Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: October 6, 2025

Welcome to Penielic (“we,” “us”, or “our”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the Penielic website (the “Site”), including access to content, newsletter subscriptions, any services we provide, and all related features. By accessing or using our Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. Please read them carefully.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. We may update these Terms periodically, and changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Your continued use of the Site after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Eligibility and Age Requirements

You must be at least 13 years old to use this Site. If you are under 18 years of age, you may only use the Site under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you meet these age requirements.

About Penielic

Penielic is a publishing brand that publishes novels, offers ghostwriting services, sells merchandise through third-party platforms, and provides excerpts of books and other content for online reading. All content on this Site, including novels, stories, characters, text, images, and book covers, is owned by the author and published under the Penielic brand.

Permitted Use of the Website

You may use the Site for the following purposes:

Reading blog posts, articles, devotionals, stories, excerpts, and selected books made available for free on the Site
Subscribing to our newsletter
Submitting inquiries or collaboration requests through our contact form
Accessing purchase links to buy books from third-party bookstores

All use must be for personal, non-commercial purposes only.

Prohibited Uses and User Conduct

You agree NOT to:

Copy, download, reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on this Site, including blog posts, articles, books, stories, excerpts, book covers, images, and other creative works, except as permitted by fair use
Share, sell, or redistribute any content from this Site
Use any automated system (such as bots or scrapers) to access or collect information from the Site
Use content from this Site for commercial purposes without express written permission
Attempt to hack, damage, or disrupt the Site or its servers
Use the Site in a way that violates any laws, infringes on intellectual property, or harms the reputation of Penielic or its owner
Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or any other malicious code
Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use of the Site

Intellectual Property Rights

All content on the Penielic website, including but not limited to novels, stories, characters, blog posts, articles, devotionals, excerpts, text, images, book covers, graphics, logos, design elements, and other creative works, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. All rights are reserved by the author, with Penielic serving as the publishing brand.

Fair use of content is permitted under applicable copyright law for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research, provided proper credit is given to the author. However, any use beyond fair use requires express written permission from Penielic.

All rights not expressly granted in these Terms are reserved. You may not reproduce, distribute, display, or create derivative works from any content on this Site without authorization.

Newsletter Subscriptions

By subscribing to our newsletter, you agree to receive email communications from Penielic, including updates, promotional content, and other information related to our books and services. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us through our contact form.

We collect and use your email address in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Third-Party Links and Purchases

The Site contains links to third-party websites and platforms, including:

Bookstores where our books are available for purchase
Social media platforms
Subscription services such as Patreon
Other external websites

We are not responsible for:

The content, security, accuracy, or practices of any third-party websites
Products or services offered by third parties
The privacy practices or terms of service of third-party sites
Any transactions conducted on third-party platforms

All purchases of books and merchandise are made through third-party platforms and are subject to their terms and conditions, refund policies, and payment processing procedures. Penielic does not directly process payments or handle refunds for purchases made through third-party platforms.

Future E-Commerce Store

When Penielic opens its own online store, the following terms will apply:

Payment Processing

We will accept payment through various methods including credit cards, debit cards, and other payment processors
Pricing will be primarily in U.S. dollars, with conversion to other major currencies when applicable
All prices include applicable taxes

Purchases and Refunds

All sales are final. Once a purchase is completed, no refunds will be issued
Digital content (ebooks) is deemed “delivered” when made available to you for download or online access
You acknowledge that digital content cannot be returned once accessed
Physical products (print books, merchandise) may be subject to different return policies, which will be clearly stated at the time of purchase

License to Digital Content

When you purchase digital content from Penielic, you receive a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the content for personal, non-commercial purposes only
You may not share, distribute, or resell any purchased digital content

Contact Form and User Submissions

When you submit information through our contact form, including collaboration requests or other inquiries:

You grant us permission to use the information you provide to respond to your inquiry and for legitimate business purposes
You represent that any information you submit is accurate and does not infringe on any third-party rights
You agree that any proposal or idea submitted does not create an employment or partnership relationship unless a written contract is later signed
We are not obligated to respond to every submission
We reserve the right to refuse collaboration requests or other inquiries at our sole discretion

