OurTerms & Conditions
You are welcome to “the authors republic” This is a one stop shop for all things authorship, book writing, literary events, book adverts, book reviews by readers, etc, all things creative writing. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions, as well as our privacy policy.
1. Eligibility
- This website is intended for individuals who are published authors, aspiring and established writers, Poets, book reviewers among others.
- You must be at least 18 years of age to join the community. However, for those that may be below 18 years, parental or guardian consent will be required.
- Users must provide accurate and up-to-date information when registering or updating their profile.
2. User Accounts
- To access certain features of the website, you will need to create a user account.
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
- You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.
3. Content Submission
- Authors, writers and Poets may submit their literary works, including books, articles, new book alert and other content, for publication or promotion on the website.
- By submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, distribute, and display your work on the website and through our marketing channels.
- You warrant that your submitted content is original and does not infringe on the intellectual property rights of any third party.
4. Book Sales and Royalties
- Authors may sell their books through the website's e-commerce platform.
- We will provide authors with a detailed royalty statement and payment for each sale, based on the agreed-upon commission structure.
- Authors are responsible for ensuring that their book content and metadata are accurate and up-to-date.
5. Advertising and Promotions
- Members may purchase advertising space on the website to promote their books or related services.
- All advertising content must be approved by the website administration before it can be published.
- We reserve the right to reject or remove any advertising content that we deem inappropriate or inconsistent with the website's guidelines.
6. Intellectual Property
- The website and its content, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and software, are the property of “theauthorsrepublic” and are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
- You may not modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, reproduce, or create derivative works from the website or its content without our prior written consent.
7. Termination and Suspension
- We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to the website at any time, for any reason, including if we reasonably believe that you have violated these terms and conditions.
- Upon termination, your right to use the website will cease immediately, and you must destroy any materials you have obtained from the website.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
- The website is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
- We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information on the website.
9. Limitation of Liability
- In no event shall “theauthorsrepublic” be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the use of this website.
- Our total liability for any claims related to the website shall not exceed x naira.
10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
- These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
- Any disputes arising from or related to the use of this website shall be resolved in the courts
By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these terms and conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use this website.
