terms and conditions

Terms of Use
Last Updated: March 10, 2026

Welcome to Hope Books. By accessing or using this website (hopebooks.com), participating in our programs, submitting content, or purchasing any product or service from us, you agree to the following Terms of Use.

If you do not agree with these terms, do not use this website or our services.


1. Company Information

Hope Books operates from:

Hope Books
124 West John Street, Suite 102
Matthews, North Carolina 28105
United States

For any questions regarding these terms, contact:
[email protected]


2. Use of This Website

By using this website you agree to:

Use the website for lawful purposes only

Not misuse, copy, or exploit website content without permission

Not interfere with the functionality or security of the website

Not submit false or misleading information

We reserve the right to restrict access to any user who violates these terms.


3. Contact Information and Database Storage

When you register, purchase a product, download a resource, complete a survey, or participate in our programs, you may provide personal contact information including:

Name

Email address

Phone number

Mailing address

Social media accounts

Other submitted information

By providing this information, you agree that:

We may store and maintain your contact information in our database and CRM systems.

Your information may be used to communicate with you about Hope Books programs, products, updates, and opportunities.


4. Email Communications and Unsubscribe

Hope Books complies with applicable email and messaging regulations including the CAN-SPAM Act.

When you provide your contact information, you consent to receiving:

Email updates

Marketing communications

Event invitations

Product announcements

Educational content

Every marketing email we send includes an unsubscribe link.

You may unsubscribe at any time by:

Clicking the unsubscribe link in any email

Contacting [email protected]

Once unsubscribed, you will no longer receive marketing communications from us.


5. No Refund Policy

All purchases made through Hope Books are final.

Because our programs, publishing services, digital products, training, and community access deliver immediate value and intellectual property, we maintain a strict no-refund policy.

By purchasing any product or service from Hope Books, you acknowledge and agree that:

All payments are final

No refunds will be issued for any reason


6. Publishing Agreements

Authors who participate in Hope Books publishing programs will be required to sign a separate publishing agreement.

That publishing contract governs:

Intellectual property rights

Publishing terms

Royalty structure

Editorial and production process

Distribution rights

Author obligations

In the event of any conflict between these Terms and the publishing agreement, the publishing agreement will control.


7. Community Participation and Content Rights

Hope Books provides community environments including but not limited to:

Private communities

Facebook groups

Zoom calls

Workshops

Training programs

Live events

By participating in these environments and sharing content including:

Stories

Written submissions

Comments

Posts

Testimonials

Recordings

Questions or discussions

you grant Hope Books a non-exclusive, perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license to:

Share

Reshare

Repost

Publish

Quote

Use excerpts from your contributions

This includes use in:

Books

Marketing materials

Social media

Emails

Training materials

Video or audio content

Promotional materials

We will make reasonable efforts to credit authors when appropriate.


8. Recording of Calls and Events

Some Hope Books events, workshops, or calls may be recorded.

By participating in these sessions you consent to the possibility that:

Your voice

Your comments

Your submitted content

may appear in recordings used for training, marketing, or educational purposes.


9. Intellectual Property

All content on this website including but not limited to:

Text

Graphics

Logos

Images

Videos

Courses

Frameworks

Educational materials

is the property of Hope Books unless otherwise noted.

You may not:

Copy

Republish

Sell

Distribute

Modify

any content without written permission.


10. User Submissions

If you submit content including stories, manuscripts, testimonials, or feedback:

You confirm that the content is your original work

You confirm that you have the right to share it

You confirm that it does not violate the rights of others

Hope Books is not responsible for verifying the originality of submitted material.


11. Third-Party Services

Our website or programs may use third-party platforms including but not limited to:

Payment processors

Email marketing systems

Community platforms

Social media platforms

Webinar or video platforms

Use of those services may also be governed by the terms of those third-party providers.


12. Limitation of Liability

Hope Books provides educational resources, publishing services, and community support.

We do not guarantee:

Publishing success

Book sales

Income results

Audience growth

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Hope Books will not be liable for:

Indirect damages

Loss of revenue

Loss of data

Business interruption

resulting from use of this website or participation in our programs.


13. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use at any time.

Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.

Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.


14. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina, United States.

Any disputes arising from use of this website or services will be handled in the appropriate courts located in North Carolina.


15. Contact

If you have questions regarding these terms, contact:

Hope Books Support
[email protected]

Mailing Address:
124 West John Street, Suite 102
Matthews, North Carolina 28105
United States

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