Legal

  • Last Updated: August 26, 2026

    Welcome to the Ash Rae Books website. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of this website, its content, products, services, forms, and other features.

    This website is owned and operated by Ash Rae Books LLC (“Ash Rae Books,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).

    By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the website.

    1. Website Use

    You may use this website for lawful, personal, and noncommercial purposes.

    You agree not to misuse the website, interfere with its operation, attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website, or use its content in a way that violates applicable law or the rights of others.

    2. Intellectual Property

    Unless otherwise stated, the content appearing on this website—including written material, book titles and descriptions, graphics, branding, photographs, designs, downloadable materials, and other original content—is owned by or licensed to Ash Rae Books LLC and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

    You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, sell, modify, commercially exploit, or create derivative works from protected website content without prior written permission, except where permitted by law.

    Nothing on this website grants you ownership or a license to any books, manuscripts, unpublished materials, branding, or other intellectual property owned or controlled by Ash Rae Books LLC unless expressly stated in writing.

    3. Books & Digital Content

    Books, manuscripts, excerpts, digital downloads, advance reader copies (“ARCs”), beta copies, and other materials provided through this website are for the specific use for which they were provided.

    Unauthorized reproduction, resale, redistribution, publication, file sharing, or uploading of protected materials is prohibited.

    Additional terms may apply to beta readers, ARC readers, reviewers, or recipients of unpublished or prerelease materials.

    4. Beta Reader & ARC Programs

    Submitting an application does not guarantee selection for a beta reader or ARC program.

    Individuals who are selected may be required to accept additional confidentiality, use, review, or distribution terms before receiving unpublished or prerelease material.

    Ash Rae Books LLC reserves the right to approve, decline, remove, or discontinue an individual's participation in these programs at its discretion.

    5. User Submissions

    If you voluntarily submit feedback, reviews, comments, survey responses, testimonials, beta-reader feedback, or other material through the website, you represent that the submission is your own or that you have the right to provide it.

    Unless otherwise stated at the time of submission, providing feedback does not create an employment, authorship, partnership, royalty, ownership, or compensation relationship with Ash Rae Books LLC.

    Personal information submitted through forms will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

    6. Purchases & Payments

    If products or services are offered for purchase through this website, you agree to provide accurate and complete information when placing an order.

    Prices, availability, product descriptions, editions, release dates, and other product information may be changed when reasonably necessary.

    Payments may be processed through third-party payment providers and may also be subject to those providers' terms and privacy practices.

    Any applicable refund, return, preorder, shipping, or cancellation policies presented at the time of purchase are incorporated into these Terms.

    7. Reviews & Opinions

    Reviews, testimonials, endorsements, beta-reader feedback, or reader opinions appearing on this website represent the opinions of the individuals who provided them unless otherwise stated.

    Participation as a beta reader or ARC reader does not guarantee or require a positive review.

    8. Third-Party Links & Services

    This website may contain links to third-party websites, retailers, social media platforms, payment processors, or other services.

    Ash Rae Books LLC does not control and is not responsible for the content, availability, policies, security, or practices of third-party websites or services.

    9. No Guarantees

    While reasonable efforts are made to keep website information accurate and current, Ash Rae Books LLC does not guarantee that all information will always be complete, accurate, available, or error-free.

    The website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis to the extent permitted by law.

    10. Limitation of Liability

    To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Ash Rae Books LLC, its owners, employees, contractors, representatives, and affiliates will not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or similar damages resulting from your use of—or inability to use—this website, its content, products, or third-party services linked from it.

    Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited.

    11. Prohibited Conduct

    You may not use this website to:

    • Violate applicable laws or regulations.

    • Infringe upon intellectual property, privacy, or other legal rights.

    • Reproduce or distribute copyrighted materials without authorization.

    • Attempt to access restricted or password-protected portions of the website without authorization.

    • Introduce malicious software or interfere with website security or functionality.

    • Scrape, harvest, or systematically collect website content or user information without authorization.

    • Impersonate another individual or provide intentionally fraudulent information.

    • Circumvent measures intended to protect digital, beta, ARC, or other restricted materials.

    12. Changes to These Terms

    Ash Rae Books LLC may update these Terms periodically to reflect changes to the website, its services, business practices, or applicable requirements.

    The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page indicates when these Terms were most recently revised.

    Your continued use of the website after revised Terms become effective constitutes acceptance of those Terms to the extent permitted by law.

    13. Governing Law

    These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Indiana, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

    14. Contact

    Questions regarding these Terms may be submitted through the contact information provided on the Ash Rae Books website.

    By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Service.

