Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: 21st May 2025

Welcome to NicoleJSimms.com (“Website”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of this website and any services or content provided herein.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use this site.

1. Who I Am

This site is operated by Nicole J. Simms, a UK-based author. The site offers blog content, writing-related resources, and information about my work and journey as a writer.

2. Website Use

You may use this website for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You agree not to:

  • Use the website in any way that breaches local, national, or international law.
  • Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or resell any content without permission.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website or any data stored on it.
  • Post spam, offensive, or abusive comments.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this website—including text, images, and graphics—is the property of Nicole J. Simms unless otherwise stated and is protected by copyright laws.

You may:

  • Share blog posts using links and with attribution.
  • Quote short excerpts for review or commentary (with credit).

You may not:

  • Repost full articles without permission.
  • Use any content for commercial purposes without written consent.

4. Comments and Submissions

Visitors are welcome to leave comments on blog posts. However:

  • Comments must be respectful and relevant.
  • I reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove comments at my discretion.
  • Spam, hate speech, or offensive material will not be tolerated.

Any unsolicited submissions (e.g., ideas, content suggestions) may be used without obligation or compensation unless otherwise agreed.

5. Third-Party Links

This website may include links to third-party websites (e.g., horror film review sites, writing resources, affiliate products, etc.). I do not control these sites and am not responsible for their content or practices. Use them at your own discretion.

6. Disclaimer

All information on this website is provided in good faith for general informational purposes only. While I strive to keep the content accurate and up to date, I make no warranties regarding:

  • The completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any content.
  • Any results from using the information provided.

Use of the site and its content is at your own risk.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, I will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of, or inability to use, this website. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Loss of data
  • Loss of profits
  • Website outages or security breaches

8. Privacy

Use of this site is also governed by my Privacy Policy, which explains how I collect, use, and store your data.

9. Changes to These Terms

I reserve the right to update or change these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the site signifies your acceptance of those changes.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the United Kingdom.

11. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact me via the Contact page.