Terms of Service
Effective Date: 11/22/25
Website: https://davesalvatorebooks.com
Welcome to Dave Salvatore Books (“we,” “us,” “our”). By accessing or using this website (the “Site”), you agree to the following Terms of Service. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the Site.
These Terms govern your use of the Site, including any services, content, newsletters, products, or communications offered through it.
1. Use of the Site
You may use the Site only for lawful purposes and in compliance with these Terms.
By using the Site, you agree:
- Not to violate any applicable local, state, national, or international laws.
- Not to interfere with the Site’s operation or security.
- Not to attempt unauthorized access to any part of the Site, its systems, or servers.
- Not to use the Site in a way that may harm, disable, overburden, or impair functionality.
You must be at least 13 years old to use this Site.
2. Intellectual Property
All content on the Site—including text, images, graphics, logos, digital downloads, book excerpts, and design elements—is the property of Dave Salvatore or its content providers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may not:
- Copy, reproduce, distribute, or modify Site content without prior written permission.
- Use the brand name, logos, or images for commercial purposes without approval.
You may share links to the Site freely and quote short excerpts if properly attributed.
3. Purchases and Payments
If the Site allows you to purchase books, merchandise, or digital products:
- You agree to provide accurate payment and billing information.
- Payments are processed by third-party providers (e.g., PayPal, Stripe), not by us directly.
- We do not store full payment card details.
- Pricing and availability may change at any time.
If refunds or returns apply, they are governed by the separate Refund Policy, which I can create for you if you’d like.
4. Email Communications & Newsletters
By subscribing to the newsletter or communicating with us:
- You consent to receive email updates, announcements, and promotional content.
- You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email or by contacting us.
- We comply with CAN-SPAM (U.S.), GDPR (EU/UK), and CASL (Canada) requirements.
5. User Content & Submissions
If you submit comments, messages, or content to the Site (such as via a contact form):
- You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, or reproduce that content for website-related purposes.
- You agree that your submissions will not contain unlawful, offensive, or infringing material.
- We reserve the right to remove or refuse any submission at our discretion.
6. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for:
- The content or accuracy of third-party sites
- Their privacy policies
- Their terms or practices
You use third-party websites at your own risk.
7. Disclaimers
The Site and its content are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
We make no guarantees regarding:
- Accuracy, completeness, or reliability of content
- Continuous, uninterrupted access to the Site
- Results obtained from using the Site
We disclaim all warranties to the fullest extent permitted by law.
If you find errors or issues on the Site, please let us know—we’re friendly about fixing things.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent allowed by law, Dave Salvatore and anyone associated with this Site will not be liable for any:
- Direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- Data loss or security breaches
- Business interruption
- Losses resulting from using or inability to use the Site
Your sole remedy is to stop using the Site.
9. Data Protection & Privacy
Your privacy is extremely important to us.
Please refer to the Privacy Policy for detailed information on:
- What data we collect
- How we use it
- International transfers
- GDPR, UK GDPR, and PIPEDA rights
- Cookies
- Security practices
By using the Site, you acknowledge that your data will be handled according to our Privacy Policy.
10. International Users
If you access the Site from outside the United States:
- You are responsible for complying with local laws
- You consent to data processing and storage in the United States
- You acknowledge that U.S. laws may differ from the laws in your region
We take steps to comply with GDPR and PIPEDA, but your regional rights may vary.
11. Termination of Access
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, without notice, if we believe:
- You violated these Terms
- Your behavior harms the Site or other users
- We must comply with a legal or security requirement
You may stop using the Site at any time.
12. Changes to the Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time.
When changes are made:
- We will update the “Effective Date” above
- Continued use of the Site signifies acceptance of updated Terms
13. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by:
- The laws of the United States,
- The laws of New Jersey,
except where local laws for EU/UK/Canadian users require otherwise.
14. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact:
Dave Salvatore
Email: dave@davesalvatore.com
Website: https://davesalvatorebooks.com