    © 2026 Ash Rae Books LLC. All rights reserved.

  • Last Updated: August 26, 2026

    Ash Rae Books LLC (“Ash Rae Books,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, stored, and shared when you visit our website, submit a form, apply to participate in a reader program, make a purchase, or otherwise interact with Ash Rae Books LLC online.

    By using this website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

    1. Information We Collect

    Depending on how you interact with the website, we may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:

    • Your name

    • Email address

    • Contact information

    • Social media usernames or profile information

    • Beta reader or ARC reader application information

    • Reader preferences and requested reading formats

    • Electronic acknowledgments or signatures

    • Feedback, reviews, survey responses, or other information you voluntarily submit

    • Order, shipping, or transaction-related information when applicable

    • Communications you send to Ash Rae Books LLC

    You are not required to provide personal information simply to browse the website, although certain features may require it.

    2. Information Collected Automatically

    When you visit the website, certain technical information may be collected automatically by our website platform or third-party service providers.

    This may include information such as:

    • IP address

    • Browser and device information

    • Operating system

    • Pages visited

    • Date and time of visits

    • Referring websites

    • General location information

    • Website interaction and usage data

    • Cookies or similar technologies

    This information may be used to operate the website, understand website traffic, improve performance, prevent fraud, and maintain security.

    3. How We Use Your Information

    Ash Rae Books LLC may use information collected through the website to:

    • Respond to questions or communications

    • Process beta reader and ARC applications

    • Communicate with selected readers

    • Provide requested books, manuscripts, digital materials, or other content

    • Administer reader programs

    • Process and fulfill purchases or orders

    • Provide customer service

    • Maintain records of agreements or acknowledgments

    • Improve our website, books, programs, products, and services

    • Protect our intellectual property and website security

    • Prevent fraud or misuse

    • Comply with legal obligations

    • Send marketing or promotional communications when you have consented to receive them

    We do not use personal information for purposes materially different from those described here without appropriate notice or consent when required.

    4. Beta Reader & ARC Information

    If you apply to become a beta reader or advance reader copy (“ARC”) reader, we may collect information necessary to evaluate your application and administer the program.

    Information you provide may be used to:

    • Review your application

    • Determine reader eligibility or suitability

    • Contact you regarding your application

    • Deliver reading materials

    • Collect feedback

    • Maintain records of your acceptance of applicable reader terms

    • Communicate about deadlines, releases, or related opportunities

    Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance into a reader program.

    5. Purchases & Payment Information

    When purchases are available through the website, transactions may be processed by third-party payment providers.

    Ash Rae Books LLC may receive information necessary to process or fulfill your order. Payment providers may independently collect information such as your payment card details, billing address, or other financial information.

    We generally do not directly store complete payment card information when payments are processed through a third-party payment processor.

    Your use of those services may also be governed by the payment provider's own privacy policy and terms.

    6. Cookies & Similar Technologies

    Our website and service providers may use cookies and similar technologies to operate the website, remember preferences, analyze traffic, improve functionality, and understand how visitors interact with the site.

    Depending on your browser and applicable law, you may be able to disable or manage cookies through your browser settings or available website privacy controls.

    Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

    7. Email Communications

    If you voluntarily subscribe to a mailing list or otherwise consent to receive promotional emails, Ash Rae Books LLC may send you information regarding books, releases, events, reader opportunities, promotions, or other company news.

    You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time using the unsubscribe option provided in the communication when available.

    Transactional or administrative communications related to an application, order, agreement, or requested service may still be sent when necessary.

    8. How We Share Information

    Ash Rae Books LLC does not sell your personal information.

    We may share limited personal information with service providers when reasonably necessary to operate our business and website. These may include:

    • Website hosting providers

    • Email and mailing-list providers

    • Payment processors

    • E-commerce providers

    • Shipping and fulfillment providers

    • Analytics providers

    • Form and survey providers

    • Professional advisers or service providers

    These third parties may process information according to their own terms, privacy policies, and legal obligations.

    We may also disclose information when reasonably necessary to comply with applicable law, respond to valid legal requests, protect our rights or intellectual property, investigate fraud or security concerns, or protect the safety and rights of others.

    9. Data Retention

    We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including maintaining business records, administering reader programs, fulfilling transactions, resolving disputes, protecting legal rights, and complying with applicable obligations.

    Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information involved.

    10. Data Security

    Ash Rae Books LLC takes reasonable measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, loss, or disclosure.

    However, no website, electronic transmission, or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. You provide information electronically at your own risk.

    11. Children's Privacy

    This website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and Ash Rae Books LLC does not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13.

