Terms and Conditions for Prose & Pathways
1. Introduction and Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to Prose & Pathways. These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of our online platform and participation in our services, including literary walking tours, creative writing workshops, book club facilitation, community reading events, and author meet-and-greets. By accessing or using our services, you signify your unreserved agreement to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our services.
Our services are designed to promote literary engagement and community building through various social and cultural programs. We are committed to fostering a positive and enriching environment for all participants.
2. Registration and Eligibility
- Account Creation: Some of our services may require you to register for an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.
- Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years old to use our services independently. Minors may participate in certain programs with the express consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian, as specified for each program.
- Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account password and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
3. Service Description and Participation
Prose & Pathways offers a range of literary and cultural services, each with specific details and requirements:
- Literary Walking Tours: Participants are expected to arrive at the designated meeting point on time. Tours may involve walking over uneven terrain; appropriate footwear is recommended. We reserve the right to alter routes or cancel tours due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g., severe weather).
- Creative Writing Workshops: Participants are encouraged to engage actively and respectfully with facilitators and fellow attendees. Content shared within workshops is for educational and creative purposes and should be treated with confidentiality where appropriate.
- Book Club Facilitation & Community Reading Events: A respectful and inclusive environment is paramount. We encourage open discussion and diverse perspectives, provided they adhere to principles of courtesy and non-discrimination.
- Author Meet-and-Greets: These events are subject to author availability and may be subject to last-minute changes or cancellations. Participants are expected to treat authors and other attendees with respect.
4. Fees, Payments, and Cancellations
- Payment: Fees for services are clearly stated on our site. All payments must be made in advance through the designated payment methods.
- Cancellations by Participant: Cancellation policies vary by service and are detailed on the specific service page. Generally, cancellations made within a specified timeframe may be eligible for a refund or credit, while late cancellations or no-shows may result in forfeiture of the fee.
- Cancellations by Prose & Pathways: We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule any program due to insufficient enrollment, facilitator unavailability, or other unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, participants will be offered a full refund or the option to transfer their booking to an alternative date or program.
5. Conduct and Community Guidelines
To maintain a positive and inclusive environment for all, participants are expected to:
- Treat others with respect, kindness, and empathy.
- Refrain from harassment, discrimination, hate speech, or any form of offensive behavior.
- Comply with any specific guidelines or instructions provided by facilitators or staff during events.
- Respect intellectual property rights, including the creative works shared by others in workshops.
Prose & Pathways reserves the right to remove any participant from a program or deny access to future services if their conduct is deemed disruptive, offensive, or in violation of these guidelines, without refund.
6. Intellectual Property
All content on our site, including text, graphics, logos, program designs, and images, is the property of Prose & Pathways or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws. Your participation in our services does not grant you any ownership rights to our intellectual property.
Any creative work you produce during our workshops remains your intellectual property. However, by participating, you grant Prose & Pathways a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use anonymous excerpts for promotional purposes with your explicit consent.
7. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
Our services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. Prose & Pathways does not warrant that our services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure.
In no event shall Prose & Pathways, its directors, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from (i) your access to or use of or inability to access or use the service; (ii) any conduct or content of any third party on the service; (iii) any content obtained from the service; and (iv) unauthorized access, use or alteration of your transmissions or content, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence) or any other legal theory, whether or not we have been informed of the possibility of such damage.
While we strive to ensure the safety of participants during walking tours and other in-person events, participants acknowledge and assume any inherent risks associated with such activities. Prose & Pathways will not be liable for any personal injury, loss, or damage to personal property incurred during participation, except where caused by our gross negligence.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Prose & Pathways and its affiliates, officers, agents, and employees from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of your breach of these Terms and Conditions or your violation of any law or the rights of a third party.
9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of Ireland, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Dublin, Ireland, for the resolution of any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of our services.
10. Changes to Terms and Conditions
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms and Conditions at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, please stop using the service.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
- Address: 14 O'Connell Street Upper, Dublin 1, Dublin, D01 V4A0, Ireland
- Phone: +353 1 555 1234