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Hasalynx Press's Terms of Service

Last Updated: October 12, 2025

Governing Jurisdiction: Republic of Poland

 

Welcome to Hasalynx Press (“we,” “us,” “Publisher”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, mobile apps, digital library, forums and related features (collectively, the “Service”). By browsing, registering, subscribing, submitting content or otherwise using the Service, you agree to these Terms in full. If you do not agree, please stop using the Service immediately.

 

1. Definitions

1.1 Service Hasalynx Press’s online platforms, including hasalynxpress.com, digital content delivery systems and related features.

1.2 User / Subscriber Any individual or legal entity that accesses or uses the Service.

1.3 Subscription A plan acquired or purchased under Section 6 that grants access to the digital library or its portions as specified by the subscription plan.

1.4 Content in the Online Catalogue All materials available through the Online Catalogue—including Hasalynx Pearls, Classical Gems, translations, book descriptions, tables of content, and book covers—are considered part of the Service. These materials may originate from different sources and creative processes:

  • Original literary works (Hasalynx Pearls) are developed in-house by Hasalynx Press or its earlier imprints, Always Inspired Writing and Sunflower Romance Press. They may be created by the Publisher herself, her team of ghostwriters and copywriters, and/or professional writing and editing software, including AI-assisted tools. Hasalynx Press is not obliged to disclose the method used to produce any original literary works. Additionally, the works are published under branded house pseudonyms and do not represent real, living authors. All author names listed as Hasalynx Pearls are brand identities, not personal pseudonyms. Refunds or chargebacks will not be granted based on dissatisfaction with the creation method, discovery that the pen name is a publishing house persona (and not real author), or objections to the use of AI or editorial tools and other book-creation methods employed by the Publisher.

  • Public domain titles (Classical Gems) are sourced from historical authors whose works are no longer under copyright. While the core texts remain public domain, our editions may include formatting enhancements, annotations, translations, or stylistic edits made using editorial tools or AI. It is therefore forbidden to copy or redistribute them as it may accidentally infringe our copyright. Additionally, public domain status does not affect refund eligibility. You may not request a refund simply because a title is available elsewhere (for free or not) or originates from the public domain.

  • Translations may be produced by Hasalynx Press’s Publisher, Translation Team, translation software, or AI-assisted tools. Translation style, quality, and localization may vary. Hasalynx Press is not obliged to disclose the method used to produce any translation. All translations are owned by Hasalynx Press (or its earlier imprints), even when based on public domain texts. Translated editions are provided as supplementary access; the English-language catalogue is the editorial basis of your subscription. By using the Service, you waive the right to dispute your subscription based on translation quality. Dissatisfaction with translations is not grounds for chargebacks or refunds.

  • Book covers and visual assets may be created using digital design platforms such as Canva or AI-assisted tools. These covers are intended for visual presentation and branding purposes only. No ownership or authorship is claimed over third-party design elements used under license.

1.5 Reviews and other user-generated content (including comments, forum posts, and critiques) are submitted by users under subscription privileges. By submitting such content, users agree to the Review Guidelines and grant Hasalynx Press a license to use, reproduce, and display their contributions. Reviews appear under chosen nicknames and country identifiers; legal names are not shown.

 

2. Acceptance & Scope

2.1 Entire Agreement    These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Refund Policy and Review Guidelines form the complete agreement between you and Publisher regarding the Service. They supersede all prior agreements.

2.2 Scope of Use    Any use of the Service—browsing, registering, subscribing, posting Reviews or interacting in community features—constitutes acceptance of these Terms. Publisher may refuse or terminate access at its discretion.

 

3. Publisher Information

4. Service Overview

 

4.1 Subscription Tiers

We currently offer one subscription plan: Digital Library Access. Pricing may change over time, and we reserve the right to adjust subscription fees. Subscribers will be notified in advance of any changes that affect their billing. This plan grants subscribers full online access to the entire catalogue, including all available titles from both Classical Gems and Hasalynx Pearls. Subscribers may also write and submit reviews where applicable.

A 3-day free trial is available to new subscribers. During this trial, you receive full access to all subscriber-only content without charge. If you do not cancel within the trial period, your subscription will be automatically activated and billed. Once access begins, your statutory right of withdrawal is waived in accordance with EU and Polish consumer law.

 

4.2 Content Changes   Publisher may add, modify or remove any Content at any time. Substantial reductions in available Content or benefits will be announced at least fourteen (14) days before taking effect.

 

5. Eligibility & Account Security

5.1 Age Requirement   Hasalynx Press does not publish adult material as its primary focus. However, some titles may contain mature themes or content intended for adult readers. Such content is presented with discretion and in accordance with applicable laws in Poland, including standards of taste and censorship. To access the Service, you must be at least eighteen (18) years old, or have verifiable parental or guardian consent. In such cases, a responsible adult must expressly agree to these Terms on your behalf. Hasalynx Press is not liable for any consequences arising from unsupervised access by minors. If a parent or guardian allows a child to use the website, they assume full responsibility for any exposure to age-appropriate or mature content. We do not offer refunds, compensation, or liability coverage in such cases. By using the Service, you agree to these terms.

