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Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: January 22, 2026

Last Updated: January 22, 2026

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These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website https://www.kepolandbooks.com/ (the "Website"), operated by K.E. Poland (also referred to as Kara Poland) (the "Author," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing, browsing, or using the Website in any way, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use the Website.

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1. Acceptance of Terms

Your use of the Website constitutes your agreement to these Terms, which form a legally binding contract between you and the Author. We may update these Terms from time to time. The updated version will be posted here with a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

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2. Eligibility

You must be at least the age of majority in your jurisdiction (19 in Alberta, Canada) to use the Website. By using the Website, you represent that you meet this requirement and have the legal capacity to agree to these Terms.

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3. Permitted Use

The Website is provided for your personal, non-commercial use only. You may:

  • View the content (book descriptions, author information, etc.) for personal information.

  • Share links to the Website (e.g., via social media) for promotional or personal purposes, provided you do not remove or alter any copyright notices.

You agree not to:

  • Copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or commercially exploit any content without our prior written permission (except for fair dealing under Canadian copyright law where applicable).

  • Use the Website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law.

  • Attempt to interfere with the Website's operation, security, or integrity (e.g., hacking, introducing viruses, excessive automated access).

  • Use any robot, spider, scraper, or other automated means to access the Website without our express permission.

  • Harass, threaten, or impersonate others through any interaction (if features are added in future).

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4. Intellectual Property

All content on the Website—including text, book synopses, author bio, graphics, logos, and any future images or media—is owned by K.E. Poland or licensed to us and protected by Canadian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

  • The book title Freedom's Inferno, character names, and related descriptions are © K.E. Poland.

  • You may not use our trademarks, logos, or content in a way that suggests endorsement or affiliation without permission.

Limited license: We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to view and access the Website for personal use only, subject to these Terms.

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5. User-Submitted Content (If Applicable)

Currently, the Website does not allow user submissions (e.g., comments, forms, uploads). If we add such features in the future:

  • You retain ownership of your content but grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute it in connection with the Website.

  • You represent that your submissions do not infringe third-party rights and are not unlawful, defamatory, or harmful.

  • We may remove any content at our discretion.

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6. Third-Party Links and Services

The Website may contain links to external websites (e.g., future retailer pages, social media). These are provided for convenience only. We do not endorse or control them and are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or availability. Use them at your own risk.

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7. Disclaimers

The Website and all content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to accuracy, completeness, reliability, or fitness for a particular purpose.

We do not warrant that the Website will be error-free, secure, uninterrupted, or free of viruses. Your use is at your own risk.

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8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Author shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of (or inability to use) the Website, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

This includes (without limitation) loss of data, profits, goodwill, or business interruption.

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9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Author from any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your breach of these Terms or your use of the Website.

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10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Alberta and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Website shall be resolved exclusively in the courts located in Alberta, Canada. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

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11. Changes to the Website

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Website at any time without notice or liability.

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12. Miscellaneous

  • If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force.

  • Our failure to enforce any right does not constitute a waiver.

  • These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Website.

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13. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms:

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