Introduction

Welcome to Tarien’s Realm of Tarien van Tonder. By accessing and using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms & Conditions.

If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please discontinue use of this website.

Website Use

This website is provided for informational, educational, promotional, and commercial purposes.

You agree to use this website lawfully and not to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations;
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website or its systems;
• Disrupt or interfere with the website’s operation;
• Copy, reproduce, or distribute website content without permission.

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all content on this website is the property of Tarien van Tonder and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

This includes but is not limited to:

• Written content
• Books and excerpts
• Artwork
• Graphics
• Logos
• Website design elements
• Portfolio pieces
• Digital products

No content may be copied, reproduced, distributed, or used without prior written permission.

Books & Publications

Book descriptions, excerpts, cover designs, and promotional materials displayed on this website remain the intellectual property of their respective copyright holders.

Availability, pricing, and publication information may change without notice.

Design Services

All custom design work remains the intellectual property of Tarien van Tonder until full payment has been received unless otherwise stated in a written agreement.

Project timelines, revisions, deliverables, and licensing rights may vary depending on the individual project and will be outlined in quotations or client agreements where applicable.

Tarien van Tonder reserves the right to decline any project at its discretion.

Premade Covers

Premade covers are sold on a first-purchase basis unless otherwise specified.

Upon purchase and full payment, the cover will be removed from sale and ownership transferred according to the licensing terms provided with the purchase.

Tarien van Tonder reserves the right to display completed work within portfolios, galleries, social media, and promotional materials unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Third-Party Websites & Retailers

This website may contain links to third-party websites, retailers, and service providers, including but not limited to Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Etsy, PayPal, and social media platforms.

Tarien van Tonder does not control or endorse these third-party websites and is not responsible for:

• Their content or accuracy;
• Their products or services;
• Their privacy practices;
• Their terms and conditions;
• Any purchases or transactions conducted through them.

Any interactions with third-party websites are undertaken at your own risk and are governed by the policies of those third parties.

Limitation of Liability

While every effort is made to ensure the information on this website is accurate and up to date, Tarien van Tonder makes no warranties regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or availability of the website or its content.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Tarien van Tonder shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from the use of this website.

User Submissions

By submitting information through contact forms, quote requests, newsletter subscriptions, or other website forms, you confirm that:

• The information provided is accurate;
• You have the right to submit the information;
• You consent to the information being used for the purpose of responding to your enquiry or request.

Privacy

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

Please review our Privacy Policy for details on how personal information is collected and used.

Changes to These Terms

Tarien van Tonder reserves the right to update or modify these Terms & Conditions at any time without prior notice.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa.

Any disputes arising from the use of this website shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the South African courts.