1. Who We Are
• This website is owned and operated by L.A. Arbuckle, an independent author. • The site is intended to share information about my books, writing, and related content. This website is operated by L.A. Arbuckle hereinafter referred to as "the Operator." The Operator reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the website at any time without prior notice. The purpose of the site is to provide informational content related to the Operator's literary works and professional activities, and it does not constitute a contractual obligation unless expressly stated.
2. What You Can and Can't Do
• You Can: o Browse the site, read content, and sign up for email lists, newsletters or updates. o Share links to my content on social media (e.g., X, Instagram) with proper credit. • You Can’t: o Copy or distribute my content (e.g., book excerpts, blog posts, images) without permission. o Use the site for illegal activities or to harm others. o Attempt to hack, disrupt, or misuse the site. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the website for personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to these Terms. You agree not to reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or commercially exploit any content without prior written consent from the Operator. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to, violating applicable laws, transmitting malware, engaging in fraudulent activities, or interfering with the website's functionality. Any unauthorized use terminates the license granted herein and will result in legal action.
3. Intellectual Property
• All content on this site (e.g., text, images, excerpts, blogs, book covers, merchandise) is owned by L.A. Arbuckle or used with permission. • You may not use, reproduce, or sell my content without written consent. All content, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and digital downloads, is the intellectual property of the Operator or third parties from whom the Operator has obtained licensing rights, and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You acknowledge that you do not acquire any ownership rights by accessing or using the website. Any unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of such content constitutes infringement and may result in civil and/or criminal penalties under applicable laws, including the U.S. Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq.).
4. Links To Other Sites
• This site may include links to third-party websites (e.g., book retailers, social media). • I am not responsible for the content or practices of these external sites. The website may contain hyperlinks to third-party websites not owned or controlled by the Operator. The Operator does not endorse, warrant, or assume responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or content of such third-party sites, nor for any damages or losses arising from your use of or reliance on them. Your interactions with third-party sites are governed by their respective terms of use and privacy policies, and you access them at your own risk.
5. Liability
• I strive to provide accurate information, but the site is provided "as is." • I am not liable for any errors, damages, or losses from using the site. • Use the site at your own risk. The website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or uninterrupted access. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Operator disclaims liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive, or special damages arising from or related to your use of the website, including but not limited to loss of data, profits, or business opportunities. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Operator from any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from your breach of these Terms or unlawful conduct.
6. Changes to these terms
• I may update these Terms of Use at any time. • Changes will be posted here, and your continued use means you accept the updates. The Operator reserves the right to modify or update these Terms at its sole discretion, with or without prior notice. Updated Terms will be effective upon posting to the website, and your continued use of the site thereafter constitutes acceptance of such changes. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for updates. If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
7. Contact Owner
• If you have questions about these terms, email the Operator at: [email protected] For inquiries regarding these Terms, contact the Operator at [email protected]. All communications must be in writing and will be responded to at the Operator's discretion, subject to applicable laws. This contact information is provided solely for administrative purposes and does not constitute a waiver of any rights or obligations under these Terms.
Terms Of Use: Laarbuckle.com
Welcome to laarbuckle.com! These Terms of Use outline the rules for using our website. By accessing or using this site, you agree to these terms. If you don’t agree, please do not use the site.
1. What information the site collects
• Information You Provide: o Name and email address if you sign up for my newsletter or contact me. o Any details you share in forms or emails (e.g., feedback, inquiries). • Information Collected Automatically: o Basic analytics (e.g., pages visited, time spent on site) via tools including, and similar to, Google Analytics. o Cookies (small files stored on your device) to improve site performance. Personal information collected may include, but is not limited to, identifiers such as name and email address, voluntarily provided by you through forms, subscriptions, or direct communications. Automatically collected data includes non-personally identifiable information such as IP addresses, browser types, device information, and usage data, gathered via cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies. Collection is conducted in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for EU residents and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents, where applicable.
2. how your information is used
• To send emails, newsletters, updates, or book release announcements (only if you opt in). • To respond to your inquiries or feedback. • To improve my website based on analytics (e.g., which pages are popular). Your information is processed for the purposes outlined herein, pursuant to legitimate interests under GDPR Article 6(1)(f) or with your explicit consent under GDPR Article 6(1)(a), where applicable. Usage includes, but is not limited to, delivering marketing communications (subject to opt-in consent), responding to user inquiries, and analyzing aggregated, anonymized data to enhance site functionality. Processing is limited to the minimum necessary to achieve these purposes, and data retention periods will not exceed the duration required to fulfill these objectives, unless required by law.
3. sharing or selling your contact information
• Operator will never sell, share, or rent your contact information (e.g., name, email) to third parties. • Your information is used only for the purposes listed above and stays private. The Operator explicitly prohibits the sale, sharing, leasing, or renting of your personal information, including contact details, to third parties for monetary or other valuable consideration, as defined under CCPA § 1798.140(t). Your information will not be disclosed to third parties for direct marketing purposes or any other purpose not explicitly stated in this Privacy Policy, except as required by law or with your explicit consent. This commitment aligns with GDPR Article 5(1)(b) principles of purpose limitation and data minimization.
4. third party services
• Operator uses trusted third-party services (e.g., Mailchimp for email and newsletters, Google Analytics for site stats). • These services may collect data (e.g., email opens, site visits), but they are bound by their own privacy policies. • Operator does not control these services and encourage you to review their policies. The Operator engages third-party service providers as data processors, acting on behalf of the Operator and bound by contractual obligations.
