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Terms of Use
Last updated: December 2024
Agreement to Terms
By accessing and using the website of Michael J. Nohe (the "Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our Website.
Intellectual Property Rights
Unless otherwise indicated, the Website and all content, including but not limited to:
- Text, graphics, and logos
- Book excerpts and short stories
- Photographs and images
- Website design and layout
- Audio and video content
are the exclusive property of Michael J. Nohe and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Permitted Use
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive license to:
- Access and view the Website for personal, non-commercial use
- Share links to the Website on social media
- Print single copies of pages for personal reference (with copyright notices intact)
Prohibited Activities
You agree NOT to:
- Copy, reproduce, or distribute any content without written permission
- Use any content for commercial purposes without authorization
- Modify, adapt, or create derivative works from our content
- Remove or alter any copyright or proprietary notices
- Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Website
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website
- Upload or transmit viruses or malicious code
- Use the Website in any way that violates applicable laws
User Submissions
If you submit content through our contact form or other means (such as fan mail, inquiries, or feedback), you grant us a non-exclusive right to use, reproduce, and publish such submissions for purposes related to our author platform. You represent that you own or have rights to any content you submit.
Newsletter Subscription
By subscribing to our newsletter, you agree to receive periodic emails about new releases, events, and author updates. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in each email.
Third-Party Links
Our Website contains links to third-party websites, including book retailers (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc.) and social media platforms. These links are provided for your convenience. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites.
Book Purchases
Purchases of books are made through third-party retailers. Any transactions, returns, or disputes are governed by the retailer's terms and policies. We are not responsible for issues arising from purchases made through these platforms.
Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:
- The Website will be uninterrupted or error-free
- Defects will be corrected
- The Website is free of viruses or other harmful components
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Michael J. Nohe shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Website.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Michael J. Nohe from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your violation of these Terms of Use or your use of the Website.
Governing Law
These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
Contact Information
For questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:
Michael J. Nohe