Welcome to George Michael Bennett (georgemichaelbennett.com).

Legal made us put this here!

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, services, and digital content, including original poems, lyrics, songs, memberships, and free downloads. We are dedicated to providing inspirational, artisan-created materials to uplift and inspire. By accessing or using our site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our services. These Terms form a binding legal agreement between you and George Michael Bennett (the “Creator”).

1. Description of Services

Our site offers:

Free Content: Limited downloadable materials (e.g., the song “Where I Belong”) in exchange for email sign-up, for personal use only.

Paid Memberships: Access to exclusive poems, lyrics, songs, stories, and articles via subscription plans (e.g., monthly or annual tiers starting at $9.99). Benefits include unlimited downloads and monthly updates.

Philanthropic Commitment: 10% of sales proceeds are donated to causes aligned with our mission to “make the world a better place.”
All content is 100% original and self-published by the Creator.

2. User Eligibility and Accounts

Eligibility:

You must be at least 18 years old or have parental consent to use our services. By using the site, you represent that you meet this requirement.
Account Creation: For memberships or downloads, you may need to create an account with accurate information (e.g., email). You are responsible for maintaining confidentiality of your login details and all activities under your account.
Electronic Communications: By providing your email, you consent to receive updates, download links, and promotional materials. You can opt out at any time via the unsubscribe link.

3. Intellectual Property and Licenses

Ownership: All content on the site is owned by the Creator and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. No transfer of ownership occurs through access or purchase.

Limited License:

Free users receive a revocable, non-exclusive license for personal, non-commercial use of free downloads.
Members receive a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and download content for personal, non-commercial use only during their active subscription. This does not permit reproduction, distribution, public performance, or creation of derivative works.
Restrictions: You may not copy, modify, reverse-engineer, or commercially exploit content without written permission. Unauthorized use may result in legal action.

4. Payments and Subscriptions

Fees: Membership prices are listed on the site and may change with notice. All payments are non-refundable except as outlined in our Refund Policy.
Billing: Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled. You authorize recurring charges to your payment method. Cancellations take effect at the end of the current term; no prorated refunds for partial months.

Taxes: You are responsible for any applicable taxes on purchases.
Third-Party Processors: Payments are handled by secure third-party providers (e.g., Stripe). Their terms apply to transactions.

5. User Conduct and Prohibited Activities

You agree to use the site responsibly:

Comply with all applicable laws.

Not engage in harassment, spam, or illegal activities.
Respect our Content Policy by not sharing or misusing materials.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access for violations.

6. Termination

By You: You may cancel your membership anytime via your account settings or by contacting us.
By Us: We may terminate or suspend access at our discretion, with or without notice, for violations of these Terms, non-payment, or to protect the site.
Effect of Termination: Upon termination, your license ends, and you must cease using content. Outstanding fees remain due.

7. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

As-Is Basis: The site and content are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Limitation of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Creator shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the site. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid in the past 12 months.

Availability: We strive for reliable service but do not guarantee uninterrupted access.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Creator from any claims, losses, or damages arising from your violation of these Terms or misuse of content.

9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

The laws of Ontario govern these Terms, without regard to conflict of laws principles.

Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts of Canada in the province of Ontario.

You waive any right to class actions.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms to reflect site changes or legal requirements. We’ll notify you via email or on the site for material changes. Continued use after updates constitutes acceptance.

11. Miscellaneous

Entire Agreement: These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, Content Policy, and Refund Policy, constitute the full agreement.
Severability: If any provision is invalid, the rest remain in effect.
No Waiver: Failure to enforce a right does not waive it.

12. Contact Us

Questions about these Terms? We’re here to help—reach out at george@georgemichaelbennett.com (mailto:george@georgemichaelbennett.com).

Thank you for joining our journey to inspire and elevate through art.
George Michael Bennett