Terms & Conditions/ Privacy Policy

T&C Summary​

Welcome to First Chapters LLC. These terms and conditions outline the rules and regulations for the use of our services. By accessing this website, or using our services, you accept these terms and conditions. Do not continue to use First Chapters if you do not agree to all of the terms and conditions stated on this page.

Terminology

The following terminology applies to these Terms and Conditions, Privacy Statement, and Disclaimer Notice and all Agreements:

• "Client", "You", and "Your" refers to you, the person logging on this website and compliant with the Company’s terms and conditions.

• "The Company", "Ourselves", "We", "Our", and "Us", refers to our Company.

• "Party", "Parties", or "Us", refers to both the Client and ourselves.

Cookies

We employ the use of cookies. By accessing First Chapters, you agreed to use cookies in agreement with the First Chapters' Privacy Policy.

License

Unless otherwise stated, First Chapters and/or its licensors own the intellectual property rights for all material on First Chapters. All intellectual property rights are reserved. You may access this from First Chapters for your own personal use subject to restrictions set in these terms and conditions.

You must not:

• Republish material from First Chapters

• Sell, rent, or sub-license material from First Chapters

• Reproduce, duplicate, or copy material from First Chapters

• Redistribute content from First Chapters

User Comments

This Agreement shall begin on the date hereof.

Parts of this website offer an opportunity for users to post and exchange opinions and information in certain areas of the website. First Chapters does not filter, edit, publish, or review Comments prior to their presence on the website. Comments do not reflect the views and opinions of First Chapters, its agents, and/or affiliates. Comments reflect the views and opinions of the person who post their views and opinions. To the extent permitted by applicable laws, First Chapters shall not be liable for the Comments or for any liability, damages, or expenses caused and/or suffered as a result of any use of and/or posting of and/or appearance of the Comments on this website.

First Chapters reserves the right to monitor all Comments and to remove any Comments which can be considered inappropriate, offensive, or causes a breach of these Terms and Conditions.

You warrant and represent that:

• You are entitled to post the Comments on our website and have all necessary licenses and consents to do so;

• The Comments do not invade any intellectual property right, including without limitation copyright, patent, or trademark of any third party;

• The Comments do not contain any defamatory, libelous, offensive, indecent, or otherwise unlawful material which is an invasion of privacy;

• The Comments will not be used to solicit or promote business or custom or present commercial activities or unlawful activity.

You hereby grant First Chapters a non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, edit and authorize others to use, reproduce and edit any of your Comments in any and all forms, formats, or media.

Hyperlinking to Our Content

The following organizations may link to our website without prior written approval:

Government agencies; Search engines; News organizations; Online directory distributors may link to our website in the same manner as they hyperlink to the websites of other listed businesses; and System-wide Accredited Businesses except soliciting non-profit organizations, charity shopping malls, and charity fundraising groups which may not hyperlink to our website.

These organizations may link to our home page, to publications, or to other website information so long as the link: (a) is not in any way deceptive; (b) does not falsely imply sponsorship, endorsement, or approval of the linking party and its products and/or services; and (c) fits within the context of the linking party's site.

iFrames

Without prior approval and written permission, you may not create frames around our web pages that alter in any way the visual presentation or appearance of our website.

Reservation of Rights

We reserve the right to request that you remove all links or any particular link to our website. You approve to immediately remove all links to our website upon request. We also reserve the right to amend these terms and conditions and it’s linking policy at any time. By continuously linking to our website, you agree to be bound to and follow these linking terms and conditions.

Removal of Links from Our Website

If you find any link on our website that is offensive for any reason, you are free to contact and inform us at any moment. We will consider requests to remove links, but we are not obligated to or so or to respond to you directly.

Services

First Chapters LLC offers a range of services to assist authors in the publishing process, including but not limited to: 

• Please refer to our Services Page for more information 

Payment Terms

Payments for services must be made in full prior to the commencement of any work. Accepted payment methods include credit card, PayPal, and bank transfer. All fees are non-refundable once the service has commenced.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Clients may cancel their services at any time before the commencement of work for a full refund. Once the service has commenced, no refunds will be issued. If First Chapters LLC is unable to fulfill the service as agreed, a full refund will be provided.

