Terms of Service
**Effective Date:** [November 1st, 2025]
Welcome to **Romance Novels Store** (marieromance.world). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, services, and any content, products, or features provided by us. By accessing or using our site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.
## 1. Acceptance of Terms
- By creating an account, purchasing books, or interacting with our platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms.
- We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page, and continued use constitutes acceptance.
## 2. Eligibility
- You must be at least 18 years old to use our services. If you are under 18, you are prohibited from accessing or using the site.
- By using our platform, you represent that you are of legal age and have the capacity to enter into these Terms.
## 3. Account Registration and Security
- To access certain features, such as purchasing books or submitting manuscripts, you must create an account with accurate information.
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities under your account.
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use or security breaches.
## 4. User Conduct
- You agree to use our platform responsibly and in compliance with applicable laws.
- Prohibited activities include:
- Posting or sharing illegal, harmful, offensive, or copyrighted content without permission.
- Impersonating others or providing false information.
- Attempting to hack, disrupt, or overload our servers.
- Violating intellectual property rights or engaging in harassment.
- We reserve the right to monitor, moderate, or remove content that violates these Terms.
## 5. Content Ownership and Submissions
- All content on our site, including books, images, and text, is owned by us or licensed to us. You may not reproduce, distribute, or use it without permission.
- If you submit your own romance novels or manuscripts for sharing on our platform:
- You retain ownership of your original work but grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display, promote, and distribute it on our site.
- You warrant that your submissions are original, do not infringe on others' rights, and comply with our guidelines.
- We may reject or remove submissions at our discretion.
## 6. Purchases and Payments
- All purchases of books or subscriptions are final. We offer digital downloads or physical copies, depending on availability.
- Prices are subject to change without notice. Payments are processed through secure third-party providers.
- Refunds may be issued at our discretion for defective products or errors, but not for digital content once downloaded.
## 7. Privacy
- Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms, for details on how we collect, use, and protect your information.
## 8. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
- Our services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of content.
- We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the site, including but not limited to data loss or emotional distress.
- Our maximum liability is limited to the amount paid by you for our services in the past 12 months.
## 9. Termination
- We may suspend or terminate your account at any time for violations of these Terms.
- Upon termination, your access to the platform ends, but these Terms remain in effect regarding prior use.
## 10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
- These Terms are governed by the laws of [the State of California, USA], without regard to conflict of law principles.
- Any disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration or in the courts of [Insert Jurisdiction].
## 11. Miscellaneous
- These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us.
- If any provision is found invalid, the rest remain enforceable.
- Contact us for any questions or concerns.
## Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
- Email: [love@marieromance.world]
- Website: romancenovels.store/contact
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