Terms of use

Last updated: July 30, 2025

Welcome to https://www.samchemmings.com (the “Site”), operated by Author Sam C Hemmings (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your use of the Site and related services (“Services”).

By accessing or using the Site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree, do not use the Site or Services.

1. OUR SERVICES

The Services provide information, digital content, and products related to the author’s creative work. You may not use the Services in any jurisdiction or country where such use is contrary to law.

2. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

We own or license all intellectual property rights in the Site, including all content, trademarks, logos, graphics, and software (“Content”). You may use Content for personal, non-commercial purposes only.

3. USER REPRESENTATIONS

By using the Services, you represent that you are at least 13 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

4. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES

You agree not to:

Violate any applicable laws;

Submit harmful, abusive, or offensive content;

Interfere with the operation of the Site;

Use data scraping, bots, or unauthorized access methods.

5. USER GENERATED CONTRIBUTIONS

Any content you upload or post (“Submissions”) must comply with our Prohibited Activities. You retain ownership but grant us rights to use it.

6. CONTRIBUTION LICENCE

By posting Submissions, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, and display such content for promotional or editorial purposes.

7. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES AND CONTENT

The Site may contain links to third-party content. We do not control or endorse them and are not responsible for any third-party sites.

8. SERVICES MANAGEMENT

We reserve the right to manage the Services at our discretion, including removing or disabling content, suspending accounts, or modifying access.

9. PRIVACY POLICY

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

10. TERM AND TERMINATION

These Terms remain in effect while you use the Site. We may suspend or terminate access at any time without notice for violation of these Terms.

11. MODIFICATIONS AND INTERRUPTIONS

We reserve the right to update, change, or discontinue any part of the Services at any time. We are not liable for any downtime or service interruptions.

12. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United Kingdom.

13. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Any disputes shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If unresolved, they will be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of UK courts.

14. CORRECTIONS

We may correct errors or omissions on the Site without notice.

15. DISCLAIMER

The Site and Services are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. We make no guarantees about the accuracy or completeness of the content.

16. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY

We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site or Services.

17. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims or damages resulting from your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

18. USER DATA

We may retain certain data you submit for performance and legal purposes. Refer to our Privacy Policy for details.

19. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS, TRANSACTIONS, AND SIGNATURES

You consent to receive electronic communications and agree that digital signatures are legally binding.

20. CALIFORNIA USERS AND RESIDENTS

If you are a California resident, you waive California Civil Code Section 1542, which says: “A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist…”

21. MISCELLANEOUS

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us. If any part is found unenforceable, the rest remains in effect.

These Legal Terms, along with any policies or operational rules posted by us on the Site or in connection with the Services, constitute the entire agreement and understanding between you and us. Our failure to enforce any right or provision in these Terms will not operate as a waiver of such right or provision.

These Terms will be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law. We may assign any of our rights and obligations to others at any time. We are not liable for any delay or failure to perform due to causes beyond our reasonable control.

If any part of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that part will be considered severable and will not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.

No joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency relationship is created between you and us by your use of the Site or Services. You agree that these Terms will not be interpreted against us just because we drafted them.

You waive any and all defenses you might have based on the electronic form of these Terms and the lack of physical signatures.

22. CONTACT US

For questions, email: hello@samchemmings.com