Terms of service.
Terms of Service for The Provocative Inklings
Effective Date: 24/12/2024
Welcome to The Provocative Inklings. By accessing and using our website located at www.theprovocativeinklings.com.au, and by using our creative writing services, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Service. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use our website or services.
1. General Terms
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, services, and any content provided by The Provocative Inklings. You must be at least 18 years old to use our services or submit creative works. If you are under 18, you must have parental or guardian consent to use our website.
2. Use of Our Services
Creative Writing Submissions: By submitting your creative writing or photographs to The Provocative Inklings, you grant us permission to publish and display your work on our website and related platforms. You affirm that you hold the rights to the work you submit, and that the work is not infringing on the intellectual property rights of others.
Intellectual Property: You retain the copyright to any creative work you submit to us. However, by submitting it for publication on our website, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display and promote your work for the purposes of showcasing it through our website and related platforms.
Prohibited Content: You agree not to submit or post any content that is unlawful, defamatory, abusive, or otherwise violates the rights of others. The Provocative Inklings reserves the right to remove any content that violates these terms.
3. User Accounts and Responsibility
Account Creation: To access certain services on our website, you may be required to create an account. You must provide accurate and complete information during the registration process, and you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
Account Responsibility: You are solely responsible for any activity that occurs under your account. If you believe your account has been compromised, you agree to notify us immediately.
4. Payment and Fees
If applicable, any fees associated with our services will be disclosed to you before payment is processed. All payments made to The Provocative Inklings are non-refundable unless otherwise stated.
5. Privacy and Data Use
We respect your privacy. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for information on how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our website, you consent to our privacy practices as described in the Privacy Policy.
Cookie Use
By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in our Privacy Policy. Cookies are small data files that are placed on your device to enhance user experience, track usage, and personalize content. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
6. Limitations of Liability
No Warranty: Our website and services are provided "as is" and without any warranty, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. We do not guarantee that our services will be uninterrupted or error-free.
Limitation of Liability: The Provocative Inklings shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of or inability to use our website or services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
7. Termination and Suspension
We may suspend or terminate your access to our website or services if we believe you have violated these Terms of Service, engaged in fraudulent activity, or otherwise acted inappropriately. Upon termination, you must cease all use of our website and services.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold The Provocative Inklings, its officers, employees, and agents harmless from any claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses arising from your use of our website or services, including any content you submit or any violation of these Terms.
9. Modifications to the Terms of Service
The Provocative Inklings reserves the right to modify, amend, or update these Terms of Service at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the "Effective Date" will be updated accordingly. It is your responsibility to review this page periodically for any changes.
10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of Australia. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our website will be resolved in accordance with Australian law, and you agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of Australia.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
The Provocative Inklings
ABN: 92 677 295 708
Email: theprovocativeinklings@gmail.com
Website: www.theprovocativeinklings.com.au