Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: 26 September 2026

Last Updated: 26 September 2026

Welcome to the Author website for Ruby Mason (ruby-mason.author-pages.com), operated by Ruby Mason ("we," "us," or "our").

By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our Site.

1. Intellectual Property & Copyright Notice

All content published and made available on this Site—including but not limited to book excerpts, novellas, cover art, character names, logos, blog posts, text, graphics, and custom graphics—is the exclusive property of Ruby Mason and is protected by international copyright and intellectual property laws.

  • Personal Use Only: You may view, download, and print content from the Site solely for your personal, non-commercial use.
  • Prohibited Uses: You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, republish, sell, modify, or create derivative works from any text or media on this Site without prior written consent from Ruby Mason.

2. Website Use & Acceptable Conduct

By using this Site, you agree not to:

  • Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or to violate local or international regulations.
  • Distribute viruses, malware, or any other harmful computer code.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, server, or databases.
  • Post or transmit comments or content that are abusive, defamatory, harassing, obscene, or hateful.

We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or delete any comments or user submissions on the Site that violate these terms or disrupt the community.

3. Newsletter & Communication

When you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us through the Site, you agree to provide accurate and current contact information. You may opt out of receiving promotional emails at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email we send.

4. Third-Party Links & Affiliate Disclosure

This Site may contain links to third-party websites, online retailers, or services (such as Amazon, Apple Books, Kobo, or social media platforms) that are not owned or controlled by Ruby Mason.

  • We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.
  • Some links on this Site may be affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

This Site and all content, materials, and services provided through it are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. While we strive to keep information accurate and up to date, we make no guarantees regarding the completeness or accuracy of any content.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Ruby Mason shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your access to, use of, or inability to use this Site or its content.

7. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

8. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the applicable laws governing the operator's business operations, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:

  • Author: Ruby Mason
  • Email: author.rubymason@gmail.co.za
  • Website: https://ruby-mason.author-pages.com