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LEGAL Terms & Conditions

These Terms & Conditions outline the rules and guidelines for using Global Qalam. They exist to protect readers, writers, and the integrity of meaningful literary work.

A Simple Overview

These Terms help protect the integrity of literary work, reader experience, and creative ownership within the Global Qalam platform. We believe thoughtful publishing should operate with clarity, fairness, and mutual respect.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Global Qalam, you agree to these Terms & Conditions and all applicable platform policies.

2. Accounts & Access

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and for all activities that occur under your account.

3. Ebook Access & Personal Usage

Purchased ebooks are intended for personal reading use only. You may download ebooks for your own access. Redistribution, sharing, resale, or commercial use is prohibited.

4. Intellectual Property & Copyright

All content on Global Qalam, including books, journal material, and platform content, is protected by intellectual property laws. Writers retain ownership of their original work unless otherwise agreed in writing.

5. Reviews & User Conduct

Readers are welcome to share thoughtful and respectful reviews. Harmful, abusive, misleading, or inappropriate content may be removed at our discretion.

6. Author Submissions & Ownership

Authors retain ownership of their original work. By submitting, you grant Global Qalam a limited exclusive review period for editorial evaluation and publication consideration. Submission does not guarantee publication.

7. Refunds & Payment Terms

Refund requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis, particularly in situations involving technical access issues or payment-related concerns.

8. Account Suspension & Platform Rights

Global Qalam reserves the right to suspend accounts or restrict access in cases of misuse, harmful conduct, unauthorized distribution, or violation of these Terms.

9. International Usage

Global Qalam welcomes international readers and writers. By using the platform, you agree to these Terms as applicable across different regions.

10. Limitation of Liability

Global Qalam is provided on an “as is” basis. We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of our platform.

11. Changes to Terms

These Terms may be updated periodically to reflect platform improvements, legal requirements, or operational changes. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

On This Page

📄 1. Acceptance of Terms

👤 2. Accounts & Access

💳 3. Ebook Purchases & Usage Rights

4. Intellectual Property & Copyright

💬 5. Reviews & User Conduct

🖋 6. Author Submissions & Ownership

🪙 7. Refunds & Payment Terms

🔒 8. Account Suspension & Platform Rights

🌐 9. International Usage

10. Limitation of Liability

🔄 11. Changes to Terms

12. Contact Information

Questions About These Terms?

If you have any questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact Global Qalam through our Contact page.

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