Intellectual Property

All content created by First Chapters LLC as part of our services, including but not limited to written content, designs, and marketing materials, remains the intellectual property of First Chapters LLC until full payment has been received. Upon full payment, all rights to the content will be transferred to the client.

Confidentiality

First Chapters LLC agrees to maintain the confidentiality of all client information and materials shared with us. We will not disclose any information to third parties without the client’s express consent.

Liability

First Chapters LLC is not liable for any damages or losses incurred as a result of using our services. Clients agree to indemnify and hold First Chapters LLC harmless from any claims arising from their use of our services. We shall not be held responsible for any content that appears on your website. You agree to protect and defend us against all claims that are rising on your website. No link(s) should appear on any website that may be interpreted as libelous, obscene, or criminal, or which infringes, otherwise violates, or advocates the infringement or other violation of, any third-party rights.

Amendments to Terms and Conditions

First Chapters LLC reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions at any time. Clients will be notified of any changes via email. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the amended terms.

Governing Law

These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state in which First Chapters LLC operates. Any disputes arising from these terms will be resolved in the courts of that state.

Contact Information

For any questions or concerns regarding these terms and conditions, please contact First Chapters LLC at [email address].

Acceptance of Terms

By using the services of First Chapters LLC, clients acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.

Termination of Services

First Chapters LLC reserves the right to terminate services to any client who breaches these terms and conditions. In such cases, no refunds will be issued.

Force Majeure

First Chapters LLC will not be liable for any delays or failures in performance due to circumstances beyond our control, including but not limited to natural disasters, acts of war, or government actions.

Severability

If any provision of these terms and conditions is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Entire Agreement

These terms and conditions constitute the entire agreement between First Chapters LLC and the client and supersede any prior agreements or understandings.

Waiver

The failure of First Chapters LLC to enforce any right or provision of these terms and conditions will not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

Assignment

Clients may not assign their rights or obligations under these terms and conditions without the prior written consent of First Chapters LLC.

Third-Party Services

First Chapters LLC may engage third-party service providers to assist in the delivery of our services. Clients agree to abide by the terms and conditions of these third-party providers.

Data Protection

First Chapters LLC is committed to protecting the privacy of our clients. We will process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws and our privacy policy.

Complaints and Disputes

Any complaints or disputes arising from the use of First Chapters LLC's services should be directed to our customer service team. We will make every effort to resolve the issue promptly and fairly.

Feedback0

We welcome feedback from our clients. Please send any comments or suggestions to [email address].

Independent Contractors

First Chapters LLC and its clients agree that the relationship between them is that of independent contractors. Nothing in these terms and conditions will be construed as creating a partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship.

Marketing and Promotional Materials

First Chapters LLC reserves the right to use client testimonials and case studies for marketing purposes, with the client's prior consent.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, First Chapters LLC's liability for any claims arising from the use of our services will be limited to the amount paid by the client for the service in question.

Notices

All notices required or permitted under these terms and conditions must be in writing and sent to info.firstchapters@gmail.com.

Headings

The headings in these terms and conditions are for convenience only and do not affect the interpretation of any provision.

Survival

The provisions of these terms and conditions that by their nature should survive termination will survive termination, including but not limited to payment obligations, indemnity, and confidentiality.

Thank you for choosing First Chapters LLC. We look forward to working with you and helping you achieve your publishing goals.

 

Disclaimer

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, we exclude all representations, warranties, and conditions relating to our website and the use of this website. Nothing in this disclaimer will:

• Limit or exclude our or your liability for death or personal injury.

• Limit or exclude our or your liability for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.

• Limit any of our or your liabilities in any way that is not permitted under applicable law; or

• Exclude any of our or your liabilities that may not be excluded under applicable law.

