Terms and Conditions

 

Last Updated: 22 August 2026

Welcome to darrenjoy.com, the official website of Darren Joy, Dark Epic Fantasy Author. By accessing or using this website, you agree to the following Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.

 

1. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this website — including text, artwork, lore, characters, worldbuilding materials, digital images, downloadable files, and branding — is the exclusive property of Darren Joy, unless otherwise stated.

You may not:

  • copy, reproduce, or distribute any content

  • republish or reuse images or artwork

  • use lore, characters, or worldbuilding materials commercially

  • upload downloadable files elsewhere

  • claim ownership of any content or digital assets

Personal reading and viewing is permitted.

 

2. Use of Website Content

You agree not to use this website:

  • for unlawful or harmful purposes

  • to attempt to breach security or disrupt functionality

  • to scrape, harvest, or collect data

  • to misuse contact forms or comment systems

  • to impersonate the author or other users

Any misuse may result in restricted access.

 

3. Newsletter & Email Communications

By subscribing to the newsletter, you consent to receive updates, book announcements, worldbuilding insights, and related author communications.

You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in each email.

Your email address will never be sold or used for unrelated marketing.

 

4. Digital Downloads & BookFunnel Links

This website may provide digital downloads such as sample chapters, lore PDFs, or BookFunnel links.

By downloading or accessing these files, you agree:

  • not to redistribute or upload them elsewhere

  • not to alter or modify the files

  • not to use them commercially

  • to access them only through official links provided by the author

If a link is broken or a file fails to download, you may report the issue via the contact form.

 

5. External Links

This website may contain links to external services (e.g., BookFunnel, social media platforms).

These third‑party sites have their own policies and are not controlled by the author. No responsibility is taken for their content, security, or practices.

 

6. Contact Form Usage

You agree not to:

  • send abusive, threatening, or harmful messages

  • submit spam or automated messages

  • attempt phishing or fraudulent communication

Messages submitted through the contact form may be stored for the purpose of responding to your inquiry.

 

7. Limitation of Liability

While reasonable efforts are made to maintain accurate information, the author makes no guarantees regarding:

  • completeness

  • accuracy

  • availability

  • uninterrupted access

The author is not liable for:

  • technical issues

  • temporary downtime

  • loss of data

  • misuse of content by third parties

Use of the site is at your own risk.

 

8. Changes to These Terms

These Terms & Conditions may be updated periodically. The “Last Updated” date will reflect the most recent revision.

Continued use of the site after changes indicates acceptance of the revised Terms.

 

9. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Ireland, without regard to conflict‑of‑law principles.

 

10. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms, please use the contact form available on the website.