Terms of Use

Last Updated: May 2026

Welcome to THE MODERN CANON™ (“The Modern Canon,” “we,” “our,” or “us”).

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of www.themoderncanon.com (the “Website”), including any content, books, publications, newsletters, editorial materials, downloadable materials, memberships, products, communications, or related services offered by The Modern Canon LLC.

By accessing or using this Website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Website.

Use of the Website

You may use this Website for lawful, personal, and non-commercial purposes only.

You agree not to:

  • misuse or interfere with Website functionality

  • attempt unauthorized access to systems or content

  • copy, scrape, harvest, automate, or extract Website content through bots, crawlers, scripts, or automated methods without permission

  • reproduce, distribute, republish, or commercially exploit Website content without authorization

  • interfere with the security, performance, or operation of the Website

  • use the Website in a way that violates applicable law

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the Website if misuse or abuse is suspected.

Intellectual Property Rights

THE MODERN CANON™ Brand and Materials

THE MODERN CANON™, related branding, logos, slogans, visual identity, editorial presentation, design elements, trade dress, and associated materials are proprietary to The Modern Canon LLC and may be protected by trademark, copyright, common law, and other intellectual property rights.

Unauthorized use of our brand identity or confusingly similar marks is prohibited.

Public-Domain Literary Works

Many literary works referenced, discussed, or adapted by The Modern Canon originate from public-domain source material.

The underlying public-domain texts themselves remain in the public domain.

However, The Modern Canon’s editorial presentation, modernization work, formatting, arrangement, explanatory materials, introductions, original writing, proprietary methodologies, editorial systems, design, branding, and related creative elements are protected intellectual property and may not be reproduced, republished, or commercially exploited without permission.

Nothing on this Website should be interpreted as granting rights to reproduce or commercially use The Modern Canon’s proprietary editorial work.

Website Content

Unless otherwise stated, Website content—including text, graphics, branding, imagery, copy, editorial content, layouts, organization, compilations, and design—is owned by or licensed to The Modern Canon LLC.

You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, or commercially exploit Website content without prior written permission.

Limited personal, non-commercial use is permitted.

Artificial Intelligence, Scraping, and Automated Access

You may not use automated systems, bots, scraping tools, data mining, extraction technologies, machine learning systems, or artificial intelligence systems to copy, collect, reproduce, train on, republish, or commercially exploit Website content or proprietary materials without express written permission.

Unauthorized automated collection or use of Website content is prohibited.

Future Products and Services

The Website may, now or in the future, offer:

  • books and publications

  • digital products

  • memberships or communities

  • newsletters or editorial content

  • educational materials or courses

  • subscriptions

  • downloadable resources

  • literary or publishing-related services

Additional terms may apply to future offerings.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, discontinue, or change any offering at any time.

Third-Party Websites and Retailers

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services, including retailers, booksellers, newsletter providers, social platforms, or external resources.

For example, books may be purchased through third-party retailers such as Amazon.

We are not responsible for:

  • third-party content

  • availability of external websites

  • purchases made through third parties

  • pricing, shipping, fulfillment, or policies of external retailers

  • third-party security or privacy practices

Your interactions with third parties are governed by their own terms and policies.

No Professional Advice

Content provided by The Modern Canon is for informational, educational, literary, and entertainment purposes only.

Nothing on the Website constitutes legal, financial, educational, medical, psychological, or professional advice.

You are responsible for your own decisions and use of information provided through the Website.

Accuracy and Availability

We strive for thoughtful, accurate, and high-quality content.

However, the Website and all content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind.

We do not guarantee:

  • uninterrupted Website access

  • complete accuracy of content

  • error-free functionality

  • future availability of content, products, or services

We reserve the right to revise or remove content at any time.

Disclaimer of Warranties

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Modern Canon LLC disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • merchantability

  • fitness for a particular purpose

  • non-infringement

  • uninterrupted functionality

  • accuracy or completeness

Use of the Website is at your own risk.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Modern Canon LLC, its affiliates, owners, officers, employees, contractors, licensors, and representatives shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive, special, or exemplary damages arising from or related to use of the Website or related materials.

This includes, without limitation:

  • business interruption

  • data loss

  • reliance on content

  • technical failures

  • third-party services or purchases

  • inability to access the Website

In jurisdictions where limitations are restricted, liability shall be limited to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless The Modern Canon LLC from claims, damages, liabilities, losses, costs, or expenses arising from:

  • your misuse of the Website

  • violation of these Terms

  • infringement of intellectual property rights

  • unlawful conduct connected to your use of the Website

Copyright and Intellectual Property Concerns

If you believe content on the Website infringes your rights, please contact us through the Contact page with sufficient information for review.

We reserve the right to investigate and take appropriate action where necessary.

Privacy

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Venue

Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or use of the Website shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Florida, and you consent to such jurisdiction and venue.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is determined to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms periodically.

Updated versions will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

Continued use of the Website following updates constitutes acceptance of revised Terms.

Contact

Questions regarding these Terms may be submitted through the Contact page on this Website.