The limitations and prohibitions of liability set in this section and elsewhere in this disclaimer: (a) are subject to the preceding paragraph; and (b) govern all liabilities arising under the disclaimer, including liabilities arising in contract, in tort, and for breach of statutory duty.

As long as the website and the information and services on the website are provided free of charge, we will not be liable for any loss or damage of any nature.

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Privacy Policy

Introduction

First Chapters ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.firstchapters.net, including any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related or connected thereto (collectively, the "Site").

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:

Personal Data

Personally identifiable information, such as your name, shipping address, email address, and telephone number, and demographic information, such as your age, gender, hometown, and interests, that you voluntarily give to us when you register with the Site or when you choose to participate in various activities related to the Site, such as online chat and message boards. You are under no obligation to provide us with personal information of any kind, however your refusal to do so may prevent you from using certain features of the Site.

Derivative Data

Information our servers automatically collect when you access the Site, such as your IP address, your browser type, your operating system, your access times, and the pages you have viewed directly before and after accessing the Site.

Financial Data

Financial information, such as data related to your payment method (e.g., valid credit card number, card brand, expiration date) that we may collect when you purchase, order, return, exchange, or request information about our services from the Site. We store only very limited, if any, financial information that we collect. Otherwise, all financial information is stored by our payment processor, and you are encouraged to review their privacy policy and contact them directly for responses to your questions.

Data From Social Networks

User information from social networking sites, such as Facebook, Google+, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, including your name, your social network username, location, gender, birth date, email address, profile picture, and public data for contacts, if you connect your account to such social networks.

Mobile Device Data

Device information, such as your mobile device ID, model, and manufacturer, and information about the location of your device, if you access the Site from a mobile device.

Third-Party Data

Information from third parties, such as personal information or network friends, if you connect your account to the third party and grant the Site permission to access this information.

Use of Your Information

Having accurate information about you permits us to provide you with a smooth, efficient, and customized experience. Specifically, we may use information collected about you via the Site to:

• Create and manage your account.

• Process your transactions and deliver the services you request.

• Email you regarding your account or order.

• Provide customer support.

• Send you promotional communications.

• Improve our services, website, and user experience.

• Respond to your requests for support or information.

Disclosure of Your Information

We may share information we have collected about you in certain situations. Your information may be disclosed as follows:

By Law or to Protect Rights

If we believe the release of information about you is necessary to respond to legal process, to investigate or remedy potential violations of our policies, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of others, we may share your information as permitted or required by any applicable law, rule, or regulation.

Third-Party Service Providers

We may share your information with third parties that perform services for us or on our behalf, including payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, customer service, and marketing assistance.

Business Transfers

We may share or transfer your information in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business to another company.

Affiliates

We may share your information with our affiliates, in which case we will require those affiliates to honor this Privacy Policy.

Marketing Communications

With your consent, or with an opportunity for you to withdraw consent, we may share your information with third parties for marketing purposes, as permitted by law.

Other Third Parties

We may share your information with advertisers and investors for the purpose of conducting general business analysis.

Tracking Technologies (Cookies and Web Beacons)

We may use cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, and other tracking technologies on the Site to help customize the Site and improve your experience. When you access the Site, your personal information is not collected through the use of tracking technology.

Internet-Based Advertising

Additionally, we may use third-party software to serve ads on the Site, implement email marketing campaigns, and manage other interactive marketing initiatives. This third-party software may use cookies or similar tracking technology to help manage and optimize your online experience with us.

Website Analytics

We may also partner with selected third-party vendors, such as Google Analytics, to allow tracking technologies and remarketing services on the Site through the use of first-party cookies and third-party cookies, to, among other things, analyze and track users’ use of the Site, determine the popularity of certain content, and better understand online activity.

Security of Your Information

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse.

Policy for Children

We do not knowingly solicit information from or market to children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under age 13 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information as quickly as possible.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time in order to reflect, for example, changes to our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact Us

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

First Chapters
Email: info.firstchapters@gmail.com