Welcome to EC Darcy at ecdarcy.com.
These Terms of Service govern your use of this website. By using the website, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
1. About this website
This website is an author website for EC Darcy and may include information about books, blog posts, excerpts, updates, newsletter content, reader communications, and related materials.
2. Use of the website
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes.
You must not:
- use the site in any way that breaks any applicable law or regulation
- attempt to gain unauthorised access to the site, server, database, or related systems
- interfere with the security or proper operation of the website
- submit false, misleading, abusive, defamatory, or offensive material
- use the site to transmit spam, malware, or harmful code
- copy, scrape, or exploit the site content in a way that is unfair, unlawful, or abusive
3. Intellectual property
Unless otherwise stated, all content on this website is owned by or licensed to EC Darcy and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property rights.
This includes, where applicable:
- written content
- blog posts
- extracts
- branding
- logos
- graphics
- layout
- design elements
- original images
You may:
- view the content for personal, non-commercial use
- share links to public pages
You may not, without prior written permission:
- reproduce or republish substantial parts of the site
- copy or distribute original written content for commercial purposes
- adapt, edit, or reuse site materials in a misleading or unauthorised way
- remove copyright or attribution notices
Short quotations for review, commentary, or discussion may be acceptable where fair and properly attributed.
4. User submissions
If you submit a message, review, comment, or other material to the website, you confirm that:
- the content is your own or you have the right to submit it
- it does not infringe anyone else’s rights
- it is not unlawful, defamatory, abusive, threatening, obscene, or misleading
By submitting material, you grant EC Darcy a non-exclusive, royalty-free right to review, store, reproduce, and, where relevant, publish or display that material in connection with the website and its related content.
We reserve the right to refuse, edit, moderate, or remove submissions at our discretion.
5. Newsletter and communications
If you choose to sign up for updates, you agree to receive occasional emails relating to EC Darcy, including book news, excerpts, updates, and related content.
You can unsubscribe at any time.
6. Accuracy of information
We aim to keep the website accurate and up to date, but we do not guarantee that all information will always be complete, accurate, or current.
Content on the website is provided for general information and reader interest only.
7. External links
This website may contain links to third-party websites or services, including social media platforms, booksellers, or newsletter providers.
We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, availability, or accuracy of third-party websites.
If you use third-party sites, you do so at your own risk and should review their own terms and policies.
8. Availability of the website
We do not guarantee that the website will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.
We may suspend, withdraw, update, or change all or part of the site without notice.
9. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, EC Darcy and the operator of this website shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from or connected with:
- use of, or inability to use, the website
- reliance on website content
- technical interruptions or errors
- viruses, malicious software, or unauthorised access
- third-party links or services
Nothing in these terms excludes liability that cannot lawfully be excluded.
10. Privacy
Use of this website is also governed by the Privacy Policy. Please read it alongside these Terms of Service.
11. Changes to these terms
We may update these Terms of Service from time to time.
Any updated version will be posted on this page with the new date shown at the top.
12. Governing law
These terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, unless another applicable law must apply.
Any disputes arising in connection with these terms or the website shall be subject to the appropriate courts of the United Kingdom, unless otherwise required by law.
13. Contact
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact: