Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: December 12, 2025

Welcome to the official website of Sheryl L. Blackman (“Website,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by the following Terms and Conditions, as well as our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree to these Terms and Conditions, you should not use or access this website.

These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of the Website, including all content, services, features, and products offered by Sheryl L. Blackman. We reserve the right to modify, update, or revise these terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the website following such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By visiting, browsing, or using this website, you affirm that you are at least 18 years old or have the consent of a parent or guardian to access the website. Your use of the website constitutes a binding agreement to comply with all terms and conditions outlined herein.

These Terms and Conditions apply to all users of the Website, including, without limitation, users who are visitors, customers, subscribers, contributors, bloggers, or participants in interactive features of the Website.

2. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, images, graphics, logos, book excerpts, audio, video, illustrations, designs, data compilations, software, and other materials (collectively, “Content”), is the property of Sheryl L. Blackman or its licensors and is protected under applicable copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the website for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not:

1. Reproduce, distribute, or copy any content for commercial purposes without prior written consent.
2. Modify, adapt, or create derivative works from the Content.
3. Use the Website or Content in any manner that infringes upon the intellectual property rights of Sheryl L. Blackman or any third party.
4. Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices contained in the Content.

Trademarks, service marks, and logos displayed on the Website are registered or unregistered trademarks of Sheryl L. Blackman or third parties. Nothing on this website grants any right, title, or license to use any trademarks without written permission.

3. Use of the Website

You agree to use the Website in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations. You must not:

1. Use the Website for any unlawful purpose or in any way that could harm or impair the Website, its systems, or users.
2. Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website, accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the website.
3. Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
4. Use automated scripts, bots, or other means to access or collect data from the Website without permission.
5. Engage in harassment, abusive behavior, or posting of offensive, defamatory, or illegal content.

We reserve the right to terminate or restrict your access to the Website at our sole discretion for violations of these Terms.

4. User-Generated Content

Certain areas of the Website may allow you to submit content, comments, or messages, including but not limited to blog comments, testimonials, or feedback (“User Content”). By submitting User Content, you grant Sheryl L. Blackman a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such User Content worldwide in any media.

You represent and warrant that:

1. You own or have the necessary rights to submit User Content.
2. User Content does not infringe the rights of any third party, including intellectual property, privacy, or publicity rights.
3. User Content is not defamatory, obscene, threatening, abusive, or otherwise unlawful.

Sheryl L. Blackman reserves the right to remove, edit, or refuse to post any user content for any reason without prior notice. You are solely responsible for the content you submit.

5. Third-Party Links

The website may contain links to third-party websites, advertisements, or services that are not owned or controlled by Sheryl L. Blackman. We do not endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for any content, products, services, or practices of third-party websites.

By using such third-party links, you acknowledge and agree that:

1. You access third-party websites at your own risk.
2. Sheryl L. Blackman shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or claims arising from your use of third-party websites.
3. The inclusion of links does not imply any sponsorship, affiliation, or endorsement.

6. E-Commerce and Product Purchases

If you purchase books, digital downloads, merchandise, or other products through the Website (“Products”), the following terms apply:

1. Payment: Payments are processed through third-party payment processors. By purchasing a product, you authorize the processing of payment through these providers.
2. Pricing and Availability: Prices and product availability are subject to change without notice. Errors or omissions in pricing or product descriptions do not constitute a binding offer.
3. Order Acceptance: We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any order at our discretion.
4. Shipping and Delivery: Shipping times are estimates and not guaranteed. We are not responsible for delays caused by carriers or circumstances beyond our control.
5. Refunds and Returns: Digital downloads are non-refundable. Physical products are eligible for returns only under our published return policy, subject to approval.

By placing an order, you agree to provide accurate, complete, and current information and to maintain the confidentiality of your account credentials.

7. Subscription and Newsletter

By subscribing to newsletters or other communications, you consent to receive email communications, updates, promotional offers, and announcements from Sheryl L. Blackman. You may opt out at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in each email.

We do not share, sell, or distribute your email or personal information to third parties for marketing purposes without your consent, except as described in our Privacy Policy.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website and all Content are provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis. Sheryl L. Blackman makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or suitability of the website or its content for any purpose.

Without limiting the foregoing, we disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

1. Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
2. Warranties of non-infringement of intellectual property rights.
3. Warranties regarding uninterrupted or error-free access.

You acknowledge that your use of the website is at your own risk.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Sheryl L. Blackman, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

1. Loss of profits, revenue, or business opportunities.
2. Loss of data, content, or personal information.
3. Personal injury or emotional distress.
4. Damages arising from the use or inability to use the Website or reliance on Content.

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

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Sheryl L. Blackman and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) arising out of:

1. Your use or misuse of the Website.
2. Your violation of these Terms and Conditions or any applicable law.
3. Your infringement of any third-party rights.
4. Your User Content or interactions with other users.

11. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using the Website, you consent to the practices described in the Privacy Policy.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Insert Jurisdiction, e.g., the State of [Your State], USA], without regard to its conflict of law principles.

You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in [Insert Jurisdiction] for the resolution of any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms.

13. Termination

Sheryl L. Blackman reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to terminate or suspend your access to the Website, with or without notice, for conduct that violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, third parties, or the Website itself.

Upon termination, all rights granted to you under these Terms will immediately cease, and you must promptly delete or destroy any copies of Website Content in your possession.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect, and the invalid provision shall be replaced by a valid provision that most closely reflects the original intent.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with the Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on the Website, constitute the entire agreement between you and Sheryl L. Blackman regarding your use of the Website and supersede all prior agreements or understandings, whether written or oral.

16. Changes to Terms

Sheryl L. Blackman reserves the right to modify, update, or replace these Terms and Conditions at any time, in whole or in part. Such changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the website. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

17. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us: sheonamiss1@gmail.com.

By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.