Terms of Use
Effective Date: April 17, 2026
Welcome to darkstoneseries.com (the “Site”). The Site is the official website of the Darkstone series by D.A. Graham and is operated by Crimson Crescent Publishing LLC (“Crimson Crescent Publishing,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), an Illinois limited liability company. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
Use of the Site
The Site is provided for informational purposes about the Darkstone series and its author, D.A. Graham. You may browse the Site for personal, non-commercial use subject to these Terms. You agree not to:
- Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law or regulation
- Access, scrape, or copy the Site using automated means without our prior written permission
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, its systems, or related networks
- Introduce malware, viruses, or any other harmful code into the Site
- Interfere with or disrupt the Site or servers connected to the Site
- Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
Intellectual Property
All content on the Site, including but not limited to text, images, logos, book covers, character illustrations, graphics, design elements, and compilations thereof, is the property of David A. Graham, Crimson Crescent Publishing LLC, or their respective licensors, and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Text of the Darkstone series is © David A. Graham. The “Darkstone” series name, the “Crimson Crescent Publishing” name and logo, and associated trade dress are trademarks of Crimson Crescent Publishing LLC. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission.
No content on the Site may be reproduced, distributed, modified, displayed, sold, or used to create derivative works without our express written consent, except as permitted by fair use or other applicable law. Excerpts and passages made available on the Site are provided for preview and promotional purposes only.
Third-Party Links
The Site contains links to external websites that we do not operate, including retailer sites where books are sold and crimsoncrescentpublishing.com. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of external sites. Access to those sites is at your own risk.
Disclaimers
THE SITE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR ACCURACY. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure, or that defects will be corrected.
Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CRIMSON CRESCENT PUBLISHING LLC, ITS MEMBERS, MANAGERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Our total liability for any claim arising from these Terms or the Site shall not exceed one hundred dollars ($100).
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Crimson Crescent Publishing LLC and its members, managers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any third-party right.
Governing Law and Venue
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles. Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Illinois, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will update the Effective Date above. Material changes will be announced on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
Contact
Questions about these Terms of Use may be directed to:
Crimson Crescent Publishing LLC
contact@crimsoncrescentpublishing.com