Terms and Conditions

Welcome to Mindsprings Publishing (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”). This Terms and Conditions document (“Agreement”) governs the use of services provided through the Website. By accessing, registering, or using the Website, you agree to the terms outlined below. If you disagree with any part of this Agreement, you must refrain from using the Website.

Acceptance of Terms

• Acknowledgment : Use of the Website constitutes acceptance of this Agreement. Affirmative actions like checking the box, “I have read the Terms and Conditions and I accept them,” during registration also confirm your agreement.
• Modifications: The Company reserves the right to revise these Terms and Conditions at its sole discretion without prior notice. Users are encouraged to periodically review this Agreement to stay updated.

Use of Website and Account Responsibility

• Account Creation: By creating an account, you agree to:
  • Provide accurate and complete information.
  • Maintain the confidentiality of your account credentials.
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account.
• Verification: Mindsprings Publishing may verify the information provided and reserves the right to terminate accounts found to contain false or inaccurate details.
• Discretionary Rights: The Company reserves the right to refuse requests for listing, displaying, or offering products or services without explanation. Contracts are not deemed complete until full payment is received.

Product Display and Warranty

• Product Representation: Every effort is made to display products accurately on the Website.
• No Warranty:
  • Products are provided “as is” without express or implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
  • Mindsprings Publishing’s liability for defects is limited to replacement or store credit at its discretion, solely for manufacturing defects as determined by the Company.
  • In no case will liability exceed the purchase price of the product.

Pricing and Orders

• Errors in Pricing: The Company reserves the right to cancel orders for products listed at incorrect prices, regardless of order confirmation or payment receipt. Refunds will be issued where applicable.
• Price Changes: Prices and availability are subject to change without prior notice, and disputes related to such changes will not be entertained.

Payment Security

• Fraud Liability: The Company is not responsible for credit card, debit card, or online payment fraud. Users must use their own payment methods. The burden of proof in the event of fraud rests entirely on the User.

Refunds and Returns

• Refunds or store credits will be provided only for manufacturing defects, as determined solely by the Company.
• No restocking fees will apply for valid refunds.

Intellectual Property Rights

All intellectual property rights in the books, course materials, and online courses remain the exclusive property of Mindsprings Publishing.

Restrictions on Use:

• You are not permitted to copy, reproduce, modify, sublicense, rent, sell, or distribute any materials (books or course content).
• Recording or reproducing online course content via any method (e.g., video or audio) is prohibited.
• Course materials must not be shown in public or shared with larger audiences (e.g., classrooms or training sessions).
• Copyright or trademark information must not be removed from materials.
• Reverse engineering or disassembling website content is prohibited.
• Online courses are for individual use only and must not be distributed or shared in any manner.