Terms of Use

Welcome to jqsirls.com. This website is operated by JQ Sirls (DBA “JQ Sirls”). By accessing or using this site, you are agreeing to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

These terms are meant to be clear and readable, but they are still a legal agreement between you and me.

1. Who these terms apply to

These Terms of Use apply to anyone who visits, browses, or uses jqsirls.com, including:

• Readers and visitors

• Newsletter subscribers

• People who submit contact or request forms

• Anyone who leaves comments

If you use this site on behalf of someone else (for example, a school, library, or organization), you confirm that you are allowed to accept these terms for them.

2. Age and audience

This site is intended for adults, such as:

• Parents and caregivers

• Teachers and librarians

• Event organizers and professionals

The site is not designed for children to use directly. If you are under the age of 13, please do not use this site without a parent or guardian.

3. Use of the site

You may use jqsirls.com for personal, non commercial purposes, such as:

• Learning about JQ Sirls and related work

• Reading site content

• Signing up for email updates

• Requesting visits, talks, or appearances

• Leaving comments, where available

You agree that you will not:

• Use the site for any unlawful purpose

• Try to hack, disrupt, or interfere with the site

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any systems or data

• Use the site to send spam, harassment, or harmful content

• Scrape or copy content in bulk for automated use, training, or replication

Reasonable personal use is welcome. Abusive or automated misuse is not.

4. Accounts and subscriptions

If the site allows you to create an account, join a waitlist, or subscribe to a newsletter:

• You agree to provide accurate information

• You are responsible for any activity that happens using your email or login

• You should notify me if you suspect any unauthorized use

You can unsubscribe from emails at any time by using the link in the email or contacting me at letschat@jqsirls.com.

5. Intellectual property

Unless otherwise noted, all content on jqsirls.com is owned or controlled by JQ Sirls or used with permission. This includes:

• Text and writing

• Artwork and illustrations

• Logos and branding

• Photos and graphics

• Audio or embedded media created by me

You may:

• Read and enjoy the content

• Share links to the site

• Quote small portions for reviews, commentary, or educational use, with credit

You may not:

• Copy, reproduce, or distribute large portions of the content without written permission

• Claim the content as your own

• Use any content for commercial purposes without a written license or agreement

If you are unsure whether your use is allowed, email letschat@jqsirls.com.

6. User content and comments

If you submit content to the site, such as comments or messages:

• You are responsible for what you post and share

• You confirm that you have the right to share that content

• You grant me a non exclusive, worldwide license to display, use, and share that content in connection with the site and its operation

I may remove or refuse content at my discretion, especially if it is:

• Hateful, abusive, or harassing

• Spam or deceptive

• Violent, explicit, or otherwise inappropriate

• Infringing on someone else’s rights

Do not post sensitive personal information about yourself or others in comments.

7. Third party services and links

jqsirls.com may include links or embeds from third party services such as:

• Instagram

• Spotify

• Apple Music

• Publishers, retailers, or event platforms

• Newsletter or form tools

These services are operated by third parties with their own terms and privacy policies. I do not control them and am not responsible for their content, policies, or actions.

If you choose to visit or use those services, you do so at your own risk and should review their terms of use and privacy policies.

8. No professional advice

Content on jqsirls.com is for general information and creative expression. It is not legal advice, financial advice, medical advice, or mental health treatment.

If you need professional advice, please consult a qualified professional in that field.

9. Site availability and changes

I may change, update, or remove parts of the site at any time, including:

• Content and pages

• Features and forms

• Embedded services

I may also suspend or shut down the site temporarily or permanently, with or without notice.

I do not guarantee that the site will always be available, error free, or secure, although I make reasonable efforts to maintain it.

10. Disclaimer of warranties

You use jqsirls.com at your own risk.

To the fullest extent allowed by law, the site is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. This includes, but is not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non infringement.

I do not guarantee:

• That the site will meet your expectations

• That the site will be uninterrupted or error free

• That any defects will be corrected

• That the site or servers are free of viruses or harmful components

11. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, JQ Sirls (DBA “JQ Sirls”) will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

• Your access to or use of, or inability to access or use, the site

• Any conduct or content of any third party on the site or services linked from it

• Any content obtained from the site

• Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or data

In any case, to the extent that liability cannot be excluded, the total liability will be limited to the amount you paid, if any, for using the site. In most cases, this amount is zero.

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations of certain liabilities, so some of the above may not apply to you.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless JQ Sirls (DBA “JQ Sirls”) from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorney fees, arising out of or in any way connected with:

• Your access to or use of the site

• Your violation of these Terms of Use

• Your violation of any rights of another person or entity

• Your content or submissions

13. Governing law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of Kansas, in the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes relating to these terms or your use of jqsirls.com will be handled in the state or federal courts located in Kansas, where permitted by law.

14. Changes to these terms

I may update these Terms of Use from time to time. When I do, I will change the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.

If you continue to use the site after changes are posted, you are agreeing to the updated terms. If you do not agree with the changes, you should stop using the site.

15. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, you can contact:

Email: letschat@jqsirls.com