Terms of Use

Effective date: 10.30.2025
Website: www.victoriacoleauthor.com (“Site”)
Owner: Victoria Cole (“I,” “me,” or “my”)
Contact: contact@victoriacoleauthor.com • Victoria Cole/Stellar Media 42807 Ford Rd, STE 398, Canton, MI 48187

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to these Terms of Use (“Terms”) and to my Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

• You must be at least 18 (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction).
• If you create an account (if offered) or subscribe to the newsletter, you are responsible for the accuracy of your information and for maintaining the confidentiality of any login credentials.

• This Site shares information about my books, writing news, events, and related content.
• Content is for general informational and entertainment purposes and may include opinions, fictional excerpts, and behind-the-scenes notes.
• I do not guarantee outcomes (e.g., publication, sales, representation) or the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of information on the Site.

Some links to books or products may be affiliate links.
Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Affiliate programs operate under their own terms and privacy policies.

• All content on the Site—including text, images, graphics, logos, audio/video clips, downloads, and the overall look and feel—is owned by me or my licensors and protected by copyright and other IP laws.
• You may view content for personal, non-commercial use. Any other use (copying, reposting, distribution, derivative works) requires my prior written permission, unless a specific page clearly grants you different rights (e.g., media kit downloads).
• You retain rights to any material you lawfully own and submit (e.g., comments), but by posting or submitting on the Site you grant me a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display such content on the Site and related channels, subject to the Privacy Policy.

You agree not to:

• Use the Site for unlawful purposes, harassment, or to violate third-party rights;
• Upload or transmit malware, spam, or content that is defamatory, obscene, or infringing;
• Scrape, crawl, or harvest content or data except by standard web indexing (e.g., search engines);Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site or its systems or to disrupt its operation.
  I may suspend or terminate access if these Terms are violated.

• If comments are enabled, be respectful. I may remove any comment for any reason.
• You are responsible for the content you post and for ensuring it does not violate law, privacy, or IP rights.
• Comments may be processed by spam-filtering or moderation tools (see Privacy Policy for details).
  

• If you subscribe to my newsletter, you agree to receive emails about books, releases, events, and offers. You can unsubscribe anytime via the link in each email.
• From time to time, I may offer promotions, giveaways, or downloads; additional terms may apply and will be posted with the offer.
  

• I may link to third-party retailers (e.g., Amazon) for purchases. Those transactions are between you and the retailer, governed by the retailer’s terms and privacy policy. I am not responsible for order fulfillment, returns, pricing, availability, or customer support for third-party sales.
  

Your use of the Site is also governed by my Privacy Policy, which explains what I collect and how I use it (including cookies, analytics, newsletter tools, and affiliate links).

The Site may link to external sites or integrate third-party services (e.g., email platforms, analytics, social media). I do not control those sites/services and am not responsible for their content, policies, or practices. Use them at your own risk.

THE SITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, I DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. I do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, I SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR LOST PROFITS/REVENUE/GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF (OR INABILITY TO USE) THE SITE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY. TO THE EXTENT LIABILITY CANNOT BE EXCLUDED, MY TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED USD $50 (OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID ME FOR ACCESS TO THE SITE, IF ANY).

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless me and my affiliates, contractors, and service providers from any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your misuse of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any third-party rights.

These Terms are governed by the laws of MI, USA, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the courts located in Wayne County, MI, USA for any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site, unless otherwise required by law.

I may update or discontinue any part of the Site at any time. I may also update these Terms. The Effective date above reflects the latest version. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted means you accept the updated Terms.

I may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including if I believe you have violated these Terms.

Questions about these Terms?
Email: contact@victoriacoleauthor.com
Mail: Victoria Cole/Stellar Media 42807 Ford Rd, STE 398, Canton, MI 48187