Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Welcome to The Author Space (“Company”, “we”, “our”, or “us”). By accessing or using our website located at https://www.theauthorspace.com (“Website” or “Platform”), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). Please read them carefully. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use the Website.
1. Eligibility
By using The Author Space, you affirm that:
- You are at least 18 years old or have reached the age of majority in your jurisdiction.
- You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.
- You are not barred from using our Platform under any applicable laws.
2. User Accounts
To access certain features, you must register for an account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate and complete information.
- Keep your login credentials confidential.
- Be responsible for all activities under your account.
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at our discretion for any reason, including but not limited to violation of these Terms.
3. User Conduct
You agree not to use The Author Space to:
- Post false, misleading, or fraudulent content.
- Infringe upon the intellectual property or privacy rights of others.
- Upload harmful software, viruses, or any code designed to disrupt or harm the Platform.
- Harass, threaten, or abuse others.
- Engage in any unlawful, harmful, or unethical activities.
We reserve the right to remove or restrict content that violates our policies or harms the community.
4. Content Ownership and License
Your Content:
- You retain ownership of all original content (including books, profiles, blogs, posts, and comments) that you upload or post to the Platform.
- By posting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, promote, and distribute your content within the Platform for the purpose of providing services and marketing your work.
Our Content:
- All site content, including design, logos, software, and text, is the property of The Author Space or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
- You may not copy, reproduce, or distribute our content without prior written permission.
5. Sales and Transactions
If you sell books or services on The Author Space:
- You are solely responsible for your listings, pricing, transactions, fulfillment, refunds, and compliance with applicable laws.
- We may collect fees for sales made through our Platform. These will be disclosed prior to transaction processing.
- Payment processing may be handled by third-party services, and their terms will apply.
We are not responsible for buyer-seller disputes but may step in at our discretion to maintain the integrity of the community.
6. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Platform at any time, without notice, for:
- Violation of these Terms,
- Illegal or harmful behavior,
- Any action that poses a security risk or disrupts service.
You may delete your account at any time by contacting support@theauthorspace.com.
7. Privacy Policy
Your use of the Platform is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Platform, you consent to our data practices as outlined in the Privacy Policy.
8. Third-Party Links
The Platform may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., Amazon, author websites). We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party sites. Use them at your own risk.
9. Disclaimers
- The Platform is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
- We do not guarantee that the Platform will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure.
- We make no warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content provided by users.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Author Space and its affiliates shall not be liable for:
- Any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or related to your use of the Platform.
- Any damages resulting from content uploaded by users, loss of data, or unauthorized access.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Author Space, its affiliates, officers, and employees from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses (including attorneys’ fees) arising from:
- Your use of the Platform,
- Your content,
- Your violation of these Terms or any law.
12. Changes to the Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting a notice on the Platform or via email. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
13. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Maryland, United States. Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the courts located in Maryland.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at:
The Author Space
Email: support@theauthorspace.com
Website: https://www.theauthorspace.com