TERMS OF SERVICE
Effective Date: July 18, 2025. Last Updated: July 18, 2025
Welcome to www.nicklitvinsev.com, the official website of author Nick Litvinsev. By accessing or using this site, you agree to the following terms and conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, please refrain from using the site.
This website features original literary works, characters, fictional worlds, artwork, multimedia content, and other creative materials written and produced by Nick Litvinsev—including, but not limited to, the novel Delivery and related or future works set in the same or other speculative universes.
1. Intellectual Property
All content on this website—including text, book excerpts, titles, character names, locations, maps, videos, artwork, audio, concept design, and world-specific terminology—is the exclusive property of Nick Litvinsev, unless otherwise credited.
This includes (but is not limited to):
The Delivery novel and its associated universe
The fictional city of WO City and its elements
Future books, short stories, and multimedia adaptations
Visuals, logos, digital art, and character depictions
Copyright Notice: No part of this website or its content may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means—electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise—without the prior written permission of the author.
2. Fictional Content Disclaimer
This website and its contents represent works of fiction.
Names, characters, places, technologies, and incidents are either products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons (living or dead), events, or locales is purely coincidental.
3. Permitted Use
Visitors are welcome to explore this site for personal, non-commercial purposes only. By using this site, you agree to:
Not reproduce or redistribute content without permission
Not present the author’s work as your own
Not use any part of the site or its content for AI training, scraping, reverse engineering, or derivative works without authorization
Any misuse of site materials will be considered a violation of these terms and may result in legal action.
4. Creative Submissions
If you voluntarily submit a message, idea, or creative comment through the site (e.g., via the contact form), you retain ownership of your work. However, by submitting, you grant Nick Litvinsev non-exclusive rights to view, reference, and respond to your message.
Please note: unsolicited submissions are not accepted or reviewed.
5. External Links
This website may contain links to third-party platforms (e.g., YouTube, Instagram, Vimeo, or merchandise partners). These are provided for convenience and do not imply endorsement. Nick Litvinsev is not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or functionality of external sites.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
This site and its contents are provided “as is” and “as available.” No warranties are made, express or implied, regarding:
The accuracy or completeness of information
The continuous availability of the site
The reliability or suitability of external links or services
All content is subject to change or removal without notice.
7. Limitation of Liability
Nick Litvinsev shall not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from:
Use or misuse of the site
Inability to access the site
Actions taken based on content presented here
Technical errors, omissions, or interruptions
Your use of this website is at your own risk.
8. Changes to These Terms
These Terms of Service may be updated at any time. Any changes will be posted here with a new "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the site after such updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.
PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: July 18, 2025, Last Updated: July 18, 2025
This Privacy Policy outlines how www.nicklitvinsev.com collects, uses, and protects personal information from visitors to the site. By accessing or using this website, you agree to the terms of this policy.
This site is owned and operated by Nick Litvinsev, a Canadian author and creator of the speculative fiction novel Delivery and related works.
1. What Information We Collect
We may collect personal information in the following ways:
Contact Form Submissions If you use the site’s contact form, we may collect your name, email address, and any message you provide.
Newsletter or Mailing List Sign-Up (if enabled) If you opt in to receive updates, we collect your name and email address.
Anonymous Usage Data This site may use basic analytics tools (such as Google Analytics or Squarespace analytics) that collect anonymous information such as:
IP address
Device type and browser
Pages visited
Geographic location (general region, not exact address)
2. How We Use Your Information
Any personal information submitted voluntarily will be used for the following purposes:
To respond to your inquiries or messages
To send occasional email updates about Delivery, future novels, or related creative projects (if you subscribed)
To analyze site traffic and improve user experience
We will never sell, rent, or share your personal information with advertisers or unrelated third parties.
3. Email Communication and Consent
If you sign up for a newsletter or updates:
You must give clear, affirmative consent (opt-in checkbox or signup form)
You may unsubscribe at any time via the link in each email
Your data will be stored securely via a third-party provider such as Brevo, Mailchimp, or similar
We comply with Canada’s CASL and international anti-spam regulations.
4. Cookies and Third-Party Tools
This website may use cookies and embedded third-party services (such as:
YouTube or Vimeo video embeds
Google Analytics
Font hosting/CDNs
Mailchimp/Brevo sign-up forms
These services may collect limited information through cookies to support functionality and basic usage metrics. You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may impact some site features.
5. Data Storage and Security
All data is stored securely via trusted platforms (e.g., Squarespace, Mailchimp, Brevo)
Reasonable security measures are in place to prevent unauthorized access, use, or disclosure
Data is accessed only by the site owner or authorized support personnel (if applicable)
No method of internet transmission or storage is 100% secure. By using the site, you acknowledge this risk.
6. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
If you have any questions about the Policy, please contact using the contact form.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be revised periodically to reflect legal changes, platform updates, or improvements in site practices. Revisions will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.