Terms of Use

This Agreement ("Terms of Use") sets out the terms under which visitors ("Users") may use the content, materials and services of the website Arives.ru (the "Site"), operated by Vyacheslav Vladimirovich Nikolaev, an independent writer, composer and creator (the "Site Owner").

1. Acceptance of Terms

1.1. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please discontinue use of the Site.

1.2. The Site Owner may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. Material changes will be reflected by an updated date at the top of this page.

2. Intellectual Property

2.1. All original content on the Site — including books, stories, music, artwork, games and other creative works — is the intellectual property of the Site Owner and is protected by applicable copyright law, unless otherwise stated.

2.2. You may read, listen to, and personally enjoy the free content made available on the Site. Reproducing, redistributing, publishing, selling, or creating derivative works from the Site's content without the Site Owner's prior written consent is not permitted.

2.3. Quoting brief excerpts of the Site's content for commentary, criticism, or educational purposes is permitted provided that clear attribution and a link back to the Site are included, consistent with generally accepted principles of fair use / fair dealing.

3. User Conduct

3.1. You agree not to use the Site in any way that violates applicable law, infringes on the rights of others, or disrupts the normal operation of the Site.

3.2. Any comments, messages, or other content you submit through the Site's forms must not be unlawful, defamatory, abusive, or otherwise objectionable.

3.3. The Site Owner is not responsible for your use of, or reliance on, any third-party websites linked from the Site.

4. Purchases and Licensing

4.1. Some content on the Site (music, e-books, printed books) may be offered for purchase. Purchases are governed by the separate Public Offer, License Agreement and Terms of Sale, which forms part of these Terms.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

5.1. The Site and its content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. The Site Owner does not guarantee that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.

5.2. Books and articles published on the Site reflect the personal views, opinions, and creative expression of the author. They are provided for informational and entertainment purposes only and do not constitute professional (including medical, legal, or financial) advice. See the disclaimer in the Public Offer for further detail.

6. Limitation of Liability

6.1. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Site Owner shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Site.

7. Governing Law

7.1. The Site is owned and operated by an individual based in the Russian Federation. These Terms are intended to be interpreted in a manner consistent with generally recognized international principles of contract and consumer protection law. Where a dispute cannot be resolved informally, it shall be governed by the law of the jurisdiction in which the Site Owner is established, without prejudice to any mandatory consumer-protection rights you may have under the law of your own country of residence.

8. Severability

8.1. If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

By using this Site, you confirm that you have read and understood these Terms of Use.

Personal Data

Where you submit personal data to the Site through a contact form, that data is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy. By submitting the form below and checking the consent box, you agree to that processing.