Effective Date of Terms of Use: February 24, 2022

These Terms of Use apply to this website and any other online service operated or made available by Graystone Publishers LLC (collectively referred to as the “Sites”). GRAYSTONE PUBLISHERS LLC (“GRAYSTONE”, “WE”, “US”, OR “OUR”) RESERVES THE RIGHT, AT OUR DISCRETION, TO CHANGE, MODIFY, ADD, OR REMOVE PORTIONS OF THESE TERMS OF USE AT ANY TIME. PLEASE CHECK THESE TERMS OF USE PERIODICALLY FOR CHANGES. YOUR CONTINUED USE OF THE SITES FOLLOWING THE POSTING OF CHANGES TO THESE TERMS OF USE WILL MEAN YOU ACCEPT THOSE CHANGES.

This is a legal agreement between you (“you” or “user”) and Graystone Publishers LLC and states the material terms and conditions that govern your use of the Sites. BY ACCESSING THE SITES, YOU AGREE TO BE LEGALLY BOUND BY THIS AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, PLEASE IMMEDIATELY LEAVE THIS SITE.

Copyright and Ownership

The Sites are owned and operated by Graystone Publishers LLC. All content featured or displayed on the Sites, including text, graphics, photographs, images, book cover designs, and illustrations (collectively, the “Content”) is owned by GrayStone, its licensors, and/or its content providers. All elements of the Sites are protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws relating to intellectual property rights.

The Content on this site is provided for informational and portfolio-viewing purposes only. You may not modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works from, or sell any information or work contained on the Sites without express written permission from Graystone Publishers LLC.

Site Access License

Graystone Publishers LLC grants you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive license to access and make personal, non-commercial use of the Sites. This license does not include:

• Any resale or commercial use of the Sites or their Content.

• The use of any product listings, descriptions, or design samples for the benefit of another merchant.

• The use of data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools.

Any unauthorized use automatically terminates the permissions and licenses granted by us to you.

Corporate Identification & Trademarks

All trademarks, service marks, and trade names used herein (including the name Graystone Publishers LLC and our official logos) are trademarks or registered trademarks of Graystone Publishers. You may not use, copy, or distribute these trademarks in any way without our express prior written consent.

No E-Commerce / No Direct Sales

Graystone Publishers LLC does not sell books or products directly through this website. Any links to third-party retailers (such as Amazon or Barnes & Noble) are provided for convenience only. Graystone is not responsible for the transactions, shipping, or return policies of these third-party websites. For inquiries regarding our publishing services, please contact us directly via our official contact forms or email at contact@graystonepublishers.com.

Privacy Policy

Data collection and use, including information submitted via contact forms, is governed by Graystone Publishers’s Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into and is a part of this Agreement.

User Submissions

If you submit content to us (such as manuscripts, cover ideas, or comments), you represent that you own the rights to that content. While your original work remains your intellectual property, by submitting it through our site features, you grant Graystone Publishers the right to use that information to contact you and provide the services requested.

Disclaimer & Limitation of Liability

Your use of the Sites is at your own risk. EVERYTHING ON THE SITES IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. GRAYSTONE MAKES NO WARRANTIES REGARDING THE ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY OF THE CONTENT.

IN NO EVENT SHALL GRAYSTONE BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF YOUR ACCESS TO THE SITES. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL LOSSES OR CAUSES OF ACTION SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU, IF ANY, FOR ACCESSING THE SITES.

Indemnification

You agree to defend and indemnify GrayStone Publishers LLC, its affiliates, and agents from any and all liabilities and expenses related to any violation of these terms by you.

Governing Law

GrayStone Publishers LLC is registered in and operates within the State of Texas. These disclaimers, terms, and conditions of use are governed by the laws of the State of Texas. By using any of the Sites, you hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of courts in Texas, U.S.A., in all disputes arising out of or relating to the use of the Sites.

Entire Agreement

This Agreement is the entire agreement between the user and Graystone Publishers LLC and supersedes any prior understandings or agreements (written or oral).