Terms of Use

Crosswicks, Ltd. (“Crosswicks,” “we” or “us”) welcomes you.  We are excited that you have decided to use and access our website for Madeleine L’Engle accessible at www.madeleinelengle.com (the “Website”).  By accessing and using the Website, you agree to be legally bound by these terms of use (“Terms of Use”). If you do not agree to be bound by these Terms of Use, then please do not use the Website.

Use of the Website

You must be at least 13 years old to use the Website. The Website is for your personal, noncommercial use and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You may not use spiders, robots, data mining techniques or other automated devices or programs to catalog, download or otherwise reproduce, store or distribute content available on the Website.

Sharing of Content on the Website

Crosswicks and other third parties are the exclusive owners of all content contained on the Website.  You may share the quotes and memes available on the “Meme” section of our Website without seeking our consent. Additionally, the Reader’s Guide for The Arm of the Starfish and the Study & Activity Guide for The Joys of Love may be shared without seeking our consent. Otherwise, you agree not to copy, distribute, modify or make derivative works of any content on the Website (including photographs, images and text) without the prior written consent of the owner of such materials. You may seek permission to use any content that we own by contacting us at social@madeleinelengle.com. If you use any photographs, images, text or other content made available on the Website without the prior written consent of the owner of such materials, you understand that such use will be at your own risk. All rights not granted under these Terms of Use are reserved by Crosswicks.

Accuracy of Service Information

We are not responsible if information on the Website is not accurate, complete or correct. Any reliance on the material on the Website is at your own risk. The Website may also contain information provided by third parties, and the opinions and views of third parties. We are under no obligation to verify any information provided by third parties, and the opinions and views expressed by third parties are not those of Crosswicks and are not endorsed by Crosswicks. We reserve the right to modify the contents of the Website at any time, but we have no obligation to update any information on the Website. You agree that it is your responsibility to monitor changes to the Website.

Third-Party Services and Content

The Website may integrate third-party services and content and may contain links to third-party websites and applications. Functionality on the Website may also permit interactions between the Website and third-party website and applications. We do not own or control these third-party websites and applications and we are not responsible for the practices or the content of such websites and applications.  You should read the terms of use agreements and privacy policies that apply to such third-party websites and applications.

Submissions and Unsolicited Ideas Policies

Crosswicks does not accept any unsolicited ideas or content from users. Therefore, you must not submit any such ideas or content to us. If, notwithstanding this policy, you submit an unsolicited idea or content to us, you understand and acknowledge that such idea or content is not submitted in confidence and we assume no obligation, expressed or implied, by considering or using it. You agree to waive any claim against Crosswicks or its assignees regarding misappropriation of your ideas or content submitted in violation of this paragraph.

Privacy

The privacy of your personally identifiable information is very important to us. For more information on what information we collect and how we use and disclose such information, please read our Privacy Policy.

No Warranties and Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE WEBSITE, INCLUDING ALL CONTENT MADE AVAILABLE ON OR THROUGH THE WEBSITE, IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE,” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING NON-INFRINGEMENT, TITLE, CUSTOM, TRADE, MERCHANTABILITY, QUIET ENJOYMENT, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ALTHOUGH WE WILL USE REASONABLE CARE AND SKILL TO PROVIDE THE WEBSITE TO YOU, WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE WEBSITE OR ANY MATERIALS OR CONTENT CONTAINED THEREIN WILL BE COMPLETELY SECURE, UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THE WEBSITE OR THE SERVER THAT MAKES IT AVAILABLE IS FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL WE BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND THAT ARE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY RELATED TO: (A) THE WEBSITE; (B) ANY CONTENT OR THIRD PARTY SERVICE THAT IS INTEGRATED INTO THE WEBSITE OR MADE AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE; OR (C) YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE, THE WEBSITE. If we are found to be liable to you in any manner, then TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW our aggregate liability for all claims under such circumstances for liabilities, shall not exceed ten dollars ($10.00).

Indemnity

You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Crosswicks, its officers, directors, employees, business partners and agents, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney’s fees) arising out of or in connection with any of the following: (a) your breach of these Terms of Use; (b) your access to or use of the Website; (c) your violation of any third-party right, including without limitation any intellectual property right or privacy right; and (d) your violation of any applicable laws, rules or regulations.

Choice of Law and Forum

These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York and the laws of the United States. Any disputes, claims or controversies arising out of or relating to the Website shall be settled by arbitration in New York City. The arbitration shall be administered by JAMS pursuant to its Comprehensive Arbitration Rules and Procedures and in accordance with the Expedited Procedures in those Rules or pursuant to JAMS’ Streamlined Arbitration Rules and Procedures. Judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in the highest court of the forum, state or federal, having jurisdiction thereof and any award may include reimbursement of reasonable attorneys’ fees to the prevailing party. You may only resolve disputes with us on an individual basis, and may not bring a claim as a plaintiff or a class member in a class, consolidated, or representative action. Class arbitrations, class actions, private attorney general actions, and consolidation with other arbitrations are not allowed.

Severability and Waiver

If any provision of these terms shall be unlawful, void or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from these terms and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions. No waiver of any provision of these terms by us shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such provision or any other provision, and our failure to assert any right or provision under these terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

Contact Information

Should you have any questions you may contact us at social@madeleinelengle.com.

Effective Date

These Terms of Use are effective as of January 8, 2019.