WEBSITE TERMS & CONDITIONS

Please Don't Say That Anthology

Last Updated: June 2026

By accessing this website, submitting an inquiry, registering for an event, or participating in anthology-related activities, you agree to the following Terms and Conditions.

Purpose of Website

This website is intended to provide information regarding:

Please Don't Say That Anthology

Author opportunities

Information sessions

Related events

Publishing services

Community awareness initiatives

No Guarantee of Selection

Submission of an interest form, application, or inquiry does not guarantee acceptance as a contributing author.

Author participation is subject to review, approval, available space, and alignment with the project's mission and standards.

Intellectual Property

All website content including:

Text

Graphics

Logos

Branding

Images

Project materials

are the property of Marilyn Morales, BALM GLOBAL Publishing, or their respective owners and may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, or modified without written permission.

User Conduct

Visitors agree not to:

Submit false information

Upload unlawful content

Violate intellectual property rights

Harass or abuse participants

Interfere with website functionality

Author Participation

Individuals selected to participate in the anthology will be required to execute a separate Author Contribution Agreement.

That agreement will govern:

Publication rights

Deadlines

Fees

Author responsibilities

Content requirements

Project expectations

Payments

Participation fees, event registrations, and other payments may be processed through approved third-party payment providers.

Refund policies, if applicable, will be outlined separately.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Marilyn Morales, BALM GLOBAL Publishing, Izzy's Legacy, the Miguel Soto Memorial Fund, affiliates, contractors, volunteers, and representatives shall not be liable for:

Indirect damages

Consequential damages

Lost profits

Lost opportunities

Data loss

Emotional distress arising from website use or participation

No Professional Advice

Content shared through this website, the anthology, events, or related communications is intended for educational and inspirational purposes only.

Nothing contained herein constitutes:

Medical advice

Legal advice

Mental health counseling

Financial advice

Individuals should consult qualified professionals regarding personal circumstances.

External Links

The website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of those sites.

Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Any disputes arising from website use or participation shall be resolved exclusively within the courts located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.

Modifications

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice.

Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any updates.

Contact Information

Questions regarding these Terms and Conditions may be directed to:

BALM GLOBAL Publishing

[email protected]