Please read these terms before using the website. By using beatabudrys.com you accept them in full.
01 — About this website
This website is owned and operated by Beata Budriene (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “the owner”), an individual writing and publishing under the author name “Beata Budrys.”
The website provides information about the author, books, writing updates, events, the publishing journey, newsletter sign-ups, and related content. It is provided for general informational, creative, personal, and promotional purposes only.
By accessing or using this website you confirm that you accept these Terms and Conditions and agree to comply with them. If you do not agree, you must not use the website.
02 — Use of the website
You agree to use this website lawfully, respectfully, and only for its intended purpose. You must not:
- attempt to hack, disrupt, damage, overload, or gain unauthorized access to the website or its systems;
- copy, scrape, harvest, reproduce, mirror, or redistribute website content without written permission;
- use the website, or any data obtained from it, to train, fine-tune, or develop any artificial intelligence or machine-learning system;
- use the website for spam, fraud, harassment, impersonation, or any unlawful activity;
- submit false, misleading, abusive, infringing, or harmful information through any form.
We may restrict, suspend, or block access to the website at any time, without notice, if we reasonably believe these terms have been breached or to protect the website, its users, or the owner.
03 — Intellectual property
Unless otherwise stated, all content on this website belongs to Beata Budriene or is used with permission. This includes, without limitation: text; the author biography; book descriptions; blog posts; images; branding; graphics; logos; downloadable materials; excerpts; and website design elements.
You may view the website for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, publish, adapt, translate, sell, license, distribute, or create derivative works from any website content without prior written permission.
Short quotes may be shared for genuine commentary, review, or social-media purposes provided that clear credit is given, the quote is not distorted, and the use is otherwise lawful.
04 — Book and manuscript content
Any book descriptions, excerpts, character references, worldbuilding details, publishing updates, or manuscript-related material are provided for informational and promotional purposes only and remain fully protected by copyright.
Nothing on this website grants you any right or license to copy, adapt, submit, reproduce, train AI or machine-learning systems on, or commercially use any manuscript, story, text, character, setting, name, or creative concept. All rights are expressly reserved.
05 — Forward-looking and publishing-journey content
Updates about the publishing journey, works in progress, release plans, events, or future projects reflect current intentions at the time of posting and may change or not occur at all.
Such content is not a promise, commitment, contract, or guarantee of any outcome, publication, date, or availability, and must not be relied upon as such.
06 — Newsletter and email updates
You may choose to subscribe to the author newsletter or email updates. By subscribing, you agree to receive emails from Beata Budrys, which may include writing updates; book news; publishing-journey updates; launch announcements; event information; reader extras; and occasional promotional content.
You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email, or by contacting hi@beatabudrys.com.
07 — External links
This website may contain links to external websites, platforms, social-media profiles, retailers, event pages, or third-party services. These links are provided for convenience only.
We have no control over, and accept no responsibility or liability for, the content, accuracy, policies, security, or practices of any external website or service. Visiting third-party websites is entirely at your own risk.
08 — No warranties — provided “as is”
The website and all of its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties or representations of any kind, whether express or implied.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all implied warranties, including any implied warranties of accuracy, completeness, reliability, quality, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and uninterrupted or error-free operation.
We do not warrant that the website, its content, or any communications are free of errors, viruses, or other harmful components.
09 — No professional advice and no reliance
Content on this website is provided for general informational, creative, personal, or promotional purposes only. Nothing on this website constitutes, or should be treated as, legal, financial, publishing, business, medical, or other professional advice.
While we aim for content to be accurate, we make no guarantee that it is accurate, complete, current, or suitable for any purpose. Any reliance you place on website content is strictly at your own risk.
10 — Website availability
We aim to keep the website available and functioning but do not guarantee uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free access. The website may be unavailable due to maintenance, updates, technical issues, hosting problems, security incidents, or circumstances outside our control.
We may suspend, withdraw, modify, or discontinue all or part of the website at any time without notice and without liability.
11 — Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Beata Budriene will not be liable to you for any loss, damage, cost, or expense, whether direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive, arising out of or in connection with your access to, use of, or inability to use this website or its content. This includes, without limitation, liability for:
- technical errors, bugs, or inaccuracies;
- website downtime or unavailability;
- any reliance placed on website content;
- third-party links, services, or content;
- loss of data, profits, goodwill, or opportunity;
- viruses, security incidents, or unauthorized access beyond our reasonable control.
You agree that your sole and exclusive remedy for any dissatisfaction with the website is to stop using it.
12 — Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Beata Budriene from and against any claims, demands, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or connected with your access to or use of this website, your breach of these terms, your misuse of the website, your violation of any law or the rights of any third party, or any claim that the website or its content violates any applicable law or the rights of any third party.
13 — Changes to the website and terms
We may update, remove, or change website content at any time. We may also update these Terms and Conditions from time to time; the current version will always be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the updated terms.
14 — General
Severability. If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
No waiver. Any failure or delay in enforcing these terms is not a waiver of our rights.
Entire agreement. These terms, together with the Privacy Policy, make up the entire agreement between you and us regarding your use of the website.
15 — Applicable law and disputes
These terms are intended to apply to visitors worldwide. To the extent permitted by law, the operation of the website is governed by applicable laws, unless mandatory consumer-protection laws in your country or region provide otherwise.
Nothing in these terms limits any rights you may have under mandatory laws that apply in your place of residence.