Terms of Service

Last Updated: 2025-06-03

Welcome to The Modernized Scarlet Letter (the "Website"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our Website and your purchase of digital products, including our modernized ebook version of "The Scarlet Letter" (the "Products"). By accessing or using our Website and purchasing our Products, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

Please read these Terms carefully. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Website or purchase our Products.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using this Website, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms. We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

2. Use of the Website

2.1. Permitted Use

You are granted a limited license to access and use the Website and its content (such as blog posts and informational pages) for personal, non-commercial purposes, in compliance with these Terms.

2.2. Prohibited Use

You agree not to:

2.3. Accuracy of Information

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, the content on this Website (especially blog posts and articles) is for informational and educational purposes targeting Grade 5-7 English readers and should not be considered as definitive scholarly analysis or legal/financial advice. We make no warranties regarding the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any information on the Website.

3. Product Purchases

3.1. Product Description

We offer a modernized ebook version of "The Scarlet Letter" designed for easier comprehension by Grade 5-7 readers. We strive to describe our Products as accurately as possible.

3.2. Pricing and Payment

All prices for Products are listed on the Website. We reserve the right to change prices at any time without prior notice. Payment must be made at the time of purchase through the available payment methods.

3.3. Delivery of Digital Products

Upon successful payment, your digital Product (ebook) will be made available for download. Instructions for download will be provided at the point of purchase or via email.

4. Refund Policy

4.1. EU Customers: 14-Day Right of Withdrawal

If you are a consumer based in the European Union (EU), you have a statutory right to withdraw from the contract of purchase for digital Products within 14 days from the day of the conclusion of the contract (i.e., the date of purchase), without giving any reason.

To exercise your right of withdrawal, you must inform us of your decision to withdraw by an unequivocal statement (e.g., an email or by using our contact page) before the withdrawal period has expired. Please include your order number and the email address used for the purchase.

Important Note on Digital Content: If you consent to the immediate performance of the contract (i.e., you begin to download or access the digital Product) before the 14-day withdrawal period expires, and you acknowledge that you will thereby lose your right of withdrawal, this right will not apply. We will typically seek your express consent for this at the time of purchase or download.

If you withdraw from the contract within the 14-day period and have not lost your right of withdrawal as described above, we will reimburse all payments received from you for the Product without undue delay, and not later than 14 days from the day on which we are informed about your decision to withdraw.

4.2. Other Refunds

For customers outside the EU, or for situations not covered by the EU right of withdrawal (e.g., if you have already downloaded the Product with consent as described above), refunds will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you experience issues with your purchased Product, such as a defective file or inability to access it, please contact us within 14 days of purchase, and we will endeavor to resolve the issue, which may include providing a replacement file or, at our discretion, a refund.

We are not obligated to provide a refund if you have changed your mind after downloading the Product or if the Product was not what you expected (provided it matches the description on our Website).

5. Intellectual Property

All content on this Website, including but not limited to text (such as the modernized version of "The Scarlet Letter", blog posts, and other articles), graphics, logos, images, website design, and software, is the property of The Modernized Scarlet Letter or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our Website, except as follows:

6. Limitation of Liability

The Website and Products are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. To the fullest extent permissible by law, The Modernized Scarlet Letter disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

The Modernized Scarlet Letter does not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components. You agree that your use of the Website is at your sole risk.

In no event shall The Modernized Scarlet Letter, its owners, affiliates, or licensors be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses) arising out of or relating to your access to or use of, or inability to access or use, the Website or Products, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Our maximum liability to you for any claims arising from your purchase of Products shall be limited to the amount paid for that Product.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or liabilities, so some of the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.

7. Privacy Policy

Your use of our Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and disclose information that pertains to your privacy.

8. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located within [Your Country/Jurisdiction] to resolve any dispute or claim arising from these Terms or your use of the Website or Products.

9. Contact Us

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