Effective Date: November 1, 2025
These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your use of Maryse’s Book Blog located at https://www.maryse.net (the “Site”), owned and operated by Emeadia LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to these Terms and to our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. Eligibility and Acceptance
By using this Site, you represent that you are at least 16 years of age and capable of entering into a binding agreement. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of these Terms and our Privacy Policy.
If you create an account, subscribe to a newsletter, comment on posts, or enter a giveaway, you may be asked to confirm acceptance by clicking an “I agree” or similar checkbox. This “clickwrap” consent ensures your acknowledgment of these Terms.
2. Ownership and Intellectual Property
All materials on this Site—including text, graphics, images, logos, and other content—are owned by or licensed to Emeadia LLC and are protected by U.S. and international copyright laws.
You may link to, quote, or share content for personal, noncommercial purposes provided that proper credit and a backlink to maryse.net are given. Republishing or reproducing content in bulk without permission is prohibited.
3. Permitted Use
You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You must not:
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Use the Site in any way that violates applicable law or regulation;
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Post or transmit any harmful, defamatory, obscene, or infringing material;
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Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site or its systems;
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Engage in data scraping, mining, or similar activities.
We reserve the right to remove content or restrict access to the Site at our discretion.
4. User Submissions (Comments and Giveaways)
When you post comments or submit entries, you grant us a nonexclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and distribute that content on the Site and our associated channels.
You are solely responsible for any content you submit. We reserve the right to moderate or delete comments at our discretion.
5. Third-Party Services
The Site integrates third-party services such as:
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Raptive Advertising Network for displaying personalized ads;
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Google Analytics for website analytics; and
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Email marketing and hosting services for newsletters and giveaways.
These services may collect and process data as described in our Privacy Policy. We are not responsible for third-party sites or services and encourage you to review their terms and privacy policies.
6. Disclaimers
This Site and all content are provided “as is” and without warranties of any kind, express or implied.
We do not guarantee that the Site will be available without interruption or error-free.
Content on this Site is for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Emeadia LLC, its owners, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use this Site, including any reliance on information contained herein.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Emeadia LLC and its affiliates from and against any claims, losses, or expenses (including attorneys’ fees) arising out of your misuse of the Site or violation of these Terms.
9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles.
You agree that any disputes not subject to arbitration (see Section 10) shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Manatee County, Florida.
10. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration
a. Informal Resolution
Before initiating formal proceedings, you agree to contact us at [email protected] to attempt to resolve disputes informally within 30 days.
b. Binding Arbitration
Except for small-claims or injunctive relief, all disputes shall be resolved by individual arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) or JAMS under their consumer arbitration rules, including any mass-arbitration protocols and fee schedules in effect when a claim is filed.
The arbitrator may consolidate or batch similar claims to promote efficient resolution and may adjust filing fees in accordance with applicable mass-arbitration protocols.
c. Waiver of Class or Representative Actions
You and we waive any right to participate in class, collective, or representative actions. All disputes must be brought on an individual basis.
If the class-action waiver is found unenforceable, this entire arbitration clause is severed, and disputes will proceed in court under Section 9.
d. Venue
Arbitration hearings may occur in your county of residence or by remote video conference, at your election.
11. Disclaimer Regarding CIPA and Data Transmission
The Site uses analytics and advertising technologies that may process limited technical information about user interactions. We do not “eavesdrop” or “intercept” communications as defined under the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) or similar laws. Use of the Site constitutes consent to these standard web technologies as described in our Privacy Policy.
12. Changes to These Terms
We may revise these Terms at any time. The “Effective Date” above reflects the current version. Continued use of the Site after posting means you accept any updates.
13. Contact
Emeadia LLC
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.maryse.net