You may not submit:

Content that belongs to another person without authorization
Defamatory, obscene, threatening, or harassing content
Content that infringes intellectual property rights
Spam, viruses, malware, or malicious code
False or misleading information

Privacy and Data Collection

We collect and use personal information, including email addresses and analytics data (cookies), to operate the Site and serve our users effectively. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information are governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

By using the Site, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

Disclaimers

Content Disclaimers

Fiction Content: All novels, stories, and fictional works published by Penielic are works of fiction. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental
Devotional Content: Devotionals and nonfiction books are based on Biblical texts and represent the author’s interpretation and perspective. They are for inspirational and educational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional religious, spiritual, or pastoral counseling
Blog Posts and Articles: Blog posts and articles represent the opinions and observations of the author(s). When written by guest contributors, accuracy and opinions are the responsibility of those contributors
No Professional Advice: Content on this Site does not constitute professional advice (legal, medical, financial, psychological, or otherwise). Always seek the advice of qualified professionals for specific situations

General Disclaimers

The Site and all content are provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

Implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement
Warranties that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components
Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

Penielic and its owner, officers, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to:

Your use of or inability to use the Site
Any content on the Site, including errors or omissions
Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
Third-party conduct or content on the Site
Any other matter relating to the Site or these Terms

This includes but is not limited to damages for:

Loss of profits, revenue, or business opportunities
Loss of data or information
Personal injury or emotional distress
Any other losses or damages of any kind

You use the Site entirely at your own risk.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for certain types of damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Penielic and its owner, officers, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from:

Your use of the Site
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights
Any content you submit through the Site

Copyright Infringement (DMCA)

We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect users to do the same. If you believe that content on our Site infringes your copyright, please provide our designated agent with the following information:

A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized representative
Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
Identification of the allegedly infringing material and its location on the Site
Your contact information (name, address, telephone number, and email address)
A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized
A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

Contact our designated copyright agent at: https://penielic.com/contact/

Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice, for any reason including but not limited to:

Violation of these Terms
Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
At our sole discretion

Upon termination, your right to use the Site will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to intellectual property provisions, disclaimers, indemnification, and limitations of liability.

Modifications to the Site and Terms

We reserve the right to:

Modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Site at any time without notice
Change pricing, content availability, or features
Update these Terms at any time

Material changes to these Terms will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. However, where you reside in a jurisdiction with mandatory consumer protection laws that cannot be waived by contract, those laws shall also apply to the extent they provide you with greater protections than these Terms.

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes, claims, or controversies arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved through binding arbitration rather than in court, except where prohibited by law or as specified below.

Arbitration Process:

Either party may initiate arbitration by providing written notice to the other party via the contact form
The arbitration shall be conducted by a neutral arbitrator mutually agreed upon by both parties
If parties cannot agree on an arbitrator, one shall be appointed through a recognized arbitration body
The arbitration shall be conducted in English
Each party shall bear its own costs and fees
The arbitrator’s decision shall be final and binding on both parties

Exceptions to Arbitration:

Small claims court actions (where the claim amount falls within small claims court jurisdiction)
Claims seeking injunctive relief for intellectual property infringement
Claims that cannot be arbitrated under the laws of your jurisdiction

Governing Language: If these Terms are translated into other languages, the English version shall prevail in case of any conflict or discrepancy.

Miscellaneous

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Penielic regarding your use of the Site and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms at any time without notice or consent.

No Agency

No agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship is created between you and Penielic as a result of these Terms.

Headings

Section headings are for convenience only and do not affect the interpretation of these Terms.

Force Majeure

Penielic shall not be liable for any failure to perform obligations under these Terms due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, strikes, server failures, internet service provider failures, or any other force majeure event.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about these Terms or the Site, please contact us through our contact form.

By using the Penielic website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.