1. Acceptance of the Terms
By accessing, browsing, or using the website asociaciondeescritoresdeohio.org, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions of Use, as well as our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any of these terms, please refrain from using our services and digital facilities.
2. Intellectual Property and Copyright
All content published on this website, including text, logos, trademarks, graphic design, photographs, audio, literary fragments and computer structure, belongs to the Ohio Writers Association (AEO) or its respective member authors under publishing license.
💡 Authors’ Rights: The AEO respects the moral and economic rights of each writer. Each member author retains intellectual property rights over their works, books, and literary creations published or displayed in the platform’s official catalog.
3. Acceptable Use of the Platform
The user agrees to use the website diligently and lawfully. The following are strictly prohibited:
- Using the site for illegal purposes, harmful to the rights of third parties or contrary to good faith and public order.
- Reproducing, distributing, modifying or commercializing AEO content without express written authorization is prohibited.
- Attempting to access restricted administration areas or introducing viruses, malicious code, or harmful components into our servers.
4. Memberships and Writer Registration
Application for and renewal of membership in the Ohio Writers Association is subject to board approval and compliance with the bylaws of our non-profit organization.
The information provided by authors on the registration forms must be truthful and accurate. The AEO reserves the right to suspend or revoke the membership of any member who violates the community’s code of ethics or publishes misleading information.
5. Donations and Transactions
Donations made through our official website are voluntary and are used exclusively to fund our cultural activities, the Ohio International Spanish Book Fair (FILCO), children’s educational workshops, and community programs. Transactions are processed through secure third-party payment gateways (PayPal/Stripe).
6. Limitation of Liability
Although the AEO makes reasonable efforts to ensure the continuous availability of the site and the accuracy of its content, it does not guarantee the absence of technical interruptions or accidental errors. The AEO is not liable for damages resulting from server outages or unforeseen computer failures beyond its direct control.
7. Links to Third-Party Sites
Our site may contain links to external websites (such as Amazon bookstores, social media profiles, or Google Forms signup forms). The AEO has no control over these sites and assumes no responsibility for their content, policies, or privacy practices.
8. Amendments and Applicable Law
The AEO reserves the right to unilaterally modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Modifications will take effect upon their publication on this page.
These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio and the United States of America.
9. Legal Contact
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