Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: August 12, 2025
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1. Introduction
Welcome to Mark D. Owen (“we,” “our,” “us”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our website https://www.markdowen.com (“Website”). By accessing or using our Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.
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2. Use of the Website
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You must be at least 18 years old or have parental/guardian consent to use this Website.
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You agree to use this Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
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You must not attempt to interfere with the operation of the Website, gain unauthorized access, or disrupt security features.
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3. Intellectual Property Rights
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All content on the Website — including but not limited to text, images, graphics, logos, audio, video, and digital downloads — is owned by Mark D. Owen or used with permission, and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
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You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works, publicly display, or exploit any content without our prior written permission.
4. Purchases and Transactions
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If you purchase books, merchandise, or services from our Website, you agree to provide accurate payment and contact information.
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All prices are listed in U.S. dollars unless otherwise specified.
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We reserve the right to refuse, cancel, or limit orders at our discretion.
5. Third-Party Links
The Website may contain links to third-party sites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.
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6. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website and all content are provided “as is” and “as available” without any warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
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7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Mark D. Owen shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of the Website or any content, products, or services available through it.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Mark D. Owen from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your use of the Website or violation of these Terms.
9. Changes to These Terms
We may update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Website. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
10. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
11. Contact Us
For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
MarkDOwenSciFi@gmail.com




