Terms & Conditions.

WELCOME

Thank you for joining The Word Corner.

These Terms and Conditions (“Agreement”) govern the use of products and services provided by Ampmed Pty. Ltd. trading as The Word Corner (“Company”). By purchasing or using our services or products, you (“User”) agree to these terms.

The Company may update or modify these Terms at any time, with notice to Users.

Continued use of the services constitutes acceptance of the terms and Users agree to follow all Company policies and procedures.


SERVICES

The Company provides:

  • Access to services as outlined in the Services Schedule.

  • Hosting of writer biographies and written works that comply with Submission Guidelines.

  • Facilitation of sales of written works via the Company shop, with revenue transfers to the writer and purchased works to the buyer.

  • Publishing (via Head Publisher) and promotion of written works.

  • Marketing and promotion of the Company via social media and other channels.


PAYMENT AND PRICING

All prices are in AUD and include GST.

Prices may change; the website will be updated and Users notified.

Payment methods accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, direct deposit/transfer.

Users are responsible for completing all payments or payment plans.

Refunds are governed by Australian Consumer Law. No change-of-mind refunds for written works. For services, cancellations within 24 hours may be refunded minus a 5% transaction fee. Users on payment plans must continue payments until the refund is issued.


CONFIDENTIALITY (please also see Privacy Policy)

The Company respects the User’s privacy and expects the same in return. This serves as a mutual non-disclosure agreement.

All confidential information shared by either party is proprietary and belongs solely to the party who discloses it. Confidential information includes anything shared under this Agreement but does not include information lawfully obtained from a third party.

Both parties agree not to disclose, use, or share any confidential information or details of interactions conducted through the Company.

All parties must protect confidential information and use their best efforts to prevent its disclosure, misuse, or loss. The User agrees not to violate the Company’s privacy or publicity rights.

The User must not share any information obtained through this Agreement—such as names, email addresses, job titles, phone numbers, or addresses—with any third party, directly or indirectly.

By purchasing the Company’s products or services, the User acknowledges that the Company and other affected parties may seek injunctive relief to prevent or address any violations.


NO TRANSFER OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All Company materials, services, and products are original, copyrighted works provided for personal, non-commercial use.

Users may not reproduce, distribute, sell, or otherwise use Company intellectual property without permission.

All copyrighted content, trademarks, and proprietary materials remain the exclusive property of the Company, and no license is granted for commercial use.

Users agree not to infringe on any intellectual property rights, including copyright, patent, trademark, or trade secrets.

Confidential or proprietary information shared by the Company remains the Company’s property and may not be disclosed or used outside discussions with the Company.

Users retain copyright to their own written work unless it is sold to The Word Corner.

Users may choose to:

  • Upload a writer biography using Company services

  • Publish their own work while using the Company to make it available for sale

  • Publish their work through the Company or its affiliates

Violations may result in injunctive relief to prevent or remedy harm.


USER RESPONSIBILITY

Users are responsible for the quality of their written work. Purchased works are for personal use only, and sharing or displaying them elsewhere violates copyright.

Use of Company products or services is voluntary, and Users are fully responsible for their actions.

Users must be familiar with the Submission Guidelines, including the Ethical Publications Policy; failure to comply may result in a rejection or retraction of their work.


AUTHORISATION AND RELEASE

Users affirm all statements, endorsements, and content they provide are accurate and honest.

Users release the Company and its affiliates from any liability arising from participation, use of services, or content creation, including claims of defamation, copyright infringement, or privacy violations.

Users waive rights to inspect or approve Company-produced content used for marketing or promotion.


LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Use of the Company’s services is voluntary and at the User’s own risk.

The Company does not guarantee sales, protection from piracy or copyright violations, or achievement of any sales goals.

The Company and its affiliates are not liable for any direct or indirect damages arising from the participation or use of its services or products and is in no way liable for any injury, loss of property or damages.

The Company assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in its materials.


INDEMNIFICATION

The User agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Company and its affiliated parties from any claims, damages, losses, or costs—including legal fees—arising from their purchase, participation in, or use of the Company’s services or products. This does not apply to claims resulting from the Company’s sole negligence, wilful misconduct, or breach of this Agreement.

The User also agrees to defend the Company against any legal or regulatory actions related to their participation or use of Company services. The User acknowledges that the Company’s shareholders, officers, and affiliates are not personally liable for Company actions.

By participating, the User releases the Company and related parties from all claims connected to their use of the services or products.


NON-DISPARAGEMENT

The Company and the User agree that neither will engage in any conduct or communications with a third party, public or private, designed to disparage the other.

Users agree not to make any statements, verbal or written, that could reasonably be construed as derogatory or harmful to the Company, its owners, officers, employees, agents, or affiliates.


INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS

Nothing in this Agreement creates a partnership, joint venture, or any similar relationship between the parties. Each party acts as an independent contractor and is responsible for its own personnel and how their work is performed. No personnel of either party will be considered employees of the other.


FORCE MAJEURE

The Company is not liable for delays or failure to perform due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, strikes, terrorism, or government advisories.


TERMINATION

The Company is committed to providing all Users with a positive experience.

The Company may, at its sole discretion, suspend or terminate a User’s participation without refund if the User is disruptive, fails to follow guidelines, interferes with others, or violates this Agreement. Users remain responsible for payments owed.


DISPUTE RESOLUTION

  1. Disputes should first be addressed through good-faith negotiation.

  2. If unresolved, the Company may seek assistance from the Victorian Small Business Commission.

  3. If still unresolved, a mediator may be appointed.

  4. If all efforts fail, disputes may be referred to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.


EQUITABLE RELIEF

If any dispute arises for which monetary damages would be an inadequate remedy and the injured Party would suffer irreparable harm without immediate relief, the injured Party may seek equitable remedies, including a temporary restraining order or injunction, from any court of competent jurisdiction.


NOTICES

Notices may be sent via personal delivery, email, or registered/certified mail (postage prepaid).

Notices delivered personally or via email are deemed received on the date sent. Notices sent by mail are deemed received three (3) days after mailing.


MODIFICATION

The Company may modify terms of this Agreement at any time.

All modifications shall be posted on the website, and the User shall be notified.


MISCELLANEOUS

This Agreement is binding on the Parties and their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and permitted assigns.

If any part of this Agreement is found invalid, the remaining provisions remain in effect.

Failure to enforce any provision does not waive the right to enforce it later.

Users may not assign this Agreement without the Company’s written consent.

This Agreement represents the entire understanding between the Parties and supersedes all prior agreements.

The User hereby warrants they are over eighteen years of age and competent to contract in own name. Any use of the site by individuals under eighteen must be supervised by a parent or legal guardian.

This Agreement is governed by the laws of Australia.