Terms and Conditions of Use
Last Updated: 2026
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of maxsharma42web.io (the "Site") and any content, novels, or services provided by Max Sharma ("the Author," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. Intellectual Property Rights
Unless otherwise indicated, the Site and its entire content including but not limited to literary works, novel excerpts, blog posts, graphics, logos, and audio-visual materials, are the exclusive property of the Author and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Limited License: You are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access the Site for personal, non-commercial entertainment.
AI Data Mining Prohibited: Explicit permission is not granted for any portion of the Site’s content to be used for the training of machine learning or artificial intelligence models. Any "scraping" or automated data collection of the Author’s literary works is strictly prohibited.
2. User Conduct and Submissions
Visitors may have the opportunity to post comments, reviews, or messages. By using these features, you agree not to:
Post content that is defamatory, obscene, or infringing upon third-party rights.
Distribute "spam" or unauthorized promotional material.
Engage in any activity that interferes with the Site’s security or functionality.
The Author reserves the right to monitor, edit, or remove user-generated content at their sole discretion without prior notice.
3. Third-Party Links and Affiliates
The Site may contain links to third-party marketplaces (e.g., Amazon, Patreon, Apple Books).
No Endorsement: These links are provided for convenience only. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or terms of third-party platforms.
Affiliate Disclosure: Some links may be affiliate links, meaning the Author may earn a small commission on purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you.
4. Limitation of Liability
The content on this Site is provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis. In no event shall the Author be liable for any direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from:
The use or inability to use the Site.
The content of any fictional works (which are products of imagination).
Any technical errors, viruses, or interruptions in service.
5. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Author from any claims, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your violation of these Terms or your misuse of the Site’s content.
6. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Australia,
7. Modifications
We reserve the right to amend these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
8. Hidden Advertisements
Google reserves the right to show hidden advertisements on the web page.
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
In order to provide personalized advertisements and analyze site traffic, this Site utilizes "cookies" and similar tracking technologies.
Usage: Cookies allow us and our advertising partners to recognize your browser and capture certain information to improve your user experience and serve relevant ads.
Opt-Out: You may choose to disable cookies through your individual browser settings; however, doing so may affect your ability to interact with certain features of the Site.
Third-Party Privacy: Our advertising partners have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy statements of these third parties to understand how they collect and use your data.
10. Sponsored Content and Affiliates
In accordance with Australian guidelines (or applicable regional laws), any content for which the Author has received compensation whether in the form of free products, services, or monetary payment will be clearly disclosed as "Sponsored" or "Paid Promotion."