Terms & Conditions
Last updated: May 2026
Welcome to Gilded Verse.
These Terms & Conditions govern your use of this website and any purchases, services, or interactions conducted through it.
By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please refrain from using this website.
1. Website Use
This website and its content are intended for lawful personal use only.
You agree not to:
misuse or interfere with the website’s functionality
attempt unauthorized access to the website or its systems
use the website for unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful purposes
copy, reproduce, or exploit website content without permission
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to users who violate these terms.
2. Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including but not limited to:
poems
written works
digital publications
logos
branding
website text
remains the intellectual property of Gilded Verse and its author unless otherwise stated.
No content may be copied, distributed, reproduced, modified, or used commercially without prior written consent.
3. Digital Products & Purchases
All e-books and digital products sold through this website are delivered electronically.
By purchasing a digital product, you acknowledge and agree that:
all purchases are for personal use only
digital products may not be shared, resold, or redistributed
refunds are generally not provided once access or download has been granted
Please refer to the e-Book Purchase & Digital Download Policy for additional information.
4. Pricing & Availability
All pricing displayed on this website is subject to change without prior notice.
We reserve the right to:
modify or discontinue products or services
correct pricing errors
refuse or cancel orders where necessary
Every effort is made to ensure accurate product descriptions and pricing information.
5. Speaking Engagements & Services
Requests for speaking engagements, collaborations, or custom services submitted through this website are subject to availability and separate agreement where applicable.
Submission of an enquiry does not guarantee acceptance or booking.
6. User Submissions
Any information submitted through contact forms, enquiry forms, or email communication must be accurate and lawful.
Users may not submit:
harmful or offensive content
spam or fraudulent information
content that infringes on the rights of others
We reserve the right to ignore or remove inappropriate submissions.
7. External Links
This website may contain links to external websites or third-party services.
Gilded Verse is not responsible for:
external website content
third-party policies or practices
the availability or accuracy of external resources
Users access third-party websites at their own discretion.
8. Limitation of Liability
While every effort is made to maintain accurate content and secure functionality, this website and its content are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind.
Gilded Verse shall not be held liable for:
website interruptions or technical issues
loss of data
damages arising from the use of this website
reliance on website content or external links
Users access and use this website at their own risk.
9. Privacy
Use of this website is also governed by the Privacy Policy, which explains how personal information is collected and used.
10. Changes to These Terms
These Terms & Conditions may be updated or revised at any time without prior notice.
Continued use of this website after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
11. Governing Law
These Terms & Conditions shall be governed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa.
12. Contact
For any questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, purchases, or services, please use the Get in Touch page.
Thank you for visiting and supporting Gilded Verse — a space for reflection, expression, and meaningful words.