Terms of service.

Effective Date: December 15, 2025
Last Updated: December 15, 2025

Agreement to Terms

Welcome to angelicaeling.com ("Website"). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use this Website.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Angelica Eling ("I," "me," "my," or "Author").

Acceptable Use

Permitted Activities

You may use this Website to:

  • Read publicly available content, including blog posts and book information

  • Sign up for newsletters and email updates

  • Apply for the ARC (Advance Reader Copy) reader program

  • Contact me through provided contact forms

  • Purchase books or products through authorized links

  • Engage with content in ways explicitly permitted by these Terms

Prohibited Activities

You may NOT:

  • Copy, reproduce, distribute, or republish any content without express written permission

  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, etc.) to access or collect data from this Website

  • Share, distribute, or upload ARC materials or unpublished works

  • Post or transmit any unlawful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, or obscene material

  • Impersonate me or misrepresent your affiliation with me

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website

  • Use content for commercial purposes without authorization

  • Interfere with or disrupt the Website's functionality

  • Harvest email addresses or other user information

  • Post spam or unsolicited promotional material

Intellectual Property Rights

Copyright Ownership

All content on this Website, including but not limited to:

  • Literary works (novels, short stories, blog posts, articles)

  • Character names, storylines, and fictional universes

  • Book covers, graphics, and visual designs

  • Logos, branding elements, and trademarks

  • Photographs, videos, and multimedia content

  • Website design, layout, and code

...is the exclusive property of Angelica Eling and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

Limited License

I grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:

  • View and read content on this Website for personal, non-commercial use

  • Share direct links to publicly available pages on social media

  • Quote brief excerpts (under 100 words) with proper attribution and a link to the source

This license does NOT permit you to:

  • Download, copy, or reproduce substantial portions of content

  • Create derivative works based on my content

  • Use my content for commercial purposes

  • Remove or alter copyright notices or attribution

DMCA Compliance

I respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect users to do the same. If you believe content on this Website infringes your copyright, please contact me at [your email address] with:

  • Description of the copyrighted work

  • Location of the infringing material on this Website

  • Your contact information

  • A statement of good faith belief that use is not authorized

  • A statement that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act

ARC Reader Program

Program Terms

By participating in the ARC (Advance Reader Copy) reader program, you agree to:

  1. Confidentiality: Keep all ARC materials strictly confidential until the official release date

  2. No Distribution: Not share, copy, upload, or distribute ARC files in any format

  3. Personal Use Only: Use ARC materials solely for personal reading and review purposes

  4. Embargo Compliance: Not post reviews, excerpts, or discuss plot details publicly before the release date

  5. Return or Deletion: Delete digital ARC files or return physical ARCs upon request

  6. Honest Feedback: Provide honest, constructive feedback if requested (optional)

Program Violations

Violation of ARC program terms may result in:

  • Immediate removal from the program

  • Prohibition from future participation

  • Legal action for copyright infringement

  • Pursuit of monetary damages

No Guaranteed Acceptance

Application to the ARC program does not guarantee acceptance. I reserve the right to accept or reject applications at my sole discretion and to remove participants at any time.

User-Generated Content

Comments and Communications

If you submit comments, reviews, feedback, or other content to this Website:

  • You grant me a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your submission

  • You represent that you own or have rights to the content you submit

  • You agree not to submit content that is illegal, offensive, or violates others' rights

  • I reserve the right to remove any user-generated content at my discretion

No Obligation

I am not obligated to:

  • Post, use, or respond to your submissions

  • Compensate you for submissions

  • Return or acknowledge receipt of submissions

Third-Party Links and Services

This Website may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services. These links are provided for your convenience, but:

  • I do not endorse or control third-party sites

  • I am not responsible for third-party content, privacy policies, or practices

  • You access third-party sites at your own risk

  • Third-party purchases or transactions are between you and the third party

Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

"As Is" Provision

This Website is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose

  • Warranties that the Website will be uninterrupted or error-free

  • Warranties regarding accuracy or completeness of content

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

  • I shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages

  • I shall not be liable for any loss of profits, data, or business opportunities

  • My total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid to access this Website (if any)

Exceptions

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of certain warranties or liabilities, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Angelica Eling from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from:

  • Your use of this Website

  • Your violation of these Terms

  • Your violation of any third-party rights

  • Your submission of user-generated content

  • Your breach of ARC reader program terms

Termination

Right to Terminate

I reserve the right to:

  • Terminate or suspend your access to this Website at any time, with or without notice

  • Remove or disable any content at my discretion

  • Modify or discontinue any aspect of the Website

Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • Your right to use the Website immediately ceases

  • All licenses granted to you are revoked

  • You must delete any ARC materials in your possession

  • Provisions regarding intellectual property, disclaimers, and indemnification survive termination

Changes to Terms

I reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this Website with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must discontinue use of the Website.

Governing Law and Disputes

Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Maine, United States, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or use of this Website shall be resolved through:

  1. Informal Negotiation: Good faith attempt to resolve disputes informally first

  2. Binding Arbitration: If negotiation fails, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Cumberland County, Maine.

  3. Small Claims Court: Either party may bring claims in small claims court if they qualify

Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis only. You waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration.

General Provisions

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and me regarding use of this Website.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full effect.

Waiver

My failure to enforce any right or provision in these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms. I may assign these Terms without restriction.

Force Majeure

I shall not be liable for any failure to perform due to circumstances beyond my reasonable control.

Contact Information

Questions about these Terms of Service should be directed to:

Email: info@angelicaeling.com
Website: www.angelicaeling.com

Acknowledgment

BY USING THIS WEBSITE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE, UNDERSTAND THEM, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, YOU MUST NOT USE THIS WEBSITE.

For information about how I collect and use your personal information, please see my Privacy Policy.