Terms of Use

Last Updated: August 6, 2026

Welcome to MARKNPURVIS.COM (the “Site”), operated by Mark N. Purvis (“we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Site, including any content, features, and services offered through the Site. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access the Site, regardless of their location.

1. Eligibility
By using this Site, you represent that you are at least 16 years of age (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction) and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you are using the Site on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

2. Intellectual Property and Copyright
All content on this Site — including but not limited to text, book excerpts, cover art, graphics, logos, images, blog posts, articles, audiovisual material, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof — is the property of [YOUR NAME / PUBLISHING NAME] or its licensors and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may not, without our prior written consent:
• Reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any material from the Site, except as incidental to normal web browsing (e.g., temporary caching).
• Use any content from the Site for commercial purposes without a license or written agreement.
• Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices.
Limited personal use: You may view, download, and print pages from the Site for your own personal, non-commercial use, provided you do not modify the content and you retain all copyright and proprietary notices.
Book content: Sample chapters, excerpts, or other book-related content published on this Site are provided for promotional purposes only. Purchasing a book grants you a personal, non-transferable license to read the book in accordance with the terms of the retailer through which you made the purchase (e.g., Amazon Kindle Terms of Use). It does not grant you rights to reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from the book content.

3. User Conduct
When using the Site, you agree not to:
• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, other accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the Site.
• Engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts the Site or the servers and networks connected to the Site.
• Use any robot, spider, scraper, or other automated means to access the Site or collect content without our express written permission.
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.
• Upload, transmit, or distribute any viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
• Harvest or collect email addresses or other personal information of other users.
• Use the Site to send unsolicited communications, promotions, or advertisements.

4. User-Submitted Content
If you submit content to the Site (such as comments, reviews, messages, or other materials), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content in any media, worldwide, in connection with the operation and promotion of the Site and our books.
You represent and warrant that you own or control all rights to the content you submit, that the content is accurate, and that use of the content does not violate these Terms or any applicable law, and will not cause injury to any person or entity.
We reserve the right, but are not obligated, to monitor, edit, or remove any user-submitted content at our sole discretion and for any reason, including content that we determine violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable.

5. Purchases and Transactions
Direct Sales Through the Site
If we offer books or other products for sale directly through the Site, all purchases are subject to product availability and our acceptance of your order. Prices are listed in the currency displayed and may be subject to applicable taxes. We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any order for any reason, including errors in pricing or product information.
Third-Party Retailers
Many of our books are available for purchase through third-party retailers such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Kobo, Google Play Books, and others. Purchases made through these platforms are governed by that retailer’s terms of service, return policy, and privacy policy. We are not a party to those transactions and are not responsible for issues arising from purchases made through third-party retailers.
Refund Policy
For purchases made through third-party retailers, please contact the retailer directly regarding their return and refund policies.

6. Newsletter and Email Communications
By subscribing to our newsletter or email list, you consent to receive periodic emails from us, which may include new book announcements, promotions, blog posts, and other content. You may unsubscribe at any time by using the “unsubscribe” link in any email or by contacting us. We will process your request promptly, and in any case within the timeframe required by applicable law.
We will not share your email address with third parties for their own marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

7. Third-Party Links and Services
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or content that we do not own or control. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. The inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement. You access third-party sites at your own risk and are subject to their respective terms and policies.

8. Disclaimers
THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH THE SITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that the Site or the server that makes it available are free of viruses or other harmful components.
Content disclaimer: The content on this Site, including blog posts, articles, and book content, is provided for entertainment and informational purposes only. It does not constitute professional advice of any kind (legal, medical, financial, or otherwise). You should consult a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.
Fiction disclaimer: Characters, events, and situations depicted in our fiction works are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

9. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL MARK N. PURVIS, MARK N. PURVIS PUBLISHING, ITS AFFILIATES, OR THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:
• Your access to, use of, or inability to use the Site.
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the Site.
• Any content obtained from the Site.
• Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content.
OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SITE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM OR ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100.00 USD).
SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES. IN SUCH JURISDICTIONS, OUR LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE GREATEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. NOTHING IN THESE TERMS EXCLUDES OR LIMITS LIABILITY THAT CANNOT BE EXCLUDED OR LIMITED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, INCLUDING LIABILITY FOR DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE, FRAUD, OR FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION.

10. Indemnification
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless MARK N. PURVIS and its affiliates, officers, agents, and employees from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
For users in the United States: Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Westchester County, New York, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.
For users outside the United States: If you are a consumer in a jurisdiction where mandatory consumer protection laws apply (such as the European Union, United Kingdom, Australia, or Canada), nothing in these Terms deprives you of the protection of the mandatory provisions of the laws of your country of residence, and you may bring proceedings in the courts of your country of residence. Where required by local law, we will participate in alternative dispute resolution procedures.

12. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable while preserving its original intent, or if modification is not possible, it shall be severed from these Terms.

13. Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision. Any waiver of any provision of these Terms shall be effective only if in writing and signed by us.

14. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Data Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding your use of the Site and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and communications, whether oral or written.

15. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page and, where required by applicable law, provide notice through the Site or by other means. Your continued use of the Site after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must discontinue use of the Site.

16. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Mark N. Purvis
Email: mark@marknpurvis.com