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 Last Updated: May 24, 2026


Welcome, traveler, to the realm of Lorelei Matthews. By entering this website, browsing its pages, joining the newsletter, or purchasing wares from the shop, you agree to abide by the following Terms & Conditions (“Terms”). Please read them carefully before continuing your journey.
 

This website is owned and operated by Lorelei Matthews and is governed by the laws of the State of Colorado and the United States.


1. Acceptance of the Realm’s Rules


By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and our Cookie Policy. If you do not agree with these Terms, you should leave the realm immediately and refrain from using the site or purchasing goods.


2. Intellectual Property & Copyright


All stories, characters, maps, artwork, logos, blog posts, downloadable materials, shop listings, graphics, and written content on this website are protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.
 

Unless otherwise stated, all content belongs to Lorelei Matthews.
 

You may:
• Read and share links to publicly available content
• Print purchased digital items for personal use only
• Create personal fan art in accordance with the Fan Creations section below
 

You may not:
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• Sell or commercially exploit any content from this site
• Upload purchased digital products to file-sharing websites
• Remove watermarks, copyright notices, or branding
• Use any content to train artificial intelligence or machine learning systems


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No content from this website may be used for AI model training, dataset creation, machine learning systems, generative AI prompts or replication systems, or automated scraping for AI development purposes.
 

This includes all text, stories, excerpts, artwork, graphics, downloadable materials, and digital products unless explicit written permission has been granted by Lorelei Matthews.
 

Unauthorized use for AI training or synthetic content generation is strictly prohibited.


4. Fan Creations & Reader Tributes


Readers are warmly welcomed to create non-commercial fan art, cosplay, aesthetic edits, and inspired tributes celebrating the stories and worlds of Lorelei Matthews.
 

However:
• Fan works must not be sold for profit without written permission
• Fan creations must not claim to be official merchandise
• Fan works may not include hateful, defamatory, explicit, or illegal material
• Lorelei Matthews reserves the right to request removal of any fan content associated with the brand or stories
 

Sharing fan creations on social media with credit is encouraged and deeply appreciated.


5. Shop Purchases & Digital Goods


The website may offer physical and digital products including books, ebooks, PDFs, bonus chapters, maps, printable materials, and other enchanted wares.
 

By purchasing from the shop, you agree that:
• Prices may change without notice
• Digital products are licensed for personal use only
• You are responsible for providing accurate payment and contact information
• Unauthorized redistribution of digital goods is prohibited
 

All purchases are subject to availability.


6. Refund Policy


Digital Products:
Due to the nature of downloadable digital goods, all digital sales are generally final and non-refundable.
 

However, refunds or replacements may be granted in cases involving:
• Corrupted files
• Duplicate purchases
• Delivery issues
• Incorrect product fulfillment
 

Physical Products:
If physical products are sold, damaged or incorrect items must be reported within 14 days of delivery. 


Returning a product because it didn't meet your expectations, or you didn't enjoy the book, is strictly prohibited and will not be returned, and no refunds will be issued even if product is sent back.
 

Lorelei Matthews reserves the right to determine refund eligibility on a case-by-case basis.


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Your information will be handled in accordance with the Privacy Policy.


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• In other words, don't be a jackass.
 

Any misuse of the website may result in restricted access or legal action.


10. External Links & Third-Party Realms


This website may contain links to third-party websites, merchants, or social media platforms. Lorelei Matthews is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or services provided by external realms beyond this domain.


11. Disclaimer of Warranties


This website and all content are provided “as is” and “as available.”
 

While every effort is made to keep the realm functioning smoothly, Lorelei Matthews makes no guarantees regarding continuous website availability, error-free operation, uninterrupted access, or compatibility with all devices or browsers.


12. Limitation of Liability


To the fullest extent permitted by law, Lorelei Matthews shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from use of the website, purchases from the shop, downloadable content, temporary website outages, or reliance on website content.


13. Changes to These Terms


These Terms may be updated from time to time as the realm evolves.
 

Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.


14. Governing Law


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


15. Contact


For questions regarding these Terms, permissions, licensing inquiries, or shop concerns, please contact Lorelei Matthews through the official contact page on this website.


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