
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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