Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: November 7, 2025

Welcome to the NEW BOOKS NETWORK (“we,” “our,” “us”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our website located at https://newbooksnetwork.com (“Website”) and any related services, podcasts, content, or features offered through it.

By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our Website.

1. Use of Our Website

  • You may use our Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations;
  • Infringe on our or others’ intellectual property rights;
  • Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Website;
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or user data.
  • We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to anyone who violates these Terms.

2. Intellectual Property

All podcasts, audio content, text, graphics, logos, and other materials available on this Website are the property of New Books Network or its content creators and are protected by copyright and trademark laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without prior written permission, except as allowed by law (e.g., fair use).

3. Guest Appearances

By appearing as a guest on any podcast or program affiliated with New Books Network, you agree to the following:

  • Recording & Distribution Consent: You grant New Books Network the unrestricted right to record, edit, reproduce, distribute, and publicly share your appearance (including your voice, name, likeness, and statements) in any media, worldwide, in perpetuity.
  • No Expectation of Compensation: Unless expressly agreed in writing before recording, guest appearances are voluntary and unpaid.
  • Editorial Discretion: We reserve the right to edit, shorten, or otherwise modify any recordings at our sole discretion, without prior approval.
  • Ownership of Content: All rights to the podcast episode, including recordings and derivative materials (such as promotional clips), belong exclusively to New Books Network or affiliated content creators.
  • Use by Guests: Guests may promote their episode using publicly available links or embeds provided by us but may not reproduce, alter, or distribute the episode independently without written permission.

4. User Submissions

If you submit comments, reviews, or other content (“User Content”), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display that content in connection with our Website and promotional activities.

You represent that your User Content does not violate anyone’s rights or contain unlawful, abusive, or defamatory material.

5. Third-Party Links

Our Website may include links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of those third parties. Visiting those sites is at your own risk.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our Website and all content are provided “as is” and “as available.”

We make no warranties, express or implied, about the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the Website or its content. Use at your own risk.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, New Books Network and its affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of our Website or content, including participation in or listening to podcast episodes.

8. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. When we do, we’ll post the revised version on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” Continued use of our Website means you accept the new Terms.

9. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Massachusetts, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

New Books Network, Inc.

Email: hello@newbooksnetwork.com

Mailing Address:

New Books Network, Inc.

9 Cherry Street

Northampton, MA 01060