as our infrastructure provider.

6. Cookies and similar technologies

The Site is intended to operate without non-essential cookies. We do not intentionally use analytics cookies, advertising cookies, or tracking pixels.

Cloudflare or related infrastructure may use strictly necessary cookies or similar technologies when needed for security, traffic management, or site delivery.

Please see the Cookie Policy for more detail.

7. Legal bases for processing

If the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or similar laws apply, our legal bases for limited processing are:

  • legitimate interests in operating, securing, and maintaining the Site; and
  • your consent or request, where you choose to contact us directly by email.

8. Sharing of information

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

Limited information may be processed by service providers only as needed to operate the Site or communicate with you, including hosting, DNS, CDN, security, and email providers.

We may also disclose information if required by law or legal process, or if reasonably necessary to protect rights, safety, or security.

9. International transfers

Because we use infrastructure providers such as Cloudflare, limited technical information may be processed in countries other than your own, including the United States.

Where required by law, we rely on appropriate safeguards for such transfers.

10. Data retention

We do not intentionally retain personal information from the Site beyond ordinary provider logs and records needed for security, operations, or responding to direct emails.

If you email us, we may retain your message for as long as reasonably necessary to respond, maintain records, or protect legal interests.

11. Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to request access, correction, deletion, restriction, objection, portability, or withdrawal of consent where applicable. You may also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

To make a request, email danilo [at] thedawninglight.org .

12. Children’s privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

13. Third-party links

The Site may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

14. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

15. Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy may be sent to danilo [at] thedawninglight.org .

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Cookie Policy

Last updated: March 28, 2026

1. Overview

This Cookie Policy explains how The Dawning Light (the “Site”) uses cookies and similar technologies.

2. Our approach

We aim to keep the Site simple and privacy-respecting. The Site is intended to operate without non-essential cookies.

We do not intentionally use:

  • analytics cookies;
  • advertising cookies;
  • retargeting cookies;
  • social media tracking pixels; or
  • personalization cookies.

3. Strictly necessary technologies

Because we use Cloudflare for hosting, DNS, caching, and security, Cloudflare or related infrastructure may use strictly necessary cookies or similar technologies when needed to:

  • deliver the Site;
  • secure the Site and filter malicious traffic;
  • manage network performance; or
  • maintain essential session or routing behavior.

These technologies are used only where necessary for operation, security, or reliability.

4. Direct email contact

The Site displays an email address for direct contact. Using a mailto: link does not itself place a cookie on your device, though your email provider may process information when you send an email.

5. Third-party services

If we later add embedded media, analytics, social tools, or other third-party services that use non-essential cookies, we will update this Cookie Policy and, where required, request consent.

6. Managing cookies

Most browsers let you review, block, or delete cookies through browser settings. Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect how some websites function.

7. Consent

Because the Site is intended not to use non-essential cookies, a consent banner may not be required in some jurisdictions in its current form.

If non-essential cookies are added in the future, we will implement an appropriate consent mechanism where required by law.

8. Contact

Questions about this Cookie Policy may be sent to danilo [at] thedawninglight.org .