# Website Terms of Use

**Last updated: 13 August 2026**

These Terms of Use apply to your use of MichaelCheney.com (“the website”, “we”, “us” or “our”).

By accessing or using this website, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree with them, please do not use the website.

## About This Website

MichaelCheney.com is the official website of author Michael Cheney.

The website is primarily provided for informational and promotional purposes, including information about books, writing, news, updates and other related content.

## Website Content

We make reasonable efforts to ensure that information published on this website is accurate and up to date. However, we do not guarantee that all information will always be complete, accurate or current.

Content may be changed, updated or removed at any time without notice.

Nothing published on this website should be considered professional, legal, financial, medical or other specialist advice.

## Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, the content of MichaelCheney.com, including text, graphics, branding, images, book-related materials and other original content, is owned by or licensed to Michael Cheney and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may view and use the website for your own personal, non-commercial purposes.

You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, sell, commercially exploit or substantially modify website content without prior permission, except where permitted by law.

## Books and Other Works

References to books, characters, fictional worlds and other creative works by Michael Cheney do not grant any licence or permission to reproduce, adapt, publish or commercially exploit those works.

All applicable copyrights and other intellectual property rights are reserved.

## Mailing List

Visitors may have the opportunity to subscribe to an email mailing list to receive news, book updates, promotions and other relevant communications.

Subscription is voluntary, and subscribers may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link provided in marketing emails.

Our handling of personal information is explained further in our Privacy Policy.

## Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to external websites, including online retailers, social media platforms and other third-party services.

These links are provided for convenience and information. We do not control third-party websites and are not responsible for their availability, content, security, products, services or privacy practices.

Your use of third-party websites is subject to their own terms and policies.

## Acceptable Use

You must not misuse this website or attempt to interfere with its normal operation or security.

This includes attempting to gain unauthorised access to the website or its systems, introducing malicious software, using automated systems in a manner that places an unreasonable burden on the website, or using the website for unlawful purposes.

## Availability

We do not guarantee that MichaelCheney.com will always be available or operate without interruption or errors.

We may suspend, modify or discontinue any part of the website at any time.

## Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we will not be liable for losses or damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this website or from reliance on information contained on it.

Nothing in these Terms of Use excludes or limits any liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited under applicable law.

## Privacy

Your use of this website is also subject to our Privacy Policy.

Where applicable, our Anti-Spam Policy explains our approach to email communications.

## Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time.

Any revised version will be published on this page, and the “Last updated” date will be changed accordingly.

Your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

## Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of Scotland.

Any disputes relating to these terms or the use of this website will be subject to the jurisdiction of the Scottish courts, except where applicable consumer law provides otherwise.

## Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at enquiries AT michaelcheney .com