Terms of Use

Last updated: September 2026

Welcome to merrittgale.com (the “Website”).

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Website and its content. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Website.

1. About This Website

merrittgale.com is the official website of MM romance author Merritt Gale.

The Website provides information about Merritt Gale’s books, fictional worlds, characters, upcoming releases, newsletter, bonus content, downloadable materials, and related author content.

Information and features available through the Website may be changed, updated, removed, or added at any time without notice.

2. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, all original text, book descriptions, downloadable materials, bonus content, and other original content created by Merritt Gale for this Website are © Merritt Gale.

Book titles, series names, character names, fictional settings, excerpts, promotional copy, and other materials may also be protected by copyright, trademark, or other applicable intellectual property laws where applicable.

Nothing on this Website grants you ownership of or a licence to use Merritt Gale’s intellectual property except as expressly permitted in these Terms or by applicable law.

3. Permitted Use

You may access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes.

You are welcome to:

share links to pages on merrittgale.com;
share publicly available Merritt Gale social media posts using the sharing features provided by the relevant platform; and
download materials that are specifically made available for personal download, subject to any additional terms accompanying those materials.

Unless otherwise permitted by law or expressly authorized in writing, you may not:

reproduce, republish, distribute, sell, license, or commercially exploit Website content;
copy substantial portions of Website content and publish them elsewhere;
remove copyright, attribution, or other proprietary notices from downloadable materials;
falsely represent Merritt Gale’s content as your own;
use Website content in a manner that falsely suggests endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation with Merritt Gale; or
use the Website or its content for unlawful purposes.

4. Bonus Content and Downloads

The Website may provide bonus scenes, downloadable materials, reader extras, or other complimentary content.

Unless otherwise stated, these materials are provided for your personal, non-commercial use only.

You may not sell, redistribute, republish, upload, or otherwise make downloadable or bonus materials available to others as standalone content without prior written permission.

You may, however, direct others to merrittgale.com so they can access publicly available materials themselves.

Availability of bonus content, downloads, and other Website materials may change at any time.

5. Book and Publication Information

The Website may contain information about books that have not yet been published.

Titles, covers, descriptions, excerpts, characters, release dates, publication plans, bonus content, and other details concerning upcoming books may change before publication.

Statements such as “Coming 2027” or other anticipated publication information should not be interpreted as a guarantee of a specific publication date unless a specific release date has been formally announced.

6. Fictional Content

Merritt Gale writes works of fiction.

Characters, events, businesses, organizations, and fictional settings appearing in Merritt Gale’s books and related Website content are fictional or used fictitiously unless otherwise stated.

Glenwood Lodge is a fictional setting created for the Glenwood Lodge Series by Merritt Gale. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to any real-world property, lodge, hotel, resort, business, or organization bearing the same or a similar name.

References to real locations, products, businesses, organizations, artists, music, or other real-world entities do not imply sponsorship, endorsement, affiliation, or approval.

Additional information is available in the Website’s Disclaimer.

7. Newsletter

Visitors may choose to subscribe to the Merritt Gale newsletter.

By subscribing, you consent to receive emails that may include book news, release information, behind-the-scenes updates, bonus content, cover reveals, and other author-related communications.

You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in newsletter emails.

Information submitted through the newsletter form is handled in accordance with the Website’s Privacy Policy.

8. Third-Party Websites and Services

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services, including booksellers, social media platforms, streaming services, or other external websites. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes.

Merritt Gale does not control third-party websites and is not responsible for their availability, content, security, terms, privacy practices, products, or services.

Your use of third-party websites is subject to the terms and policies of those third parties.

9. Website Availability and Accuracy

Reasonable efforts are made to keep information on the Website accurate and current. However, the Website and its content are provided on an “as available” basis, and information may occasionally contain errors, omissions, or outdated material.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, Merritt Gale does not guarantee that the Website will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, or free from errors.

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Website at any time.

10. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to use the Website in a manner that:

violates applicable law;
interferes with the operation or security of the Website;
attempts to gain unauthorized access to the Website or related systems;
introduces malicious software, code, or other harmful material;
impersonates Merritt Gale or falsely suggests an affiliation with Merritt Gale;
infringes the intellectual property or other rights of Merritt Gale or any third party; or
uses automated means to access the Website in a manner that unreasonably interferes with its operation.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, Merritt Gale will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or similar damages arising from or related to your use of, or inability to use, the Website or third-party websites linked from it.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits any liability or rights that cannot legally be excluded or limited under applicable law.

12. Privacy

Your use of the Website is also subject to the Website’s Privacy Policy, which explains how personal information may be collected, used, stored, and disclosed.

13. Changes to These Terms

These Terms may be updated periodically to reflect changes to the Website, its features, or applicable legal requirements.

The current version will be posted on this page, and the “Last updated” date will be revised when appropriate.

Your continued use of the Website following an update constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms to the extent permitted by applicable law.

14. Governing Law

These Terms and your use of the Website are governed by the applicable laws of the Province of Quebec and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Nothing in these Terms limits any rights you may have under mandatory consumer protection or other applicable laws.

15. Contact

If you have questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact:

Merritt Gale
Email: merritt@merrittgale.com
Website: merrittgale.com