Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: January 31, 2025

Welcome to Gemma’s website (“Website”). By accessing or using our Website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use our Website.

1. About Us

Gemma is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in the United States, dedicated to promoting adult literacy. Our Website is intended to:

  • Promote our nonprofit work.
  • Advertise and provide information about our books, audiobooks, and eBooks.
  • Connect with site users, customers, and the wider nonprofit literacy community.
  • Offer free materials for literacy teachers.
  • Facilitate donations to support our mission through a PayPal donations page and other donation platforms.

We are proud members of ProLiteracy and the Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE).

2. Use of the Website

By using this Website, you agree to:

  • Use the Website only for lawful purposes.
  • Not engage in any behavior that could harm, disable, or impair the Website’s functionality.
  • Refrain from uploading or sharing malicious code, viruses, or other harmful material.

You must be at least 18 years of age or have parental/guardian consent to use this Website.

3. Third-Party Links

Our Website includes links to third-party platforms, including Amazon, Ingram Spark, Bookshop.org, and Bookwire, for the purchase of our products. These links are provided for your convenience. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, terms, privacy practices, or operations of these third-party sites. Any interaction you have with these platforms is governed by their respective terms and policies.

4. Free Materials for Literacy Teachers

We provide free resources for literacy teachers on our Website. These materials are offered for educational purposes only. Users may view and download our free resources for personal and non-commercial use. They may reproduce our free resources for classroom use. While we strive for accuracy and relevance, we make no warranties about the completeness or reliability of the materials. Use them at your own discretion.

5. Donations

We accept donations through a PayPal donations page on our Website and through other donation platforms. By making a donation, you agree that:

  • Donations are voluntary and non-refundable.
  • Gemma retains full control over the use of all donated funds to further our nonprofit mission.

If you encounter issues with the donation process, please contact us using the information provided below.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio, and video materials, is the property of Gemma or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may:

  • View and download our free resources for personal, non-commercial use.
  • Reproduce our free resources for classroom use.

You may not:

  • Reproduce, distribute, or modify any other content without our explicit written consent.
  • Use our materials for commercial purposes without permission.

7. User-Generated Content

If you submit any content via our contact form or other means (e.g., suggestions, feedback, or messages), you grant Gemma a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, and publish such content for any purpose related to our nonprofit mission.

You warrant that any content you provide does not violate the rights of any third party or applicable laws.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

This Website is provided “as is” and “as available” without any warranties, express or implied. While we strive to ensure accuracy and availability, we do not guarantee that:

  • The Website will be error-free or uninterrupted.
  • The information provided is complete, accurate, or up-to-date.
  • We disclaim all liability for any inaccuracies, errors, or omissions on the Website.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Gemma shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

  • Your use or inability to use the Website.
  • Reliance on information or materials provided on the Website.
  • Interaction with third-party links or services.

10. Privacy Policy

Our use of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is available on the Website. By using the Website, you consent to our collection and use of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to Terms and Conditions

We reserve the right to update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the United States. Any disputes arising from your use of the Website will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in the United States.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

Email: info@gemmamedia.com
Address: Gemma Media, 230 Commercial Street, Boston, MA, 02109
Contact: Contact Gemma

Thank you for supporting Gemma and our mission to promote adult literacy!