5.2 Accurate Information    All registration details—including your name, email address, and payment information—must be true, accurate, and kept up to date. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if we have reason to believe that any information provided is false, misleading, or unverifiable. In such cases, no refunds will be issued. By using the Service, you agree to these terms.

5.3 Account Responsibility    You are solely responsible for all activity conducted under your account credentials. If your account is misused, compromised, or involved in unauthorized activity, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate access. In such cases, no refunds will be issued for any remaining subscription period. By using the Service, you agree to these terms.

 

6. Subscriptions, Billing & Refunds

6.1 Renewal & Cancellation    Subscriptions auto-renew each billing cycle unless cancelled before renewal. Cancellation takes effect at the period’s end.

6.2 Payment Processing    All payments are handled by Wix Payments. We do not store full payment details. You authorize us to charge your payment method for fees and applicable taxes.

6.3 Refunds     All subscription purchases are non-refundable once post-trial access begins, except in cases where a promised feature—such as access to a specific book—is missing due to error or technical fault. We do not issue refunds for reasons including change of mind, underuse, genre preferences, dissatisfaction with translations, or discovery that a title is in the public domain. Speculation about authorship or use of creative tools (including AI) of any Content availablein the Online Catalogue does not constitute grounds for refund. Delivery of digital access fulfills our obligation under EU and Polish law. Hasalynx Press's Refund Policy applies together with these Terms of Service.

6.5 Chargebacks    Unauthorized chargebacks are strictly prohibited and will result in immediate account suspension and permanent revocation of access. We reserve the right to dispute any chargeback, provide usage evidence, and pursue legal action under applicable consumer fraud statutes. Any attempt to bypass refund boundaries or misuse access will be treated as abuse. Hasalynx Press's Refund Policy applies together with these Terms of Service.

 

7. Intellectual Property & Use Restrictions

7.1 Ownership

Hasalynx Press and its affiliated imprints—Always Inspired Writing and Sunflower Romance Press—own all Hasalynx Pearls titles, all translations (regardless of method or source), and all edited Classical Gems editions that include formatting, annotations, stylistic changes, or translations. These works are protected by copyright and may not be copied, redistributed, or claimed by users. Hasalynx Press also owns all book covers and visual assets created for catalogue titles, including those made using AI-assisted tools or licensed design platforms.

Public domain books published by Hasalynx Press that remain unmodified are used in accordance with public domain terms. To ensure global compliance—not just the 70-year rule under Polish law—we only publish works whose authors and contributors died before 1925, aligning with the 100-year standard recognized internationally. These unmodified editions are not claimed as original content. While they may not be visually or structurally distinguished from enhanced Classical Gems, they are treated separately in terms of ownership and copyright status.

All other original content—including website and form text, website translations, branding elements, layout, and software—is either owned by Hasalynx Press or by its service providers, partners, and third-party creators, and used in accordance with applicable licensing terms. Certain visual assets displayed on the website (such as photographs, icons, and design elements) are sourced from third-party platforms, including the Wix media library and Unsplash. These materials remain the intellectual property of their respective creators and are used by Hasalynx Press under the terms of the relevant licenses. No ownership or authorship is claimed by Hasalynx Press over such third-party content.

Users acquire no ownership rights in any content accessed through the Service. All rights not expressly granted are reserved by Hasalynx Press.

Reviews remain the intellectual property of the users. By submitting a review, users agree to the Review Guidelines and automatically grant Hasalynx Press the right to use submitted reviews and excerpts for editorial, promotional, and archival purposes.

7.2 Permitted Uses    Within your Subscription, you may:

  • Access and read content through the online catalogue.

  • Write and submit reviews, though publication is not guaranteed (please refer to the Review Guidelines for details).

  • Cite excerpts (up to 100 words) from catalogue titles for non-commercial, educational, academic, or personal use—with proper attribution. This includes quoting on personal blogs, websites, or social media.

  • Use book covers for non-commercial, educational, academic, or personal use—with proper attribution. This includes visual references on personal review blogs, websites, or social media.

7.3 Prohibited Conduct   Without Publisher’s written consent, you may not:

  • Reproduce, distribute, publicly display, or create derivative works beyond your subscription rights. Exception: Non-commercial fanfiction is permitted if it clearly states the original source and is not sold or monetized.

  • Use automated tools (including scraping, bots, or crawling) to extract, replicate, or index content.

  • Redistribute content via NFTs, blockchain platforms, torrents, file-sharing sites, or any unauthorized channels—including social media profiles, groups, or platforms.

  • Post full books or substantial excerpts on external websites, profiles, groups and platforms, even for academic or educational purposes.

  • Remove, alter, or obscure copyright notices or attribution metadata.

  • Demand unsolicited refunds or initiate chargebacks without prior contact and valid grounds. Such actions may result in legal action.

  • Share account credentials outside your household. Access may only be shared with individuals who live with you. If account misuse is detected and we determine that multiple unrelated individuals use the same account, access will be suspended and no refunds will be issued.

