TERMS & CONDITIONS

1. Who We Are and How to Contact Us

www.beckstevens.com is a website operated by Beck Stevens (“I”, “me”, or “my”).

To get in touch, please use the contact form on this website via the contact page.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using this website, you confirm that you accept these Terms & Conditions and agree to comply with them. If you do not agree to these terms, you must not use this site. I recommend keeping a digital copy or printing these terms for your future reference.

3. Related Policies

Your use of this site is also governed by the following policies, which set out how data and accessibility are managed:

• My Privacy Policy, which outlines how your personal information (such as newsletter sign-ups) is collected and processed.
• My Cookie Policy, which details the cookies used to run and optimize the site.
• My Accessibility Statement, which details my commitment to making this site usable for all readers.

4. Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Content Integrity

Transparency regarding the creation of literary work and digital media on this site and across my published works is fundamental:

• Literary & Narrative Prose: All novels, novellas, stories, and textual content published under the Beck Stevens name or hosted on this site are entirely human-authored. Generative AI tools are never used to write, compose, or replace human prose. Advanced software tools may occasionally be utilized strictly for structural analysis, copyediting assistance, or technical development.
• Visual Artwork & Digital Media: Digital assets, cover illustrations, and visual material hosted on this site reflect my background in digital art and 3D modeling. Where generative models or node-based workflows are used to assist visual generation, they are produced under direct human artistic control, custom composition, and manual post-production.
• Platform Alignment: This policy is aligned with the disclosure guidelines required by major digital publishing platforms, including Amazon KDP.

5. Intellectual Property & How You May Use Content

I am the owner or licensee of all intellectual property rights on this website, including all written works, graphics, 3D renderings, cover designs, logos, and code. These works are protected by copyright laws and international treaties. All rights are reserved.

• Personal Use: You may view, download, or print single pages or extracts from this site strictly for your personal, non-commercial use.
• Restrictions: You must not alter digital or physical copies of any material downloaded from this site, nor use any graphics, illustrations, or images separately from their accompanying text.
• Commercial Prohibitions: You may not reproduce, distribute, or use any portion of the content on this site for commercial purposes without explicit written consent from me.
• Data Scraping & AI Training: Scraping, crawling, or extracting content, text, or imagery from this website for training artificial intelligence or machine learning models without express authorization is strictly prohibited.

6. Site Availability & Updates

This website is provided free of charge on an "as is" basis.

Changes to Content: I may update, amend, or restructure content on this site at any time to reflect changing book releases, business needs, or reader requirements.

Suspension: Continuous or uninterrupted access to this site is not guaranteed. I reserve the right to suspend, withdraw, or restrict access to parts or all of the site for operational, security, or maintenance reasons.

7. Accuracy of Information

While I make reasonable efforts to keep the information on this site accurate and up to date (such as release dates, book descriptions, and links), the content is provided for general information only. It should not be relied upon as formal advice.

If you notice an error or outdated link, please reach out via email with the page location so it can be corrected.

8. External Links

This site may contain links to third-party websites (such as Amazon, KDP, social media platforms, or email delivery services). These links are provided solely for your convenience and information. I have no control over the content of those external sites and accept no responsibility for their operational uptime or content.

9. Acceptable Use & Security

You are responsible for ensuring your own computer systems, software, and internet connections are configured securely to access this site.

Malware: You must not misuse this site by knowingly introducing viruses, trojans, worms, or other technologically harmful material.

Unauthorized Access: You must not attempt to gain unauthorized access to the site, server, or database connected to this website, nor launch denial-of-service attacks against it. Breaching this provision constitutes a criminal offense under the Computer Misuse Act 1990. Any such breach will be reported to the relevant law enforcement authorities.

10. Rules for Linking to This Site

You may link to the homepage or public pages of this site, provided you do so in a fair, legal manner that does not damage or exploit my reputation.

You must not frame this site on any other website.

You must not establish a link in a way that implies endorsement, approval, or association where none exists.

Permission to link to this site may be withdrawn at any time without prior notice.

11. Limitation of Liability

Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any liability that cannot be excluded under English law.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, I exclude all implied conditions, warranties, or representations regarding this site or its contents. I will not be liable for any loss or damage (whether direct, indirect, or consequential) arising from your use of, or inability to use, this website, or your reliance on any content displayed herein.

12. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions, their subject matter, and their formation are governed by English law. We both agree that the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes arising under or in connection with these terms.