Last updated: April 16, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to The Shadows of Gerasa (“we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through theshadowsofgerasa.com (the “Website”).
Please read these Terms carefully before using our Website. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not access or use our Website.
Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years of age to access or use our Website. If you are under 18 years of age, you represent that you have your parent or guardian’s permission to access and use the Website. Some features of our Website, including purchasing products, require you to be at least 18 years old.
User Accounts
When you create an account on our Website, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.
Intellectual Property Rights
Our Content
The Website and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, and audio, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof) are owned by us, our licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.
The Shadows of Gerasa Book
“The Shadows of Gerasa” book, its cover design, artwork, characters, plot, and all related content are protected by copyright. Any unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of the book or its content is strictly prohibited.
Limited License
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms.
Pre-Orders and Purchases
Pre-Order Process
When you place a pre-order for “The Shadows of Gerasa,” you are expressing your intent to purchase the book upon its release. We will process your payment method at the time of pre-order, but you will not be charged until the book is ready to ship.
Pricing and Payment
All prices listed on our Website are in the currency specified and do not include taxes, shipping, or handling fees, which will be added at checkout. We reserve the right to change prices at any time without notice.
Shipping and Delivery
For physical products, shipping times and methods will vary based on your location and the shipping option selected at checkout. We are not responsible for delays due to customs, weather, or other circumstances beyond our control.
Cancellations and Refunds
Pre-orders may be canceled anytime before the book is shipped. Once a product has been shipped, our standard return policy applies. For digital products, due to their nature, all sales are final unless required by applicable law.
User Conduct
You agree not to:
- Use the Website in any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation
- Use the Website to transmit any material that is defamatory, obscene, threatening, harassing, abusive, or hateful
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website
- Use the Website for any commercial purpose without our express written consent
- Engage in any data mining, data harvesting, or any other similar activity in relation to the Website
User Submissions
Any content you submit to our Website, including comments, reviews, or feedback, becomes our property and you grant us a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute such content.
Third-Party Content and Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
Disclaimer of Warranties
THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
Limitation of Liability
IN NO EVENT WILL WE BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE, INCLUDING ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless us and our affiliates, partners, officers, directors, agents, and employees from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your violation of these Terms or your use of the Website.
Changes to Terms
We may revise these Terms from time to time. The most current version will always be posted on the Website with the effective date. By continuing to access or use our Website after revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms.
Governing Law
These Terms and your use of the Website will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which we operate, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law.
Dispute Resolution
Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Website shall first be resolved through good-faith negotiations. If such negotiations fail, the dispute shall be resolved through arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding your use of the Website and supersede all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us using the form on our home page.