Terms & Conditions

Last updated: September 22, 2025

1) Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to rowanthorne.com (the “Site”), operated by Rowan Thorne (“we,” “us,” “our”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to these Terms & Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree, do not use the Site.

2) Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old (or the minimum age in your jurisdiction) to use the Site. If you’re under 18, you represent you have parental/guardian permission.

3) No Direct Sales; Affiliate Links

We do not sell products or process payments on this Site. We link to third-party retailers (e.g., Amazon). As disclosed on our Policies page, as an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Purchases are governed by the third party’s terms and privacy policies.

4) Accounts & Communications

  • You must provide accurate information and keep it current.
  • You’re responsible for any activity under your email or account.
  • You may unsubscribe at any time via the link in our emails or by contacting us.

5) Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise noted, all content on the Site (text, images, graphics, logos, layout, design, and compilations) is owned by or licensed to Rowan Thorne and protected by applicable IP laws. You may link to public pages, but you may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without our prior written permission.

6) User Content

If you submit or post content (e.g., comments, messages, testimonials), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute that content for Site operation, promotion, or archiving. You represent that you own or have the necessary rights to your content and that it does not infringe any third-party rights or violate laws.

7) Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

  • Violate laws or third-party rights;
  • Upload malware, attempt to gain unauthorized access, or interfere with Site operation;
  • Scrape, harvest, or use automated means that burden the Site;
  • Impersonate any person or misrepresent your affiliation;
  • Use the Site to send unsolicited commercial communications.

We may suspend or restrict access for suspected violations.

8) Third-Party Links & Services

The Site links to third-party websites and embeds third-party services (e.g., Amazon, social media, video platforms). We do not control or endorse third-party content and are not responsible for their practices. Review their terms and privacy policies before use.

9) Privacy & Cookies

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Policies page (Privacy Policy & Cookie Policy). By using the Site, you consent to our use of cookies consistent with that policy.

10) Disclaimers

THE SITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, or that defects will be corrected.

11) Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Rowan Thorne and our affiliates, partners, and service providers are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses arising from or related to your use of (or inability to use) the Site or third-party links—even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

12) Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Rowan Thorne, our affiliates, and service providers from and against claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the Site, your content, or your violation of these Terms.

13) DMCA / IP Complaints

If you believe material on the Site infringes your copyright or other IP rights, please contact us with:

  • Your contact details;
  • Identification of the copyrighted work or IP right;
  • Identification of the allegedly infringing material and its location on the Site;
  • A statement of good-faith belief and that the information is accurate, and that you are the rights holder or authorized to act;
  • Your physical or electronic signature.

Send to: rowanthorne@rthousebooks.com with subject line “IP/DMCA Notice.” We may remove or disable access to the material and, when appropriate, notify the user who posted it.

14) Accessibility

We aim to make the Site accessible and usable for all visitors. If you encounter accessibility barriers, please email rowanthorne@rthousebooks.com so we can assist and improve.

15) Changes to the Site & Terms

We may modify or discontinue any part of the Site at any time without notice. We may update these Terms from time to time. The “Last updated” date will reflect the latest version. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

16) Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of Germany (without regard to conflict-of-laws rules). You agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Munich, Germany for any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or the Site. If you are a consumer, you may also benefit from mandatory consumer protection provisions in your country of residence.

17) Severability; Waiver; Assignment; Entire Agreement

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect. Our failure to enforce a provision is not a waiver. You may not assign these Terms without our consent. These Terms, together with our Policies page, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Site.

18) Contact

Questions about these Terms? Contact rowanthorne@rthousebooks.com.