Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using mauriceudom.org ("the Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Website. These terms apply to all visitors, readers, subscribers, and clients who access or use the Website.

Description of Services

The Website is owned and operated by Maurice Udom and provides the following:

• Information about the published literary and academic works of Maurice Udom
• Blog articles on English language, Nigerian literature, writing craft, and academic scholarship
• Professional editing and editorial services (maurice@edit)
• AI-powered writing and productivity tools (The Studio)
• Links to purchase books through third-party platforms such as Amazon and Selar
• A mailing list for new release notifications

Intellectual Property

All content published on this Website — including but not limited to text, images, graphics, logos, blog articles, book descriptions, and editorial content — is the intellectual property of Maurice Udom unless otherwise stated. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or republish any content from this Website without prior written permission from the owner.

Short excerpts may be quoted for the purpose of reviews, commentary, or academic citation, provided that proper credit and a link to the original content on mauriceudom.org are included.

User Conduct

When using this Website, you agree not to:

• Use the Website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Website, its servers, or connected systems
• Reproduce, duplicate, or copy content from the Website for commercial purposes without written permission
• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information through any form or communication channel on the Website
• Interfere with the proper functioning of the Website or attempt to disrupt its services
• Use any automated tools, bots, or scrapers to access or extract content from the Website

Editorial Services (maurice@edit)

The Website offers professional editing services. By engaging these services, you agree to the following:

• All manuscripts and materials submitted for editing will be treated with strict confidentiality
• Editing fees, turnaround times, and scope of work will be agreed upon between you and Maurice Udom before work begins
• Payment terms will be communicated at the time of engagement
• The edited work remains your intellectual property; Maurice Udom retains no ownership of client manuscripts
• Editing services are provided on a best-effort basis; final decisions on content, style, and structure remain with the client

AI Tools (The Studio)

The Website provides access to AI-powered writing and productivity tools. By using these tools, you acknowledge that:

• AI-generated content is provided as a starting point and should be reviewed and verified before use
• The Website does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of AI-generated outputs
• You are solely responsible for how you use any content generated through these tools
• These tools require a valid API key to function and may be subject to third-party usage limits

Third-Party Links

This Website contains links to third-party websites, including Amazon, Selar, Google Scholar, ResearchGate, and social media platforms. These links are provided for convenience and reference purposes. Maurice Udom does not control or endorse these external websites and is not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or availability. Accessing third-party websites is at your own risk, and you are subject to their respective terms of service.

Book Purchases

Books listed on the Website are available for purchase through third-party platforms (Amazon, Selar). All transactions, payments, refunds, and delivery are handled by those platforms and are subject to their terms and conditions. Maurice Udom is not liable for any issues arising from third-party transactions.

Email Subscription

By subscribing to the mailing list, you consent to receive occasional email notifications about new book releases, publications, and updates from Maurice Udom. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in every email. Your email address will not be sold or shared with third parties.

Advertisements

This Website may display advertisements served by third-party advertising networks, including Google AdSense. These advertisements may use cookies and tracking technologies to serve relevant ads based on your browsing activity. The Website does not control the content of third-party advertisements. For more information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Maurice Udom shall not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from your use of or inability to use the Website, including but not limited to loss of data, loss of revenue, or reliance on any content provided on the Website.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Maurice Udom from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising out of your use of the Website, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any third-party rights.

Changes to These Terms

Maurice Udom reserves the right to modify or update these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Nigeria.

Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact:

Maurice Udom
Email: udommaurice@gmail.com
Phone: +234 802 331 7282
Website: mauriceudom.org