Legal

Pyrrhic Press Publishing: Comprehensive Legal Policy

Effective Date: February 2025
Last Updated: February 2025

Welcome to Pyrrhic Press Publishing ("Pyrrhic Press," "we," "us," "our"), accessible via www.pyrrhicpress.org ("the Website"). The following document outlines our Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy, DMCA & Copyright Policy, International Compliance, Liability Disclaimers, User Submission Policies, and all necessary legal protections to ensure full legal protection and transparency.

1. Terms & Conditions (TOS)

1.1 Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using PyrrhicPress.org, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions and all applicable laws. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use immediately.

1.2 User Conduct & Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Post or distribute illegal, defamatory, infringing, or harmful content.

  • Violate intellectual property rights of Pyrrhic Press or third parties.

  • Attempt unauthorized access to any part of the Website.

  • Use automated tools (bots, crawlers) without permission.

  • Engage in spam, hacking, phishing, or fraudulent activity.

  • Attempt to impersonate Pyrrhic Press or any of its representatives.

  • Engage in any behavior that disrupts, damages, or interferes with the security or accessibility of the Website.

Violations may result in account termination, content removal, and legal action.

1.3 Content Ownership & Licensing

  • All content published by Pyrrhic Press is released under CC0 (No Rights Reserved), meaning users may freely share, distribute, and modify materials without attribution.

  • Exception: Pyrrhic Press logos, branding, and trademarks remain fully protected and may not be used without explicit permission.

  • User-generated content submitted to Pyrrhic Press remains the intellectual property of the original creator, but by submitting, users grant Pyrrhic Press a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual license to use, publish, and distribute the content.

1.4 Disclaimer of Warranties

Pyrrhic Press provides the Website "as is" and makes no guarantees regarding the availability, accuracy, or reliability of content. We do not warrant that the Website will be free of errors, interruptions, viruses, malware, data breaches, or security vulnerabilities.

1.5 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Pyrrhic Press is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from the use of this Website, including but not limited to loss of data, revenue, business opportunities, reputation damage, legal actions, or cybersecurity breaches.

2. Privacy Policy (GDPR, CCPA, COPPA Compliance)

2.1 Data Collection & Use

  • We collect minimal user data for functionality (e.g., email submissions).

  • We do not sell user data to third parties.

  • Third-party analytics tools may collect anonymous usage statistics.

  • Users can request full data transparency and review what data is collected at any time.

2.2 User Rights (GDPR & CCPA Compliance)

Users have the right to:

  • Access, modify, or delete personal data stored on our platform.

  • Request data portability (if applicable).

  • Opt-out of data collection and communications.

  • File a complaint regarding data processing.

For data inquiries, contact editor@pyrrhicpress.org.

2.3 Cookies & Tracking

Pyrrhic Press does not use tracking cookies beyond essential site functionality. Users may disable cookies in their browser settings.

3. DMCA & Copyright Policy

3.1 Copyright Protection

While Pyrrhic Press content is CC0 licensed, we maintain strict copyright protection over:

  • Pyrrhic Press Publishing logos & branding

  • Third-party works submitted with retained rights

  • Licensed images, videos, or proprietary media

  • Trademarks, patents, and proprietary intellectual property associated with Pyrrhic Press

3.2 DMCA Takedown Requests

If you believe PyrrhicPress.org contains infringing content, submit a DMCA Notice to editor@pyrrhicpress.org with:

  1. Your contact information.

  2. Description of the copyrighted work.

  3. The exact URL(s) of the infringing content.

  4. A good-faith statement that you own the copyright.

  5. A physical or electronic signature.

We will review and act on valid requests within 10 business days.

4. International Copyright & Trademark Compliance

Pyrrhic Press complies with global copyright laws under WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) and maintains trademark protection under international intellectual property treaties.

Users outside the U.S. agree that their use of PyrrhicPress.org is subject to U.S. copyright law and applicable local regulations. Pyrrhic Press reserves the right to pursue legal action in multiple jurisdictions to enforce intellectual property protections.

5. Dispute Resolution & Governing Law

5.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New Jersey, USA.

5.2 Dispute Resolution

✔ Any disputes arising under this agreement shall be resolved through binding arbitration in New Jersey, USA. ✔ Users waive the right to class-action lawsuits against Pyrrhic Press. ✔ If international disputes arise, Pyrrhic Press reserves the right to pursue legal remedies in relevant international jurisdictions.

6. Indemnification & Hold Harmless Clause

Users agree to indemnify and hold Pyrrhic Press harmless against any claims, damages, legal fees, cybersecurity breaches, third-party misuse, international law disputes, or liabilities arising from: ✔ User-generated content published on PyrrhicPress.org. ✔ Unauthorized use of Pyrrhic Press branding. ✔ Any misuse of the Website by the user. ✔ Legal conflicts arising in international territories.

7. Changes to This Policy

Pyrrhic Press reserves the right to modify these policies at any time. Users will be notified via email or an on-site announcement regarding changes.

8. Contact Information

📧 Email: editor@pyrrhicpress.org
📍 Address: Vernon Twp, NJ, 07422, USA
📞 Phone: +1 862-314-0079