Terms of Use

These are the terms for using barrierkeepers.com. It is a website for a work of fiction, written for readers and the parents of readers — so this is written in plain language, not legal fog.

By using this site, you agree to what follows. If you do not agree, please do not use the site. Questions? Email tswartz@vanishingatpinecrest.com.

1. The short version

2. Acceptable use

You are welcome to

• Read, browse, and explore every part of the site.
• Share links to any page with friends, classmates, or on social media.
• Take the quiz and share your result card.
• Quote a short passage with credit to The Barrier Keepers and a link back.

Please do not

• Copy, scrape, or republish the site’s text, artwork, or code as your own.
• Attempt to hack, overload, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to the site.
• Use any part of the site for a commercial purpose without written permission.
• Use the site to break the law or to harass anyone.

3. Who owns what

The Barrier Keepers series, its story, characters, names, artwork, logos, crests, and all content on this website are the intellectual property of Ty Swartz and The Barrier Keepers. They are protected by copyright and trademark law. All rights reserved.

Enjoying the work and sharing links is encouraged. Reproducing or redistributing the content — in whole or in part — is not permitted without written permission. To ask permission, email us; we are friendly.

4. Buying the books

The books are sold primarily through Amazon, and Amazon’s own terms and policies apply to those purchases. Any copies sold directly through this site are subject to these terms, and the full price — including any shipping — is always shown clearly before you commit to a purchase. There are no hidden charges.

5. Links to other places

This site links out to other places, such as Amazon and our social media pages. Those sites have their own terms and privacy practices, and we are not responsible for their content. Following an outside link is your choice.

6. No warranties & limits

This website is provided “as is,” for entertainment and informational purposes. We work to keep it accurate and available, but we do not promise it will always be perfect, uninterrupted, or error-free. To the fullest extent allowed by law, The Barrier Keepers and Ty Swartz are not liable for any damages arising from your use of the site.

7. Changes to these terms

We may update these terms from time to time. When we do, the Effective date at the top of this page changes to show the latest version. Continuing to use the site after an update means you accept the revised terms.

8. Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, in the United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

9. Contact