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These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of [WEBSITE_URL] (the “Site”), operated by [COMPANY_LEGAL_NAME] (“we,” “us,” “our”). By browsing the Site, creating an account, or placing an order, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.
1. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old, or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, to place an order on the Site. By placing an order, you represent that you meet this requirement and that any information you provide is accurate and current.
2. Products Offered
We sell hardcover books, paperback books, and digital ebooks authored by Hector Felix Byrd. Product descriptions, formats, and pricing are presented on each book’s product page and are subject to change without notice. We make reasonable efforts to describe products accurately but do not warrant that descriptions, pricing, or availability are error-free.
3. Accounts and Guest Checkout
Creating a customer account is optional. You may complete a purchase as a guest without registering. If you choose to create an account, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activity under your account. Notify us immediately at [SUPPORT_EMAIL] if you suspect unauthorized use of your account.
4. Orders, Pricing, and Payment
- All prices are listed in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated and do not include applicable sales tax, which is calculated at checkout based on your shipping or billing address.
- Payment is processed through our third-party payment processors — currently and planned to include Stripe and PayPal. By submitting payment, you authorize the applicable processor to charge your selected payment method for the full order total.
- We reserve the right to refuse, cancel, or limit any order at our discretion, including in cases of suspected fraud, pricing errors, or product unavailability. If we cancel an order after payment has been captured, you will receive a full refund to your original payment method.
- Order confirmation via email indicates that we have received your order; it does not guarantee product availability or acceptance of your order.
5. Physical Books & Print-on-Demand Fulfillment
Hardcover and paperback editions are produced using print-on-demand fulfillment through Lulu Direct (or a successor print partner). Each copy is printed individually after your order is placed — not shipped from pre-printed inventory. As a result:
- Production time is required before an order ships; estimated timelines are provided on our Shipping Policy page.
- Minor variations in trim, binding, or cover finish between print runs are inherent to print-on-demand manufacturing and do not constitute a defect.
- Because each copy is manufactured to order, print-on-demand items are treated differently from stocked retail goods for return purposes — see our Refund and Returns Policy.
6. Digital Products (Ebooks)
Ebook purchases are delivered electronically as described in our Digital Product Delivery Policy. By purchasing an ebook, you agree that:
- You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license for personal, non-commercial use of the ebook file — you are not purchasing the copyright or any right to reproduce, redistribute, resell, publicly perform, or share the file;
- Delivery is deemed complete once the download link is issued to the email address provided at checkout or made available in your account;
- Ebooks are generally non-refundable once delivered, except as described in our Refund and Returns Policy;
- Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of purchased ebook content is a violation of copyright law and these Terms, and may result in legal action.
7. Shipping
Shipping methods, timelines, and rates are described in our Shipping Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Risk of loss for physical products passes to you upon delivery to the carrier, though we will work with you and our fulfillment partner in good faith to resolve lost or damaged shipments.
8. Returns and Refunds
Returns and refunds are governed by our Refund and Returns Policy, incorporated into these Terms by reference.
9. Intellectual Property
All text, cover art, book content, site design, graphics, and trademarks appearing on the Site are the property of [COMPANY_LEGAL_NAME] and/or Hector Felix Byrd, protected by U.S. and international copyright and trademark law. Purchasing a physical or digital book grants you ownership of that individual copy (physical) or a personal-use license (digital) — it does not grant any right to reproduce, adapt, publicly display, or commercially exploit the underlying work.
10. Prohibited Use
You agree not to: (a) use the Site for any unlawful purpose; (b) attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, its systems, or other users’ accounts; (c) interfere with the Site’s operation, including through automated scraping, bots, or denial-of-service activity; (d) circumvent or attempt to circumvent any digital rights protections applied to ebook files; or (e) submit fraudulent payment information or orders.
11. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SITE AND ALL PRODUCTS ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE,” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE.
12. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, [COMPANY_LEGAL_NAME] SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR PURCHASE OF ANY PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING FROM THESE TERMS OR YOUR PURCHASE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE PRODUCT(S) GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.
13. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless [COMPANY_LEGAL_NAME], its officers, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your violation of these Terms or misuse of the Site.
14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of [GOVERNING_STATE], without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall first be attempted to be resolved informally by contacting us at [SUPPORT_EMAIL]. If informal resolution fails, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration on an individual basis in [GOVERNING_STATE], except where prohibited by law, and you waive any right to participate in a class action.
15. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
16. Changes to These Terms
We may revise these Terms at any time. Changes take effect upon posting to this page. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
17. Contact Us
[COMPANY_LEGAL_NAME]
[BUSINESS_ADDRESS]
Email: [SUPPORT_EMAIL]
Phone: [PHONE_NUMBER]