Terms of Use

Last updated: August 1, 2025

Welcome to Camila Hurst’s website (the “Site”). By visiting or using the Site, you agree to these Terms of Use (the “Terms”). If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

These Terms are a legal agreement between you and Camila Hurst (“Camila,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we’ll change the “Last updated” date. If you keep using the Site after changes post, you accept the new Terms.

1) Who may use the Site

  • You must be at least 16 years old (or the age of digital consent in your country) to use the Site or join the email list.
  • If you use the Site on behalf of someone else, you confirm you have permission.

2) What you can do here (license to you)

We give you a limited, personal, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site for non-commercial purposes. You may:

  • Read pages, view images, and learn about Camila’s books.
  • Share links to public pages (with proper credit).
  • Download press materials if a Press Kit page says you may, and only under its stated rules.

You may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, republish, sell, or redistribute Site content (text, images, logos, downloads, book interiors or covers) without our written permission.
  • Frame the Site or use our content in your own products, AI models, databases, or datasets.
  • Scrape, crawl, or use automated tools to collect data from the Site (except for standard search engine indexing).
  • Remove copyright, trademark, or other notices.

3) Intellectual property

All content on the Site—including text, images, graphics, book covers, logos, brand elements, and downloads—is owned by Camila Hurst or used with permission, and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.

  • Trademarks (including the name “Camila Hurst”) may not be used without our written permission.
  • If we provide any free resources or bonuses, those remain our property and are licensed to you for personal use only.

4) Accounts, newsletter, and communications

  • If you join the newsletter or create any account (if offered), you agree to provide accurate information and to keep it updated.
  • You are responsible for how your email or account is used.
  • By subscribing, you allow us to send you emails (you can unsubscribe at any time). See our Privacy Policy for how we handle personal data.

5) Purchases, preorders, and third-party retailers

  • We may sell or link to books and products sold by third-party retailers (e.g., Amazon, bookstores). When you buy from a third party, their terms, privacy policies, and return/refund rules apply.
  • If we offer signed copies, preorders, or digital bonuses directly on the Site, the product page will state the price, what’s included, delivery timing, and any special conditions.
  • All prices are shown before taxes, shipping, and fees (if any).
  • We reserve the right to change prices, correct errors, or cancel orders (for example, if an item is unavailable). If we cancel your direct order after you’ve paid, we’ll issue a refund.

6) Refunds & cancellations (direct sales only)

  • For physical goods sold directly by us: requests for cancellation or changes must be made before shipping. After shipping, refunds are only available if the item is damaged or incorrect. Please contact us within 7 days of delivery with photos.
  • For digital goods/bonuses sold directly by us: due to the nature of digital content, all sales are final unless otherwise stated on the product page.
  • For purchases made via third-party retailers, please follow their policies.

7) User content (messages, reviews, submissions)

If you send us a message, testimonial, review, image, or other content (“User Content”), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, edit, and display that content on the Site, in emails, and in marketing, with your first name and last initial (or as you provide it). You confirm you own or have rights to the User Content and that it doesn’t violate anyone’s rights or the law. We may decline or remove User Content at our discretion.

8) Prohibited uses

You agree not to:

  • Break any laws or infringe others’ rights.
  • Upload, post, or send anything illegal, harmful, defamatory, hateful, harassing, or obscene.
  • Try to hack, disrupt, or overload the Site or related services.
  • Impersonate any person or misrepresent your affiliation.
  • Use the Site to advertise or solicit without our written permission.

9) Health, safety, and “no advice” notice

This Site focuses on books (romance and cookbooks). Any cooking-related content (e.g., sample recipes, tips, or bonuses) is general information only. Cooking carries risks (heat, sharp tools, allergens). You assume all responsibility for kitchen safety and ingredient choices. Always follow local food-safety guidance and consult professionals for dietary or health questions. We do not provide medical, nutrition, or professional advice.

10) Affiliate disclosure

We may include affiliate links. If you click and buy, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only link to items we believe are relevant to our readers. Exact details are in our Affiliate Disclosure (if provided) and/or Privacy Policy.

11) Third-party links and services

The Site may link to other websites and services we don’t control. We are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices. Visiting third-party sites is at your own risk.

12) Privacy and cookies

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy and any Cookie Notice, which explain what data we collect and how we use it. Please review them to understand your rights and choices.

13) Accessibility

We aim to provide an accessible, user-friendly experience and to improve over time. If you have trouble using the Site, please contact us at hello@camilahurst.com with “Accessibility” in the subject line.

14) DMCA / copyright complaints

If you believe content on the Site infringes your copyright, please send a notice to hello@camilahurst.com with:

  1. your contact info; 2) a description of the work you believe is infringed; 3) the exact URL or location of the allegedly infringing content; 4) a statement that you have a good-faith belief the use is not authorized; 5) a statement, under penalty of perjury, that your notice is accurate and you’re the owner or authorized to act; and 6) your physical or electronic signature. We may remove content and/or terminate repeat infringers where appropriate.

15) Disclaimers

The Site is provided “as is” and “as available.” We make no warranties—express or implied—about the Site’s accuracy, reliability, or fitness for a particular purpose. We do not promise the Site will be uninterrupted or error-free.

16) Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent allowed by law, we (and our owners, employees, and partners) will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for lost profits or data, arising out of or related to your use of the Site. Our total liability for any claim will not exceed the amount you paid to us (if any) in the 12 months before the claim.

17) Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold us harmless from any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from: (a) your use of the Site; (b) your User Content; or (c) your violation of these Terms or any laws.

18) Governing law; disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your State/Region and Country], without regard to conflict-of-laws rules.

  • Venue: Any disputes will be handled in the courts of [Your City/State/Country].
  • If you are located outside this region, you agree to this venue and to the service of process there.
  • Where allowed, you and we waive any right to a jury trial.
    (If you prefer arbitration, replace this section with your chosen arbitration clause.)

19) Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including if we believe you violated these Terms. Sections that by nature should survive termination will survive (e.g., IP, disclaimers, limitations, indemnity, governing law).

20) Entire agreement; severability

These Terms, plus any additional terms posted on specific pages (e.g., product pages) and our Privacy Policy, are the entire agreement between you and us about the Site. If any part of these Terms is found invalid, the rest remains in effect.

21) Contact

Questions about these Terms? Please email hello@camilahurst.com or write to:
Camila Hurst Author
[Mailing Address]
[City, State/Region, Postal Code, Country]