This is the boring part. I'll keep it as painless as possible.
1. The Basics
By using The Dad File (thedadfile.com), you agree to these terms. If you don't agree, that's fine — just close the browser and go do something else. No hard feelings.
This site is operated by Russell Webb. I'm an individual, not a corporation. I don't have a legal team. I don't have a lawyer on retainer. I'm just trying to help other dads buy better gifts.
2. What You Can Do
Read the posts. Share them with friends. Text a link to a buddy who's panicking about his wife's birthday. Print a post out and hand it to someone if you want — I don't care.
Leave a comment if you have something to say. Disagreement is fine. Be respectful. We're all adults here (or at least we're trying to be).
3. What You Can't Do
Republish entire posts elsewhere without asking. If you want to share, link back. That's common courtesy.
Use the site for anything illegal, harassing, or just generally unpleasant.
Scrape the site or use bots to extract content. I'm not a big deal, but I'd rather not become a data point in someone's training set.
4. Content Is My Own Opinion
Everything on The Dad File is my personal experience. What worked for Lily, Theo, and June might not work for your wife, son, or daughter. People are different. That's the whole point of paying attention.
I'm not claiming to be an expert. I'm not guaranteeing that a gift will land the way you hope. I'm just telling you what happened in my house. Your mileage may vary.
I also occasionally mention specific brands or products. I bought all of them with my own money. No one paid me. No one sent me free stuff. If that ever changes — if someone does send me a sample or sponsor a post — I'll tell you upfront. But honestly, I don't see that happening. I like my independence.
5. Links to Other Sites
Sometimes I might link to a product page or a store. Those links are for convenience. I don't control those sites, and I'm not responsible for what they do. If you click a link and buy something, that's between you and the merchant.
6. Comments and User Content
You're responsible for what you post in the comments. If you leave a comment, you're giving me permission to keep it on the site. I might delete spam, profanity, or anything that feels out of line. I won't edit your words — I'll either keep them or remove them entirely.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
This site is provided "as is." I try to keep it accurate and useful, but I'm a dad with a full-time job and a lot of things on my mind. If there's a typo, a broken link, or a bad recommendation, I apologize in advance.
8. Limitation of Liability
If you buy something based on something I wrote and it doesn't work out, I'm sorry. But I'm not legally responsible for that outcome. I'm not a retailer, a manufacturer, or a gift consultant. I'm just a guy writing about what happened in his own life.
9. Changes to These Terms
I can update these terms if I need to. If I do, I'll change the date at the bottom. I won't email you about it. It's your responsibility to check back.
10. Governing Law
I live in Georgia. The laws of Georgia apply. If we have a dispute — and I can't imagine why we would — we'll handle it there.
11. Final Thought
These terms exist because the internet told me I needed them. But at the end of the day, The Dad File is about trust. I trust you to use this site like a decent human being. You trust me to be honest about what I've learned. That's the deal.
If you ever have a question about these terms, just ask.
— Russell
Last updated: July 15, 2026