Terms Of Service

Terms of Service

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Author Vicinity website and related services (the “Services”). Please read these Terms carefully before using the Services. By accessing or using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to any part of these Terms, you must not access or use the Services.

1. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use the Services. By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement and that all information you provide is accurate, complete, and up-to-date.

2. Content Ownership and Licensing

  • Ownership Rights: You retain full ownership of the e-books and content you submit to the Services. Your intellectual property remains your own.

  • Licensing: By submitting your e-books to the Services, you grant Author Vicinity a non-exclusive, royalty-bearing license to publish, distribute, promote, and market your e-books through the Services and our partner retailers. This license allows us to use your content as necessary to provide the Services.

  • Responsibility: You are solely responsible for the content of your e-books and must ensure that it complies with all applicable laws and regulations. This includes respecting copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property rights.

3. Fees and Payment

  • Service Fees: We offer various publishing packages and services, each with different fees. By choosing a service, you agree to pay all applicable fees and charges. Payment terms will be clearly outlined before you complete your purchase.

  • Fee Changes: Author Vicinity reserves the right to modify its fees at any time. Any changes will be communicated to you in advance, and continued use of the Services after the changes take effect constitutes your agreement to the new fees.

  • Taxes: You are responsible for any and all taxes associated with your use of the Services. Author Vicinity is not responsible for calculating or collecting these taxes on your behalf.

4. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the Services for any unlawful or prohibited purpose. Specifically, you may not:

  • Publish Content that is illegal, discriminatory, hateful, obscene, violent, or otherwise objectionable.
  • Infringe on Intellectual Property: You must not submit content that infringes on the intellectual property rights of others.
  • Spam: Do not use the Services to send unsolicited marketing content or other forms of spam.
  • Exploit or Harm Others: You may not use the Services to exploit, harm, or attempt to exploit or harm others.
  • Interfere with the Services: You may not interfere with the operation of the Services or attempt to circumvent any security measures implemented by Author Vicinity.

5. Termination

  • Termination by Us: We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Services at any time, for any reason, without prior notice. This may include, but is not limited to, violations of these Terms or any applicable laws.

  • Termination by You: You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us. Upon termination, your account will be deactivated, and you will lose access to the Services.

  • Effect of Termination: Upon termination, all rights and licenses granted to you under these Terms will immediately cease.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. AUTHOR VICINITY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE, NOR DO WE MAKE ANY WARRANTY AS TO THE RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THE SERVICES.

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, AUTHOR VICINITY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

YOUR SOLE REMEDY FOR DISSATISFACTION WITH THE SERVICES IS TO DISCONTINUE YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Author Vicinity, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or in connection with your use of the Services or your violation of these Terms.

9. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services shall be resolved by binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration will be conducted in [State] and will be governed by the laws of [State].

10. Governing Law

These Terms and any disputes related to them shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [State], without regard to its conflict of law principles.

11. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Author Vicinity regarding your use of the Services and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, representations, or agreements, whether oral or written.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

13. Waiver

No waiver of any provision of these Terms will be effective unless it is in writing and signed by both you and Author Vicinity. A waiver of any term or condition of these Terms will not be construed as a further or continuing waiver of that term or condition or any other term or condition.

14. Notices

All notices to you will be sent to the email address you provided when creating your account. All notices to Author Vicinity must be sent via email to [email protected] or via mail to our designated address (available upon request).

These revised Terms of Service aim to provide clear, concise, and professional language, emphasizing your rights, responsibilities, and the conditions under which you may use Author Vicinity’s Services.