    If we learn that personal information from a child under 13 has been collected without appropriate authorization, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

    12. Your Privacy Choices

    Depending on where you live and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.

    You may contact Ash Rae Books LLC to request that we:

    • Provide information about personal information we maintain about you

    • Correct inaccurate information

    • Delete certain personal information

    • Stop sending marketing communications

    Some information may need to be retained when required or permitted by law or for legitimate business purposes.

    13. Third-Party Websites

    Our website may contain links to retailers, social media platforms, payment processors, or other third-party websites.

    Ash Rae Books LLC is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

    14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

    Ash Rae Books LLC may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our website, business practices, services, or applicable requirements.

    When changes are made, the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will be updated.

    15. Contact Us

    If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to make a privacy-related request, please contact:

    Ash Rae Books LLC
    Fort Wayne, Indiana
    Website: ashraebooks.com

    © 2026 Ash Rae Books LLC. All rights reserved.

  • Last Updated: August 26, 2026

    © 2026 Ash Rae Books LLC. All Rights Reserved.

    Unless otherwise stated, the original content appearing on this website is owned by or used with permission by Ash Rae Books LLC and is protected by United States and applicable international copyright and intellectual property laws.

    Protected Content

    Protected content may include, but is not limited to:

    • Written website content

    • Books and manuscripts

    • Unpublished and prerelease manuscripts

    • Book excerpts

    • Original articles, essays, and other written works

    • Graphics and promotional materials

    • Original photographs and images

    • Book cover artwork and designs owned or licensed by Ash Rae Books LLC

    • Digital downloads

    • Beta reader and ARC materials

    • Marketing materials

    • Logos, branding elements, and original designs

    • Other original creative content published or distributed by Ash Rae Books LLC

    Permitted Use

    You may view and access publicly available website content for your personal, noncommercial use.

    Unless you have received prior written permission from Ash Rae Books LLC, you may not reproduce, copy, republish, distribute, sell, modify, upload, transmit, publicly display, commercially exploit, or create derivative works from protected content except as permitted by applicable law.

    Books, Manuscripts & Excerpts

    Books, manuscripts, excerpts, beta copies, advance reader copies (“ARCs”), and other literary materials made available through this website remain protected intellectual property.

    Receiving access to a manuscript, ARC, beta copy, excerpt, digital file, or other material does not transfer copyright or ownership rights to the recipient.

    Unauthorized copying, reproduction, redistribution, resale, file sharing, publication, or uploading of these materials is prohibited.

    Beta & ARC Copies

    Beta reader and ARC materials may be subject to additional terms provided when access is granted.

    Unless expressly authorized, recipients may not share, forward, reproduce, upload, distribute, sell, or provide another person with access to unpublished or prerelease materials.

    Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    Except with prior written authorization from Ash Rae Books LLC, protected website content, books, manuscripts, excerpts, unpublished works, beta copies, ARC materials, or other original materials may not be intentionally submitted or uploaded by users to generative artificial intelligence systems for the purpose of reproducing, adapting, summarizing, training on, or creating derivative content from those materials.

    Nothing in this notice is intended to restrict uses that cannot lawfully be restricted under applicable law.

    Reviews & Commentary

    Nothing in this Copyright Notice is intended to prohibit lawful commentary, criticism, review, quotation, or other uses permitted under applicable copyright law.

    Reviewers may quote reasonable portions of published works when legally permitted. Access to unpublished beta or ARC materials may be subject to additional confidentiality or reader terms.

    Third-Party Content

    Certain photographs, graphics, fonts, software, trademarks, or other materials appearing on this website may belong to third parties and are used under license, authorization, or other applicable rights.

    Copyright notices relating to Ash Rae Books LLC do not claim ownership of third-party intellectual property.

    Trademarks & Branding

    Names, logos, series branding, slogans, and other source-identifying materials displayed on this website may be trademarks or other protected branding of Ash Rae Books LLC or their respective owners.

    Nothing on this website grants permission to use Ash Rae Books LLC branding in a manner that suggests sponsorship, endorsement, affiliation, or authorization without prior written permission.

    Reporting Copyright Concerns

    If you believe material appearing on this website infringes your copyright, or if you believe Ash Rae Books LLC copyrighted material is being used without authorization, please contact Ash Rae Books LLC through the contact information provided on this website.

    Please include enough information to identify the work and the material at issue so the matter can be reviewed.

    Reservation of Rights

    All rights not expressly granted are reserved by Ash Rae Books LLC.

    © 2026 Ash Rae Books LLC. All Rights Reserved.tion