IMPORTANT LEGAL INFORMATION

Legal Protection & Submission Policy

By accessing or using the GoAuthor website, platform, or related services, you agree to comply with the following terms:

1. Acceptance of Terms

Use of this site constitutes acceptance of GoAuthor’s Terms of Use, Submission Policy, and Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please refrain from using the platform.

2. Age Restriction

You must be at least 18 years old to use GoAuthor or submit content. Users under 18 may only participate with verified parental or guardian consent.

3. User Conduct

You agree not to use GoAuthor for any unlawful, harmful, defamatory, misleading, or abusive purposes. You are responsible for the accuracy and legality of any content you submit.

4. Intellectual Property & Authorship

All content submitted must be your original work or properly licensed. You affirm that you hold the rights to distribute and display any material uploaded to GoAuthor. False representation of authorship may result in removal and legal consequences.

5. Platform Rights

GoAuthor reserves the right to modify, remove, or refuse any listing or submission at its sole discretion, without obligation to provide justification. This includes—but is not limited to—content deemed inappropriate, offensive, misleading, or incompatible with platform standards.

6. No Guarantee of Visibility or Sales

Listing a book on GoAuthor does not guarantee exposure, promotion, engagement, or commercial success. Visibility may vary based on platform activity, editorial selection, and audience interest.

7. Content Moderation

GoAuthor may edit, remove, or restrict access to any content at any time for any reason, including formatting issues, technical limitations, or violations of community standards—even after initial approval.

8. DMCA Compliance

GoAuthor complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe your copyrighted work has been used without authorization, please submit a formal takedown request with appropriate documentation.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless GoAuthor, its affiliates, partners, and representatives from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the platform or submitted content.

10. Data Use & Sharing

By using this site, you acknowledge and agree that GoAuthor may share or sell non-sensitive submitter information—including name, contact details, book metadata, and related data—with trusted partners, affiliates, or service providers for promotional, operational, or commercial purposes. Sensitive personal data will not be sold or shared without explicit consent.

11. Third-Party Services

GoAuthor may integrate with third-party platforms (e.g., payment processors, promotional tools). We are not responsible for the actions, policies, or performance of these external services.

12. Arbitration Agreement

Any disputes, claims, or controversies arising out of or relating to your use of GoAuthor shall be resolved exclusively through final and binding arbitration, rather than in court. Arbitration will follow the rules of a recognized arbitration body, and judgment on the award may be entered in any court with jurisdiction. You waive any right to participate in a class action or jury trial.

13. Changes to Terms

GoAuthor may update these Terms of Use at any time. Continued use of the platform after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.