Welcome to quinnslaterauthor.com (the “Site”), operated by Quinn Slater (“we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the Site and any purchase you make here. By using the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you don’t agree, please don’t use the Site.

1. You Must Be 18 or Older

This Site sells romance fiction intended for adult readers only. By using the Site or placing an order, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old. Some titles contain mature themes and explicit content; please review the Content Warnings page before purchasing.

2. Who We Are and What We Offer

Quinn Slater is an independent romance author. Through this Site we sell signed print books and related items directly to readers, and we share news, events, and reader-list updates.

3. Your Account and Conduct

You don’t need an account to browse or buy, but if you provide information (at checkout, on our reader list, or through a form), you agree to give accurate, current information. You agree not to:

  • Use the Site for any unlawful purpose
  • Copy, scrape, or resell our content without permission
  • Interfere with the Site’s security or operation
  • Impersonate anyone or misrepresent your identity

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site — including the Quinn Slater name and pen names, book titles, cover art, character names, story worlds, text, graphics, and design — is owned by or licensed to us and is protected by copyright and trademark law. You may not reproduce, distribute, adapt, or use any of it without our prior written permission. Buying a book grants you a personal copy to read; it does not transfer any rights in the work.

5. Orders, Pricing, and Payment

  • All prices are listed in U.S. dollars and may change at any time before you order.
  • We make every effort to display accurate prices and availability, but errors can happen. If we discover an error in the price of something you ordered, we’ll let you know and give you the choice to confirm at the correct price or cancel.
  • Payment is processed securely through our payment providers ([CONFIRM: Stripe and/or PayPal]). By placing an order, you authorize us to charge your chosen payment method.
  • We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any order (for example, suspected fraud or a pricing error).

6. Shipping and Delivery

  • We currently ship within the United States. Shipping costs and estimated delivery times are shown at checkout.
  • [CONFIRM: international shipping — currently unavailable; confirm whether this changes before launch]
  • Risk of loss passes to you once we hand the package to the carrier. If your order arrives damaged, see our Refund & Return Policy.

7. Returns and Refunds

Our Refund & Return Policy is part of these Terms. Please read it before ordering, especially the rules for signed and personalized items.

8. Third-Party Links

The Site may link to third-party sites, including retailers such as Amazon. We are not responsible for the content, products, or privacy practices of those sites.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and its content are provided “as is” and “as available.” We make no warranties, express or implied, about the Site’s accuracy, reliability, or availability, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Quinn Slater will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site or your purchases. Our total liability for any claim relating to an order will not exceed the amount you paid for that order.

11. Indemnification

You agree to hold Quinn Slater harmless from any claims, losses, or expenses arising out of your misuse of the Site or violation of these Terms.

12. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of [CONFIRM: state], without regard to conflict-of-law rules. Any dispute will be resolved in the state or federal courts located in [CONFIRM: state/county], and you consent to that jurisdiction.

13. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes take effect when posted, and we’ll update the “Last Updated” date above. Continuing to use the Site means you accept the updated Terms.

14. Severability

If any part of these Terms is found unenforceable, the rest remain in full effect.

15. Contact Us

Questions about these Terms? Email legal@quinnslaterauthor.com or write to [CONFIRM: mailing address / PO box].