Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately cease use of the Site.

2. Educational Purpose Disclaimer

All content published by Common Ground Press USA under The Book of Lies brand is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The Content is designed to promote critical thinking, intellectual inquiry, and public discourse on matters of historical, social, political, and cultural significance as protected under the First Amendment of the United States Constitution.

The Content does not, and is not intended to:

• Advocate for, encourage, promote, or incite violence of any kind against any person, group, organization, or institution
• Encourage, promote, or facilitate any illegal activity under federal, state, or local law
• Constitute legal, financial, medical, psychological, or professional advice of any kind
• Represent the official position of any government, political party, religious organization, or other institution
• Target or harass any specific individual, organization, or group

The Content represents the editorial opinions and educational commentary of Common Ground Press USA and its contributors, protected under the First Amendment of the United States Constitution and applicable state law.

3. No Professional Advice

Nothing on the Site constitutes professional legal, financial, medical, psychological, therapeutic, or any other form of licensed professional advice. The Content is general in nature and is provided for educational purposes only. You should consult qualified licensed professionals for advice specific to your circumstances.

4. User Conduct

By using this Site, you agree that you will not use the Site or its Content to plan, facilitate, or commit any act of violence or illegal activity; misrepresent the Content in a way that removes its educational context; use the Site to harass, threaten, or harm any individual or group; or use the Site in any manner that violates applicable federal, state, or local law.

You are solely responsible for your own actions and decisions made in response to Content you read on this Site.

5. Indemnification

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Common Ground Press USA and its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, publishers, contributors, affiliates, successors, and assigns (collectively, “Protected Parties”) from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to:

• Your access to or use of the Site or Content
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any applicable law or the rights of any third party
• Any action you take or fail to take in connection with information or Content you accessed on the Site
• Any misuse, misrepresentation, or misapplication of Content published on the Site
• Any claim that your use of the Content caused harm to any person, group, or entity

This indemnification obligation survives termination of your use of the Site and these Terms.

6. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, COMMON GROUND PRESS USA AND ALL PROTECTED PARTIES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR CONTENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE TOTAL LIABILITY OF COMMON GROUND PRESS USA TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00).

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

8. First Amendment Protection

The Content published by Common Ground Press USA constitutes protected speech under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. Our publications represent editorial opinion, commentary, criticism, and educational expression on matters of public concern.

9. Intellectual Property

All Content on the Site is the exclusive property of Common Ground Press USA and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may share links to our Content and quote brief excerpts for commentary or educational purposes as permitted by the fair use doctrine.

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Orange County, Florida.

11. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Common Ground Press USA with respect to your use of the Site.

12. Contact Information

Common Ground Press USA
255 South Orange Ave, Suite 104
Orlando, Florida 32801
United States