1. Use of the Site

• You must be at least 18 years old to use this Site. By accessing the Site, you confirm that you meet this requirement.
• You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
• Unauthorized use of the Site or its content may give rise to a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offense.

2. Intellectual Property

• All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Frank A. Lucas PhD, CNHC or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
• You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from the Site's content without prior written consent from us.

3. User Content

• By submitting content to the Site (e.g., comments, feedback, or other materials), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, and distribute your content in connection with the Site.
• You are solely responsible for the content you submit and must ensure it does not violate any laws or infringe on third-party rights.

4. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Use the Site in a way that could damage, disable, or impair its functionality.
• Upload or distribute malicious software or viruses.
• Engage in unauthorized data collection activities, such as scraping or harvesting information from the Site.

5. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to external websites for your convenience. We are not responsible for the content or practices of third-party sites and recommend reviewing their terms and conditions.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

• The Site is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
• We do not guarantee that the Site will be error-free, secure, or uninterrupted.
• Your use of the Site is at your sole risk.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• Frank A. Lucas PhD, CNHC Company and its affiliates will not be liable for any damages arising from your use of the Site, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Frank A. Lucas PhD, CNHC, its affiliates, and employees from any claims, damages, or expenses arising out of your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

9. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site at our discretion, without notice, for any violation of these Terms or if we deem it necessary for security or operational reasons.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of California, USA, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

11. Changes to the Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." Your continued use of the Site after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Stellar Literary Press and Media
Email: [email protected]
Hotline: 1-888-945-8513
Address: 145 W Broadway, Long Beach, California, 90802