Terms of Use

Please review these terms before using this website.

Last Updated: May 20, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use of the website.

2. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including writing, graphics, branding, images, downloadable materials, and design elements, is owned by or licensed to J.S. Bates unless otherwise stated.

You may view and print content for personal, non-commercial use.
You may share links to public pages on social media.
You may not reproduce, republish, redistribute, or sell website content without written permission.

3. User Conduct

You agree not to misuse this website or interfere with its operation. Prohibited conduct includes unauthorized access attempts, malicious software distribution, automated data harvesting, spamming forms, or posting unlawful or abusive content.

4. Contact Forms and Communications

Information submitted through contact forms must be accurate and lawful. Submission of inquiries does not create a business, legal, confidential, or publishing relationship.

Please avoid submitting confidential or sensitive information through website forms.

5. Newsletter and Email Communications

By subscribing to newsletters or updates, you consent to receive email communications related to books, releases, promotions, ARC opportunities, events, and updates from J.S. Bates.

You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in emails.

6. Third Party Links

This website may contain links to third party retailers, social media platforms, newsletters, or external websites. J.S. Bates is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of external services.

7. Affiliate Disclosure

Some links on this website may be affiliate links. J.S. Bates may earn a commission from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you.

8. Disclaimer

Content is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, including uninterrupted availability or absolute accuracy.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, J.S. Bates shall not be liable for damages arising from use of this website or reliance upon its content.

10. Changes to These Terms

These Terms of Use may be updated periodically without prior notice. Continued use of the website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

11. Contact

Questions regarding these Terms of Use may be submitted through the website contact page or official social media channels.