Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using the website theunauthorizedauthor.com and related services ("Site") operated by The Unauthorized Author / Anthony Feaster ("we," "us," "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.

Use of the Site

You may use the Site for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:

• Violate any applicable law or regulation
• Infringe the intellectual property or other rights of others
• Transmit harmful, offensive, or illegal content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems, accounts, or data
• Use the Site to send spam or unsolicited communications
• Interfere with or disrupt the Site or its security or availability

Accounts and Submissions

If you create an account (e.g., to submit stories), you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials and for all activity under your account. When you submit content (e.g., stories, feedback), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and publish that content in connection with the Site and our marketing. You represent that you have the right to grant this license and that your content does not violate any third-party rights or these Terms. We may moderate, reject, or remove content at our discretion.

Purchases and Refunds

Pre-orders and purchases are processed through Stripe. By completing a purchase, you agree to Stripe's terms and our pricing and delivery terms as stated at checkout. Digital products (e.g., the book) will be delivered as described (e.g., on or after the release date). Refund requests are handled in accordance with our refund policy (contact us for details) and applicable law.

Intellectual Property

The Site and its content (including text, graphics, logos, and design) are owned by us or our licensors and are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. "Controlled by Fear" and related marks are our property. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without our prior written permission, except for limited personal, non-commercial use.

Disclaimers

The Site and its content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components. The book and other materials are for general informational and personal development purposes and do not constitute professional advice (e.g., medical, legal, or therapeutic).

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we and our affiliates, officers, directors, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or data, arising from your use of the Site or any content or products. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless us and our affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the Site, your content, or your violation of these Terms or any law.

Links to Third-Party Sites

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their content or practices. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk and subject to their terms and policies.

Changes

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will indicate the "Last updated" date at the top. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree, you must stop using the Site.

General

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States without regard to conflict of law principles. Any dispute shall be resolved in the courts of competent jurisdiction. If any provision is held invalid, the remaining provisions remain in effect. Our failure to enforce any right does not waive that right.

Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact us through the feedback form on the Site or the contact information provided there.