Terms and Conditions

Last updated: June 16, 2026

Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using cnmackey.com (the "Site"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. About This Site

cnmackey.com is the official author website of C.N. Mackey, operated by Map's Edge Media. The Site provides information about C.N. Mackey's books, upcoming releases, and events, and allows visitors to subscribe to Keynotes, her author newsletter, and to contact her directly.

2. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, including but not limited to text, images, world names, character names, place names, invented terminology, series titles, book titles, and other creative material, is the intellectual property of C.N. Mackey and Map's Edge Media, and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, transmit, display, publish, or create derivative works from any content on this Site without prior written permission from C.N. Mackey or Map's Edge Media. This includes all material relating to the world of Aestraea, The Hearthlight Cycle, DRAKKENVALT, UnVeiled, and all associated characters, locations, languages, and lore.

3. Acceptable Use

By using this Site, you agree that you will not: Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws or regulations Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any portion of the Site Use the Site to transmit unsolicited or harmful communications Reproduce or distribute any content from this Site for commercial purposes without written permission Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any person or organisation

4. Newsletter (Keynotes)

By subscribing to Keynotes, you agree to receive periodic email communications from C.N. Mackey via Mailchimp. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any newsletter email. Your subscription data is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

5. Third-Party Links

This Site may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms and the Substack newsletter platform. These links are provided for your convenience only. C.N. Mackey and Map's Edge Media have no control over the content or practices of third-party sites and accept no responsibility for them. Visiting any third-party site is at your own risk.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

This Site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. C.N. Mackey and Map's Edge Media make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content on the Site.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, C.N. Mackey and Map's Edge Media shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this Site or its content. In no event shall liability exceed the amount paid by you, if any, to access the Site.

8. Dispute Resolution

If you have a dispute arising from or related to these Terms or your use of the Site, you agree to first attempt to resolve it through informal negotiations by contacting us at hello@mapsedgebooks.com. If the dispute is not resolved within 30 days of written notice, it shall be submitted to binding arbitration in Oregon, in accordance with applicable arbitration rules. If a dispute proceeds in court rather than arbitration, you agree that it shall be heard exclusively in the courts of Oregon, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.

9. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

10. Changes to These Terms

C.N. Mackey reserves the right to update these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

11. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: hello@mapsedgebooks.com Map's Edge Media