Last Updated: November 12, 2025
Effective Immediately
Welcome to the official website of Robert A. Duncan (“Author,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of robertaduncan.com (the “Website”), including all content, functionality, services, and features offered via this domain.
By accessing or using the Website in any manner, including browsing, submitting information, purchasing books, requesting newsletters, or engaging with interactive features, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must immediately discontinue use of the Website.
These Terms apply to all visitors, users, subscribers, and customers, regardless of location. The Website is owned and operated under the auspices of Stirling Press, an imprint of the International Documentary Television Corporation, based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
1. Acceptance of Terms
Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of these Terms, as well as any future amendments. We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify, update, or replace these Terms at any time without prior notice. Such changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Regularly reviewing this page is your responsibility.
Continued use of the Website after such revisions indicates your acceptance of the changes. If you object to any modification, your sole recourse is to cease all use of the Website.
2. Intellectual Property Rights
2.1. Ownership
All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, button icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, software, book excerpts, promotional materials, author biographies, and all intellectual property therein, is the exclusive property of Robert A. Duncan and/or Stirling Press, and is protected under Canadian, U.S., and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
This includes, without limitation:
- All literary works by Robert A. Duncan (e.g., The Tinker’s Book: A Dublin Tale, Letters to Four Very Dead and Deeply Flawed Poets, WORDS, Fifty-One, a Rant)
- Author-created imagery, photography, and multimedia
- The Website’s design, structure, selection, and arrangement
2.2. Limited License
Subject to compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes only.
You may:
- View and read content online
- Download and print pages for personal reference (e.g., book order information, author biography)
- Share direct links to pages using proper attribution
You may not:
- Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Website without our prior written permission
- Use any automated means (e.g., bots, scrapers, data mining tools) to extract content
- Frame, mirror, or deep-link to any part of the Website
- Modify, adapt, or create derivative works based on the Website or its content
- Use our trademarks, author name, or book titles in any commercial context without express authorization
2.3. Copyright Notice
All rights to the Author’s published and unpublished literary works are reserved. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or adaptation of any portion of Robert A. Duncan’s writings—whether from printed books, digital excerpts, or unpublished manuscripts—is a violation of the Canadian Copyright Act and the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works.
All book-related content is © Robert A. Duncan, 2025. The moral right of the author to be identified as the creator is asserted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (UK) and parallel Canadian legislation.
3. User Conduct
You agree to use the Website responsibly and lawfully. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:
- Uploading or transmitting viruses, malware, or other destructive code
- Using the Website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of local, national, or international laws
- Impersonating Robert A. Duncan, Stirling Press, or any affiliated party
- Harassing, abusing, or sending unsolicited communications to others via the Website
- Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website, user accounts, or servers
- Defaming, libeling, or making false claims about the Author or any third party
We reserve the right to monitor, remove, or disable any content or account that violates these Terms or threatens the integrity of the Website.
4. Book Purchases and Third-Party Links
4.1. Book Purchases
The Website may contain links to purchase Robert A. Duncan’s works through third-party retailers (e.g., Amazon, independent bookstores, publishers’ platforms). These transactions are conducted entirely with the third-party seller.
We are not a retailer and do not process payments, manage inventory, or control pricing, shipping, returns, or warranties. Any issues related to purchases must be directed to the vendor.
4.2. External Links
The Website may include links to external websites not operated by us (e.g., publisher sites, literary festivals, media features). These links are provided for convenience only and do not imply endorsement, partnership, or responsibility for their content, privacy policies, or practices.
You access third-party sites at your own risk.
5. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
5.1. “As Is” Basis
The Website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without any representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to:
- Merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
- Accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of information
- Non-infringement of third-party rights
- Uninterrupted or error-free operation
We make no guarantee that the Website will be secure, free from bugs, or compatible with your equipment.
5.2. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Robert A. Duncan, Stirling Press, and their affiliates, directors, officers, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to damages for lost profits, goodwill, data, or other intangible losses resulting from:
- Your use or inability to use the Website
- Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data
- Statements or actions of third parties on or via the Website
- Any other matter relating to the Website
Our total liability to you for any claim arising from these Terms shall not exceed $100 CAD.
6. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Robert A. Duncan, Stirling Press, and their affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:
- Your breach of these Terms
- Your use of the Website or any third-party content
- Your violation of any third-party right (e.g., intellectual property, privacy)
- Your submission of any false or harmful information
7. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia and the federal laws of Canada, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Vancouver, British Columbia. You waive any objection to venue or forum non conveniens.
8. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Website at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Upon termination, your license to use the Website immediately ceases, and you must discontinue all use and delete any downloaded materials.
The following provisions shall survive termination: Intellectual Property, Disclaimers, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, and Governing Law.
9. Privacy
Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data (e.g., email submissions, newsletter sign-ups). By using the Website, you consent to the practices described therein.
The Privacy Policy is incorporated by reference into these Terms.
10. General Provisions
- Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Website and supersede all prior agreements.
- Waiver: Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver.
- Severability: If any provision is found unlawful, it will be severed without affecting the validity of the remaining provisions.
- Assignment: You may not assign these Terms. We may assign our rights and obligations to any affiliate or successor.
- Contact: For questions about these Terms, please contact:
Stirling Press
International Documentary Television Corporation
73 Alexander Street, Vancouver, B.C. Canada V6N 1B2
[Email]
Thank you for respecting the work of Robert A. Duncan.
By using this Website, you support literary art and the rights of creators.
