Ordinary People, Extraordinary Times

Terms & Conditions

Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using the Ordinary People, Extraordinary Times website (ordinarypeopleextraordinarytimes.com).

Agreement to These Terms

By accessing or using the Website, You confirm that You are at least 16 years of age, that You have read and understood these Terms and Conditions, and that You agree to be bound by them. If You do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Website.

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes Your acceptance of the revised Terms.

Definitions

For the purposes of these Terms and Conditions:

  • Company: (referred to as “the Company”, “We”, “Us”, or “Our”) refers to Ordinary People, Extraordinary Times.
  • Website: refers to Ordinary People, Extraordinary Times, accessible at ordinarypeopleextraordinarytimes.com.
  • You: means the individual accessing or using the Website.
  • Content: means all text, images, graphics, articles, editorial commentary, and other materials published on the Website.
  • Newsletter: refers to the periodic email communications You may subscribe to through the Website.

Use of the Website

Permitted Use

You may access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may browse, read, and share Content in accordance with these Terms.

Prohibited Use

You agree not to use the Website in any way that:

  • Violates any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation
  • Is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable
  • Involves reproducing, distributing, or creating derivative works from the Content without Our prior written permission
  • Involves scraping, data mining, or automated data collection from the Website without Our written consent
  • Attempts to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website, its servers, or any connected systems
  • Transmits any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising or promotional material
  • Interferes with or disrupts the integrity or performance of the Website
  • Impersonates the Company, any of its representatives, or any other person

Intellectual Property

Ownership

The Website and its Content, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and editorial material, are owned by or licensed to the Company and are protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws of the United States and the District of Columbia.

Limited License

Subject to these Terms, We grant You a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include the right to:

  • Reproduce, republish, or redistribute Content beyond personal use without Our prior written consent
  • Modify, adapt, or create derivative works based on the Content
  • Use the Content for any commercial purpose
  • Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices

Fair Use

Nothing in these Terms limits rights You may have under applicable fair use, fair dealing, or similar doctrines under copyright law.

Newsletter Subscriptions

Subscribing

By subscribing to Our Newsletter, You consent to receive periodic email communications from Us about the book, related events, and other updates We believe may be of interest to You. You confirm that the email address You provide is accurate and belongs to You.

Unsubscribing

You may unsubscribe from the Newsletter at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in every email, or by contacting Us directly at hi@ordinarypeopleextraordinarytimes.com. We will process Your request promptly. Please note that even after unsubscribing from marketing communications, We may still contact You for transactional or administrative purposes where permitted by law.

Email Communications

We will not sell or transfer Your email address to third parties for their own marketing purposes. Your email address will be used only in accordance with Our Privacy Policy, available at ordinarypeopleextraordinarytimes.com.

Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

Content Disclaimer

The Content on the Website is provided for informational and editorial purposes only. While We endeavor to keep information accurate and up to date, We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the Content.

No Professional Advice

Nothing on the Website constitutes legal, financial, medical, political, or other professional advice. You should not rely on any Content on the Website as a substitute for professional advice tailored to Your specific circumstances.

Warranty Disclaimer

THE WEBSITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF REVENUE, OR LOSS OF GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEBSITE, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

In jurisdictions that do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, Our liability will be limited to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided for Your convenience only. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. We do not endorse any third-party websites or their content.

You acknowledge and agree that We shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any content, goods, or services available on or through any third-party website.

Privacy

Your use of the Website is also governed by Our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review Our Privacy Policy at ordinarypeopleextraordinarytimes.com to understand Our practices regarding the collection and use of Your personal information.

Copyright Complaints

We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If You believe that any Content on the Website infringes Your copyright, please notify Us in writing at hi@ordinarypeopleextraordinarytimes.com with the following information:

  • A description of the copyrighted work You claim has been infringed
  • A description of where the allegedly infringing material is located on the Website
  • Your contact information, including name, address, telephone number, and email address
  • A statement that You have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
  • A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in Your notice is accurate and that You are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the copyright owner’s behalf
  • Your physical or electronic signature

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the District of Columbia, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or Your use of the Website shall first be subject to good-faith negotiation between the parties. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation within 30 days, it shall be submitted to binding arbitration in the District of Columbia in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except that either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent irreparable harm.

Class Action Waiver

To the extent permitted by applicable law, You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.

Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or restrict Your access to the Website at any time, without notice, for any reason, including if We believe You have violated these Terms. Upon termination, Your right to use the Website will immediately cease.

All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including without limitation ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

Severability and Entire Agreement

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable.

These Terms, together with Our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between You and the Company regarding Your use of the Website and supersede all prior agreements, representations, and understandings.

Contact Us

If You have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact Us: