Terms & Conditions
Terms and Conditions
Last Updated: Juli 2025
Welcome
Welcome to Michael Zerna's author website. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of this website and any related services provided by Michael Zerna ("we," "us," or "our").
By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you may not use our website.
Use of the Website
Permitted Use
You may use this website for personal, non-commercial purposes to:
- Read about our books and writing
- Access free content and excerpts
- Contact us through the provided contact form
- Browse our published works and upcoming releases
Prohibited Use
You may not:
- Use the website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website
- Reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without permission
- Use automated systems to access the website in a manner that sends more requests than a human can reasonably produce
Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Michael Zerna and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
Our published books and written works are protected by copyright. Unauthorized reproduction or distribution is prohibited.
Data and Privacy
We do not collect, store, or process personal data through this website. Any information you provide through our contact form is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is not stored or shared with third parties.
Contact Communications
When you contact us through our contact page:
- We will use your email address only to respond to your specific inquiry
- We do not add you to mailing lists without explicit consent
- We do not share your contact information with third parties
- Communications are deleted after a reasonable response period
Disclaimers
Content Accuracy
While we strive to keep information on this website current and accurate, we make no warranties about the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of this information.
External Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.
Availability
We do not guarantee that the website will be available at all times. We may suspend, withdraw, or restrict access to the website without notice.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Michael Zerna shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of this website.
Book Purchases and Reviews
Third-Party Retailers
Books are sold through third-party retailers (Amazon, BookBub, etc.). All purchase transactions are governed by the terms and conditions of those respective platforms.
Reviews and Feedback
We welcome honest reviews and feedback about our books. However, we reserve the right to remove or moderate comments that are:
- Spam or promotional content
- Offensive, defamatory, or inappropriate
- Unrelated to our books or writing
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this website. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Germany, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us through our contact page.