bonniebluewater.com — Terms & Conditions
Effective date: 6/28/2026
Operator: Bonnie Bluewater ("I," "me," "my," or "the Author")
Welcome to bonniebluewater.com (the "Site"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to these Terms & Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
The Site is operated under the pen name "Bonnie Bluewater." The Author's legal identity is on file with the Site's hosting and payment providers and can be identified where required by law.
1. Use of the Site
You may use the Site for your own personal, lawful, non-commercial purposes. You agree not to:
Copy, scrape, harvest, or republish Site content except as permitted below;
Use the Site or its content to train or develop any artificial intelligence or machine-learning system;
Attempt to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to the Site; or use the Site in any way that violates applicable law or these Terms.
2. Intellectual Property
All content on the Site — including stories, writing, titles, characters, images, design, and the Amber & Ash and Bonnie Bluewater names and branding — is my original work and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. I retain all rights.
You may share links to the Site freely, and you may quote brief excerpts for review or commentary with attribution. You may not otherwise reproduce, distribute, adapt, or create derivative works from my content without my prior written permission.
3. Fiction Disclaimer
Creative works on this Site are works of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, and incidents are either products of my imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or to actual events, is entirely coincidental.
4. Mature Content and Age
Some content on the Site is intended for adult readers
18 years of age or older and may include mature themes, strong language, or dark subject matter. By accessing such content, you confirm you are at least 18.
5. No Professional Advice
The Site is provided for entertainment and creative purposes only. Nothing on it constitutes professional, psychological, medical, legal, or financial advice.
6. Third-Party Links
The Site may link to third-party websites and services, including my Substack publication. I am not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of those external sites. Your use of them is governed by their own terms.
7. Newsletter and Communications
If you sign up to receive updates, you consent to receiving emails from me. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email. How I handle your information is described in my Privacy Policy.
8. Purchases
If you buy a product through the Site, you agree to pay the listed price and any applicable taxes or fees. Payments are processed by a third-party payment provider; I do not store your full payment card details. Digital products are licensed for your personal use only and may not be resold or redistributed. Refunds, if any, are handled at my discretion or as stated at checkout.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site is provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including that it will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, I will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Site. My total liability for any claim is limited to the amount, if any, you paid me in the twelve (12) months before the claim.
11. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict-of-law rules, and any dispute will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Illinois.
12. Changes to These Terms
I may update these Terms from time to time. Changes take effect when posted, reflected by the effective date above. Your continued use of the Site means you accept the updated Terms.
13. Contact
Questions about these Terms: Bonniebluewater80@gmail.com