Terms and Conditions for Joining PULSE and Using www.pyrrhicpress.org

1. Introduction

Welcome to the website of Professionals United in Literary & Scholarly Excellence (PULSE), which is managed by Pyrrhic Press Publishing. By accessing or using www.pyrrhicpress.org (the "Site"), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use this Site or join PULSE.

2. Eligibility

Membership to PULSE is open to anyone with a passion for literary and scholarly excellence. There are no membership fees, and all members agree to these Terms and Conditions by completing the registration process.

3. Free Access and Membership

PULSE membership is entirely free, supported by donors and benefactors. By joining, members gain access to various resources, including scholarly articles and journals. All materials published by Pyrrhic Press, including content related to PULSE, are licensed under CC0 (Creative Commons Zero), meaning they are free for public use, sharing, and modification.

4. Use of Content

All articles, journals, and other materials produced by Pyrrhic Press, including those accessible through PULSE, are provided under the Creative Commons Zero (CC0) License. This means:

• You are free to share, copy, modify, and use the content for any purpose, without asking for permission or providing attribution.
• Pyrrhic Press Publishing and its contributors waive all copyright and related rights in the material, making it public domain content.

5. No Fees or Charges

PULSE is a free service, and there are no costs to members for access to resources. Pyrrhic Press Publishing reserves the right to maintain this model at its discretion. Any changes to this free model will be communicated clearly in advance.

6. Hold Harmless Clause

By using this Site and participating in PULSE:

• You agree to hold Pyrrhic Press Publishing, its owners, employees, agents, and contributors harmless from any liability, claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Site or any content or services provided by PULSE.
• You acknowledge that Pyrrhic Press Publishing is not liable for any technical issues, inaccuracies, or errors in the content, nor for any damages (financial, personal, or otherwise) incurred while using the Site or participating in PULSE.
• All content is provided "as-is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

7. User Conduct

By using this Site or participating in PULSE, you agree not to:

• Post or transmit any content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, or otherwise objectionable.
• Misuse or exploit any of the resources, content, or community platforms provided by PULSE and Pyrrhic Press.
• Engage in any activity that disrupts the functioning of the Site or infringes on the rights of others.

8. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. By using this Site and joining PULSE, you agree to our Privacy Policy (linked below), which explains how we handle your personal data.

9. External Links

This Site may contain links to third-party websites. Pyrrhic Press Publishing is not responsible for the content or practices of any third-party sites and makes no representations regarding their content or accuracy.

10. Termination of Membership

Pyrrhic Press Publishing reserves the right to terminate or suspend any membership at its discretion if a member is found violating these Terms and Conditions or engaging in unethical or disruptive behavior.

11. Changes to Terms

Pyrrhic Press Publishing reserves the right to modify or update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Members will be notified of any significant changes, and continued use of the Site and PULSE membership will constitute acceptance of those changes.