Terms of Service

Introduction

These terms govern your use of michaeldargie.com (the “site”), operated by MD&A Inc. (“Make More Creative,” “we,” or “us”). By using the site you agree to these terms. If you don’t agree, please don’t use the site.

What we offer

The site publishes essays, memoir notes, book pages, and performance archives by Michael Dargie, and hosts a newsletter you may subscribe to. We may occasionally make digital or physical products available for purchase. Anything we make available on the site is offered as-is for your personal reading and reference.

Your conduct

When using the site, you agree not to:

• Violate applicable laws or regulations.
• Infringe the rights of others.
• Use the site to send unauthorised or unsolicited communications.
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems.
• Interfere with the functioning of the site or services.

Intellectual property

All content on the site — essays, memoir excerpts, book pages, photos, audio, and design — is the property of Michael Dargie or MD&A Inc., or is used under licence. You may read and share links to articles, and quote briefly with attribution for commentary or review. You may not reproduce, republish, or redistribute articles in substantial part without our written permission.

Your content

If you send us comments, reply to newsletter dispatches, or submit any material directly, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, and publish that material for editorial or promotional purposes in connection with the site and newsletter. You represent that you own or have the right to share any material you send us.

Purchases

If and when we offer products directly through the site, prices are shown in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted and do not include applicable taxes or shipping, which will be calculated at checkout. Digital goods are delivered electronically; physical goods are shipped to the address you provide.

Refunds

Due to the nature of digital goods, digital sales are final unless otherwise stated on the product page. For physical goods, we accept returns within 30 days of delivery if the item is unused and in its original packaging. Return shipping is the buyer’s responsibility unless the item arrived damaged or defective.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, MD&A Inc. is not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of the site or services. Our total liability for any claim is limited to the amount you paid us (if any) in the twelve months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless MD&A Inc., its officers, directors, and contractors from any claims, damages, or expenses arising out of your use of the site or breach of these terms.

Third-party links

The site may link to external websites. We don’t control those sites and aren’t responsible for their content, policies, or practices.

Changes

We may update these terms from time to time. The current version is always posted here with the “last updated” date. Continuing to use the site after changes means you accept the updated terms.

Termination

We may suspend or terminate access to the site if we reasonably believe you have violated these terms or applicable law.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Alberta and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. Any dispute is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Alberta.

Contact

MD&A Inc. (Make More Creative)
cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29th Avenue SW, Studio 415
Calgary, Alberta T2T 6T7, Canada
inquiries@MichaelDargie.com