DISCLAIMER

Hokez.com

WHEREAS, Hokez.com (hereinafter referred to as "the Website," "we," "us," or "our") provides access to a collection of literary works; and WHEREAS, it is paramount that users of the Website (hereinafter referred to as "User" or "Users") understand the legal status of said works and the terms governing their use of the Website. THEREFORE, the following disclaimers, terms, and conditions are set forth:

1. Public Domain Status of Content

Hokez.com expressly declares and warrants that ALL textual content, specifically the literary works (books) presented on this Website, are exclusively sourced from and reside within the public domain. This signifies that:

• Such works are not protected by copyright and are free for use by the public without restriction under copyright law.
• Hokez.com does not claim, nor does it possess, any proprietary or copyright interest in the underlying literary content itself. Our role is solely that of a host and facilitator for accessing these public domain materials.
• Users are advised that while the underlying works are in the public domain, the specific compilation, presentation, formatting, website design, and any original supplementary content (e.g., introductions, annotations, metadata) created by Hokez.com may be subject to intellectual property rights held by Hokez.com.

2. No Warranties

THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT PROVIDED HEREIN ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW, HOKEZ.COM DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF THE CONTENT.

Hokez.com does not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, free of viruses or other harmful components, or that defects will be corrected. We make no representations or warranties regarding the use or the results of the use of the content on the Website in terms of its correctness, accuracy, reliability, or otherwise.

3. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL HOKEZ.COM, ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEBSITE OR ANY CONTENT THEREON, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF HOKEZ.COM HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN SUCH JURISDICTIONS, OUR LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE GREATEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

4. Accuracy and Completeness of Information

While Hokez.com endeavors to provide accurate and complete versions of public domain works, we do not warrant the absolute accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information or content on the Website. Typographical errors, omissions, or inaccuracies may occur. Users are encouraged to cross-reference content with other reliable sources if critical accuracy is required.

5. External Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Hokez.com. Hokez.com has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. We do not warrant the offerings of any of these entities/individuals or their websites. You acknowledge and agree that Hokez.com shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any such content, goods or services available on or through any such third-party web sites or services. We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit.

6. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Hokez.com, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these disclaimers or your use of the Website, including, but not limited to, any use of the Website's content, services, and products other than as expressly authorized in these disclaimers.

7. Changes to this Disclaimer

Hokez.com reserves the right to modify or replace this Disclaimer at any time without prior notice. The date of the latest revision will be indicated at the bottom of this page. Your continued use of the Website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Disclaimer. It is your responsibility to review this Disclaimer periodically for changes.

8. Governing Law

This Disclaimer shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Insert Applicable Jurisdiction, e.g., the State of California, United States], without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Disclaimer or your use of the Website shall be exclusively brought in the federal or state courts located in [Insert Applicable County/City, e.g., San Francisco County, California], and you hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue therein.

9. Severability

If any provision of this Disclaimer is found to be unenforceable or invalid under any applicable law, such unenforceability or invalidity shall not render this Disclaimer unenforceable or invalid as a whole, and such provisions shall be deleted without affecting the remaining provisions herein.