Terms That Keep Your
Experience Safe and Fair
These Terms of Use explain your rights, responsibilities, and how The Writer's Ally™ protects the integrity of our services.
1. Acceptance of Terms
The information and services provided by The Writer’s Ally™ (“TWA”) through this website are subject to the following Terms of Service, herein referred to as Terms of Use (TOU).
TWA reserves the right to update these TOU at any time without notice.
The most current version can always be reviewed by clicking the “Terms of Service” link at the bottom of any page on THEWRITERSALLY.COM.
2. Description of Services
Through THEWRITERSALLY.COM, TWA provides access to various resources, download areas, and product information (collectively, “Services”).
All Services, including updates, enhancements, new features, documents, information, and any new Web properties, are subject to these TOU.
3. Personal & Non-Commercial Use Limitation
Unless otherwise specified, Services are for personal and non-commercial use only.
You may not:
- Modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell anything obtained from the Services.
4. Privacy & Protection of Personal Information
Please refer to our Privacy Policy for disclosures regarding information collection and use. You can access it through the “Privacy Policy” link at the bottom of THEWRITERSALLY.COM.
5. Notice Regarding Software & Documents Available on This Website
Copyright & Usage
Any software available for download (“Software”) is the copyrighted work of TWA and/or its suppliers (unless stated otherwise).
Software and documents are provided solely for use according to these TOU.
Reproduction or redistribution not in accordance with these TOU is prohibited and may result in civil or criminal penalties.
Prohibited Actions
- Copying or reproducing Software to any other server or location for redistribution is prohibited unless expressly permitted by TWA.
Warranty Disclaimer
TWA disclaims all warranties regarding the Software, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement.
Tools & Utilities
TWA may make downloadable tools or utilities available.
No assurances are made regarding the accuracy of results produced by these tools.
Please respect others’ intellectual property.
Restricted Rights (U.S. Government)
Software downloaded for or on behalf of the U.S. Government is provided with Restricted Rights under DFARS 252.227-7013 or 48 CFR 52.227-19.
Manufacturer:
The Writer’s Ally™
1325 Bedford Ave #5800
Pikesville, MD 21282
6. Notice Regarding Documents on This Website
Permission is granted to use documents (web pages, press releases, FAQs, etc.) provided that:
- The copyright notice appears in all copies.
- Use is for informational, non-commercial, or personal purposes only.
- Documents are not modified.
- Documents are not broadcast or reposted publicly.
Educational institutions may use these documents for classroom distribution.
Use outside these purposes requires written permission.
Exclusions
This permission does not apply to:
- Website design/layout
- Logos, graphics, sounds, images
- Any other proprietary elements
Disclaimer
All documents and related graphics are provided “as is” without warranty.
TWA is not liable for any damages arising from the use of the information.
Documents may include typographical errors or technical inaccuracies.
Changes may be made at any time.
7. Notices Regarding Software, Documents & Services
TWA is not liable for any damages resulting from:
- Use or inability to use Software
- Use of documents
- Failure to provide Services
- Loss of data or profits
8. Member Accounts, Passwords & Security
If Services require account creation, you must provide accurate, current information.
You are responsible for:
- Maintaining confidentiality of your username/password
- All activities under your account
Notify TWA immediately of unauthorized account use.
You may not use another person’s account without permission.
9. No Unlawful or Prohibited Use
You agree not to use Services for any unlawful or prohibited purpose, including attempting to:
- Damage or impair any TWA server
- Gain unauthorized access to any system
- Obtain materials not intentionally made available
- Interfere with other users’ enjoyment of Services
10. Use of Communication Services
Communication Services may include email, forums, calendars, and file cabinets.
You agree to use them responsibly and not to:
- Post inappropriate, defamatory, or unlawful content
- Upload copyrighted materials without permission
- Upload files containing viruses
- Advertise or sell goods/services unless permitted
- Harass or violate others’ legal rights
- Collect information about others
- Violate applicable laws
TWA reserves the right to:
- Monitor content
- Remove materials
- Terminate access without notice
- Disclose information as required by law
Always use caution when sharing personal information in Communication Services.
11. Materials Provided to The Writer’s Ally™ or Posted on the Website
You retain ownership of submissions (feedback, suggestions, uploads), but by posting them, you grant TWA a worldwide, royalty-free license to:
- Copy
- Distribute
- Display
- Perform
- Reproduce
- Edit
- Translate
- Reformat
- Publish your name with the submission
TWA may remove submissions at any time.
By posting images, you represent that:
- You own or have rights to the images
- Individuals depicted have consented
- You grant public or community use rights depending on visibility
Licenses for images end when they are entirely removed from the site (except for prior granted use).
12. Copyright Infringement Claims
Notifications of claimed infringement should follow the procedure described in the Copyright link at the bottom of the site pages.
Only inquiries following the official procedure will receive responses.
13. Links to Third-Party Sites
Links provided on this site allow you to leave TWA’s website.
TWA is not responsible for:
- Content on linked sites
- Changes or updates
- Any transmissions received from linked sites
Links do not imply endorsement.
14. Unsolicited Idea Submission Policy
TWA and its employees do not accept unsolicited ideas, including:
- Campaigns
- Promotions
- Product ideas
- Scripts
- Marketing strategies
- Designs or demos
Any unsolicited submissions may be used without compensation and will not be treated as confidential.
15. Copyright Notice
© The Writer’s Ally™,
4301 Mountain Road, #174 – Pasadena, MD 21123.
All rights reserved.
16. Trademarks
The Writer’s Ally™, the TWA logo, and all referenced products are trademarks or registered trademarks of The Writer’s Ally™.