  • Share your account login data publicly, as this leads to misuse and multiple people accessing the account—it will be terminated.

  • Copy, reproduce, or claim ownership of any content or materials from the website. In the case of public domain books, you must source them elsewhere, as our editions may include original formatting, translations, annotations, or editorial changes that are protected by copyright.

  • Tamper with, reverse-engineer, or interfere with the website’s code or technical infrastructure.

  • Abuse the free trial system by using multiple payment methods or identities to bypass trial limits. All such accounts will be suspended and the user permanently banned.

  • Spam or misuse interactive features, including comment sections, forums, or review submissions. Accounts engaging in spam or disruptive behavior will be terminated.

  • Engage in other unethical or unlawful behavior on the platform.

     

8. User Reviews

Hasalynx Press accepts reviews only from active subscribers with verified accounts. Reviews must meet editorial standards and reflect genuine literary analysis—not casual impressions or star ratings. Minimum length is 300 words. Reviews must focus on characters, plot, themes, and literary structure, and maintain a respectful tone. Profanity, dismissive language, or vague commentary will result in rejection.

All reviews are submitted under a pseudonym and may be published at the Publisher’s discretion. Submission does not guarantee publication. Reviews may be removed at any time if they violate guidelines or no longer align with our publishing objectives. Misuse of the review form—including spam, abuse, or troll submissions—may result in account suspension without refund.

By submitting a review, you grant Hasalynx Press a license to use, reproduce, and share your review across its platforms. You may opt into our Reviewers List to receive future invitations and may be eligible for Top Reviewer recognition. All reviewers must continue to follow the Review Guidelines regardless of status.

 

9. Privacy & Data Protection

Our Privacy Policy (incorporated by reference) details how we collect, use and protect your data. Highlights:

9.1 Data Collected

  • Registration data (name, email, payment)

  • Usage data (titles accessed, time spent, device info)

  • Demographics (age range, country)

  • Form submissions (contact data, preferences)

  • Preferences (genres, bookmarks)

9.2 Lawful Bases

  • Contract performance (Service delivery)

  • Consent (marketing)

  • Legitimate interest (personalization, fraud prevention, analytics)

9.3 GDPR Rights   If you’re in the EU, you have rights to access, portability, rectification, erasure (“right to be forgotten”), restriction, objection and consent withdrawal. You may also lodge a complaint with Poland’s Data Protection Authority (UODO).

9.4 Security & Retention   Data is stored on Wix’s secure servers with industry-standard encryption. We retain data only as long as needed for contractual, legal or business purposes, then delete or anonymize.

9.5 Cross-Border Transfers   Your data may be processed outside the EU under standard contractual clauses or other approved safeguards.

 

10. Cookies & Tracking

10.1 Technologies Used   We use cookies, web beacons, local storage and similar tools for analytics, personalization, session management and marketing.

10.2 Categories

  • Essential (core functionality)

  • Performance (anonymous analytics)

  • Functionality (preferences)

  • Marketing (third-party ads)

10.3 Your Choices   Manage or disable cookies via browser settings. Note that disabling some cookies may impair Service functionality.

 

11. Termination & Suspension

11.1 Grounds   Publisher may suspend or terminate your access without notice for breach of these Terms, fraudulent activity, unauthorized chargebacks or other misuse.

11.2 Consequences   All rights granted under these Terms immediately cease. You must stop using the Service and delete downloaded Content unless otherwise permitted. No refunds except as provided in Section 6.

11.3 Survival   Sections 1 (Definitions), 7 (IP & Restrictions), 12 (Liability), 13 (Governing Law), 14 (Changes) and 15 (Contact) survive termination.

 

12. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

12.1 “As Is” Disclaimer   The Service is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We disclaim all warranties, to the fullest extent allowed by law.

12.2 Exclusion of Damages   We are not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, even if advised of their possibility.

12.3 Liability Cap

  • Consumers: Direct damages capped at twice the subscription fees you paid in the prior 12 months.

  • Business Users: Direct damages capped at subscription fees paid in the prior 12 months.

12.4 Force Majeure   We are not liable for delays or failures caused by events beyond our reasonable control (e.g., natural disasters, outages, strikes, government actions, war).

 

13. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

13.1 Governing Law   These Terms and any dispute arising from them are governed by Polish law, without regard to conflict-of-law rules.

13.2 Jurisdiction & Venue   You submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Kielce, Poland, and waive any objections to venue.

13.3 Mediation & Arbitration   Before litigation, parties agree to good-faith mediation in Poland. If mediation fails, disputes may proceed to arbitration under Polish Arbitration Association rules, unless prohibited by law.

 

14. Changes to These Terms

14.1 Material Changes   We will notify Subscribers via email or on-site announcement at least fourteen (14) days before material changes take effect.

14.2 Non-Material Changes   Minor updates become effective upon posting.

14.3 Acceptance   Continued use of the Service after changes constitute acceptance. If you do not agree, you must stop using the Service.

 

15. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms or to exercise your data rights, contact us at:

Thank you for choosing Hasalynx Press. We’re committed to enriching your literary journey with creativity, integrity and respect for your rights.

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